Randy Townsend is a smart guy. He knows how to choose his words carefully and not provide bulletin board material for other beach patrols. But the question is: Does he really have to say much of anything anymore?
After barely winning the Long Beach Island Lifeguard Tournament two summers ago, the Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol captain stood by during the final three events of last year’s tourney – knowing the Vikings already had clinched a third straight title – almost awestruck, simply awaiting the…
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