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ALL STAR SATURDAY IS THIS SATURDAY

March 14, 2024March 15, 2024 TW

The 21st All Star Saturday will be held Saturday (March 16) in the Dixie Howell Gymnasium at Ocean City High School. The top seniors from Cape-Atlantic League basketball teams will wear their uniforms one last time when they pair off … Continue reading ALL STAR SATURDAY IS THIS SATURDAY

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An OCHS basketball season like no other

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 TW

By TOM WILLIAMS There has never been a boys basketball season at Ocean City High School like the one that ended on Saturday. Not in the 90 years since Hirsh Shiding scored 6.8 points per game to lead Von Henroid’s … Continue reading An OCHS basketball season like no other

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50 years ago the Mustangs were conference champs on the mat

February 24, 2024February 24, 2024 TW

By TOM WILLIAMS There must be something in the water in Linwood. Mainland’s sports program is flourishing. The football team captured the imagination of the state in winning Group 4 with a record 14 victories. The girls basketball team won … Continue reading 50 years ago the Mustangs were conference champs on the mat

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Raider Nation is needed!

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 TW

By TOM WILLIAMS A Raider Nation group was part of Ocean City’s boys basketball win over Mainland in Linwood Monday. And they were there – wearing white tee shirts – last night when John Bruno’s team played Cedar Creek. This … Continue reading Raider Nation is needed!

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Girls Shootout this weekend in Ocean City

January 26, 2024 TW

Back in 1996 at Egg Harbor Township High School, the Prime Events Girls Shootout set the stage for showcase events in girls basketball. This weekend The Shootout will take place for the 27th time at Ocean City High School. Through … Continue reading Girls Shootout this weekend in Ocean City

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COLUMN: It’s a stupid rule!

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 TW

By TOM WILLIAMS Almost everybody wants to get past the two minutes of angry words that marred the exciting Atlantic City-Mainland basketball game 10 days ago. There were no physical confrontations, no punches and just one shove. Basically, just some … Continue reading COLUMN: It’s a stupid rule!

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Butch Gleason Coaches vs Cancer Day

January 17, 2024January 19, 2024 TW

There will be four basketball games at Ocean City High School on Saturday plus a silent auction in the hallway outside the Dixie Howell Gymnasium. It is the annual Butch Gleason Memorial Coaches vs Cancer Day and all funds raised … Continue reading Butch Gleason Coaches vs Cancer Day

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Remembering Connor Laverty

January 16, 2024 TW

By TOM WILLIAMS Connor Laverty was a very good basketball player. Only eight players in Ocean City High School history scored more points. He was an accurate three-point shooter, a strong rebounder and his dunks entertained fans for a couple … Continue reading Remembering Connor Laverty

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COLUMN: CAL Sportsperson of the Year – Chuck Smith

January 9, 2024 TW

By TOM WILLIAMS The Mainland Regional football team did some things during the fall that have not been done before at a Cape-Atlantic League school. The Mustangs won 14 games. They were undefeated state champions. And, in the crucial NJSIAA … Continue reading COLUMN: CAL Sportsperson of the Year – Chuck Smith

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COLUMN: 2023 OCHS Athletes of the Year – Nick Layton & Sophia Curtis

January 3, 2024 TW

By TOM WILLIAMS 2023 was a pretty good year and Ocean City High School’s sports teams made the best of it. The coaches play a big role in this success, especially because the strength of the programs continues even after … Continue reading COLUMN: 2023 OCHS Athletes of the Year – Nick Layton & Sophia Curtis

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COLUMN: A holiday gift list for 2023

December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 TW

By TOM WILLIAMS This is that time of year when people focus on gifts and giving. And this is the month that most of those gifts are distributed. The sports community is active this December. So, let us take a … Continue reading COLUMN: A holiday gift list for 2023

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The 25th Tipoff Weekend begins Saturday

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 TW

The Ocean City PBA Tipoff Weekend, which has become a traditional way to start the high school basketball season, starts at noon Saturday with 10 games over two days. At noon Saturday, the Absegami girls (1-0), led by sharpshooting junior guard … Continue reading The 25th Tipoff Weekend begins Saturday

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