WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA- Seven journalists from South Jersey have been nominated for the state’s Sportscaster and Sportswriter of the Year awards by the National Sports Media Association (NSMA) in North Carolina. The area finalists for top sportswriter include Mike McGarry … Continue reading Seven from area are finalists for NJ sports media awards
A legendary athlete and coach from a prominent Ocean City family, four very successful athletes, a champion swim coach, the area’s trailblazing athletic trainer and an undefeated state championship team will all be inducted into the OCHS Sports Hall of … Continue reading 2023 induction is Sunday
By TOM WILLIAMS Mainland and Millville, two Cape-Atlantic League (CAL) schools, will play for the South Jersey Group 4 championship tonight in John Barbose Stadium at Wheaton Field. The Mustangs are 11-0, the Thunderbolts are 9-1 with a nine-game winning … Continue reading Previewing Mainland @ Millville
By TOM WILLIAMS The Ocean City High School football season ended last Thursday. That seems unusual for the first week in November but such is the structure of high school football in New Jersey in 2023. The Raiders finished 3-7 … Continue reading A trio to remember
By TOM WILLIAMS Ocean City High School’s cross country teams swept the NJSIAA South Jersey Group 3 championships today in Logan Township for the fourth time in school history. Tim Cook’s OCHS girls were led by junior Maeve Smith, who … Continue reading Raiders sweep South Jersey cross country titles – junior Maeve Smith wins girls race
By TOM WILLIAMS Eleven football teams from Cape-Atlantic League schools have apparently qualified for the NJSIAA playoffs that start next Friday. It seems strange to write that just three weeks into October but that is the way football has transformed … Continue reading Eleven CAL football teams in NJSIAA playoffs
A legendary athlete and coach from a prominent Ocean City family, four very successful athletes, a champion swim coach and the area’s trailblazing athletic trainer are the seven individuals who will be inducted into the OCHS Sports Hall of Fame … Continue reading Seven individuals, one team added to Raider Sports Hall of Fame
By TOM WILLIAMS There have been some complaints about how the West Jersey Football League (WJFL) aligns its divisions. Basically, teams are grouped according to their success over the past few seasons. The Cape-Atlantic League (CAL) uses a similar plan … Continue reading Could some CAL schools get together for a new football conference?
By TOM WILLIAMS Only three weeks are left in the NJSIAA football regular season (a pretty ridiculous things to be saying on October 5th) and 11 teams from Cape-Atlantic League schools are currently in the postseason playoff picture. That includes … Continue reading Eleven CAL schools in NJSIAA football playoff picture
2021 – C.J. Conti, line 2020 – Jake Schneider, receiver 2008 – Chris Curran, punter 2000 – Dale Holzer, linebacker 1999 – Matt Chila, tight end 1998 – Bryan DiDonato, line 1996 – Greg LeFever, linebacker 1996 – Scott Lipford, … Continue reading OCHS football players named 1st Team All-South Jersey by The Courier-Post
By TOM WILLIAMS Lou Paludi lived a great life. He was a successful football player at Atlantic City High School, Temple University and in the U.S. Army. He became a coach in Philadelphia’s Catholic League and eventually an assistant at … Continue reading Remembering Lou Paludi
By TOM WILLIAMS The NJSIAA pre-season Football Strength Index has been announced. These pre-season ratings are generally based on last year’s performance and will be adjusted each week based on the results of games. The Index is an important part … Continue reading Looking at the NJSIAA Football Strength Index in the pre-season
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