Brielle Smith of Oakcrest and Sahmir Jones of Pleasantville were named winners of the Billy Schoppy Memorial Awards for the top sports careers in the Cape-Atlantic League’s Class of 2019. The announcement came at the end of the CAL Celebration … Continue reading Brielle Smith, Sahmir Jones win 2019 Billy Schoppy Awards
Note: June is always a big month around high schools. There is graduation and the end of the scholastic careers for seniors, plus Father’s Day, which is Sunday. During previous Junes, Tom Williams has turned over his column to Stephanie … Continue reading COLUMN: Father’s Day tribute to Michael Donoghue
By TOM WILLIAMS Many parents and young athletes are looking for sports camps for the summer of 2019. Here is a list of the camps that start in June and July. And three or four weeks later look for a … Continue reading COLUMN: Looking for a sports camp this summer?
By TOM WILLIAMS Ocean City High School graduate Sean Mooney was drafted today by the Minnesota Twins in the 12th round of the Major League Baseball Draft. The junior at St. John’s University will sign. “My plan was to sign if I got drafted,” Mooney said. “I’m ready to get down to Fort Myers and get back to throwing.” Mooney had Tommy John surgery on April 23 and is currently in rehab. “The arm is moving well and my training is progressing.” Mooney was 21-6 in less than three seasons at St. John’s with a 2.13 earned run average. He … Continue reading Sean Mooney drafted by Minnesota Twins
Another dozen Ocean City High School seniors have announced their college destinations. Ten of the graduating Raiders gathered for this photo in the Michael Subotich Memorial Library at the high school. Kevin King (Rowan) and Mackenzie Matura (Stockton) were not … Continue reading OCHS seniors announce college destinations
By LARRY WHITE It was a tremendous honor last December to induct the largest, most impressive Hall of Fame class in NJSIAA history. The stellar, 16-member group entering the NJSIAA Gallagher/Bollinger Hall of Fame included an Olympic Gold Medalist, a … Continue reading COLUMN: Young athletes should play multiple sports
By TOM WILLIAMS Two juniors – Mainland’s Colin Cooke and Middle Township’s Kira Sides – were the scoring leaders this spring in Cape-Atlantic League lacrosse, according to the statistics supplied by the league’s teams. Cooke scored 63 goals, six more … Continue reading The final 2019 Cape-Atlantic League leaders
By TOM WILLIAMS Ocean City junior pole-vaulter Lane Owens, senior hurdler Kevin King, senior long jumper Sophia Gresham and the Raiders’ 4×800 meter boys relay team both advanced to the NJSIAA Meet of Champions (MOC) with performances this weekend at … Continue reading Seven from OCHS advance to NJSIAA MOC
By TOM WILLIAMS Ten athletes, one coach and a South Jersey championship team will be added to the Ocean City High School Sports Hall of Fame this fall. Football coach Gary Degenhardt will be joined in this year’s Hall of … Continue reading Eleven individuals & one team added
Twelve boys and twelve girls from the Cape-Atlantic League’s Class of 2019 have been nominated for the Billy Schoppy Memorial Awards, presented to the seniors who had the greatest high school careers. All 24 finalist have been invited to the … Continue reading
By TOM WILLIAMS The Ocean City Youth Athletic Association, which kicked off its 64th season of youth baseball recently, offered tributes during its Memorial Day ceremonies Monday morning at Harry Vanderslice Field. The OCYAA made presentations to World War II … Continue reading OCYAA offers Memorial Day tributes
By TOM WILLIAMS Senior Gavyn Fox and junior Casey McLees won South Jersey championships in the NJSIAA Group 3 Sectional Meet at Delsea Regional High School in Franklinville. Their efforts led the Raiders to a third place team finish in … Continue reading Gavyn Fox, Casey McLees are South Jersey champions
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