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Previewing Mainland @ Millville

November 10, 2023 TW

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

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A trio to remember

November 8, 2023 TW

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

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Raiders sweep South Jersey cross country titles – junior Maeve Smith wins girls race

October 28, 2023October 28, 2023 TW

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

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Eleven CAL football teams in NJSIAA playoffs

October 22, 2023 TW

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

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Seven individuals, one team added to Raider Sports Hall of Fame

October 17, 2023 TW

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

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Could some CAL schools get together for a new football conference?

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 TW

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?

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Eleven CAL schools in NJSIAA football playoff picture

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 TW

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

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OCHS football players named 1st Team All-South Jersey by The Courier-Post

October 2, 2023 TW

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

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Remembering Lou Paludi

September 6, 2023 TW

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

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Looking at the NJSIAA Football Strength Index in the pre-season

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 TW

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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OCHS Sports HOF – July is Nomination Month

July 5, 2023 TW

New members of the Ocean City Sports Hall of Fame will be inducted on November 19th during ceremonies in the Hughes Memorial Auditorium in the high school. The new members will join 57 athletes, 15 coaches, two contributors and 13 … Continue reading OCHS Sports HOF – July is Nomination Month

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OCHS Sports 2022-23 …. a summary

July 3, 2023August 8, 2023 TW

By TOM WILLIAMS Ocean City High School won the Ed Byrnes Memorial All-Sports Award for the 2022-23 school year. The award is displayed by the school that wins the most Cape-Atlantic League and NJSIAA championships. The Raiders won in another … Continue reading OCHS Sports 2022-23 …. a summary

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