Every year, many get to witness the triumphs of our Southern Ocean County sports teams and athletes at varying levels. Most of the time, our list of the best stories to come out of a particular year often revolve around our high school athletics to some degree, occasionally mixing in something from the recreation or pro levels. For 2025, the entire top 10 is comprised of high schoolers.
HISTORY MADE: When Barnegat bowler Jamie White accepted the third-place award during the NJSIAA Individual Bowling Championships last winter, she did what no other Southern Ocean County bowler had done, and set her story in motion to be the top one of 2025. (Photo by David Biggy)
Of course, these should come as little surprise to anybody who’s been paying attention.
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