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Sterns Trailer Clinches South Division
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B y Ted Kaiser BELMAR— The Jersey Mike’s Jersey Shore Basketball League South Division crown came down to the final night of the regular season. Sterns Trailer needed a win or a T&T Coast loss to clinch first place. As it turns out, they got both. Sterns improved to 8-2 overall with a 112-111 victory over Stevens Gutter Cleaning. The ending was not without controversy. The game was tied at 109 when Wally Judge was likely fouled and turned the ball over. On the ensuing possession, Blake Hamilton went to the foul line where he made the first and Derrick Randall put back a miss on the second for a 112-109 lead. A three-point attempt by Myles Mack just before the buzzer was off and a rebound putback made up the final score. Sterns’ Derrick Randall led all-scorers with 35 points and 18 rebounds. The Rutgers sophomore has played very well in the Jersey Shore Basketball League ( JSBL) this summer which could portend big things for next season. Randall broke out as a freshman in an upset win over Florida where he had four points and eight rebounds off the bench. In this contest, he was opposite fellow Scarlet Knight Wally Judge who had 13 points and 18 rebounds. Another Rutgers starter, Myles Mack had 27 points for Stevens Gutter Cleaning. Former FDU standout Manny Ubilla added 24 points for Sterns Trailer and Monmouth’s Ed Waite chipped in with 17 points. Sterns Trailer is set to take on the New Jersey Tarheels (0-10) in the first round of the JSBL playoffs at 8:45 on Tuesday. The winner will advance to the semifinals of the single elimination tournament.
PHOTO: FRANCINE ATTARDI Sterns Trailer’s J e s s e S t e e l e ( 1 2 ) f l i e s t o t h e b a sket unopposed.
PHOTO: FRANCINE ATTARDI I n v e s t o r S a v i n g ’s Nick Leon (22) goes in for a layup.
NJ Tarheels Hope To Rebound For Playoffs By Ted Kaiser BELMAR— It has been a tough first season for the New Jersey Tarheels in the Jersey Shore Basketball League (JSBL). With a young roster and only a handful of Division I players, the Tarheels have sputtered to an 0-10 record during the regular season. Their playoffs begin this week, but given the JSBL’s history it would not be wise to completely discount the underdogs.
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They are set to face South Division champion Sterns Trailer (8-2) in the opening round at 8:45pm on Tuesday at St. Rose High School. Leading the New Jersey Tarheels is Monmouth University’s Andrew Nicholas and Rutgers University’s Malick Kone. Nicholas lit up the gym for 39 points while adding 15 rebounds and four assists against Team Shore
last week. He’ll be a key player for the Hawks this winter as they look to become a contender in the Northeast Conference under Head Coach King Rice. His Monmouth teammate, Marcus Ware, chipped in 19 points in the same game. Ware is coming off a season-ending knee injury and should be a big part of the Monmouth lineup next season.
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Mabrey Lifts Team Shore In JSBL
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B y Ted Kaiser BELMAR — Former CBA point guard Roy Mabrey has become the face of Team Shore at the Jersey Shore Basketball League (JSBL). The sophomore from St. Anselm College is the leading scorer for his squad. Last week, Mabrey helped Team Shore (3-7) capture a 115-104 win over the New Jersey Tarheels (0-10). He poured in 33 points and dished out six assists as they pulled away after the contest was tied at halftime. Jordan Wejnert chipped in 20 points and Monmouth University sophomore Mykel Harris added 19 in the winning effort. Former Neptune guard Terry Hicks also scored 19 points. Mabrey also came up big in Wednesday’s regular season finale, PHOTO: FRANCINE ATTARDI Jordan We j n e r t ( 2 3 ) g o e s t o t h e b a s k e t f o r a 119-93 loss to Team Shore. Larson Ford. His 31 points helped keep Team Shore in the Team Shore takes on T&T Coast on game and led to a tie at halftime. Tuesday, July 31st at 7:15pm at St. Michael Rotando had 16 points and Rose High School. It will be a tough seven rebounds, while Wejnert scored battle against the 2010 league cham17 points. Team Shore could not con- pions and last season’s runner-up. tain Larson Ford’s Jonathon Jones Mabrey will likely be matched up against former Manasquan and Bentley who poured in 29 points. In the JSBL playoffs this week, College standout Jason Westrol.
Athletes Always Responsible For Their Behavior
By Mike Celli I recently attended my annual NBA seminar in New York City for agents. This was our first seminar since the ratification of the new collective bargaining agreement. A plethora of information was disseminated to us by the players association. What has now become more apparent is that the NBA is moving to expand to all global markets. The upcoming Olympics will provide an ample stage for some of the NBA's current talent to compete while the world is watching. Sports are one of America's greatest exports. We will see if this dream team lives up to its predecessors. The NBA has an opportunity to showcase its franchise and talent to the world. As an American entity, it is the NBA's obligation to illustrate sportsmanship. I have enclosed an excerpt from a memorandum the NBA has disseminated to its players. "As a NBA player, you are known and admired by countless fans throughout North America and all around the world. Your status is the result
Jumper’s Knee
of the success of the League as a whole, which is itself due to the efforts of the hundreds of NBA players who played before you and the efforts of NBA teams to invest in and promote the league and its players. The enormous popularity of the League and its players has provided you with extraordinary opportunities for financial success both on and off the playing court; it has also conferred on each of you an enormous capacity to influence people and events. Because of the close public attention paid to all of your activities, because of the hard work and sacrifices of NBA players that preceded you, and because the continued success of the League, its teams, and its players is the responsibility of each and every person involved in the NBA, you have an obligation to conduct yourself both on and off the court in accordance with the highest possible standards". I believe the memo serves as a short reminder for all athletes to exercise respectful conduct on and off the field. Enjoy the Games.
By Dr. Bade A common orthopaedic injury is jumper’s knee. As the name implies, it is an injury associated with sports that require repetitive jumping and landing. Specifically, jumpers knee results from microtears from overuse involving the patellar tendon. The patellar tendon is the soft tissue that extends from the inferior patella (kneecap) and attaches to the proximal tibia (shin bone). Symptoms are worse with landing, when there is increased tension. Most people will continue with their activities, which, in turn, increases pain. If athletes have chronic and persistent knee pain involving the patella tendon, they should seek the advice of an orthopaedic surgeon.
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United Lacrosse: Instruction, Competition And Fun Page 6 Jersey Sporting News • July 31 - August 14
By Michael Rogers Lacrosse is quickly becoming the fastest growing sport in America. There is an organization that is offering cutting edge lacrosse with quality training from coaches with the experience and wisdom to teach kids the game of lacrosse establishing players with a high lacrosse IQ while at the same time stressing the fun of the game. United Lacrosse was formed in 2010 by Steve Carcaterra and Ric Beardsley who had the vision, wisdom and experience to form this top rate organization. Steve Carcaterra and Ric Beardsley met on a Pop Warner football field 25 years ago. As they began to play football and lacrosse together their friendship grew as did their love of lacrosse. Moving onto high school they attended rival high schools in Yorktown and Lakeland, New York and kept their friendly but competitive rivalry going, covering each other every time they played and bringing out the best in each other. With Carcaterra moving onto Towson University becoming a three-year starter and an AllAmerican and Beardsley attending Syracuse University and becoming a four- time Division I AllAmerican, two- time National champion and eventually playing professional lacrosse, their love of lacrosse not only continued but grew stronger. They also saw a need for quality instruction and training and teaching kids the game that they loved so much. United Lacrosse began in 2010 with 15 boys’ teams training and playing throughout Monmouth County as well as in Syracuse New York. United Lacrosse offers clinics, camps, private training and summer travel teams giving young players the opportunity for truly learning the game of lacrosse and playing it at a competitive level while having fun. There are now two youth girls’ teams with older girls’ teams being added this year. Ally Joseph heads up the girls’ division and her experience and knowledge of the game is second to none. Joseph was a four- time National Champion at
coaches and instructors in the game today for their players. Kenny Sims was a first team AllAmerican and two- time National Champion at Syracuse University. Brian Karlina was a first team All American and three- time defensive player of the year at Villanova University, and Brian Carcaterra was a three time All-American and a Division I goalie of the year at Johns Hopkins University. All of United Lacrosse’s coaches are extremely qualified and understand that the mission of United Lacrosse is to offer the best training and instruction to kids while teaching them a high lacrosse IQ in a fun atmosphere. According to Carcaterra, “It’s the great coaches and support of the parents that do all of the extra work what help make us a successful organization”. After offering the players the instruction and lacrosse IQ necessary to play the game at the highest level possible, the United Lacrosse staff also offers players who have realistic dreams of playing lacrosse on the college level the opportunity to do just that with their many college contacts. Carcaterra and Beardsley realize kids have dreams and at United Lacrosse they offer kids who have the talent, desire and love of the game a realistic way to reach their dreams. “As we continue to grow and our organizations reputation continues to grow from a local level to a National level, our players will benefit from their hard work and dedication, “added Carcaterra. PHOTO: MIHAEL ROGERS With the boy’s division continuing with 15 teams Local lacrosse players keep their skills at their and the girls’ division expanding after a tremenpeak during summer league play. dous response this year, United Lacrosse will continue to grow and be recognized as the top rated Northwestern University and is dedicated to passing her knowledge and love of the game to all of her organization it is. If you would like to get your children involved in learning an exciting sport United players. Aside from Carcaterra, Beardsley and Joseph’s Lacrosse is what you are looking for. You can learn tremendous experience and love of the game, United more about United Lacrosse at info@unitedlacrosse also offers some of the most qualified lacrosse.com or call (732) 219-0556.
Mustangs Looking To Repeat As GoodSports Champions
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By Eric Braun NEPTUNE — The Brick Memorial Mustangs once again looked primed at making another run at the High School Girls’ Soccer GoodSports Championships. Coming off last summer’s success that featured eight incoming freshman on the Mustang steam, they ran away with the summer league championship. This summer the Mustangs have once again split their varsity squad into three teams to generate more playing time, touches on the ball and team chemistry. All three teams sit at records of 5-0, with Brick Memorial I tied with Freehold Borough in the Varsity Red Division and Brick Memorial II and III tied atop of the Varsity White Division with Ocean Township and Shore Regional keeping pace. While Memorial I and Freehold Borough look like they are on the fast track to
the championship game on August 13th, Memorial II and Memorial III have to get through two feisty teams in Shore Regional and Ocean Township twice in the next two weeks, once in regular season play on July 30th and then again in semifinal play on August 6th with the championship game to be played on August 13th. Combined, the Brick Memorial squads have 112 goals for and only 25 goals against in five games and to say the Mustangs are clicking on all cylinders on offense may be an understatement. With the success from last year’s summer league title and an up and down high school season, the Mustangs have become a more confident group by learning from each other during every practice and game as they get better as a team and not just on an individual level. There are high hopes for the upcoming season for Brick Memorial. A large contingency of Brick Memorial players will be represented at the United States Club Soccer National Cup XI Championships in Waukegan, IL where they are ranked ninth nationally with Twin County Real Magic. The team is four wins from being crowned National Champions. PHOTOS: ERIC BRAUN Samantha Netterman, (above, right) Katie Schmidt (right) and Clara Korber (left) play on Brick summer league team at GoodSports.
Paynter Wins Going Away To Give Baffert 3rd Straight Haskell Win Jersey Sporting News • July 31 - August 14 Page 9
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By Eric Braun OCEANPORT — Jockey Rafael Bejarano and Haskell favorite horse Paynter gave trainer Bob Baffert the perfect remedy to his recent heart attack, a going away win at the 45th running of the Grade I Haskell Invitational. Bob Baffert, who suffered a heart attack back in March, was not able to make the trip from California to Oceanport this year, but Bejarano made sure to keep Baffert's Monmouth Park running tradition intact by giving the Hall of Fame trainer his third consecutive Haskell win and sixth overall. Start of the race. Paynter got out of the gate in excellent position but allowed Gemologist to take The owner of Paynter the early lead. According to Bejarno A happy Rafael Bejarano on presents the Haskell "we let Gemologist jump out to the early Paynter after winning the trophy to winning lead and take the rail since we had the Haskell. jockey Rafael perfect horse to race outside today." Bejarano. During the entire day the horses were getting a clear and fast run on the Andy Kligman and Francesca Attardi. outside with the fast track after all the rain over the past couple of days. Assistant trainer Jimmy Barnes hinted that the Travers Stakes would be the next goal for Paynter, who has now reached over $1 million in earnings with the $600,000 Haskell purse. This was a major accomplishment since he did not race at all as a 2-year-old. Paynter came into the Haskell after a runner-up finish in the Belmont Stakes. The Haskell gave Paynter the fast track out of the shadow of Bodemeister, his stablemate and into position for 3- year- old Horse of The Year. Paynter entered the Haskell as the favorite due to the retirements of both I'll Have Another and Union Rags because of injuries, leaving the 3-year-old title up for grabs. After clearing Gemologist who was the horse to beat and hearing the approach of Nonios, Paynter found another gear leading up to the final turn and quickly pulled away. Gemologist faded to finish last in a field of six. Paynter paid out $4.00, $2.60 and $2.40. Nonios finished second, a full 4 1/2 lengths ahead of Stealcase and paid out $5.20 and $3.80 while Stealcase paid out $5.00 to show. This was the first Grade I win for Paynter who will head back to California and begin training Heidi Martyyniuk Brzyski, Francesca Attardi for the Travers Stakes at Saratoga in late August. and Nancy Zariello. Monmouth Park was packed on Haskell Sunday.
Francesca Attardi (Publisher of JSN), Nona Drazin (President of Breeders Association NJTBA and Nancy Nicola (Monmouth Park Charity Foundation). Riders wait for the Haskell horses.
Charmingmegan owners get excited after their horse rallied for the upset win.
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Shido Martial Arts Holds Grand Opening Event Shido Martial Arts, the largest Martial Arts school in the State of New Jersey has opened its doors at 200 Business Park Drive in Freehold (off Asbury Avenue). The family owned and operated facility held a Grand Opening ceremony on Thursday, July 26 and the ribbon was cut by Freehold Mayor Anthony Ammiano assisted by Township Committee Member Bob McGirr, a long-time local business owner. The event was created to help support local businesses and was attended by other local business owners, students, parents, friends and family. It was also attended by Gina Marie from www.werekickinit.org, a non-profit organization that takes an aggressive and proactive approach to combat bul- M a y o r A n t h o n y Ammiano, Leila Carr, lying and give children resources to Martial Arts grand opening. feel safe and healthy by helping redirect negative feelings, stresses and Martial Arts School promises its students. This new 14,000 square foot emotions. The word Shido is Korean for "A facility is a state-of-the-art studio with New Start" and that is what the Shido many conveniences for students and their families. These amenities include: a luxurious lounge area where parents can watch their children as
Greg Carr and Bob McGirr at Shido
they train. This parents lounge area is equipped with large flat screen TV’s and Wi-Fi for those who want to work or socialize while they wait. There is a multi-purpose room which parents can use as a play area for younger siblings. The facility also includes a large conference room where students can
study before or after their classes, a full kitchen, restrooms, large changing area and showers. Ample parking space is also available. Shido’s goal is to keep kids fit, safe and healthy while learning martial arts. Martial Arts is an effective way to instill self-esteem and discipline in young kids as well as develop their leadership abilities. Shido Martial Arts is a destination location that includes a Retro Fitness Gym, Pump It Up party place and World Cup All Start Cheerleading. Classes include Taekwondo, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Kickboxing. Students ages four and older are ideally suited to Taekwondo. Shido is offering a free 30 minute class for anyone interested as well as $29.00 2week trials for Taekwondo, Kickboxing or MMA. For more information about this state-of-the-art facility, programs, schedules, ‘No Bullying’ classes, upcoming events, partnerships and resources, visit their website www.shidomartialarts.com. Visit Shido on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shidomartialarts.
T&T Coast Aims For 3rd Straight Finals By Ted Kaiser BELMAR— The 2010 Jersey Shore Basketball League (JSBL) champions made it back to the finals last summer where they were favorites for another title. But upstart Investors Savings Bank, which was led by former Villanova guard Mike Nardi, stunned T&T Coast for the championship. T&T hopes to get back to the championship game for a third straight summer. They fin
ished the regular season 6-4, good enough for second place in the South Division. The seeding shakes out so that they will face Team Shore (3-7) in the first round at 7:15pm on Tuesday, July 31st at St. Rose High School. T&T Coast tried to get tuned up for the playoffs last week but instead stumbled to end the season with consecutive losses. On Tuesday, they fell 114-99 to Sterns Trailer despite having a balanced effort of six players in double figPHOTO: FRANCINE ATTARDI ures. Gage Daye led the offensive Suquan Gray rises above his attack with 19 points. Guards opponent going to the basket Jason Westrol had 15 points and for T&T Coast. 12 assists while Randall
Stallworth scored 16 points. However, T&T could not slow down Monmouth University point guard Jesse Steele who pumped in a game-high 30 points for Sterns Trailer. In the final JSBL game of the regular season, T&T lost 100-95 in a 2011 finals rematch with Investors Savings Bank. Former St. Peter’s player Nick Leon scored 22 points to pace Investors Savings Bank. Westrol had 21 points and former Raritan star Qarraan Calhoun scored 16 additional points. Forward Chris Hendershot tallied eight points and a game-high 15 rebounds.
Investors Savings Bank Evens JSBL Record With Back-to-Back Wins
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By Kevin Davis BELMAR – A last-second Dan Werner putback rescued Investors Savings Bank Tuesday night, allowing the team to cling to a 107105 victory over Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning and improve its Jersey Shore Basketball League (JSBL) record to 4-5. In what was mostly an evenlycontested game for much of its first three quarters, Investors Bank was finally able to pull away and claim a 10-point lead midway through the fourth quarter. But there was still fight left in Stevens who, led by Rutgers guard Myles Mack, nearly snatched the victory from Investors
Bank in the game's final minutes. Following a Mike Venezia threepointer with under three minutes left to play that gave Investors Bank a nine-point cushion, Stevens went on a 9-0 run and tied the game with less than 30 seconds left. Wally Judge put back a miss from Mack, who accounted for five of the nine points during the run and finished with a game-high 34 points. With the game's final seconds ticking away at the other end of the floor, Mack and Judge's Rutgers teammate Dane Miller drove to the hoop looking to win it for Investors Bank. His shot did not fall, but teammate Werner's last-second tipin did. A desperation alley-oop heave to Judge at the opposite end following a
timeout was broken up, allowing Investors Bank to hang on. Investors Bank was led in scoring by Nick Leon's 30 points. Werner added 24 points along with a teamhigh 11 rebounds and four assists. Miller and Jerome Seagears each scored 19 points respectively. Investors Bank picked up its second win of the week two nights later and evened its JSBL record to 5-5 when it topped T&T Coast, 100-95. Leon again led his team in scoring with 22 points, while Werner and Paul Williams each had 19 points. Werner added 10 rebounds. PHOTO: FRANCINE ATTARDI Nick Leon (22) makes a leap to the basket for Investors Bank.
JSBL Action: Fordmen Finish Strong B y Ted Kaiser BELMAR— The Larson Ford team in the Jersey Shore Basketball League (JSBL) always seems to be a championship contender year in and year out. While the names change over the years, the formula of stocking the roster with underrated players many of whom played at smaller Division II and III schools has worked. This summer’s team is led by former Kean University player Jonathon Jones and PHOTO: FRANCINE ATTARDI Kareem Collins (12) makes the play to the basket look easy for the Fordmen.
JSBL veteran guard Kareem Collins who played at New Jersey City University (formerly Jersey City State). The Fordmen ended the regular season with a 7-3 record, good enough for second place in the North Division. They won their last game before the playoffs, a 119-93 victory over Team Shore. The contest was tied at halftime, but Larson Ford eventually wore down their opponents in the second half. The Fordmen opened up a ninepoint lead after three quarters and then put the hammer down with a 34-17 advantage in the fourth quarter. Jonathon Jones led the way with 29 points. DJ Bacon tallied a double-
double with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Point guard Ahmad Mosby dropped in 16 points and eight assists. Heading into last week’s meeting with Seaview Jeep (9-1) on Monday, Larson Ford still had a shot at the division title. But Seaview steadily pulled away throughout the game for a 11099 win to clinch first place. Jones scored a team-high 22 points along with 12 rebounds. Kareem Collins added 20 points. Larson Ford will have a difficult first round match-up in the playoffs this week. They are set to take on defending champion Investors Savings Bank (5-5) in the playoff opener on Monday, July 30th at 7:15pm.
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By Ted Kaiser BELMAR— So far this summer the Stevens Gutter Cleaning team has been making a habit of close losses in the Jersey Mike’s Jersey Shore Basketball League. The last week of the regular season saw two losses by a total of three points to drop them to 2-8 overall. While Stevens Gutter Cleaning finished fourth in the South Division, don’t overlook them in the playoffs this week. They will face top seed Seaview Jeep (9-1) in the opening round at 8:45pm on Monday at St. Rose High School. With key Rutgers
University players such as Myles Mack and Wally Judge leading the way, Stevens Gutter Cleaning could make some noise against the favorites. They lost two heartbreakers last week that could have dug them out of the fourth playoff seed. On Tuesday, former CBA star Dan Werner had a putback with less than a second remaining to give Investors Savings Bank a 107-105 victory. Stevens Gutter Cleaning rallied from a double-digit deficit. They had a 9-0 run to tie the game with 30 seconds to play. Point
guard Myles Mack finished with a game-high 34 points and dropped seven dimes. Wally Judge was a force inside with 18 points and 20 rebounds. Rutgers freshman Vincent Garrett chipped in 21 points and Bucknell’s Joe Willman added 15 points as well. Stevens Gutter Cleaning also lost a tough one to Sterns Trailer on Thursday by a score of 112111. Mack poured in 27 points and Rob Delaney scored 21 points for his team. Judge had another double-double with 13 points and 18 boards.
High School Ballers Play at Hoop Group By Michael Rogers Just like all sports high school basketball is being played year round and in the summer players can work on their game and develop team chemistry by playing in the Hoop Group High School Boys’ Varsity League. Playing in the Hoop Group summer league offers players the chance to play together and gain experience while learning to play at the varsity level. Some of the local teams playing in this year’s league are Shore Regional, Rumson/ Fair Haven, Neptune, Manasquan, Holmdel, Brick, Long Branch, Wall, Monmouth Regional, Red Bank Regional, St. Rose and Wall. The teams play a 10 game schedule
with games being played on Monday and Wednesday nights at 6:00 and 8:00 P.M. at the Hoop Group facility in Neptune. For Shore Regional it has offered new coach Dave Emery a chance to get to know the players and for the players to get to know him and his playing style. According to Emery, “It has been a good experience and we have learned a lot about each other and that will be valuable going forward”. At Holmdel, Head Coach Shawn DeVaney sees the summer league as a chance for the younger players to gain valuable game experience while learning his system and building team chemistry. The Hornets lost four starters off
of a team that performed well and reached the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II Finals before losing to Ewing by the score of 4842. Manasquan, who finished last season with a 17 - 7 season and reached the semifinals of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III playoffs as well as Neptune, who fin- PHOTO: FRANCINE ATTARDI ished with a 21 - 7 season and won Blake Hamelton (24) muscles his way to the the NJSIAA Group III b a s k e t s c o r i n g t w o p o i n t s f o r S t e r n s . Championship will once again be extremely strong in the Shore Conference.
The Disgrace At Penn State By Jim Garrett Disgrace is defined as “loss of honor, respect or reputation”. The tragedy that took place at Penn State University is beyond any type of explanation that would justify the total neglect of the administration to stop the evil actions of one of their employees who preyed upon young athletes attending a summer camp on their campus. The employee was allowed to violate the human dignity of the youthful campers for a period of 10 years. The administration sought to cover up these actions in order not to cast a poor image on the University. Specific details were relayed to the University administration and to the athletic administration. When a young camper is molested by a long time employee of the University, the University must act immediately to remove the employee and any access to the campus facility and to immediately notify the proper authorities so that they can begin to investigate the improper relationships between the University employee and young campers. The predator was a former long time employee of the University and was granted permission by the University to use their campus facilities in excess of 10 years. The Board of Trustees who were parents themselves should have been irate that these sexual actions took place on their campus and had their former employee arrested.
Seaview Jeep Locks Up JSBL’s Top Seed
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B y Ted Kaiser BELMAR—Seaview Jeep last won the Jersey Shore Basketball League ( JSBL) championship in 2004 when a crew led by former Villanova star John Celestand, Justin Bailey, Louis Campbell and Demond Cowins powered through to the crown. The only player still on Seaivew Jeep from that run is veteran forward Rasheed Sparks. While mostly taking on a supporting role to some of Seaview’s other offensive talent, the former Morgan State player stepped up when his team needed a clutch victory. Sparks scored a game-high 24 points to help his squad clinch first place in
the North Division with a 110-99 victory over Larson Ford. Seaview Jeep finished the regular season with a 9-1 mark and earned the top seed for the playoffs starting this week. In the win over the Fordmen, guard Mitchell Kates helped Seaview steadily build their lead with a near triple-double. The MIT standout tallied 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists. Former CBA star Matt McMullen scored 22 points and Bryan Dougher added 21 points. Rutgers scoring star Eli Carter returned from a two-week absence due to an ankle injury to pump in 20 points.
Seaview Jeep closed out the regular season on Thursday with an impressive 124-105 win over the New Jersey Tarheels. The Jeep Store poured in 39 points in the first quarter and opened up a double-digit lead by halftime. Eli Carter scored a game-high 35 points and Bryan Dougher drained six three-pointers to finish with 30 points. Seaview will take on Stevens Gutter Cleaning in the first round of the JSBL playoffs at 8:45pm on Monday at St. Rose High School. The matchup will see Eli Carter square off against Rutgers teammates Wally Judge and Myles Mack.
Jim Dowd’s All-Star Hockey Set For Aug. 5th B y Ted Kaiser RED BANK—Jim Dowd’s Shoots for the Stars Foundation will hold its 15th Annual Monmouth vs. Ocean County High School All-Star Game at the Red Bank Armory on Sunday, August 5th at 5:15pm. The game has become a summer classic at the shore with the area’s top high school talent competing for a good cause. This year’s event will benefit the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. “The FoodBank was just a good fit again with the economy and people still hurting,” explained former New Jersey Devil Jim Dowd. “They had to serve like three million more meals this past year. For every dollar donated they can serve three meals. Last year I think we donated $20,000 so it was 60,000 meals they could provide.” Last year’s game saw Ocean come up with a 5-3 victory over Monmouth, their second win in the last three contests.
Toms River South’s Jay Malone and Brick Township’s Eddie Rafferty were named MVPs for Ocean County. Monmouth still leads the overall series 9-5, but this year’s game could go either way. “It’s going to be a great game. The competition is pretty close. It’s a good rivalry for bragging rights basically. I love it, who knows what will happen,” said Dowd. On the Monmouth County roster are forwards James Martello (CBA), Tyler Ralph (Midd. South), Chris Connor (Midd. South), Trevor Grossman (RBC), Mike Stickle (RBC), Gary Cali (RFH), Hunter Rotchford (RFH), Billy Regan (St. Rose), Nick Saporito (SJV), Connor Grogan (Manasquan), Mike Kochenash (Howell) and Stephen Reu (Ocean). The defensemen are RJ Steer (CBA), John Amato (CBA), Tommy Panico (Wall), Jimmy Burns (Midd. South), Frank Rodriguez (Midd. North) and Tim Gelatt
(SJV). The goaltenders are Chet Tooker (RBC), Zach Peras (Howell) and Charlie Fox (RBR). For Ocean County, PHOTO: FRANCINE ATTARDI the forwards are Brendan Seaview Jeep’s Andrew Feeley (33) goes in for a Dowd (Brick Twp.), l a y u p . Tyler Martin (Brick Twp.), David Kearns (Brick Twp.), Nathaniel Bissey (Point Boro) and Tim Andrew Reiss (Brick Twp.), Nick Schiess (Brick Mem.) Tickets for the event are $10 and will Spinelli (Brick Mem.), Justin Apgar (Brick Mem.), Steve Bruno (Brick be sold at the door. The first 500 people Mem.), Todd Unger (TR South), Joey will receive free giveaways. There will Campisano (TR North), Mark be a 50/50 raffle with various NHL Tomaschek (TR North), Colin Freer signed memorabilia and donated prizes. (Point Boro) and Steven Kovaleski An auction wil take place for a signed (Point Boro). On defense is Brian Zach Parise US Olympic jersey, a signed Murphy (Brick Twp.), Tyler Iannarone Marion Gaborik New York Rangers jer(Brick Twp.), Kyle Huhn (Brick Mem.), sey, and a signed James van Riemsdyk Tom Heeney (Point Boro), Corey Dineen Philadelphia Flyers jersey. The Red Bank (TR East) and Sayer Zimmerman Armory is located at 76 Chesnut St. in (Southern). Minding the net will be Alex Red Bank. Mollicone (Monsignor Donovan),
35th Gridiron Classic: Monmouth County 28 – Ocean County 7 Page 14 Jersey Sporting News • July 31 - August 14
By Michael Rogers when Carlucci completed a 44- yard touchdown The 35th Annual Gridiron Classic featured the pass to his St. John Vianney teammate in receivtop rated high school football players from er Anthony Pante. Pante is headed to New Monmouth County against the top rated players Hampshire College next season to continue playfrom Ocean County and this year’s game was ing football after 1027 yards receiving this past played on July 12th at Holmdel High School. season. The Monmouth County team kept the After last year’s 6 - 3 defensive battle won by offense rolling on their next possession after Red Ocean County, this year Monmouth County Bank Catholic’s John DiStefano returned a punt increased their overall lead in the series with a 35 yards to the Ocean County 15 yard line. 28-7 victory. Monmouth County now leads the Howell quarterback Ryan Davies rolled out on overall series 19 - 15. This year’s team from the first play of the drive and found Red Bank Monmouth County was coached by Manalapan Regional receiver Tyheem Crawford for a 15 Head Coach Ed Guerri while the Ocean County yard touchdown pass with 6:59 left in the third team was coached by Barnegat Head Coach Rob quarter making the score 21- 0, Monmouth Davis. County. After a scoreless first quarter, the Monmouth Ocean County got on the scoreboard when County team scored first with some of this their offensive MVP, Brick quarterback Brandon year’s top players in the county leading the way. Kieslor found Point Beach receiver Mark On a 12 play 65- yard drive, Manalapan running Jurkowski for a 19 yard pass then found Jackson back John Sieczkowski led the way carrying the receiver Johntel Thomas for a 31 yard pass on ball 10 times for 48 yards and scoring on a onethe drive. With 2:56 left in the third quarter yard touchdown run. He finished as the games Kieslor finished the drive with a two-yard touchleading rusher with 100 yards on 18 carries after down run making the score 21 - 7. Kieslor finrushing for 2203 yards this past season where ished the game completing 9 of 14 passes for 84 led the Shore Conference. He will continue his yards and also rushing for 14 yards. Carlucci led football career at Monmouth University in the Monmouth County on one more scoring drive fall. throwing a 21 yard touchdown pass to St. John Vianney quarterback Anthony Keansburg receiver Mark Smith making the final Carlucci led the drive and was named offensive score 28 - 7 in favor of the Monmouth County MVP for the Monmouth County team after team. completing five of six passes for 91 yards and PHOTO: MICHAEL ROGERS The Monmouth County defense also did a throwing two touchdown passes. This past sea- Monmouth County is ahead by four games after the 35th great job holding the Ocean County offense to son Carlucci threw for over 2400 yards and will Annual Gridiron Classic. The game was played at Holmdel 111 total yards and just 34 yards rushing. continue playing football at Franklin and High School on July 12. Manasquan linebacker Kodie McNamara was Marshall University in the fall. named the defensive MVP after making six tackWith the score 7-0 at halftime, Monmouth les in the game. He will continue playing football Carlucci still at quarterback, the Monmouth County County came out in the third quarter and scored 14 teams scored on its first drive of the second half at Gettysburg College next season. straight points to take control of the game. With
Salt Creek Grille Presents New Menu
Salt Creek Grille, Rumson, one of Monmouth County’s most inventive and popular restaurants, is pleased to present a new menu with fresh lighter fare, an emphasis on local farms and products, and bold flavors unique to this 14year-old landmark. The new direction was first rolled out at the Salt Creek Grille’s California sites - Dana Point and El Segundo. The new offerings are now in place at both New Jersey locations Rumson and Princeton. The exciting menu has received rave reviews from loyal guests and first-time patrons alike on both coasts. “Our guests are loving the changes,” said East Coast Operating Partner Steve “Biddy” Bidgood. “We are known for staying ahead of the curve by providing highquality fresh products at affordable prices in a happening, comfortable atmosphere. To remain competitive and toprovide our guests with a great dining experience we have to change it up now and again, but this is the most significant change to the menu we’ve made since opening in 1998.” With the changes in place, fans can be assured that the menu continues to center around the restaurant’s trademark natural, authentic Mesquite wood fired grille and award-winning wine list. “We are very proud of our scratch kitchen approach which we feel lends perfectly to our ability to adjust to the chang-
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ing palate of our guests and we do so with a fresher, local approach to our menu,” said Tim McCune, Salt Creek Grille’s cofounder. "Our 'fresh, reinvented' direction finds its way to our recipes by way of lighter, yet flavorful ingredients, and an emphasis on local farms and products. It combines a mix of flavors unique to our menu, all while staying true to the original grille concept created in our two original locations in Dana Point in 1996 and Rumson in 1998." The new menu is the creation of consultant Chef Brian Black, formerly of the famed St. Regis Monarch Beach and the Montage Resort in Laguna Beach, along with Salt Creek Grille Company Chef Scott Green. Rumson’s Executive Chef Bob Belt and Princeton’s Fabio Quiros both traveled to California to work with Chefs Black and Green to gain a full understanding of the flavor profiles and presentations. Salt Creek Grille prides itself on the consistency and comprehensive training of its staff, and has been Continued on next page
Advantage Career Institute Students Enjoy Annual BBQ Jersey Sporting News • July 31 - August 14 Page 15
EATONTOWN — The students of Advantage Career Institute are more than just students to ACI President, Frank Preston. On July 3, when the students of ACI arrived to attend class, they saw that the parking lot was converted into a backyard BBQ with tents, grills, buffet tables, and even a lemonade stand manned by Mr. Preston’s son, Nicholas. Advantage Career Institute is a Medical and Dental Post-Secondary Career School that provides hands-on training through programs where students learn to become a Dental Assistant with Radiology, Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy, EKG and
Patient Care Technician, or a Medical Office Specialist with Electronic Health Records. What makes ACI so special starts with the caring personality of the President and an amazing staff which is truly demonstrated by the interaction with the students at their 2nd Annual BBQ. “ACI is more than just a Medical and Dental Post Secondary School. We really focus on changing the lives of our students to help further their careers. My favorite part of the job is hearing from our graduates when they tell us they found a job in the medical or dental field—it’s a beautiful thing!
Salt Creek Grille
rewarded with accolades and awards for both service and menu. The new reinvented interpretations intentionally utilize a variety of cooking methods and foods that are healthier for both our guests and the environment. For example, the sauces now rely less on cream and butter and more on a time-consuming, yet healthier reduction process. “Super foods” such as kale and whole grains like brown rice are now featured on the menu. The beef is all-natural and sourced from Creek Stone Farms and the chicken, which is organic and raised without antibiotics, is from Bells andEvans. Both of these sources adhere to sustainable farming practices. The new menu reflects the best of contemporary casual and traditional cuisine at affordable prices combining new specialties with classic Grille favorites. Guests will find wood-fired, Smoked Ahi Tuna with Citrus, Shaved Celery, Red Grapes and Sherry Vinaigrette on Baby Greens ($14.95); Teriyaki Burger, using all natu-
This annual BBQ is to show our appreciation to our current students and alumni for their hard work, and also a chance for everyone to celebrate the 4th of July holiday,” Frank Preston said. Follow Advantage Career Institute on Facebook and Twitter, and for more information about becoming an ACI student, please call (732) 440-4110.
Students had a day off while A C L president Frank Preston, with a little help, cooked for them.
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ral Beef with Teriyaki Sauce, Bacon, Roasted Red Peppers, Hot Mustard and Herb Salad ($14.95); Rock Shrimp Risotto with Corn and Basil ($15.95); Citrus Glazed Swordfish, Baby Tomatoes, Citrus Segments and Avocado Mousse ($24.95); Porterhouse Fusilli with Sliced All-Natural Filet and New York Steak, Seasonal Vegetables Over Locally Sourced Lucy’s Hand-rolled Pasta ($23.95); Coffee Encrusted New York Steak with Baby Arugula locally sourced Great Hill Blue Cheese, Oven Roasted Potatoes and Bourbon Caramel ($28.95); Grilled Vegetable Wrap with Baby Wild Arugula, Portobello Mushrooms, Heirloom Tomatoes, locally sourced Bijou Buttons Goat Cheese, Hummus with Sweet Potato Fries ( $12.95). The menu also boasts an extensive wine list and an array of palate-pleasing seafood, chops, creative salads, classic side dishes and delectable housemade desserts. Several Salt Creek Grille signature dishes remain, such as the Bacon
Wrapped Stuffed Shrimp and Grille's signature double-cut pork chop that Zagat’s has called “the best on the planet,” and the made-to-order chocolate ganache soufflé. Salt Creek Grille also features an insane Happy Hour in its expansive bar/lounge area, specials throughout the Smoked ahi tuna salad week and a private dining room with amazing waterfront views. The 4 Bingham Avenue, Rumson, site is one of five award-winning eateries that include locations in Princeton, NJ, and Dana Point, Valencia and El Segundo, CA. For more information, visit www.saltcreekgrille.com. Salt Creek Grille, 4 Bingham Avenue, PHOTO: JACKIE SANTELLE Rumson, NJ 07760 Beautiful view of the sunset from Salt Creek Grille. (732) 933-9272.
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