Sports
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•September 16, 2026
Scisco Scores Five, Assists on Five as Barnegat Stays Undefeated
Nate Scisco seems to be developing a greater connection with his teammates as the days go by. After starting the season with a pair of goals and two assists through the first two contests, Scisco…
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•September 9, 2026
Barnegat Junior Aims Higher as Race Season Underway
Even though she was spent, Barnegat runner Angelina Colavita still had a bit of a hop to her step following last year’s NJSIAA Cross Country Meet of Champions.
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•September 9, 2026
Talented, Experienced Southern Regional Gymnastics Crew Ready to Rise Higher
Coming out of last season, the optimism amid the Southern Regional gymnastics team was high. Not only were the nine Rams on the squad last year going to be more experienced, but they were all slated…
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•September 9, 2026
Stop, Drop and Run Kicks Off Labor Day Weekend
Runners of all ages participated in the Barnegat Township Volunteer Fire Co.’s Stop Drop and Run on Sept. 5.
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•September 9, 2026
Barnegat Drowns Lakewood in First-Quarter Barrage
Even if it’s just two weeks into the football season, taking another team for granted can be a devastating mistake. Barnegat made sure not to overlook visiting Lakewood on Sept. 4, even when the…
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•September 9, 2026
Sisco Leads Barnegat to Victory Over Long Branch, 2-0 Start
Nate Sisco skipped his junior soccer season at Barnegat High School and experienced something very few players do at his age. Already this fall, the Bengals are reaping the benefits.
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•September 9, 2026
Pinelands, Barnegat Field Hockey Squads Tie in Search for Offense
Both the Pinelands Regional and Barnegat field hockey teams sustained significant losses to graduation in the spring and will spend much of the fall season trying to fill those voids, particularly…
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•September 2, 2026
Pinelands Regional Has Bigger Hill to Climb Following Graduations
Last season, the Pinelands Regional girls volleyball team collectively smashed 996 kills. A whopping 70% of them came from three players who graduated in June.
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•September 2, 2026
Experienced, Talented Southern Could Be in Divisional Title Hunt
Even though head coach Nicole Iorio’s squad was immensely talented last fall, the Southern Regional girls soccer team got off to a really slow start, scoring once during an 0-4 stretch to begin their…
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•September 2, 2026
Defending Sectional Champs Light on Experience This Fall
At the end of last season, head coach John Nacarlo had only positive things to say about the state of the Southern Regional boys soccer program.
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•September 2, 2026
Rams’ Big Plays Create Cushion as Abbato Claims First Victory
Matt Abbato always looked forward to the day he’d be a head coach. On Aug. 29, he received his first water-cooler bath after his Southern Regional football team scored his first victory.
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•September 2, 2026
Southern Regional Returns Solid Group, Takes Aim at Division Title
FOCUSED: Southern Regional junior Mackenzie Sininsky scored seven goals last season while anchoring a solid defensive core. This fall, Sininsky will be among the leaders trying to help the Rams win a…
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•August 26, 2026
72nd Annual LBI Surf Fishing Classic Starts Aug. 29
Photo credit: Photo by Ryan MorrillTAKE THE BAIT: Register for the tournament at one of the three participating tackle shops: Surf City Bait and Tackle, Fisherman’s Headquarters or Jingles Bait and…
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•August 26, 2026
To Begin Next Chapter, Oravets Blazes Path Straight to James Madison
NEW DIRECTION: After four years of helping lead the Southern Regional girls swim team to county and division titles, Sevanah Oravets heads into a collegiate career with incredible focus and an…
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•August 26, 2026
Experienced Offensive Unit Gives Southern Regional a Huge Boost as Abbato Era Begins
Several things connected to the Southern Regional football program are going to look different this season. A new head coach. Probably some different looks on the offensive side of the ball. A…
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•August 26, 2026
With Six Returning Players, Pinelands Regional Eyes Another Winning Campaign
During the past two seasons, the Pinelands Regional girls tennis team has done something it hadn’t done since the 2013 and 2014 campaigns – finish with winning records.
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•August 25, 2026
Family Vibe, Winning Culture: Hurricanes Surge to Swim Title
Vincent D’Amico started swimming at Haven Beach Club when he was 4 years old. As one of the 16-year-olds on his way out of the program, he’s helped redevelop the Hurricanes’ culture.
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•August 23, 2026
White Marlin Invitational Produces Record $700,175 Purse
The 57th annual Beach Haven White Marlin Invitational Aug. 10-15 came to a successful close Saturday after a memorable week of offshore fishing, near-perfect weather and record-setting results.
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•August 20, 2026
This Time, College Sophomore Cruises to Dog Day Victory
Apparently, it’s quite difficult to keep up with a guy who’s praying to God for strength during the course of an entire 5 miles. Jack Holub left the field in the dust this year.
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•August 20, 2026
Garvey Racers Soak Up Summer at Top Speed
For a first-time passenger along for a trial ride, a few laps around a garvey racecourse can be terrifying. For Nick Altmeyer, who probably would not be going full speed, it would be an easy Sunday…
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•August 19, 2026
2026 Ship Bottom Beach Patrol Barnegat Bay Challenge Results
Van Duyne Mens: Fran Campana and Patrick Finnerty
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•August 19, 2026
Down Bay Regatta Previews Future for Melges 15 Fleet
Of course, Clay Johnson is pleased he won the Melges 15 class championship at Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club’s annual Down Bay Invitational Regatta.
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•August 16, 2026
‘Beach Circus’: ALO’s 18th Longboard Classic Best of All Worlds
Frequently referred to as the “best day of the summer,” Alliance for a Living Ocean’s 18th annual Longboard Classic was held at the 68th Street beach in Brant Beach on Saturday, Aug. 8. The event is…
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•August 14, 2026
Last Chance to Register for One of Hottest Races of Summer
The beauty of the annual Dog Day Race in Harvey Cedars is that winning is relative.
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•August 13, 2026
Mainland-to-Island Bay Swim All ‘About Camaraderie of Swimming’
Somebody, at some point in the past, may have swum across the bay, from the mainland to Long Beach Island or vice versa, but Tony Nitti didn’t know about it. So, he asked around.
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•August 13, 2026
Sea Girt, Long Beach Township Take Top Spots in Mermaid Classic
After being postponed until after the Island Lifeguard Championship due to weather concerns the previous week, the fourth annual Mermaid Classic women’s tournament proved to be a great way to…
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•August 12, 2026
Eastern Regional Road Ends in Semifinals for Stafford Softball Squad
The road in the Eastern Regional Invitational tournament ended for the Stafford Township 9-11 all-star softball team on Aug. 4, but the memories will last a lifetime.
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•August 12, 2026
Friendships, Hype, Caring Culture: That’s What Makes Summer Swimming Special
Erin Craig and Beatrix Williams spend a lot of time together during the summer months. They also find ways to spend time with each other throughout the rest of the year, despite the fact Craig lives…
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•August 6, 2026
Harvey Cedars Runs Away With 11th Straight Island Championship
Those are only a few of the ways to sum up what everybody at the Bergen Avenue ocean beach in Harvey Cedars witnessed July 31 and Aug. 1, as the host beach patrol scored its 11th straight Long Beach…
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•August 6, 2026
Hundreds Compete in Optimist National Regattas at LEHYC
When hundreds of young sailors showed up to Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club last week, most of them weren’t going home with big prizes. In fact, most of them weren’t even going to win a race.
