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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.
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.
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...
New Egypt Speedway cancels racing events to mourn longtime boss
Tributes have been pouring in for a New Jersey man who was general manager at a popular car racing venue in Ocean County. Joseph “Joey” Liquori died after a medical emergency on Wednesday at the age of 60, his family confirmed. Liquori was the GM of New Egypt...
Giving the shoes off their feet for those in need
BRICK TOWNSHIP — School may be out, but last Saturday the field of Veterans Memorial Middle School was filed with kids as Ballers and Bookworms hosted the first ever Tyler Davis Ballers & Bookworms Youth Football Camp. The volunteer-run nonprofit organization was established in 2022 and works to ensure all student-athletes have access to quality athletic training, nutrition, academic support and financial assistance, no matter their family’s economic situation.
Younger Lifeguards Showcase Talents in Barnegat Light
As Bridget Daab turned toward the ocean at the green flag just to the south of 22nd Street’s beach in Barnegat Light, she quickly determined her path to a potential lead in the Ironwoman event on July 18. “I’m not much of a runner, but I like to swim,”...
Stafford Softball Squad Reaches Semifinals, Gets Bumped Off By Pennsylvania
Christina Brooks didn’t wear quite as long a face as some of her teammates. In fact, she had plenty of reasons to smile after the Stafford Township Junior League all-star softball team walked off the field for the last time during the East Regional tournament in Orange, Conn., on July 23.
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,...
Track and Field Lands 28 on ECC Commissioner's Honor Roll
LAKEWOOD, NJ (July 22, 2024) - Georgian Court Indoor Track and Field totaled 28 student-athletes on the 2023-24 East Coast Conference (ECC) Commissioner's Honor Roll. While Georgian Court predominantly competes in the CACC, the league does not sponsor indoor track and field. So Lions indoor track and field is the only GCU team that is a part of the ECC.
Jersey Shore Dream Center’s Annual Serve24 Inspires Youth with Olympics-Themed Day of Service
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP/ASBURY PARK, NJ — The Jersey Shore Dream Center presented its annual Serve24 community event in Springwood Park on Saturday, July 20, with the goal of helping local youth in need. Every summer for the last decade, the Dream Center has partnered with local organizations to host a full day of service dedicated to the local community, explained Liz Seaman, Director of Operations and Marketing for the Dream Center, which is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to serving the underserved on the Jersey Shore and surrounding areas.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “We really believe in investing...
Georgian Court To Host 2024 CACC Volleyball Championship
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (July 18, 2024) -- Georgian Court University will host the 2024 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Women's Volleyball Championships for the second consecutive year. The semifinals and final will be hosted from Nov. 23-24 at the Georgian Court Wellness Center on the Lakewood campus. The tournament starts...
Kickball Event Raising Funds for ALO
Alliance for a Living Ocean will be the beneficiary of a “Summer Slam” kickball game on Saturday, Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. at Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars. First held last year, the fundraiser was started by Hannah Doscher and Quinn Daly, longtime friends from North Jersey who have summer homes in Harvey Cedars.
Shore Super 25 football teams: 'Players graduate, expectations don't' at Marlboro High
The Asbury Park Press is featuring high school football teams being considered for our preseason Shore Super 25 team rankings MARLBORO — The Marlboro High School football program has been on a steep trajectory the past three seasons—and the Mustangs are not looking to slow down anytime soon, despite facing a challenge in...
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