Jim Ruhnke always liked the atmosphere of the Southern Regional High School 9/10 gymnasium. And even though a large element of the electric atmosphere within the gym on Jan. 3 had to do with the fact he was the center of attention at halftime, he enjoyed it yet again.
“I don’t really like all this hoopla. You know what I mean?” Ruhnke said after the Rams’ 37-25 victory over Shore Conference Class A South foe Toms River East. “Put me on the sideline to coach with 2,000 people around and I’m fine.
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