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About Ashley Jamison & a few other Ocean City college athletes

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 TW

By TOM WILLIAMS You could be a dedicated Ocean City High School sports fan and you might not know about Ashley Jamison. Even though she is probably the most successful OCHS graduate competing in college today. You likely know her … Continue reading About Ashley Jamison & a few other Ocean City college athletes

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Elston, Fortis & Montalbano win Boo Pergament Awards

March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 TW

By TOM WILLIAMS In the 26 years the Boo Pergament Memorial Award has been presented there had never been a tie. Until now, in year 27. Sophomore Jada Elston of Middle Township and junior Jackie Fortis of Absegami finished in … Continue reading Elston, Fortis & Montalbano win Boo Pergament Awards

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COLUMN: Reviewing CAL Hoops in 2021

March 19, 2021March 20, 2021 TW

By TOM WILLIAMS After a 40-week gap, high school basketball resumed in the Cape-Atlantic League in late January. The Season of COVID was without NJSIAA tournaments or a Cape-Atlantic League Tournament and limited teams to a maximum of 15 games. … Continue reading COLUMN: Reviewing CAL Hoops in 2021

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2021 OCHS basketball – a review

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 TW

By TOM WILLIAMS The 2021 basketball season at Ocean City High School will always be a season to remember. Because things were so different. The 1962 season was a little like that – at least at the end when a … Continue reading 2021 OCHS basketball – a review

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Quad Stars Herlihy & Papazoglou highlight 2021 CAL basketball all stars

March 16, 2021 TW

By TOM WILLIAMS Two outstanding girls basketball players became Quad Stars this week with the announcement by the Cape-Atlantic League of its 2021 basketball all stars. Kate Herlihy of Middle Township and Marianna Papazoglou of Wildwood Catholic were both selected … Continue reading Quad Stars Herlihy & Papazoglou highlight 2021 CAL basketball all stars

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COLUMN: “The day basketball ended in New Jersey”

March 12, 2021March 17, 2021 TW

By TOM WILLIAMS It was a Thursday – March 12, 2020 – and we turned off Fox Run Road into the parking lot at Deptford High School around 4 p.m. George McNally was in the passenger seat, checking his phone … Continue reading COLUMN: “The day basketball ended in New Jersey”

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Here they are – the 2021 South Jersey High School Basketball Tournaments

March 10, 2021 TW

By TOM WILLIAMS It is championship week, the week when South Jersey basketball finals are traditionally played, followed by state semi-finals and state championship games. But the NJSIAA did not schedule post-season basketball tournaments during this frustrating 2021 season. And … Continue reading Here they are – the 2021 South Jersey High School Basketball Tournaments

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Paul Baruffi retires as OCHS girls coach

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 TW

By TOM WILLIAMS Paul Baruffi, one of the most successful basketball coaches in South Jersey history, confirmed today that he will not return for his 21st season as coach of the Ocean City High School girls basketball team. His final … Continue reading Paul Baruffi retires as OCHS girls coach

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HOOP NOTES: Gannon Brady, Noel Gonzalez & more ….

March 7, 2021March 7, 2021 TW

By TOM WILLIAMS The high school basketball season is over in New Jersey and the final few days were exciting for Ocean City senior Gannon Brady. First of all, on Friday he scored some key points down the stretch – … Continue reading HOOP NOTES: Gannon Brady, Noel Gonzalez & more ….

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COLUMN: Remembering Don Pileggi

March 4, 2021March 6, 2021 TW

By TOM WILLIAMS If you spent much time in Ocean City, especially in the second half of the 20th century, Don Pileggi, who died recently, probably had an impact on your life. If you were a surfer – he was … Continue reading COLUMN: Remembering Don Pileggi

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Breaking it down in the CAL

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 TW

By TOM WILLIAMS There are 11 days left in the Cape-Atlantic League basketball season. And quite a season it has been. The NJSIAA says you have to complete all games by March 7 and, for some teams, that is unfortunate. … Continue reading Breaking it down in the CAL

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Sports in the 1950s – with Ken Weaver

February 20, 2021February 22, 2021 TW

By TOM WILLIAMS Ken Weaver was part of the Class of 1957 at Audubon High School. But he also had strong connections to Ocean City High School. These are some of his memories from those years. Hopefully, his words will … Continue reading Sports in the 1950s – with Ken Weaver

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