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Nelson Resigns from Monmouth’s Track and Field; Godfrey Named Acting Coach
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Monmouth University Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Mike Nelson has stepped down to accept the same position at Dartmouth College. Nelson ends a five-year Monmouth coaching tenure that featured multiple conference championship team titles, NCAA national qualifiers and student-athlete academic excellence awards. With Nelson’s departure, Damon Godfrey has been elevated to Acting Head Cross Country and Distance Coach. “I want to thank Coach Nelson for his dedication and service to our student-athletes in our track and field and cross country programs,” Monmouth Director of Athletics Jennifer Sansevero said. “Mike has been an…
Old Bridge was young in ’23, now Knights hope the experience pays off heading into 2024
Many underclassman played key roles last year for the Old Bridge football team in all three phases of the game. And it showed, as the team got off to an 0-4 start before going 4-2 the rest of the way. There was improvement, but it came a little too late for the Knights in 2023.
Speed skating with heart: New Jersey teens raise money after father's death
COLTS NECK — Four New Jersey teenagers sliced through the air at Dorbrook Recreation Area on a recent summer morning, the sound of their speed skates whirring against pavement as they recorded lap after lap around the park. The Middlesex Racing Team is aiming to raise $12,000 for the American Heart Association...
Colts Neck H.S. 2024 Football Preview
COLTS NECK, NJ -- The Colts Neck football team will open its 2024 season on Saturday, Aug. 31 at Marlboro. After losing their first two games of the 2023 season, the Cougars won six of their next seven games before losing to Mainland in the South Jersey, Grioup 4 playoffs to finish 6-4.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Head coach Matt Ahearn will be breaking in a lot of new skill position players this season, though the season might not quite be termed a "rebuilding" one thanks to the success of the JV team...
Distance Star Jessica Abbott Has Transferred To Manalapan
Jessica Abbott, one of the top distance runners in the state while at Toms River North, has transferred to Manalapan and will be eligible to compete right away, Manalapan Athletic Director Beth English confirmed on Friday afternoon. The addition of Abbott, a rising junior, at the front of an already...
Social Fortress Faces First Test in Sorority
OCEANPORT, N.J. – There’s plenty that trainer Jamie Ness already knows about Social Fortress as she prepares to make her second career start in Saturday’s $200,000 Sorority Stakes at Monmouth Park. She’s talented, fast and precocious – traits reflected in her racing debut at Delaware Park on...
RBC vs. DePaul Catholic, Chapter Four? Young Caseys Ready to Tackle Challenge of Defending State Title
Head Coach: Mike Lange (sixth season) 2023 Record: 10-1, Non-Public “B” State Champion. RED BANK – Three straight trips to MetLife and two state titles in that span have elevated Red Band Catholic into much more than a Shore Conference power. And the RBC-DePaul Catholic rivalry has been an epic trilogy. While a fourth straight meeting in the state final might be a little tougher with schools like Donovan Catholic and Pope John moving down to the Non-Public B ranks and the Caseys seeing an influx of young talent coming, head coach Mike Lange has shown that he can quickly mold young talent into seasoned veterans throughout the year.
Men's Soccer Falls In Season Opener At Monmouth
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – The Fairfield University men's soccer team opened the 2024 season with a 4-0 setback against Monmouth University on the road. The Stags controlled flow through the first 20 minutes and created several opportunities, placing pressure on the Monmouth back line. Kris Naicker was up front for the first two chances, the first coming off a full sprint down the left flank before cutting back toward goal. He released a shot that forced Hawks goalkeeper Eryk Dymora to make a play to the lower corner of the net.
BlueClaws aim to make playoff push in final homestand of 2024
The summer at the Shore is nearing its momentous end, and that means the Jersey Shore BlueClaws are nearing their final home stand of the season... or are they? The team's final series in Lakewood of the regular season begins Tuesday, Aug. 27 and it will also be the Phillies' High-A affiliate's most important series of the year. The BlueClaws will host the Yankees' affiliate, the Hudson Valley Renegades, who currently sit atop the second half standings...
Men's Soccer Opens 2024 At Monmouth On Friday
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Fairfield University men's soccer team will open the 2024 season on Friday night with a road trip to Monmouth University, the first of two road games that will greet the Stags in their new campaign. The match is slated for 7 pm start. The match...
Women’s Soccer Falls to Monmouth
Location: Bob Ford Field at Tom and Mary Casey Stadium in Albany, N.Y. Records: UAlbany (1-1-0, 0-0-0 America East) | Monmouth (1-0-0, 0-0-0 CAA) Short Story: The University at Albany women's soccer team fell to Monmouth University on Thursday night, 6-0. Key Stat Lines. Emily Dorfman recorded 11 saves in...
Freehold Meet Begins Friday, Aug. 23
Freehold, NJ – After its annual summer break, Freehold Raceway re-opens for live harness racing on Friday, Aug. 23. Fans in attendance on opening day will receive a free t-shirt (with purchase of a Freehold program, while supplies last). Racing will take place on Fridays and Saturdays with a...
New Falcons Ready to Take Flight at Monmouth Regional
Head Coach: Dan Wendel (sixth season) 2023 Record: 6-4, lost to Willingboro in Central Jersey Group 2 Quarterfinal. TINTON FALLS – Dan Wendel has led Monmouth Regional to the playoffs in three straight seasons. Following a 6-4 2023 campaign, new Falcons are flying into the nest in 2024. “For...
SJV Brings in National Caliber Coach to Revive Lancer Football
2023 Record: 3-7 Offense: 16.4 points scored per game. HOLMDEL – Bobby Acosta has made 13 stops in high school and college coaching, most notably at national powerhouse IMG Academy in Florida where he coached Michigan national champ and Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Acosta is ready to plant roots in Holmdel and build a championship program at St. John Vianney.
Young Bucs Ready to Make Their Mark at Red Bank Regional
2023 Record: 3-7 Offense: 12.1 points scored per game. LITTLE SILVER – Shane Fallon is ready to see some young Bucs step in and get their first dose of varsity football in 2024. Red Bank Regional will surely have a new look with young starters from a year ago stepping into key leadership roles along with some newcomers.
It Takes More: RFH Looking for Extra to Capture Elusive State Title
Head Coach: Jeremy Schulte (third season) 2023 Record: 8-5, lost to Westwood in Group 2 State Championship. RUMSON – Five points is the difference between not one but two state championships for Rumson-Fair Haven. After losing by four points to Caldwell in 2022, RFH had a heartbreaking 21-20 loss to Westwood in the Group Two state championship a year ago.
Tomo Begins New Era of Middletown South Football
Head Coach: Marc Tomo (first season) 2023 Record: 5-5, lost to Shawnee in Central Jersey Group 4 quarterfinal. MIDDLETOWN – After 26 seasons, Steve Antonucci leaves a lasting legacy at Middletown South and with New Jersey high school football. Marc Tomo, who has spent five years as Mid-South’s defensive coordinator, is in charge of the transition to the next era of Eagles football and he’s well aware of the task of replacing a legend.
Cougars Ready to Reload in the Backfield, Keep Winning Ways
Head Coach: Matt Ahearn (seventh season) 2023 Record: 6-4, lost to Mainland in South Jersey Group 4 semifinal. COLTS NECK – With 10 starters gone from the offense and eight more from the defense, Colts Neck will have a new identity in 2024. Running back Chris Scully ran for nearly 3,000 yards in his high school career with 37 trips to the end zone. He’s beginning his college football career at Ithaca. Replacing an all-time great Cougar is not going to fall on one player. A trio of juniors will combine forces and there’s a pretty good chance there will be holes to run through.
Lions Poised to Win Beyond September
2023 Record: 6-5 Offense: 22.81 points scored per game. MIDDLETOWN – Every team is looking to answer questions in the preseason. For head coach Steve Bush, the biggest concern has nothing to do with personnel. New turf is being installed at Middletown North and the clock is quickly ticking toward the season opener. The Lions may have to play their first home game at archrival Middletown South. In the short term, Middletown North is excited to learn more about its 2024 squad.
New Coach, New Look for Holmdel in 2024
Head Coach: Noel Kavanagh (first season) 2023 Record: 9-1, lost to Camden in Central Jersey Group 3 Semifinal. HOLMDEL – Jeff Rainess built Holmdel into a winning program but stepped down after eight years and a 9-1 2023 season. Noel Kavanagh, a long-time assistant around the Shore, has taken the reins for the Hornets and said he’s impressed by the program’s strong foundation.
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