Some statewide recognition today for the girls basketball teams from Wildwood High, and Middle Township. Both schools were ranked by NJ Advance Media as among the best 50 teams in the state this year. Wildwood, the South Jersey Group I champs, placed 35th on the list while Middle Township, a Group II school, placed 31st.…
Longtime Middle Township boys soccer coach John Maher is stepping down following a very successful 15 year career. The Gazette Leader reports that the hall of fame coach is resigning at the age of 63 due largely to health concerns. Maher has won 204 games during his career. ##
Back to the future with a backup quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles have signed quarterback Nick Foles to a two year deal to back up Carson Wentz. Foles played in Philadelphia before he was shipped out during the Chip Kelly era. The Eagles may decide to go in another direction with current backup…
A great basketball season came to an end Sunday for the Ocean City Lady Red Raiders. Ocean City was defeated by Pascack Valley, 48-45 in the girls Group III state championship game. Ocean City lost only twice all season.
The Ocean City Lady Red Raiders basketball team will compete for the Group III basketball championship this weekend. Ocean City knocked off Ewing, 58-57 on Thursday night in a semifinal game and now will play for the state title. Ocean City will play at the Pine Belt Arena in Toms River on Sunday for the…
A terrific season for the Wildwood Lady Warriors basketball team came to an end on Thursday. In a game broadcast live on WCZT, Wildwood fell to Bound Brook, 78-54 in the Group I State semifinal game. Wildwood won its ninth South Jersey Group I title under coach Dave Troiano this season, and finished the season…
Some roster moves on the first day of free agency by the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles cut veteran defensive end Conner Barwin, and signed former Ravens and 49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith, who instantly becomes the best receiver on the team. Smith is getting $15 million over three years.
The Ocean City girls basketball team captured the South Jersey Group III championship on Tuesday night. Ocean City knocked off CAL rival Mainland, 38-31 to win the championship at the Dixie Howell Gym. Alexis Paone lead Ocean City with 12 points. They will play Ewing, the Central Jersey Champions, Thursday evening at West Deptford High…
The Wildwood Lady Warriors have won another South Jersey Group I championship. Wildwood defeated Haddon Township at the Warrior Gym in a game broadcast live on WCZT, 42-31. This Wildwood’s first South Jersey title since 2008 and the ninth under Coach Dave Troiano who has been at the helm of the program for nearly four…
No South Jersey championship for Middle Township this year. The Middle Township Lady Panthers were defeated in their home gym Tuesday night by Manchester Township, 34-33 in the South Jersey Group II championship game. Middle trailed for most of the game, took a lead in the fourth quarter, before a late basket by Manchester Township…