Mustang football falls to Atlantic City in opener
WILMINGTON, DEL. – The road toward Mainland Regional High School’s appearance in a third straight state championship game isn’t going to be smooth. The Mustangs found that out in Wilmington, Del., Aug. 29 against Atlantic City High School. Atlantic City led from its opening possession and never relinquished the lead as the Vikings stunned the […]
Raider football opens with shutout win
OCEAN CITY – Football season in New Jersey kicked off beachside last week with a dominant performance by the Ocean City Red Raiders in their annual Battle at the Beach game. The Raiders held Oakcrest High School scoreless in head coach Sean Matthews’ first game as leader of the team. Two late defensive scores by […]
OCBP Hall of Fame inducts guards John Turner, Maggie Wallace and Sentinel editor David Nahan
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Beach Patrol celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Hall of Fame at the reunion party. The annual get-together was held on Aug. 9 in the Ocean City Historical Museum’s assembly room. Since 1975, a total of 123 lifeguards have been inducted including three added this summer. The newest members […]
Pete McInerney scores a hole-in-one in Senior Golf play
By MIKE COLLINS EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – During Ocean City Thursday Senior Golf League play Aug. 7, Pete McInerney shot a hole-in-one on the 107-yard 15Th hole at Harbor Pines Golf Club. I could not let this achievement go unreported. I was not there to see the exciting event. However, I was provided an excellent […]
OCHS grad interim head coach of Stockton women’s soccer
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — Stockton University has named Ocean City resident Courtney Dougherty interim head coach of women’s soccer. Dougherty, a 2006 graduate of Ocean City High School, where she excelled at soccer and basketball, was elevated to the position after 15 years on the coaching staff at the Division III school, which is her alma […]
OCHS grad Dolan helps Avalon repeat as S.J. Champs
AVALON – A third-place finish in the singles row, a second-place finish in the doubles row and a “shocking” win in the swim by Ocean City High School grad Dolan Grisbaum netted a repeat victory for the Avalon Beach Patrol in Monday evening’s South Jersey Lifeguard Championship. The AVP won the 2024 title, earning it […]
VCBP wins inaugural women’s South Jersey championship
Ventnor’s victory lets it keep final event again next season VENTNOR — Faced with heavy surf and a strong southern current beneath a brooding sky, Sam Keough defeated her nine competitors in the singles row Aug. 6 to secure the team victory for the Ventnor City Beach Patrol. Known for 30 years as the Bill […]
Host patrol wins Margate Memorials on perfect night
MARGATE — Zach Vasser arose from the surf, took a quick look around and then high-stepped it to the beach ahead of his 14 competitors to win the swim and help the host patrol secure victory during the 79th Margate World War II Memorial Lifeguard Races. “It’s pretty calm and there’s a nice swell that […]
Upper Bay Race raises $22,000 for National MS Society
STRATHMERE — The Upper Township Beach Patrol and Deauville Inn teamed up to raise more than $22,000 for multiple sclerosis research and treatment during the 33rd annual Upper Township MS Bay Race on July 21. UTBP Chief Bill Handley said there were 48 boats and more than 60 paddlers in the event who matched the […]
Brigantine wins Dutch Hoffman Lifeguard title; Longport second, OCBP third
15 beach patrols compete in eight events testing their lifesaving skills WILDWOOD – The Brigantine City Beach Patrol won the first of the “Big Three” late-season lifeguard races Friday, July 25, taking the Dutch Hoffman Memorials by scoring in five of the eight races, winning two. The Longport Beach Patrol finished second with 16 points […]