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Ribbon Cutting Held For New Pickleball Courts
HOWELL – Howell Township has officially opened its brand new pickleball courts at Deerwood Park in the Ramtown section of the community. After a long awaited two years of renovations, the construction of the recreational pickleball courts have finished and the courts are finally up and running. The park,...
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.
Monmouth U. football 2024: Revamped roster, staff the fresh start Hawks need
The renewed sense of optimism that permeates the Monmouth University football program was on full display during Wednesday’s virtual Coastal Athletic Association Media Day. With the opening of summer camp a week away, a group of talented youngsters are set to move up the depth chart and blend with a collection of experienced transfer portal pickups in what amounts to a major roster refresh, along with a revamped coaching staff on the defensive side. ...
Pletcher Earns Bonus for Winning Haskell Weekend Trainer Challenge
OCEANPORT, N.J.— Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher, who saw Tapit Trice make a successful return with a 5¼-length romp in the Grade 3 Monmouth Cup, earned a $75,000 bonus from Monmouth Park as a result of the $150,000 Haskell Weekend Trainer Challenge that ended last Saturday. Chad...
Key takeaways from summer football Shore 7 on 7 Tournament: 'We want to see the kids compete'
MANALAPAN -- While the real football is still a few weeks away, the Shore's top skill players are heating up even as the fall season approaches. On Wednesday, the Shore Conference 7 on 7 Tournament marked the unofficial end to the summer workout season as teams put their passing games to the...
Parents Turn Loss Into Hope With ‘A Game for Aidan’
TOMS RIVER – Aidan Inteso’s story is one that is painful to tell, but one that his parents share with a mix of grief and purpose. A 2020 Toms River High School East graduate, Aidan Michael Inteso was just beginning his journey at Ursinus College when he suddenly felt unwell. What seemed like a cold or flu quickly turned tragic. Aidan collapsed in his dorm room and, despite immediate efforts by his roommate and emergency responders, he never regained consciousness.
Magic continuing for Lincroft 12U in Little League baseball state tournament
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The magic stays alive for the Lincroft Little League Baseball team and it came with the help of a player returning off an injury to finish the job. Chase McDougall, who had been sidelined by a broken hand, had his first game back Wednesday night in the first round of...
Junior Lifeguards Showcase Talent and Teamwork at Belmar Tournament
BELMAR, NJ – On a picturesque day last week, Belmar played host to the 29th Annual Junior Lifeguard Tournament, attracting towns from up and down the shore. The event featured a blend of individual and team challenges, fostering both friendly competition and community spirit. Participants competed in a variety of events tailored to different age groups, including distance running, distance swimming, paddleboarding, the Taplin Relay (comprising a swimmer, paddler, kayaker, and runner), beach flag relay, surf dash, and the Ironguard Relay.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Nicolette Contella, having been a coach for seven...
Apprentice Chris Elliott Following in Father's Stirrups
Even though many of his friends and some family members had a pretty good idea of what his career path would eventually be, Chris Elliott was not sure if he wanted to follow in his father's stirrups. That changed a few years ago when he watched his dad—veteran jockey Stewart...
Hazlet Swim and Tennis Club Day Passes Available to the Public!
HAZLET, NJ: Beat the heat at the Swim and Tennis Club in Hazlet! Day Passes are available to the public from now through Labor Day. With four pools, recreation areas and food, it is the perfect place to have some summer fun – minus the Jersey Shore traffic! You do not have to be a Hazlet resident to enjoy the plethora of offerings that the Swim & Tennis club provides. The highlights are the four pools on site: the spray pool, kiddie pool, Olympic-sized pool, and dive tank with rock walls and a water slide. For those...
New TRS baseball coach Jimmy Rankin says blending of old & new will be a ‘delicate balance’
Jimmy Rankin, the new head baseball coach at Toms River South replacing the iconic Ken Frank last week, said he will honor some of the program’s unique traditions and establish some new ones next spring. “I think it would be silly of me to come in, after everything coach...
PickleRage continues to grow, with plans to open in Moorestown
Red Bank-based PickleRage, an indoor pickleball club franchise, is continuing its expansion in New Jersey, announcing a new location in Moorestown. The new location is located at 1199 Nixon Drive in the East Gate Square Shopping Center, and is slated to open by the end of the year. The shopping center is conveniently located at the intersections of Route 73 and 38 and Interstate 295.
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