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The fall high school sports season will be truncated, at best.  The NJSIAA announced Friday that most fall sports will begin in October, and absolutely wrap up Thanksgiving weekend.  Practices will not be allowable until September 14th.

Fall high school sports may not begin in New Jersey until October.  NorthJersey.com reports that plans may be released today that would delay the start of the football and fall sports season until October, and sports would end on Thanksgiving weekend.  The ruling is expected to come from the New …

The Philadelphia Phillies have released former Lower Cape May and Villanova grad Matt Szczur.  The 30 year old outfielder was informed of his release from the Phillies on Sunday.  He will now try to hook up with his fourth major league organization after spending time with the Chicago Cubs, San …

The Philadelphia Eagles have lost a key member of its team even before training camp started.  Right guard Brandon Brooks tore his achilles tendon while working out in Philadelphia and is lost for the entire season.  Brooks is 30 years old and his career has been plagued by injuries.

In a clear sign that high school sports will return this fall in New Jersey, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association announced that summer practices will begin on July 13th.  Member schools will be presented with specific guidelines relating to the Covid-19 pandemic.  Coaches may continue virtual contact with …

The organization that runs and regulates high school sports in New Jersey has a new leader.  Larry White has stepped down and retired; White is replaced by Colleen Maguire, who takes the reigns of the NJSIAA on June 30th.

The NJSIAA has created a new sports advisory task force as schools prepare to reopen at some point, with high school athletics.  Potential modifications for sports will be discussed among the task force, consisting of athletic directors from throughout the State.  It is expected to make recommendations to association leadership.

There will be no spring scholastic sports in New Jersey this year.  Governor Phil Murphy says the NJSIAA agrees with the decision, expressing concerns about testing and treatment during the scholastic year.  Sports may resume in the fall.

A Wildwood Catholic girls basketball start will continue her collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.  CoastSportsToday.com reports today that Marianna Papazoglou announced Sunday evening that she will be playing at Penn this winter.  She averaged 17.5 points per game last season. For more, see Brian Cunniff’s coverage at CoastSportsToday.com.

A volunteer assistant football coach at Lower Cape May Regional High School has signed with the Carolina Panthers.  Brian Cunniff from CoastSportsToday.com reports that Colin Thompson is a graduate of Temple University, and plays tight end and long snapper.  He was previously with the New York Giants and Chicago Bears.