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Carson Wentz’ season with the Philadelphia Eagles may be over.  The Eagles announced that Wentz has a fracture in his vertebra and he will miss Sunday’s game in Los Angeles against the Rams, and maybe the rest of the season.  The Eagles are 6-7 on the season and a loss …

Four juveniles have been charged with committing hazing as part of the high school wrestling program at Schalick High School.  The juveniles are accused of aggravated assault and other offenses.  The juveniles allegedly forced another youth into a shower and attempted to assault the individual with a broomstick.  State Police …

Manny Diaz will be introduced as the next head football coach of the Temple Owls.  The Philadelphia school will hold a press conference today to announce that Diaz is the pick to replace Geoff Collins.  Diaz is the defensive coordinator at the University of Miami.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz will reportedly not play Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, the same team that destroyed his knee last season.  NFL.com reports that Wentz will not play in the game, and it’s possible the Eagles may shut down the quarterback for the remainder of the 2018 …

St. Joseph’s of Hammonton is the New Jersey Non Public II football champions for 2018.  St. Joseph’s defeated Holy Spirit, 41-22 in the title game that was played at MetLife Stadium in the Meadowlands.  Thousands of fans made the trek from South Jersey for the game.

Lower Cape May Regional High School football player Joseph McGhee will be honored in January by the Maxwell Football Club of New Jersey.  McGhee was the only player from Cape May County to make the list of 62 players who will be recognized by the prestigious organization.  One of those …

After five years, Ron Hextall is out as general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers.  The Flyers announced the move on Monday and for now, the coaching staff remains intact.  Hextall was a longtime goalie for the Flyers and served as the general manager for five years.

Middle Township went on a 31-0 run in the second half to win the annual Anchor Bowl football game, 44-14 in a game broadcast live on WCZT.  Lower Cape May had a 14-13 point lead at half, but the Panthers dominated the game.  This was the 99th meeting between both …

Absegami and Mainland picked up victories on the gridiron the day before Thanksgiving.  Mainland defeated Egg Harbor Township in overtime, 13-7; TyQuan Campbell ran in a touchdown in the extra period.  And Absegami defeated Oakcrest, 21-6 in a rivalry game.  Thanksgiving morning, Lower Cape May travels to Middle Township for …

Temperatures are expected to be in the 20s at kickoff of Thursday’s Anchor Bowl football game involving Lower Cape May Regional and Middle Township, at Memorial Field.  This is the 99th meeting in series history, with the first Thanksgiving Day game being played back in 1987.  The game will be …