Long Branch’s Shuler Makes Waves at Rutgers Page 2 Jersey Sporting News • August 28 - September 11 By Ted Kaiser
PISCATAWAY— Most people who follow Shore Conference football remember Miles Shuler as the dualthreat quarterback for Long Branch two years ago. Shuler piled up tremendous numbers under center both in the air and on the ground while leading the Green Wave. Now Shuler is trying to make some waves in his second season at Rutgers University at the wide receiver position. The transition began last year, Shuler’s freshman season; however most of the work was done outside of the games. Shuler did not catch any passes during the season, but saw some game action to the tune of six carries and 42 yards. Throughout
spring practice and this summer’s training camp, the sophomore is gaining confidence that he can be an everyday wide receiver. “Consistency is the main thing,” said Shuler. “When you’ve never played a position it takes time. I’ve only been at it two years. So it’s something I have to keep working on. I feel like I’m getting better every day.” In a scrimmage two weeks ago, Shuler was a standout on the field. He caught six passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns. If he wasn’t already on the radar of his coaches, he certainly is now. “We had a lot of confidence in Schuler going into the scrimmage,” explained Rutgers Head Coach Kyle Flood. “I didn’t think it
OCEANPORT – St. George Farm Racing’s Closing Range dug in through the lane and prevailed in a stretch duel with Zucchini Flower to capture the $60,000 Twin Lights Stakes on Sunday at Monmouth Park by a nose. Trained by Phil Oliver, Closing Range set the pace with Zucchini Flower close behind as she covered the mile and one eighth over firm turf in 1:49.84. The winner returned $11.40, $5.40 and $2.60 and topped the $55.40 exacta. Zucchini Flower
paid $5.40 and $2.20 and finished one-half length in front of Dancing Solo, the 1-2 favorite in the field of six 3-year-old fillies, who paid $2.10 to show. “She was really game,” said DeCarlo. “I was sitting on the go whole time. We wanted to let her run out of there because on paper she looked like the fastest horse. She settled into a nice stride and was pretty much cruising. In the stretch, Zucchini Flower might have stuck her head in front, but my filly never
was necessarily something we needed to see. I think what he gains for himself is confidence to go forward.” Shuler hopes that his progress is enough to earn him a starting job, or at least significant playing time. If he can break into the lineup, Rutgers could feature two Shore Conference wideouts with former Wall Township star Tim Wright who was also named a captain last week. Miles Shuler, a star quarterback at Long Branch High School, is looking to make some waves with the Scarlet Knights this season, having excelled in recent scrimmages.
Closing Range Sparkles in Twin Lights Stakes
quit and fought right back.” The homebred daughter of After Market out of the Caerleon mare Subeen became a first time stakes winner as she improved her record to 3-1-0 from 4 starts, good for earnings of $82,161. Live racing continues at Monmouth Park on Thursday, Aug. 30 – gates open at 2:30 p.m., first post 4 p.m. for twilight racing. In addition, Monmouth will race Friday through Monday over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
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Closing Range #4 with Chris DeCarlo riding, held off the challenge of Zucchini Flower #5 to win the Twin Lights Stakes.
JSN Football Preview Issue Debuts September 4th
Jersey Sporting News (JSN) is proud to announce the upcoming release of the 2012 Shore Conference Football Preview issue on September 4th. The issue has been a favorite of football fans at the Jersey Shore for more than a decade. JSN is extremely proud of the enthusiastic response from our readers about last year’s preview. This year’s issue will continue to have a fresh look while bringing our readers all the information needed to stay up- to- date on the
teams and players. The preview will give readers a wider spectrum of coverage than ever before. Wondering if Asbury Park has what it takes to repeat as state champions or who will be playing on the Division I level in 2012? The football preview will have you prepared for all the big topics in the Shore Conference. There are plenty of surprises in the works so be sure not to miss it. Some of the features include comprehensive reports on the best players at each position. JSN will go in depth to tell you who to keep an eye on, why to watch them and what to expect from them on the field. The issue will also be peppered with team profiles and feature stories on the biggest stars, potential college recruits and coaches. Of course, there will also be complete division breakdowns and predictions. Do not forget to pick up the football preview on September 4th at one of our many locations or view a version online at www.jerseysportsnews.com. JSN offers home delivery for $30 per year. If interested you can sign up on the website.
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MU Men’s Soccer Defeats Towson, 1-0 To Start Season Off With Win
TOWSON, Md. – Junior forward Jacob Rubinstein (Ocean Township) scored the game-winning goal in the 73rd minute as the Monmouth University men's soccer team opened the 2012 season with a 1-0 victory over Towson, Friday afternoon at Tiger Soccer Complex. With the win, the Hawks improve to 10-0, while the Tigers fall to 0-1-0. Rubinstein got on the end of a Francois "Paco" Navarro (Paris, France/William Carey) corner kick to put the Hawks on top in the 73rd minute. Monmouth had dominated play leading up to the goal, outshooting the Tigers, 15-6, while taking a 5-1 edge in corners prior to the successful set piece. Alex Blackburn (Natick, Mass./Natick) made four saves in net and the Hawks' defense picked up where it left off last year, when it compiled 13 shutouts and had a .590 shutout percentage, fifth-best in the nation. Blackburn's counterpart in net, Felix Petermann, also made four saves in defeat. For the game, the Hawks outshot the Tigers, 17-9, and took a 6-4 edge in corners.
Emily Wold Named To USA Field Hockey National Team Page 4 Jersey Sporting News • August 28 - September 11
COLORADO SPRINGS– Head Coach Lee Bodimeade has announced the 2012 U.S. Women’s National and Development Squads concluding the Women’s National Championships in College Park, MD. Overall, 84 athletes from across the nation participated in the event that commenced on June 1. Athletes competed in five matches over the course of eight days as the U.S. Women’s coaching staff, led by Bodimeade, evaluated the field. “I have been really impressed with the standard and elevation and the continual upward growth pattern we have seen since we incorporated the National Championships,” said Bodimeade. “To see the new players coming into the tournament at a much higher level of skill is showing us we are heading down the right track.” Joining the U.S. National Squad are four women who were named to the U.S. Development Squad following this event last year. Alesha Widdall (Whitney Point, NY), Emily Wold (Freehold, NJ), Stephanie Fee (Virginia Beach, VA) and Kelsey Kolojejchick (Larksville, PA) impressed the coaches enough to earn one of the highly coveted spots on the U.S. National Squad. Wold’s skills excited the U.S. coaching staff, as Freehold High School senior and the youngest player at the tournament proved she could compete with the best field hockey athletes in the country. Wold will join Kolojejchick on the field in Chapel Hill, NC this fall. “Being a high school athlete and the skills Emily possesses is really exciting,” said Bodimeade. “We saw her play last year and were excited with what she was able to do and to back it up with periods of dominance here, at this level, and at her age is really quite exciting.” The four newly named players will join 23 returning National Team players on the U.S. Squad. In addition, Bodimeade has selected 15 athletes to the 2012 U.S. Development Squad. “We need to develop depth and have a succession plan for athletes that may turn over,” said Bodimeade. “After the Games there will be athletes that retire, athletes that want to have time away, and athletes that want to do other things. We want to make sure we have players, not just on the National Squad but also on the Development Squad that can be called in and get
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their opportunity at the highest level. To be on the Development Squad could be a very important phase in an athletes career given the unknown scenarios post Olympics.” The following athletes have been named to the 2012 U.S. Women’s National Squad: Torrie Albini (Escondido, CA), Kayla Bashore Smedley (Shoemakersville, PA), Michelle Cesan (New Vernon, NJ), Lauren Crandall (Doylestown, PA), Rachel Dawson (Berlin, NJ), Katelyn Falgowski (Landenberg, PA), Maren Langford (Lewes, DE), Jesse Gey (Green Lane, PA), Melissa Gonzalez (Mohegan Lake, NY), Michelle Kasold (Chapel Hill, NC), Jaclyn Kintzer (Robesonia, Pa), Claire Laubach (Centreville, VA), Caroline Nichols (Virginia Beach, VA), Katie O’Donnell (Blue Bell, PA), Lauren Pfeiffer (Mt. Laurel, NJ), Julia Reinprecht (Perkasie, PA), Katie Reinprecht (Perkasie, PA), Paige Selenski (Shavertown, PA), Kathleen Sharkey (Moosic, PA), Keli Smith Puzo (Selinsgrove, Pa), Amy Swensen (Grantville, Pa), Shannon Taylor (Midlothian, VA), Michelle Vittese (Cherry Hill, NJ), Alesha Widdall (Whitney Point,
NY), Emily Wold (Freehold, NJ), Stephanie Fee (Virginia Beach, VA), Kelsey Kolojejchick (Larksville, PA).
By Mike Celli With the end of NFL training camp this week and roster cuts eminent, I have listed below certain information that is relevant to a player and their success as a professional athlete. This information illustrates the attention to detail that the league and each athlete must comply with in the business of pro football. We have throughout the year examined elements needed to succeed on and off the field and structure is an important element for success. Here are two elements regarding a player's status on the roster. A player will not receive an accrued season towards free agency for any league year in which the player is under contract to his club and fails to report to that club at least 30 days prior to the first regular season game. This is an important consideration for a player who has played fewer than four accrued seasons which is the minimum number of accrued seasons to achieve unrestricted free
agency. An unsigned restricted free agent can be placed on his club's roster exempt list if he does not sign a new contract and report to camp at least the day before the clubs second pre-season game. If he signs and reports after that date he will lose one or more weeks of regular season pay depending on how late he signs and reports. A club may fine any player who is under contract and reports late to training camp for the 2012 pre-season a maximum of $30,000.00 dollars per day. If the player signed the contract as an unrestricted free agent the player can also be fined an additional one week’s regular season salary for each pre-season game missed and may also be subject to forfeiture of bonuses if his holdout lasts more than four days. Understanding structure and knowing the rules in the classroom, on the field or in business is important to success. Stay focused with attention to detail.
PHOTO: ERIC BRAUN Freehold High School senior Emily Wold impressed the U.S. Women’s National Squads at the Women’s National Championship this summer and was the youngest athlete named to the squad.
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A Homecoming For Todd Frazier
By Alex Stamoutsos Back in May, I went to Flushing and the Bronx to cover Toms River South Alumni Todd Frazier’s “homecoming”. If you read The Jersey Sporting News’ June 5-19 edition, you know that the former Indian standout is now playing professional baseball for the Cincinnati Reds. Frazier’s trip east in May took him to Citi Field and Yankee Stadium, home to the Mets and Yankees respectfully. At those New York stadiums I photographed and wrote about the Toms River native. While in town, Frazier did not disappoint me or the hundreds of South faithful that made the trip to New York to see their favorite son. Now three months later, Frazier has come back “home” for the final time in the regular season. The Reds have four games against the Philadelphia Phillies. A glance at the map shows just about the same distance from Toms River to Philadelphia as it is to New York. So instead of north on the Turnpike, Frazier’s family and friends all went south. We cross the Delaware instead of the Hudson and get to Citizen’s Bank Ball Park. So what has Frazier done since May? He has done exactly what he has done his entire baseball career:
A Toms River native helps keep the Cincinatti Reds at the top of the NL Central Division.
he has played outstanding baseball. His daily performance is a huge reason why the Reds are still on top of the NL Central Division. With a handful of the Reds’ key players on the disabled list, Frazier has played anywhere he has been needed. No matter where Reds Manager Dusty Baker pencils Todd in (third base, left field and first base) he has given solid defense. And if his glove work was not enough, at the plate he has raised his batting average more than 20 points from that third week in May. He is now hitting in the mid .290’s. He has hit for average and power, adding a bunch of home runs and RBIs. Is a third Homecoming possible? Sure, if the Yankees and Reds keep winning and we get a 1976 World Series rematch. If that occurs, that would mean another trip to the Bronx and no one would complain.
Photos: ALEX STAMOUTSOS Todd Frazier demonstrates his athletic prowess while still making time for his fans.
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Flaherty Tries Out For Dallas Cowboys Page 6 Jersey Sporting News • August 28 - September 11
By Michael Rogers Harry Flaherty has played football since he was seven years old and in the second grade. Now all of his hard work and dedication through Pop Warner, high school and college including the offseasons earned him a tryout with the Dallas Cowboys this summer. Flaherty is in camp trying to use his many skills (he plays tight end, long snapper and fullback) to make it onto an NFL roster. Flaherty comes from a football family as his father who is the head of The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, played for Holy Cross College and briefly played professional football. His grandfather (Jim Garrett) was a coach for the New York Giants (1969-1973) and a scout for the Cowboys (1987-2004) after a long playing career. All of his uncles played for Princeton University and were invited to NFL camps. Jason Garrett, who played in the NFL, is now the head coach of the Cowboys. John Garrett is the tight ends coach for the Cowboys and Judd Garrett is the director of pro-scouting for the Cowboys and Jim Garrett is
the head football coach at University College. In high school, Flaherty played for Red Bank Catholic as a tight end and linebacker and was named to the All Shore team. He also excelled in the classroom by being named to the National Honor Society. Flaherty moved on to Princeton University where he played tight end. Known as an excellent blocker, Flaherty also caught 43 passes for 405 yards (9.4 yards per catch). He also is one of a few tight ends in college football history who has thrown a touchdown pass. At 6’ 3 and 250 pounds Flaherty got some offers to try out for some NFL teams last season. After trying out for the Saints, Patriots and Buccaneers he did not make a final NFL roster. As he continued to work out in the offseason he was also preparing for a life outside of football and was intending to leave for the University of Tennessee Law School when the Dallas Cowboys called last week. Their starting tight end was injured and they wanted Flaherty to fly down to Dallas immediately and try out for the team. So now in an NFL
camp once again, Flaherty quickly learned the playbook and played 13 plays in the Cowboys first preseason game. With two more preseason games to play, he will have more of an opportunity to make an impression and make his first NFL roster. “Football has been a huge part of my life growing up and I was blessed to have a lot of great examples around me with my grandfather, father and uncles. I have been extremely fortunate,” said Flaherty.
TOMS RIVER–– The World Family of Dealers is very pleased to announce that they have just been awarded the opportunity to open their second Volkswagen dealership in Toms River this September. Volkswagen’s selection of The World Family of Dealerships for this new opportunity in Toms River is a result of World’s incredible and fast growing success with their Neptune store which has been open since 2009.Their rapid success has been due in part to their commitment to giving Monmouth County area customers friendly, hassle-free shopping choices, along with an incredible
vehicle ownership experience. It is with exactly this business philosophy in mind that our motto “We think the WORLD of our customers!” was born. Monmouth and Ocean County area customers will now be able to find the quality, performance and style of Volkswagen in two convenient locations – Neptune and Toms River. Currently, Volkswagen continues to increase their national market share among other automotive brands and the Toms River area market is known as one of today’s hottest markets in the automotive industry. This is exciting news for residents in the Toms River area, as it has been over
20 years since Volkswagen has had a dealership in this market. The all-new World Volkswagen of Toms River will be a 10,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility with special grand opening offers and discounts available. Area residents should be on the lookout for upcoming events which will celebrate this exciting new addition to the World Family. World Volkswagen of Toms River will be located at 256 Route 37 East, Toms River, New Jersey. For more information, call 732-575-1800 or visit WorldVWTomsRiver.com.
Harry Flaherty (second from right) at the Dallas Cowboys training camp.
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Hawks Fall in Season Opener
By Eric Braun WEST LONG BRANCH – The Monmouth University women’s soccer team opened their 2012 campaign in perfect fashion for the first 45 minutes, but lost focus in the second half and fell to in-state rival and 26th nationally ranked Rutgers University 3-0 in front of 1,200 plus fans. Monmouth enters the season with three returning all Northeast Conference players in junior forward Dana Costello, sophomore defender Kim Clemmer and sophomore goalkeeper Jocelyn McCoy. Costello led the Hawks offense in scoring in 2011 with 20 points (5 goals/ 10 assists) while fellow junior Monique Plescia led the team in goals with seven goals. With the addition of two Shore Conference standouts in Brianne Boyle and Amanda Dailey, along with returning starters in junior defender Alexandra Baca, senior forward Claudia Vazquez and senior forward Nicole Close, the Hawks led by Coach Krissy Turner should bypass the preseason predictions that have the Hawks finishing third in the conference and competing once again for the NEC title and a shot at the NCAA Tournament. Turner’s Hawks looked poised to battle Rutgers up and down the field on opening night as they played a
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PHOTO: ERIC BRAUN Monmouth University’s Claudia Vazquez (9) and Rutgers’ Jonelle Filigno (8) fight for possession of the ball. hard fought scoreless first half. But as they went to halftime and the heavy rains soaked the Great Lawn in West Long Branch, it seemed like the rains also washed away the Hawks focus and determination in the second half. Rutgers quickly scored seven minutes into the second half when the Monmouth defense committed a sloppy foul in the box to give Jonelle Filigno from Rutgers a penalty shot
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which she would beat Hawks’ goalie McCoy on. The Hawks would never recover as they battled themselves more then their Scarlet Knight opponents with costly miscues and mental breakdowns. Rutgers would add another Filigno goal in the 84th minute and another penalty kick this time from Shannon Woeller in the closing min-
utes to give the Scarlet Knights an opening day win. The Hawks will be back in action at home again on September 7th, 14th and 16th. Be sure to check out the action as the Lady Hawks look to rebound and push forward with another double digit win season and take Coach Turner back to a 15th consecutive Northeast Conference Tournament.
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Physical Therapy Keeping Soccer Players on Field Photos: ERIC BRAUN
Left, young soccer players battle for possession of a loose ball. Above, players pose for a team shot.
By Eric Braun MARLBORO — With the growing number of youth travel soccer teams in the shore area lately, there is a growing number of sports related injuries to deal with at such young ages. Thanks to physical therapists such as the physicians at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, who have offices throughout New Jersey, athletes are getting back on to the playing fields and they and their parents are instructed
on activities going forward. Children are pushing harder and harder nowadays to outdo their fellow competitors, and in some cases cut corners during practice and warm ups to take on more. These are the athletes that are ending up with physical therapists with ankle, knee, back and arm injuries and inevitably such activities will have a greater influence on the childs ability to develop proper techniques and skill.
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, nearly 570,000 athletes were injured playing soccer in 2009. Soccer in this country is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States and the growing number of injuries continue to grow at the same rate. With local tournaments this past couple of weeks in Marlboro, Howell, Jackson and Ocean, each tournament had an average of 150
teams with a minimum of 14 kids per team. It seems that more and more teams and organizations are paying more attention to player safety and less attention to all out win at any cost. According to Jason Cies, U9 girls soccer coach from Howell, he keeps a close on eye on all his players during the games and they pay a lot of attention to detail during practice. His girls have a trust factor with him, knowing that he will
never put them in a situation that will get them injured. Physical therapists, training professionals and coaches of soccer players have been putting in extra learning time and studies to prevent injuries from incurring, thus allowing the players to stay on the field to compete, learn and have fun. AOSMI remains a leader in the physical therapy industry in the shore area by providing an environment for education and making
sure that the number one priority are keeping their patient health. Advance Orthopedics was founded in 2007 with the merger of Western Monmouth Orthopedic Associates and New Jersey Orthopedic Associates, the practices allows them to draw on strengths to deliver exceptional patient centered focus. Their commitment to restoring patient health and getting back to normal routines, continues to keep them above the rest.
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Former MU Star David Janezic Leads Brookdale Men’s Soccer
LINCROFT – If Brookdale’s search for filling a Janezic’s father and best friend was diagnosed tant coach at Division II Caldwell College of the vacant head men’s soccer coaching position with cancer. Devastated by the news, he returned Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference. While at included prerequisites including enthusiasm, a home on the next flight available. Caldwell he helped develop a number of high motivational level and experiences in the colDuring the next six years his soccer career was Academic All Americans as well as a successful legiate and professional ranks, the answer would put on hold while he helped his mother and sister program on the field. He coached at Caldwell until be no clearer than in David Janezic. care for his father. he got the call from Brookdale to head the team for Janezic eats, sleeps and dreams soccer: his life He entered the semi-pro indoor soccer league the 2012 season. passion. His love of the game is obvious to anyone and enjoyed brief stints with both the Central At Brookdale, Janezic will stress the role of in his presence. With an explosive enthusiasm Jersey Riptide and the Philadelphia Kicks, but his the student athlete and the importance of academdetailing his blueprint for Brookdale Soccer; emotional and financial support was needed at ics. He demands his players to be students first and Janezic quite often turns to his past to help him home and took precedent. He turned down tryout athletes second. into the future. He carries an impressive soccer offers from the Metro Stars (Red Bulls) and the Growing up, David’s dad stressed three things resume starting when he was just a young boy. Colorado Rapids to be with his beloved father, over and over: be respectful, do the right thing at Janezic was a young boy when he was first who passed away in 2004. all times, and to make your education a priority. introduced to soccer. At age five, he began playing After his father’s death, Janezic began coach- All three, are as important to him today as they in the Hazlet youth leagues, establishing himself ing and teaching soccer with various clubs, organ- were when he was a boy. as a future star. izations and camps. He received his Advanced On the upcoming season, his excitement boils As early as middle school he was leading his National Diploma from the National Soccer over. “This is something I’ve dreamt about my teams to championships while being voted team Coaches Association and his U.S. Soccer whole life, it’s an incredible opportunity. I won’t captain and MVP. He spent his teen years in Federation ‘F’ License. be satisfied until we bring home Brookdale’s first Raritan High School, where he led his team to the In August 2010, Janezic was appointed assis- National championship in soccer.” Group III State Championship during his junior and senior years, winning the All-Around State Championship his junior year. As a senior, he garnered All-B North, All County, All Shore and All State First Team Honors. He also was captain and By Dr. Brian Torpey Frozen Shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, team MVP. Upon graduating, Janezic was awarded a full is a phenomenon that can occur in men and women ususcholarship to Division I Monmouth University. ally between the ages of 30-60. Frozen shoulder freWhile at Monmouth, he was a four-year quently develops without any apparent cause, however, starter, and voted team captain his junior and sen- less commonly it can occur as a result of an injury. ior years. In his senior year, Janezic was team Nevertheless, when frozen shoulder occurs the patient MVP, voted All Northeast Conference first team begins to experience difficulty moving their arm. and nominated for the Boylan Award, which is They usually find that overhead motions or reaching given to Monmouth’s male athlete of the year. behind them are very painful. An example of this would When Wayne Ramsey, former head coach at be sharp pain when reaching for something in a back Monmouth, was asked about Janezic, he spoke seat while driving in a car. Another problem that presvery highly of his former captain. “David took ents itself is loss of motion. The patient has difficulty great pride being a team leader, where he led by reaching, such as into their back pocket. example. His work ethic and ability to put his team Eventually, the pain becomes so bad that it affects first ,were characteristics of David that made him them at night and they have difficulty doing common a special player.” things such as brushing their hair or even their teeth. In 1997, after a short stint as a Monmouth Fortunately, frozen shoulder is very easily diagnosed graduate assistant, Janezic was recruited to play because most patients have a very definite “end point” professional soccer in Italy. Rapidly working his Dr. Brian Torpey way up the ranks of the Italian Leagues, Janezic when lifting their arm away from their body. The common course of conservative treatment is physical therapy, was on the fast track to Italy’s premier professional soccer league when one of life’s cruel twists of anti-inflammatory medications, pain medications and sometimes injections. Fortunately, in the end, this treatment plan usually cures this sometimes frustrating, but treatable problem. fate struck.
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August 31 - September 3
Two evenings of fireworks, bobble head night
LAKEWOOD – What better way to close out the summer than at FirstEnergy Park? The BlueClaws finish the season with four great games over Labor Day weekend from August 31st - September 3rd. To order tickets to these games, visit lakewood.blueclaws.milb.com or call 732-901-7000 option 2. Friday, August 31st (7:05): Like every Friday night, there will be post-game fireworks thanks to Toyota/Scion World of Lakewood. This is the final Friday night home game of the season and penultimate fireworks show. Saturday, September 1st (7:05): This game includes the final bobblehead giveaway of the year: Mickey Morandini Bobblehead Dolls for the first 2,000 fans thanks to Monmouth Medical Center. This is the last giveaway item of the year. Sunday, September 2nd (7:05): This special Sunday night game marks the final fireworks show of the year, thanks to Toyota/Scion World of Lakewood. Further, it’s a Kids Eat Free Sunday thanks to ShopRite and
a Monmouth Park Kids Character Sunday. Additionally, all Kids Club members get in for free. Monday, September 3rd (1:05): The final game of the regular season is a Labor Day matinee, presented by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. They’ll have the special “Dollar Item Blowout” where every inning one item around the ballpark is just $1 and they’ll have special prize giveaways each inning as part of Fan Appreciation Day. Finally, after the game, everyone is invited onto the field for a fan photo.
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. - Despite 13 saves from junior goalkeeper Teresa Mathews (Lumberton, N.J./Rancocas Valley), the Monmouth University field hockey team fell to Hofstra, 60, Sunday afternoon at Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium. With the loss, the Hawks fall to 0-2 on the season, while the Pride improve to 2-0 on the year. Hofstra controlled the play in the first half, outshooting the Hawks, 133, while holding an 8-0 advantage in penalty corners. Hofstra's Lauren Del Valle connected with a pass across the goal mouth 5:47 into the contest to give the Pride a 1-0 lead
and Krizia Layne redirected a shot past Mathews 14 minutes later to allow the Pride to go into the break ahead 2-0. Hofstra continued its offensive attack in the second half, firing 13 shots which led to four goals. Jonel Boileau's endline shot from six yards out two minutes into the frame increased the Pride's lead to 3-0, while two goals from Micaela Gallagher and a tally from Holly Andrews rounded out the scoring for the home team. Junior Alex Carroll (Oceanport, N.J./Shore Regional) led the Hawks with four shots, three of which were on target.
Monmouth Falls To Hofstra, 6-0
The Burner: What Is It And Why Is It Seen In Contact Sports?
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By David Bertone, PT,DPT, OCS One of the most common nerve injuries seen resulting from trauma to the neck or shoulder is the burner or otherwise termed a stinger. This injury is often caused by a direct below or stretch injury to the brachial plexus which is the major nerve bundle exiting from the neck that supplies strength and the sensation to the upper extremities. Burners are typically transient in nature and a common symptom is pain radiating down one of the arms after a direct blow. This could also include a combination of numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness. Burners are typically classified as peripheral nerve injuries and the grade one form is similar to symptoms felt when your hand “falls asleep” due to compression. Grade two or three peripheral nerve injuries can cause permanent nerve damage due to the extreme stretch of the nerve bundle. Luckily, grade three injuries are very rare in most sports. The most common mechanism of injury in a grade one burner occurs during a tackle in which the shoulder girdle is forcefully depressed or the neck is jammed to one side. The third mechanism of injury can occur when the neck is hyper-extended and bent to one side during the tackle. Some studies have shown that the more persistent burners with longer lasting symptoms occur during the hyperextension with side bending of the neck as the mechanism of injury. Most of the discomfort spontaneously resolves in 1 to 2 minutes. Though symptoms that last longer should be clinically assessed and the player should be rechecked hours and days later to determine residual deficits. Once the initial injury occurs, a thorough clinical assessment is important to rule out more serious injuries such as cervical fractures, dislocations or spinal cord contusions. Bilateral symptoms or pain in both extremities along with motor
weakness and spinal tenderness may determine the need for further evaluation and players with those symptoms should never return to the game. Once an injury occurs, any predisposing factors should be analyzed including postural deficits, limitations in flexibility and strength and the use of protective equipment. A chest out posture is very critical to maintain the position of the head and neck which reduces the predisposing factors of tension on the nerve roots. It is also critical to determine any restriction in shoulder flexibility and neck mobility which may impact the problems with recurrence. Some of the protective equipment includes the use of a neck roll which limits the excessive motion of the neck during impact, shoulder pad lifting device which is worn underneath the shoulder pads and lastly a cowboy collar which reduces the excessive amounts of neck mobility. Examination is crucial for returned to contact sports. This must include complete resolution of symptoms, pain-free and full range of motion of neck and shoulder and full return of strength if deficits were present. Burners can reoccur frequently as one study published in 1992 demonstrated an 87% increase in recurrence among college football players that were followed and examined. A previous history of burners must be relayed to the treating physician, athletic trainer or physical therapist to help in determining the extent of injury. Football players would benefit from a preseason screening of their flexibility, shoulder and neck mobility and postural control. In addition, their baseline strength of neck and upper extremity muscles should be examined to determine underlying deficits. This can be performed by a licensed physical therapist or athletic trainer and should be made an essen-
tial part of the preseason physical examination. —— Dr. Bertone is a doctor of physical therapy and Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist by the
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. His solo practice, db Orthopedic Physical Therapy, PC is located in Lincroft, New Jersey. Dr. Bertone can be reached at 732-7471262 or at dbertone@dborthopt.com.
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Local Gymnast Finishes On Top Page 14 Jersey Sporting News • August 28 - September 11 By Ted Kaiser OCEAN TOWNSHIP — At the USAIGC (United States Association of Indepenedent Gymnastic Clubs) New Jersey State Championships on May 26th and 27th, Hannah Kelly became a 2012 USAIGC NJ State Champion. Kelly, a 15-year old from Ocean Township who trains at ACE Gymnastics, earned four state titles at the silver level including vault with a score of 9.55, uneven bars with a score 9.75, floor exercise at 9.575 and an impressive allaround of 37.875. Kelly’s performance qualified her for the Nationals in Southern Florida from June 25-30. “Kelly is an impressively beautiful, elegant, sweet, and very intellegent young lady with a most impressive work ethic,” said ACE Gymnastics Gym owner, Jeanne Rosko. At the 2012 USAIGC Nationals Competition, Hannah Kelly became the national champion on the uneven bars with a 9.20 score. She also took home the allaround title for the silver level with an out-
standing score of 37.175. Kelly helped bring her silver team of six a 10th place finish in the large team division of the USAIGC National/ International Team Competition 2012. “She is very quietly determined and gets the job done,” explained Head Coach Jason Garcia. “Hannah Kelley is one of the most coachable gymnasts I've ever had. She deserved it!” ACE Gymnastics has a great coaching staff for all the levels of competition in USAIGC, USAG and JOGA. Additionally, if you're just thinking about something healthy and fun for all kids of all ages to do, ACE is a great place. For more information, please call the gym at (732) 918-2400 or check them out on the internet at www.acegymnasticsnj.com, Facebook and Twitter! ACE Gymnastics is located at 3601 Sunset Ave. in Ocean, NJ. Gymnast Hannah Kelly earned four state titles New Jersey State Championships.
BlueClaws Get Blanked, 4-0 In Shutout
LAKEWOOD, N.J. - The BlueClaws got a taste of their own medicine Sunday with a 4-0 shutout loss to the Kannapolis Intimidators just 24 hours following their 4-0 win over the Intimidators Saturday night. Gabriel Arias collected the loss, despite not allowing an earned run in
four innings. He eclipsed 80 pitches through the first four innings and was removed after having allowed one unearned run on four hits while striking out five. The loss drops Arias to 49 on the season. Lakewood scattered their six hits throughout the ballgame, and the lone
BlueClaw to have a multi-hit game was Miguel Alvarez who went 2-for4. The BlueClaws have Monday off before hitting the road Tuesday morning for their final road series of the 2012 season. In Game 1 down in Salisbury, Md. Lakewood will send
Colin Kleven (7-8, 4.26) to the mound to battle Delmarva's Zach Davies (5-6, 3.76). First pitch for Tuesday's game is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Listen to all the action on WOBM 1160-AM and WOBM 1310-AM beginning at 6:50 p.m.
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Cross Country Team Selected Third In Preseason Polls By NEC
Clark Named Among Nation’s Top 100 Players
Ryan Clark (Freehold) has been ranked one of the best upperclassmen soccer players in the country by TopDrawerSoccer.com.
WEST LONG BRANCH — TopDrawerSoccer.com has included Monmouth University men's soccer senior captain Ryan Clark (Freehold, N.J./Freehold Township) on its list of the top upperclassmen (sophomores, juniors and seniors) in the country, listing him at No. 72. The honor comes shortly after Clark was named to the College Soccer News Preseason All-America Second Team, in addition to inclusion on the prestigious MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List. A three-time All-NEC First Team selection in his three years at Monmouth, Clark added All-Region honors last season. He was also named BigAppleSoccer.com Player of the Year after scoring three goals, including two game winners. He added a Northeast Conference best eight assists. He showed a penchant for the big game, compiling two goals in a come-frombehind victory while playing down a man against Princeton, and also dishing out a season-high three assists in the Hawks' 4-0 victory against LIU Brooklyn.
WEST LONG BRANCH — The Monmouth University women's cross country team received the third slot in the Northeast Conference Preseason Coaches’ poll, which was released by league officials on Wednesday. Ahead of the Hawks on the preseason poll are Quinnipiac with a nearly unanimous selection, generating 10 first place votes, and Sacred Heart, which received one vote. Central Connecticut State was selected fourth, while Saint Francis (Pa.) was chosen in the fifth position. Robert Morris earned the sixth spot, while Bryant, Mount St. Mary's and Wagner received the seventh, eighth and ninth spots. Rounding out the field were St. Francis (N.Y.) and Fairleigh Dickinson, which were slated 10th and 11th, respectively. Head coach Joe Compagni said of the returning runners, “I think we have a couple key veterans who've already shown they can run with the best in the conference. If some of our veterans develop a little further, and if some of the newcomers can come in and contribute right away, we should be able to have a stronger season than last season.” When asked about the acceptance of the freshmen by the upperclassmen and their immediate contributions to the season, Compagni replied, “I know I said this about the
guys, but the girls are very proactive about welcoming the newcomers and saying 'here's how you can help, or here's what you need to do.' On the women’s side, the race doesn't change that much; it's still a 5k. So they'll have an easier time coming in and making an impact right away.”
BBQ & Craft Beer Festival on Labor Day Weekend
OCEANPORT With over 40 craft beers and literally tons of mouthwatering barbecue, the annual BBQ & Craft Beer Festival at Monmouth Park will be bigger and better than ever this year. The event which is always a fan favorite will be held over Labor Day weekend on Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2 and complements a fiveday holiday weekend of live racing on Thursday through Monday.
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