Cook’s 36 leads Mustangs
PLEASANTVILLE — Mainland Regional junior Cohen Cook managed to top even himself Monday night in the Mustangs’ 67-45 victory over the Pleasantville Greyhounds. Cook made 14 field goals and finished the contest with a career-high 36 points, outscoring Pleasantville by himself at the halftime mark, in leading the Mustangs to victory. Mainland improved to 15-2 […]
Ocean City girls come back, defeat Camden Catholic
Avery Jackson hits big shots, key free throws in biggest victory of season OCEAN CITY — With the game on the line and down by two points in the fourth quarter on Saturday afternoon against arguably their most formidable opponent to date, Avery Jackson confidently launched a long shot well beyond the 3-point arc. The […]
Establish clear expectations, consequences for high school coaches, athletes and their parents
Everyone who has ever volunteered to coach youth sports remembers the parent or two who thought Suzy was a superstar in the shadows and would surely prove it if only she got more playing time. Or the parent walking up and down the sidelines, screaming directions to Jimmy and others, despite what the coach tells […]
Making history in Upper Township
Deputy Mayor Hayes has big, old shoes to fill UPPER TOWNSHIP — While there are sadly few pairs of shoes to fill for Kim Hayes as a female leader in the township, they include the big, buckled ones of two Revolutionary War heroines. The committeewoman was elected by her peers as the first female deputy […]
Red Raider boys upset Caper Tigers in O.T.
10 for 10 free-throw shooting in final stanza led Ocean City over 12-2 LCMR ERMA – Ten free throws, ten points. That made the difference in overtime as Ocean City’s boys basketball team upset Lower Cape May Regional 54-46 Saturday afternoon on the Caper Tigers’ home court. The Red Raiders entered the game with a […]
OCHS Dance Team taking its moves to national competition
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City High School Dance Team is heading to Disney World on Feb. 3-5 to compete at the Universal Dance Association’s National Dance Team Competition, a dream come true for its coach and a great opportunity for the dancers. Last year the competition featured more than a thousand dancers from 37 […]
Ocean City BOE to have Clark as vice president
County executive superintendent chooses him after board tied 6-6 four times voting between Gallelli-Keyes and Newman OCEAN CITY – After members of the Ocean City Board of Education tied four ties trying but failing to elect a board vice president, the acting county leader opted for someone else who filled the role previously. It was […]
Mustang girls dominate with suffocating defense
LINWOOD – The Mainland Regional girls basketball team dominated all facets of the game in a 54-30 home win over Vineland Wednesday, Jan. 11. The Mustangs followed that up with a 53-31 victory over Our Lady of Mercy Academy two days later to improve to 11-2 on the season. As has been their recipe for […]
MRHS boys swim team rebound, top C.C.
LINWOOD — Coming off losses to three tough teams, the Mainland Regional boys swim team used last week’s meet against Cedar Creek to give them a chance to compete more against each other and try some different events. The Mustangs topped the Pirates 126-42, winning all but one event, sweeping a few. Mainland started the […]
Spacious Goldcoast single relaxing retreat just steps from pristine white beach
OCEAN CITY — With five bedrooms and a wide-open great room in an upside-down design, the spacious home at 3040 Central Ave. is ready for people looking to party. It’s multilevel design creates a sense of privacy for the bedrooms but brings everyone together in the heart of the home, high above the surf and […]