By TOM WILLIAMS It used to be that winning a varsity letter in high school sports was a great accomplishment. At some schools, it still is. But others award letters for loyalty, to student-athletes, particularly seniors, who finish out the … Continue reading The 107 Quad Star athletes from the CAL in the 21st Century
By TOM WILLIAMS Reacting to action by area school superintendents, the Cape-Atlantic League has postponed the beginning of Phase 1 for fall sports until July 27. The NJSIAA had announced earlier that teams could begin non-contact practice with other limitations … Continue reading Cape-Atlantic League postpones Phase 1 for two weeks
By TOM WILLIAMS The schedule for the three-day first round of the Last Dance Tournament, a baseball competition for high school players from 222 schools around New Jersey, has been announced. Ocean City’s 5th & Bay field will be one … Continue reading Schedule announced for high school baseball in Ocean City
The OCYAA Little League Baseball Program is still offering a secondary registration for all boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 12. Programs are open for all residents, summer or full time, living in Ocean City, Sea Isle … Continue reading Here is how to register for Little League Baseball
By TOM WILLIAMS (This is an updated version of this story that contains new information) The Last Dance Tournament, a baseball competition for high school players from 222 schools around New Jersey, will begin on July 14. And Ocean City’s … Continue reading High school baseball is coming to Ocean City next month
By TOM WILLIAMS The College of New Jersey announced today that it has canceled eight varsity sports for 2020-21. The decision, by TCNJ president Kathryn Foster, affects football, mens soccer, womens soccer, field hockey, mens basketball, womens basketball, wrestling and … Continue reading Eight CAL grads affected by cancellation of TCNJ sports
By TOM WILLIAMS The Ocean City Recreation Department announced it has cancelled its summer basketball leagues, including the iconic College Basketball League, as safety precautions regarding COVID-19. In addition, basketball, football, soccer and most field hockey camps have been cancelled. … Continue reading Ocean City cancels summer basketball leagues – Little League & more are signing up
By TOM WILLIAMS Larry DiGiovanni, who coached basketball in the Cape-Atlantic League for 26 seasons, has announced his retirement. DiGiovanni spent the last two seasons as the head boys coach at Atlantic Tech, compiling a 20-30 record and taking the … Continue reading Larry DiGiovanni retires after 26 seasons
Note: June is always a big month around high schools, though this is not the typical June. There is graduation and the end of the scholastic careers for seniors, plus Father’s Day, which is Sunday. During previous Junes, Tom Williams … Continue reading COLUMN: Father’s Day tribute to Joe Fenton
By TOM WILLIAMS For the past three weeks we have brought you the comments of prominent high school and college athletes about the COVID-19 quarantine – how they thought about the whole thing and what they were doing with their … Continue reading Coaches reflect on the quarantine
By TOM WILLIAMS Despite the quarantine, things have been happening on the Ocean City sports scene. Most recently, the Philadelphia Phillies today signed Ocean City High School senior Jake McKenna to a contract. McKenna had committed to St. Joseph’s University. … Continue reading Jake McKenna signs with Phillies & lots more OC sports news
By TOM WILLIAMS The second week in June is underway. It is normally a time filled with graduations and preparations for graduations; for athletic and academic award ceremonies; for end of the school year celebrations. Because of COVID-19, some of … Continue reading COLUMN: The Wildcats & The Crusaders
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