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Spring Lake Five Mile Run: A Feel-Good Event for 46 Years
Now in its 46th year, the Spring Lake Five Mile Run, which began in 1977 as a low-key running race, has grown into one of the largest and best-known 5-mile races in the US. Despite its growth, it has managed to maintain the original low-key character envisioned by its founders. How has the race maintained its character despite its growth?CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Speak with anyone involved with the race, and you'll hear the same reasons: effort, phenomenal volunteers, and great leadership from the Race Committee. The race's legacy is held tightly...
Umpire waves off tying home run, ends NJ high school baseball game in controversy
A New Jersey high school baseball has one team up in arms after a controversial call ended a state tournament game between Northern Highlands and Mount Olive on Wednesday. What appeared to be a game-tying three-run home run for Northern Highlands in the top of the seventh was waved off after Mount Olive appealed to the home plate umpire, who ruled the first runner didn’t touch the plate and called him out, NJ.com reported. That wiped away the three runs that would have scored and the would-be-homer instead became the final out, handing Mount Olive a 3-0 win. It’s time to stop the...
The Bennyhana Is About to Begin as Jersey Shore Tourism Season Kicks Off This Weekend
TOMS RIVER, NJ – There was once an offshore race at the Jersey Shore called the Benihana Grand Prix. It was an annual speedboat race off the coast in the Atlantic Ocean. Some even called it the Indy 500 of powerboat racing. A new type of Benihana race is ready to wave the green flag on Friday. The race from North Jersey to the Jersey Shore. A modern-day Bennyhana In the northern part of the Jersey Shore, the term Benny is affectionately used to refer to the tourists who pack the streets each summer. Further south, they are called Shoobies.
Shore team lifted by leadoff blast in state softball tournament: 'It was right where I like'
POINT PLEASANT -- The Manasquan softball team came ready from the opening at bat on Wednesday in its road state softball tournament opening-round section matchup against Point Pleasant Borough. The Warriors lead off hitter, Danni Forrester, was first and foremost aiming for a long stint at the plate. "Batting leadoff, I always try to see the most amount of pitches I can for the rest of my team," said Forrester. ...
Chargers Upset by Manasquan in First Round of NJSIAA Central Jersey Group Two Tournament
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The baseball season abruptly ended on Friday for the Chargers. Second-seeded Spotswood High School was upset by 15th-seeded Manasquan High School 6-3 in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group Two Tournament on Friday. Manasquan moves on to the quarterfinal round to face 10th-seeded Point Pleasant Boro High School. Point Pleasant defeated seventh-seeded Ocean Township High School 3-1 to earn a quarterfinal spot. Spotswood concludes the 2023-24 baseball season with a 19-4-2 overall record. The Chargers won the Greater Middlesex Conference Blue Division title for the second consecutive season. Spotswood was 11-1 against Blue Division teams. The Chargers and all the spring sports student/athletes will be recognized for their contributions at the annual spring sports banquet on Wednesday, June 5. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
One-of-a-kind baseball coach steps away from legendary program after 47 seasons
On Friday morning, Ken Frank, in a voice as rock-steady as it was in his prime, lamented there weren’t many coaches like him left in the high school sports business anymore. Frank, as legendary a coach as has ever been in any sport in Shore Conference history, won 934 games as the head baseball coach at Toms River South. He won 60 championships in 47 years. He made NJ.com list of New Jersey’s greatest all-time coaches.
Another title won! Here's what motivates St. John Vianney softball
HOLMDEL -- The St. John Vianney softball seems to do everything right. On the field, they are equally capable of resiliency and dominance, as demonstrated by their remarkable come-from-behind victory over Donovan Catholic in the Shore Conference Tournament final. Off the field, they are easy-going and lighthearted in the dugout and in postgame interviews.
Ben Woolley hired as Long Branch High School head football coach
Ben Woolley has been hired as the head coach for the Long Branch High School football team, Long Branch athletic director Jason Corley said. Woolley, the Green Wave’s offensive coordinator/offensive line coach last season, succeeds Chad King. King resigned in late March to become the head coach at Ocean Township High School – his scholastic alma mater. King was the Green Wave’s head coach the last two seasons. ...
Basketball Team Scores Third Championship Win
HOWELL – Members of the Newbury School 5th Grade Basketball Team were recognized for their hard work and dedication, becoming this year’s champions. The team was honored by the Howell Board of Education at their May meeting, accompanied by everyone’s favorite Cobra mascot. “The Newbury 5th Grade...
SPORTING EVENTS ON DECK
Whether it’s a day at the racetrack or under the lights at Wall Stadium, there is no need to leave the area to enjoy fierce competition and fun times at the Shore this summer. JERSEY SHORE BLUECLAWS The Jersey Shore Blueclaws are a minor league High-A division baseball team and affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies that have played ball in Lakewood since 2001.
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