Toms River North Boys Track Win National Champions

TOMS RIVER – On June 18, the Toms River North Boys Track team traveled out to the University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field to compete at the 2023 New Balance Nationals.

TR North’s 4x400m Relay team of Jacob Kiyler, Teddy Wilson, Lowrentzky Ambroise, and Mamadi Diawara captured the National Championship with their 1st place finish, in a new Meet Record, School Record, and Ocean County Record time of 3:14.90. After coming up short and placing 2nd at the NJ Meet of Champions in the same event on June 21, the quartet got redemption by winning the 4x400m from the second fastest section. After holding off a strong challenge from Union Catholic over the last 200m, the foursome had to await the results of the final

After beating the top time from the final section, it was official. The Toms River North Boys 4x400m team were declared the National Champions.

Additionally, the Shuttle Hurdle Relay team of Mamadi Diawara, Camryn Thomas, Mordecai Ford, and Jacob Kiyler placed 3rd in the event with a new School Record time of 1:00.38. For the second consecutive season, the Shuttle Hurdle Relay placed 3rd in the Nation and walked away as All-Americans.

The Sprint Medley Relay of Madiajoudou Diawara, Jacob Kiyler, Lowrentzky Ambroise, and Taysaun Wilson placed 7th in the nation, with a new School Record time of 3:28.53. This was also the 2nd fastest time posted by a NJ team this year.

Cruisin’ Downtown

TOMS RIVER – Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District and The Vintage Automobile Club of Ocean County for Cruisin’ Downtown sponsored by Celebrity Ford..

Enjoy a street lined with classic cars, live entertainment and a DJ. Downtown restaurants and businesses will be open. Head downtown for a fun family friendly event. Parking is free after 5 p.m. in downtown.

Cruisin’ Downtown will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on the following dates: July 12; August 9.

Floriography: The Victorian Language Of Flowers

TOMS RIVER – These days, social media and texts make it easy to let someone know how you feel about them. Back in the late 1800s, though, directly expressing your feelings was frowned upon.

So, what did those straight-laced Victorians do? They developed a “language” of combining flowers to let that special someone know how they were feeling…whether it was love, compassion, jealousy, or even “I can’t stand the very thought of you!”

Learn to use flowers to express your emotions with this fun and informative presentation. Lecture will be held on July 17 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Cooper Environmental Center, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River. Fee is $5 per person. Open to ages 16 years and older.