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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. ...
Monmouth Women’s Track & Field Welcomes 2024 Recruiting Class
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Mike Nelson, the Head Coach/Director of Track and Field and Cross Country at Monmouth University, has announced the addition of 18 student-athletes who will be joining the women's program for the upcoming 2024-25 season. "We are very excited to announce our 2024 recruiting class,"...
Shore Super 25 football teams: Exciting 'Air Raid' offense still a thing at Freehold Township
The Asbury Park Press is featuring high school football teams being considered for our preseason Shore Super 25 team rankings. FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — After what most Freehold Township High football fans would consider a successful season this past fall, the Patriots will look to build on that in the coming season behind quarterback...
Monmouth University Women’s Bowling Welcomes Four Skilled Student-Athletes for 2024-25 Season
Monmouth University Women's Bowling Head Coach Karen Grygiel has added four student-athletes to the program for the 2024-25 season, anticipating a strong impact both academically and on the lanes. Kailyn Bloch: Three perfect 300s, three 299s, high series of 813, 10 tournament titles, and softball accolades including being a conference...
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...
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...
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...
Softboard Rodeo packs Inlet Beach
MANASQUAN — Cowabunga! On a beautiful Friday beach day the Manasquan Boardriders Club (MBRC) held the ninth annual Softboard Rodeo. The competition invited local groms aged 16 and under to Inlet Beach to test their skills and creativity in the unique surf contest. With soft tops scattered across the shoreline of Manasquan Inlet Beach, contestants began lined up on the fence 50 meters from the shoreline.
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...
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.
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...
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...
Reclusive gives jockey Chris Elliott first stakes win
It didn’t take 18-year-old apprentice Chris Elliott long to win a stakes race – the first of his career – since moving his tack from Lone Star Park to Monmouth Park last week. The son of noted jockey Stewart Elliott of Smarty Jones fame, the younger Elliott...
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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