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New Jerseyan who starred as wrestler at Rutgers serves as Puerto Rico flag-bearer at Olympics
Former Rutgers wrestling star and Toms River native Sebastian Rivera carried out a huge honor Friday as Puerto Rico’s flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. The ceremony took place on the iconic Seine River with each country floating along the route on boats. ...
Toms River softball team loses state championship to the rules
Toms River and Hanover were playing for a state championship. The game was called when a lightning sensor went off. The Toms River Little League 12U softball team thought they still had a chance at the state championship Wednesday night and advance into tournament play but a ruling by Little League baseball ended that dream.
Skim tourney benefits Waves of Impact
LAVALLETTE — Local teens, children and families came out to Brown Avenue beach on Friday, July 19 for Lavallette’s second annual skim competition, which benefited surfing education nonprofit Waves of Impact. The entry fee was a pay-what-you-want donation of choice to Waves of Impact. Beginning at 8 a.m., older skimmers and groms (young surfers or skimmers) gathered on Brown Avenue’s beach to partake in the sport, which involves gliding atop waves on a skimboard.
Women's Soccer's Farrell Pomponio-Strout to Join US Women's Futsal National Team Camp
CHICAGO (July 25, 2024) - It's an exciting time for Georgian Court Women's Soccer Assistant Coach Farrell Pomponio Strout. Not only is the start of the Lions 2024 season just around the corner, but she's just gotten word that she'll be joining the US Women's Futsal National Team training camp.
Kiwanis Kids Go for the Gold
POINT PLEASANT — The Olympics came to the shore this weekend, as the Kiwanis Club of Point Pleasant hosted a free day camp called Kiwanis: Go for the Gold. This camp invited children and families to come out to Pleasure Park in Point Pleasant Beach over the weekend to participate in a slew of activities and sporting events.
Berkeley Heights Navy 11U Storm Back to Defeat Westfield Black 11U
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights 11U baseball team capped off their summer season with a decisive win against Westfield Black 11U on Saturday, July 20. The final score was 14-4. The game took place at the Thomas Hughes Elementary School baseball field in Berkeley Heights. This victory marked the final game in the New Providence Green League championship.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The team members who contributed to this impressive win include Sachin Papaiya, Alexander Alyana, Brett Giaime, Gavin Neria, Gianni Phillippi, Henry Fluharty, Henry Lebedev, Joey Altavilla, Leo Begansky, Marcus Greenway, Matt Blancuzzi, and Tyler Sun. The team was guided by coaches Jimmy Phillippi, Doug Greenway, Joseph Altavilla, and Alex Sun. The 11-year-olds from Berkeley Heights showcased strong teamwork and skill, ending their season on a high note. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Lions Women's Lacrosse Picks Up IWLCA Individual, Team Academic Awards
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. (July 24, 2024) - Georgian Court Women's Lacrosse was honored this afternoon by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) for their success in the classroom throughout 2024. Four student-athletes earned a spot in the IWLCA Honor Roll while the team was awarded Academic Honor Squad status. In...
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