12/17/16 Issue - 22 Volume VIII Shore Sports Network Journal

December 17, 2016 Volume-VIII Issue-22

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2016 WOBM CHRISTMAS CLASSIC

WOBM Christmas Classic Tip-Off Brunch

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s it’s been for the last 20 yers, the WOBM Christmas Classic week began on December 14th with a Tipoff Brunch hosted by the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center in Toms River. More than 270 players, coaches, officials and special guests gathered inside the main ballroom for what has Christams Classic founder/director become one of the highlights Kevin Williams of the tournament. Hungry student-athletes made return trips to the buffet line which featured a delicious breakfast cooked-up and served by the Clarion’s award-winning staff.

The Clarion has been a gracious supporter of the WOBM Christmas Classic by sponsoring and hosting the opening event which allows players to come together before they step on the court at the Pine Belt Arena in Toms River to battle for the prestigious title which concludes with the championship games on Wednesday, December 30th.

Christmas Classic and will work with an outstanding group of athletic trainers including Dan Chrashewsky (TR South) and Stacy White (Middletown South) who were in attendance.

The $10,000 half court shot returns thanks to the generosity of the Pine Belt Family of Dealerships with locations in Toms River, Lakewood and Keyport.

Always one of the most exciting parts of the tournament registration is open until December 21 (noon) with all the details available at wobm.com or Dr. Chopra of Seaview shoresportsnetwork.com.

Williams is Orthopaedic & Medical Associates thrilled to have the Pine Belt group as part of this year’s tournament and hopes they will get a chance to hand out a $10,000 check on December 30th. Among the other new sponsors this year is Carl’s Fencing, Decking and Home Improvements with the support of the DelPizzo Family welcomed with open arms.

Each year there is a guest speaker and it will be hard for anyone to top the words delivered

by Rutgers wrestling coach Scott Goodale….yes I know he’s a wrestling guy. However his talk about three keys to success (socially, academically and athletically) resonated with the student-athletes, their coaches and the others in attendance.

As he does annually founder/director Kevin Williams hosted the morning event which featured all 32 teams and talked about the growth of what’s become one of the premier holiday tournaments in all of New Jersey. As only he can the WOBM radio personality and Director of the Shore Sports Network expressed his appreciation for the eighteen sponsors who contribute in some fashion especially RWJ Barnabas Health who once again is the presenting sponsor.

Two of those sponsors date back to the first WOBM Christmas Classic in 1984 as The Causeway Family of Dealerships returns as the sponsor of the more than 700 tee shirts that will be distributed to players, coaches, staff, etc. They will also continue to provide the Boys MVP award which the Wintrode Family has done for all 33 years.

Ocean Trophies also goes back to year one with Scott Ritchie donating some of the hardware and doing his usual great job with the large array of trophies and plaques awarded.

Four new girls’ teams have joined the field this year with Neptune, Ewing, Red Bank Regional and Sayreville replacing Manasquan, Middletown South, Jackson Memorial and Red Bank Catholic who have opted out and made other holiday plans.

Also welcomed to the tournament were first-year head coaches Tyler Schmelz (RBC) and Dana Cerullo (Central) whose husband Chris was the MVP in 2000.

Toms River Regional Schools Superintendent David Healey with Kevin Williams

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Among those to take the podium were Toms River Regional Schools Superintendent David Healey who welcomed the teams to the Pine Belt Arena for the tournament. Dr. Vinay Chopra from Seaview Orthopaedic & Medical Associates wished everyone a healthy tournament and implored athletes to let someone know if they suffer any kind of injury. They are the official team doctors for the WOBM

A former teacher and coach at his alma mater (Jackson Memorial) it’s easy to understand how he has turned the Rutgers wrestling program around and there is no doubt greater success to come in the future. Goodale, who lives in Toms River, left an impression that will not soon be forgotten.

Williams announced this year’s recipients of the academic scholarship awards made possible by RWJ Barnabas Health. The awards are based on the academic performance of boys and girls who played in the 2015 WOBM CC and are now college freshman. They will receive their awards at halftime of the championship games on December 30th.

Guest speaker Rutgers Wrestling Head Coach Scott Goodale

Megan Schulman

Amanda Bruno

Kathryn Hyde

William Porter

Luke Benigno

Tyler McShea

Freehold Township/Washington University

TR East/Florida State University

Wall/University of Maryland

Brick Memorial/Penn State University

Middletown South/William & Mary

Donovan Catholic/Stevens Institute

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2016 WOBM CHRISTMAS CLASSIC

Welcome to the 33rd annual WOBM Christmas Classic, hosted by Townsquare Media,

the Shore Sports Network, WOBM FM/AM and the Toms River Regional School District.

Once again 32 varsity basketball teams (16 boys/16 girls) will be participating and playing 52 games over seven days in the Pine Belt Arena. The tournament was established in 1984 as a replacement for the Southern Regional Roundball Festival and began with eight boys teams playing over three days at Ocean County College. It has grown into one of the largest holiday basketball tournaments in New Jersey and has featured 32 teams since moving to the Pine Belt Arena in 2003. Special thanks to the Toms River School District and Board of Education for hosting the event and providing such an outstanding facility for the participants.

The WOBM Christmas Classic... a true holiday tradition!

WOBM CHRISTMAS CLASSIC OFFICIALS

Founder/Director:

Kevin Williams, Townsquare Media/Shore Sports Network

Assistant Director:

Joe Arminio, District Athletic Director, Toms River Regional Schools

Tournament Staff:

William Madigan, Dan Dietrich, Ida Clendenin, Dom Alagia, Vince Landolfi, Gina Arminio, Jane Williams, Dawn Sullivan, Bob Fairweather, Vinnie Arminio, Alex Williams

Senior Management: Paul Barnoski, Jim Hibbs, Ed Sarluca

Athletic Trainers:

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Kendall Hostnik (TR North), Stacy White (Middletown South), Dan Chrashewsky (TR South), Jake McCartney (TR East), Jim Barber (Brick), Deb Morante (Coordinator).

Pictured left to right: Joe Arminio, Paul Barnoski, Kevin Williams,

Ed Sarluca, Jim Hibbs & William Madigan

WOBM Christmas Classic from 8 to 32

eventually 16. The girls division was added in 1994 and went from six teams to 16‌the 32 total teams has been a staple since the move from Ocean County College to the Pine Belt Arena in 2003.

hen the WOBM Christmas Classic was first launched in 1984 it was an eight-team boy’s tournament only.

A replacement to the Southern Regional Roundball Festival, the Below is a picture from the coaches seeding meeting/dinner in 1986, inaugural WOBM featured Brick, Central, Manchester, Donovan Catholic (then Monsignor Donovan), Point Boro, a year when nine teams participated.

Southern, Toms River North and Toms River South.

Of those original eight only Manchester, Point Boro, TR North & TR South have remained a constant during the holiday season. Teams have come and gone and the tournament expanded to 12 teams and

Players, coaches and guests attend this years Christmas Classic Kick Off Breakfast held at the Clarion Hotel in Toms River

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(Front row): John Macintosh (Lacey), Jack Brace (TR East), Mike Clemente (Central).

(Back row): Dick Fix (Brick), Greg Albano (TR South), Jim Ruhnke (Southern), Don Fix (TR North), Steve Gepp (Donovan), Bill Barricelli (Manchester).

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2016 WOBM CHRISTMAS CLASSIC

2016 TEAM SEEDING Saturday, December 17th (GIRLS 1st Round) 1:00 #6

Donovan Catholic

2:45 #3 Ewing

4:30 #7 TR North

#11 TR East

vs.

vs.

6:15 #2 Sayreville

1:30 #5

vs.

vs.

3:15 #4 Manchester

5:00 #8 Colts Neck

#16 Monroe

(PBA)

(BOYS 1

Round)

th

5:00 #8 Jackson Memorial

6:45 #1 TR North

12:45 C

vs.

2:30Winners (6-11)

4:15Winners (7-10)

6:00Winners (5-12)

7:45Winners (8-9)

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B

#12

vs.

#13

vs.

#16

vs.

Monday, December 26 vs.

#15

vs.

3:15 #4 Marlboro

11:00 A

#10

vs.

1:30 #5 St. Rose

#9

th

(PBA)

D

(PBA)

vs.

(2-15)

vs.

vs.

vs.

#11

#14

vs.

6:15 #2 Manasquan

(PBA)

vs.

#9

vs.

4:30 #7 Manchester

(TRN)

#13 Freehold Twp.

vs.

2:45 #3 Freehold Twp.

#15 Central

vs.

Sunday, December 18 1:00 #6 Wall

(TRN)

#12 TR South

vs.

6:45 #1 Neptune

#14 Wall

#10 Brick Memorial (TRN)

vs.

Point Boro

(TRN)

(3-14)

(4-13)

(1-16)

Red Bank

st

TR East

(PBA)

(PBA)

(TRN)

Brick Memorial (TRN)

Red Bank Cath. (TRN)

Lacey

(TRN)

TR South

Donovan Cath.

Point Boro

Midd. South

(GIRLS) E

G

(PBA)

(PBA)

(PBA)

(PBA)

vs.

vs.

F

H

Loser “A”

Loser “B”

Loser “C”

Loser “D”

Loser “E”

Loser “F”

Loser “G”

Loser “H”

Loser “I”

Loser “J”

Loser “K”

Loser “L”

Loser “M”

Loser “N”

Loser “O”

Loser “P”

(TRN)

Tuesday, December 27th (BOYS) 11:00 I

vs.

12:45 K

J

vs.

L

2:30 Winners (6-11)

vs.

4:15 Winners (7-10)) vs.

6:00 Winners (5-12) vs.

7:45 Winners (8-9)

vs.

(PBA)

M

(PBA)

O

(3-14)

vs.

vs.

Loser “Q”

(2-15)

N

P

(4-13)

Loser “S”

(1-16)

12:45 Winners

(E-F/G-H)

2:30

U

6:15

Girls Semifinal

4:15

8:00

W

vs.

(A-B/C-D)

vs.

V

X

Girls Semifinal

Loser “T”

(PBA)

(PBA)

(PBA)

Losers

Losers

(A-B/C-D)

(E-F/G-H)

12:45 Winners

(PBA)

(I-J/K-L)

(PBA)

R

(PBA)

(M-N/O-P)

Q

6:15

Boys Semifinal

8:00

S

vs.

(TRN)

(PBA)

2:30

4:15

vs.

(TRN)

(PBA)

Thursday, December 29th (BOYS) 11:00 Winners

(TRN)

Loser “R”

Wednesday, December 28th (GIRLS) 11:00 Winners

(TRN)

T

Boys Semifinal

(PBA)

Losers

Losers

(I-J/K-L)

(M-N/O-P)

(TRN)

(TRN)

(PBA)

(PBA)

(PBA)

(TRN)

Friday, December 30th (All Games in PBA)

Loser “V”

3:45

Loser “X”

7:30 Boys Championship Final

Loser “U”

Loser “W”

2:00

Boys 3rd Place Consolation

Girls 3rd Place Consolation

5:30 Girls Championship Final

(Game broadcast on 1160/1310AM)

(Game broadcast on 1160/1310AM)

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2015 WOBM CHRISTMAS CLASSIC HIGHLIGHTS Championship: Manasquan

Consolation:

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ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAMS

1ST TEAM

Devin Jensen Ryan Jensen

Manasquan Manasquan

Pat Marinaccio TR North Jaden Rhoden TR North Phil Lingat

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TR East

TR North 50

Donovan Cath.

2ND TEAM

Nick Facendo

Freehold Twp.

Tommy Sheehan

Manasquan

Riley Collins

Mike Nyisztor

MVP – Jack Sheehan, Manasquan

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Jordan Torney

Donovan Catholic

2015 champion Manasquan

TR North

Manchester

2015 All-Tournament First Team

North Boys, Neptune Girls Garner Top Seeds

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he Toms River North boys and Neptune girls enter the WOBM Christmas Classic as the top seeds following voting by all of the tournament coaches during a dinner meeting at The Villa/Office Restaurant & Lounge in Toms River on December 11th.

The Mariners are seeking their third consecutive appearance in the championship game, having lost to Manasquan last year following a championship run in 2014.

Coach Rory Caswell returns a solid group of seniors led by Jaden Rhoden, Darrion Carrington, Mike Nyisztor and Mike Husni who will look to win it all on their home court. North’s biggest challenge is expected to come from Manasquan, Freehold Township and Marlboro but history says watch out for the lower seeds.

This is the first appearance by the Neptune girls in the tournament but that did not stop rival coaches from tabbing them as the team to beat. John Brown’s Scarlet Fliers are led by one of the state’s top players in Desire Allen along with fellow seniors Brianna Love and Alexis Bennett. With all five starters back Sayreville could provide the biggest threat to Neptune alone with Ewing and Manchester who round out the top four.

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2016 WOBM CHRISTMAS CLASSIC

Joe Stroffolino, Director of Advertising & Marketing for the Causeway Family of Dealerships presents the WOBM Christmas Classic 2015 MVP to Sr. Jack Sheehan

Photos by

Bill Normile www.billnormile.zenfolio.com

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Chuck Kearney 2015 Award Winner Nick Facendo, Sr., Freehold Twp

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2015 WOBM CHRISTMAS CLASSIC HIGHLIGHTS Championship:

Consolation:

Manasquan

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ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAMS

1ST TEAM

Faith Masonius

Stella Clark

Stephanie Karcz

Manasquan

Manasquan

Midd. South

Alexandra Balsamo Midd South Katie Rice

RBC

MVP – Dara Mabrey, Manasquan

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Middletown South

Sayreville

2ND TEAM

56

34

Haley Dalonzo Midd. South

2015 champion Manasquan

Rose Caverly RBC

M. Akinrefon

Elise Brown

Kaitlin Lister

Sayreville

Colts Neck TR East

2015 All-Tournament First Team

2016 WOBM CHRISTMAS CLASSIC

2015 MVP Manasquan’s Dara Mabrey 2015 Bob Czarniewski Award winner Samantha Bioalablock

Photos by

Bill Normile www.billnormile.zenfolio.com

BRICK MEMORIAL “MUSTANGS” NO

1 2 3 5 10 11 12 14 23 24 25 32 35 42

2016-17 GIRLS ROSTER

PLAYER

Karina Roettger Emily Dominguez Lindsay Hernandez Megan Covert Angel Hernandez Cierra Spitale Haley Deitz Michaella Merklin Kiara Richards Shaunna Bruker Jenna Schiessl Kristin Kaye Cass Ball Ella Martz

Head Coach: Thomas Lecorchick

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HT

5’5 5’6 5’6 5’3 5’7 5’11 5’6 5’6 5’9 5’10 5’5 5’9 5’8 5’8

YR

Fr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

CENTRAL REGIONAL “GOLDEN EAGLES” 2016-17 GIRLS ROSTER

NO

1 2 3 4 5 10 11 12 13 20 23 24 25

PLAYER

Noah Smith Shannan Edler Rachel Rice Kristi Truhan Ashley DellaPietro Megan Spring Alexis Dohn Courtney Richard Alexis Monguso Makayla Vaeth Alexis Holloway Mercedes Corbin Taylor Veve

Head Coach: Dana Cerullo

HT

5’7 5’7 5’6 5’5 5’5 5’9 5’7 5’9 6’0 5’3 5’6 5’6 5’3

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YR

Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr.

11

COLTS NECK “COUGARS” NO

1 11 12 15 20 21 22 30 32 33

2016-17 GIRLS ROSTER

PLAYER

Jamie Prestigiacomo

5’2

Camryn Foltz

5’10

Amy McGee

5’7

Lauren Feaster

5’8

YR Sr. Fr. Jr.

Jr.

Eva Gibson

5’10

So.

Teresa Marsh

5’6

So.

5’8

So.

Sam Roth

5’5

Lexie Iglesia

Catherine Gibson Cara Volpe

Head Coach: Glenn Jansen

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HT

5’9

5’9

Sr.

Sr. Jr.

DONOVAN CATHOLIC “GRIFFINS” NO

2 3 4 5 10 12 14 21 22 23 24 25 31 32 34 35

2016-17 GIRLS ROSTER

PLAYER

Victoria Gelosi Molly Collins Paige Slaven Naleh Tinsley Mary Jo Kelly Marta Pawka Alyssa Hirschy Melissa Buxton Emily Silverstrone Karolina Jaruseviciute Erica Chevrier Grace Leone Oliva Parlow Alyssa Frederick Jayda Kearney Maddie Roth

Head Coach: Jerry Bruno

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HT

5’5 5’4 5’5 5’9 5’4 5’7 5’9 5’11 5’8 6’0 5’6 5’3 5’5 5’9 6’ 5’9

YR

So. Jr. Fr. So. So. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr.

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EWING “BLUE DEVILS”

NO

1 2 3 5 10 11 12 20 21 23 25 30 32 34 42 45

2016-17 GIRLS ROSTER

PLAYER

Kiyla Peterson Chantell Gillette Jeda Derry-Corrales Denia Campbell Mya Grimes Cayla Sexton MyAsia Jackson Zuri Clarke Jaycee Lowe Asianna Merrill Maylissa Clarke Z’Mya Whittington Kiyann Peterson Jentle Sheridan Stephanie Gbogboade Chibuzo Amonu

Head Coach: Mike Reynolds

HT

5’4 5’6 5’5 5’6 5’11 5’6 5’8 5’5 5’8 5’4 5’4 5’10 5’4 5’8 5’5 6’0

YR

Jr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. So. So. So. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr.

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP “PATRIOTS” NO

3 10 11 14 15 20 21 22 24 31 32 35 40

2016-17 GIRLS ROSTER

PLAYER

Theresa Sanzone Hailee Porricelli Sarah Hughes Brianna Cucinelli Mollie Patmore Mary Purcell Kassandra Martin Kaity Potter Casey Shein Sarah Hayes Sydney Rathsmith Dakota Abrams Christina Heintz

Head Coach: Mike Stoia

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HT

5’5 5’7 5’9 5’5 5’3 5’9 5’10 5’11 5’9 5’5 5’7 6’1 5’10

YR Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr.

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MANCHESTER “HAWKS” NO

3 4 5 10 12 15 20 21 24 30 31 44

2016-17 GIRLS ROSTER

MONROE TWP. “FALCONS”

YR

NO

Olivia Collura

So.

Kemari Reynolds

Fr.

0 2 3 5 10 11 14 22 32 44 50

PLAYER

Khamyia Spence Nahkaleigh Hayes-Jones

HT

Jr.

Fr.

Alyssa Hnatuik

So.

Dejah Adams

Sr.

Victoria Labrecque

Fr.

Dakota Adams

So.

A’Liah Moore

Cara Johnson

Serenity Anderson

Bethany Burton

Head Coach: David Beauchemin

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Jr.

Jr.

Fr.

Sr.

2016-17 GIRLS ROSTER

PLAYER

Zoe Feuer

HT

Dyliany DeLeon

YR

So. Jr.

Kennedy Selby

Sr.

Angela Oskierko

Jr.

Madison Carey

Emily Simoskevitz

Fr.

Fr.

Casey Filiault

Sr.

Alexa Coyle

Sr.

Adrianna Coniglio Michelle Paoluccio Jessica Weinthal

Head Coach: Leigh Vogtman

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Fr.

So. Jr.

15

POINT BORO “PANTHERS”

NEPTUNE “SCARLET FLIERS” NO

1 4 5 10 12 15 20 22 23 24 30 33 50

2016-17 GIRLS ROSTER

PLAYER

HT

Taylor Gardner

5’4

Jr.

Lydia Clancy

5’10

Sr.

Desiree Allen

5’9

Sr.

Sophie Yevchak

5’10

Fr.

Macy Brackett

5’8

Fr.

Di’avian Foster

5’5

Elizabeth Kunze Ma’Kayla Mincey

5’5

5’6

Sr. Jr.

Jr.

Brianna Love

5’8

Sr.

Makayla Andrews

5’9

Fr.

Autumn O’Neil

Alexis Bennett Sierra Hollins

Head Coach: John Brown

16

YR

5’4 5’5

6’3

Fr.

So. Jr.

NO

1 2 3 10 11 12 13 21 23 24 25 31 35 40 44

2016-17 GIRLS ROSTER

PLAYER

Natalie Murphy Allie Delaney Kate Letergez Jamie Morris Amye Zalesky Carlie Ventrini Paige Yocum Sydney Tornquist Megan Hughes Melissa Stowe Riley Sexton Ally Lassen Morgan Woods Jenni Ackerman Analise Albarano

Head Coach: David Drew

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HT

5’6 5’6 5’9 5’5 5’7 5’5 5’5 5’6 5’10 6’1 5’7 6’1 5’6 5’10 5’5

YR

So. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. So. So. So. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. So. Jr. So.

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RED BANK REGIONAL “BUCS” NO

3 4 11 12 14 21 22 23 24 32 44

2016-17 GIRLS ROSTER HT

YR

Brenna Bonner

5’6

Sr.

Emma Keegan

5’6

PLAYER

Abby Bynoe

5’9

Meghan Murray

Fr.

5’8

So.

Bridget Tobin

5’5

Jr.

Elizabeth Paterno

5’9

Sr.

Mary Vilardi

5’9

Sr.

Noelle Halpin

5’10

Grace Dengler

Emily Fitzgerald Mia Conti

5’8 6’0

5’7

Head Coach: James Young

Sr.

Sr. Sr.

So. Sr.

SAYREVILLE WAR MEMORIAL “BOMBERS” 2016-17 GIRLS ROSTER

NO

2 3 4 15 21 22 23 25 33 43

PLAYER

YR

5’4

Sr.

Ryane Brush

5’11

Patrice Harding

5’6

Sr.

Lyssandra Delacosta

5’3

So.

Isi Enahoro

5’8

Sr.

Jasmine Van Note

5’11

Jr.

Sabrine Waryah

Morenike Akinrefon Kaitlin Esposito

Jacquelyn Ventricelli Janeva Holland

Head Coach: Janet Ust-Cook

18

HT

5’7

5’7

5’4

5’10

Sr.

Sr.

Sr. Fr.

Fr.

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WOBM CHRISTMAS CLASSIC HISTORY YEAR 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

CHAMPION Manasquan TR North Manchester TR North Jackson St. Rose Jackson Point Boro TR North Raritan Brick Mem. Raritan St. Rose Point Boro Southern TR East Southern

57 50 58 56 31 52 57 57 40 57 62 60 62 48 67 55 41

RUNNER-UP TR North RBC Jackson Mem. C.B.A. TR North Point Boro Brick Mem. Brick Mem. Point Boro TR East TR East Manchester Raritan Raritan Point Boro Southern Old Bridge

50 45 42 40 28 38 43 41 38 55 57 56 58 (OT) 38 56 47 38

YEAR 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

CHAMPION Manasquan Manasquan Manasquan Point Boro Manasquan Rumson Rumson Rumson Colts Neck Rumson Rumson TR North

67 62 50 61 60 57 50 35 36 42 41 40

RUNNER-UP Midd. South Midd. South RBC Rumson Jackson Point Boro Southern Southern Rumson Colts Neck Southern Rumson

56 27 36 52 28 47 36 32 33 31 32 38

MVP Jack Sheehan Mike Nyisztor KaShaun Barnes Solly Stansbury Brandon McDonnell Mark Kukoda Jimmy McDonnell Patrick Hart Steve Nyisztor Will Atkinson Jay Frank Marques Johnson Collin Kamm Kelly Trippanara Nolan Hall Chris Cerullo Brian Stanziano

YEAR 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984

CHAMPION TR North Jackson Southern Jackson Lacey Southern Southern TR South Lacey Lacey Southern Brick Southern Southern Southern

57 41 78 56 65 50 38 71 73 65 52 53 54 47 55

MVP Dara Mabrey Marina Mabrey Sam Sullivan Kelly Hughes Michaela Mabrey Nicole Isaacs Ashley Cooper Kate Miller Lauren Clarke Kate Miller Caitlin Hyduke Esther Patten

YEAR 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994

CHAMPION Rumson TR North Rumson TR North TR North TR North TR East Southern TR North TR North

44 48 54 58 61 52 52 41 56 70

RUNNER-UP TR South TR North TR North TR North Central Lacey Donovan Jackson Donovan Central Central Southern TR South TR North TR North

36 38 70 49 60 37 37 (OT) 58 47 57 (OT) 45 44 48 46 29

RUNNER-UP TR North Southern B. Kearney Southern Notre Dame TR East Donovan TR East TR East TR South

39 16 36 53 48 31 31 28 52 55

MVP Doug Sweeting Dan O’Neill Pat Maloney James Davis Dan Handerhan Doug Turner Doug Turner Corey Albano Garrett Gardi Garrett Gardi Page Konnor Joe Spitale Jim Bailey Jim Bailey Tim Tantillo

MVP Gately Golden Stephanie Burdge Amanda DeMartino Kelly Burger Kelly Burger Kim Peto Kim MacMillan Candice McCallum Kristen Herzer Dana Simonelli

WOBM CHRISTMAS CLASSIC SCORING RECORDS Game:

(40) Joe Spitale

Chris Fleming

Tournament: (113) Jaron Griffin

Brick

(1986)

Lacey

Manchester

(1987)

(2004)

Game:

(41) April Smith

Tournament: (104) Marina Mabrey

Southern

Manasquan

(2006)

(2014)

CHAMPIONSHIP-WINNING COACHES 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

Andrew Bilodeau Rory Caswell Ryan Ramsay Rory Caswell Joe Fagan Dennis Devaney Joe Fagan Kevin Hynes

2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

Lisa Kukoda Lisa Kukoda Lisa Kukoda Dave Drew Felix Romero George Sourlis George Sourlis George Sourlis

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Manasquan TR North Manchester TR North Jackson St. Rose Jackson Pt. Boro Manasquan Manasquan Manasquan Point Boro Manasquan Rumson Rumson Rumson

2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

Andrew Bilodeau Dennis Caruano Ron Gerlufsen Sean Devaney Dennis Devaney Kevin Hynes Dick Manzo Tom Carpenter 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

TR North Raritan Brick Mem. Raritan St. Rose Pt. Boro Southern TR East

John Truhan George Sourlis George Sourlis Vicki Guarneri George Sourlis Vicki Guarneti George Sourlis Ray Cervino

1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992

Dick Manzo Bob Nastase Rob Goodall Dick Manzo Glenn Davis John MacIntosh Dick Manzo Jim Ruhnke

Colts Neck Rumson Rumson TR North Rumson TR North Rumson TR North

Southern TR North Jackson Southern Jackson Lacey Southern Southern 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994

1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984

Greg Albano John MacIntosh John MacIntosh Jim Ruhnke Dick Fix Jim Ruhnke Jim Ruhnke Jim Ruhnke

Ray Cervino Ray Cervino Joe Arminio Kathy Snyder Ray Cervino Ray Cervino

TR South Lacey Lacey Southern Brick Twp. Southern Southern Southern

TR North TR North TR East Southern TR North TR North

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BOYS PAIRINGS 1S T R O U N D 2ND R O U N D SEMIFINALS

BOYS CHAM 12/30/16

GIRLS CHAM 12/30/16

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2016 WOBM CHRISTMAS CLASSIC

GIRLS PAIRINGS 1S T R O U N D 2ND R O U N D SEMIFINALS

MPIONSHIP

@ 7:30 PM

MPIONSHIP

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TOMS RIVER EAST “RAIDERS” NO

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PLAYER

Sydney Schuler

Jordyn Madigan

5’4

5’2

YR Sr. Fr.

Adriana Hart

5’6

So.

Nicole Platten

5’7

Fr.

Sydney Phibbs

5’3

Jr.

Ciara Byrne

5’8

Sr.

Kamyrn Lister

5’8

So.

Jordyn Ferone

5’6

Sr.

Morgan Hall

5’10

So.

Emily Maire

5’7

Fr.

Melanie Mennona

Lauren Sampson

Head Coach: Kevin Cohen

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HT

5’5

6’0

Jr.

Jr.

TOMS RIVER NORTH “MARINERS” NO

10 12 14 20 21 22 23 30 32 34 52

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PLAYER

Heather Cheslock

Ashley Tutzauer

HT

YR

5’6

Sr.

5’4

Jr.

Brielle Bisogno

5’5

So.

Kristina Johnson

5’9

Fr.

Jenna Paul

5’10

So.

Amanda Joyce

5’5

Sr.

Ryann Maier

5’7

Sr.

Amanda Johnson Krystal Hund

Jamie Wykoff

Lindsay Cabey

Head Coach: Vicki Gillen

2016 WOBM CHRISTMAS CLASSIC

5’9

5’5

5’6

5’7

Jr.

Jr.

Fr. Jr.

TOMS RIVER SOUTH “INDIANS” NO

3 5 10 14 20 22 23 24 25 32 33

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PLAYER

HT

YR

Caitlin Carroll

5’5

So.

Molly LeGrand

5’8

So.

5’8

Fr.

Emily Donzanti Jenna Adcock

Hannah Wagner Madison Braun

5’6 5’8 5’7

Octavia Garland

5’7

Maria Gregorio

5’11

Taylor Dean

Shiloh Williams Danielle Ferreri

Head Coach: Sarah Paturzo

5’9

5’11 6’1

Jr.

Sr.

So. Jr.

Sr.

Sr.

So. Sr.

WALL “CRIMSON KNIGHTS” NO

2 4 5 10 12 13 15 21 22 23 25 44

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PLAYER

YR

5’7

Fr.

5’7

Jr.

Grace Murphy

5’4

Maggie Hyde

5’6

Nikki Russo

Paige Donohue

Claudia Balkovic

5’6

Jr. Jr.

Jr.

Katie Kile

5’8

Jr.

Paige Lorimer

5’6

Sr.

Tara Casuccio

6’

Jr.

Jenna Karabin Lauren Karabin Laurel Jakucs

Jordan Cheche

Head Coach: Colleen Wisher

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HT

5’7 5’3 5’6

5’10

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Sr. Fr.

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BRICK MEMORIAL “MUSTANGS” NO

1 2 3 5 10 11 12 14 15 20 22 23 24 25 40

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PLAYER

Nick Manso Kevin Starrett Rob Manso Gianni Linfante Matt Bernstein Dan Lahey Vinny Vecchione Colin McMahon Vinny Hernandez Matt Panuska Kyle McMahon Dom Scardilli Anthony Argondizza Jake Sliazis Joe Manso

Head Coach: Jason Bloom

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HT

5’6 5’11 5’8 6’3 6’1 5’11 6’0 6’3 6’1 6’2 6’2 6’0 6’4 6’3 5’11

YR

So. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr.

DONOVAN CATHOLIC “GRIFFINS” NO

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PLAYER

HT

YR

Matt Melon

5’10

Garrett Carter

6’2

Jared Small

5’11

Sr.

Joe San Filippo

6’2

Jr.

Isaiah Ulep

Anthony Silvestrone Jethro Moll

So.

5’9

So.

5’9

Jr.

6’2

Sr. Jr.

Billy Marra

5’11

Jr.

Pete Schlendorf

6’0

Sr.

5’9

So.

Danny Pennell

6’2

Chris Conroy

6’0

Nik Ferarro

6’5

Glen Swenson

Head Coach: Michael Kearney

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FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP “PATRIOTS”

JACKSON MEMORIAL “JAGUARS”

NO

NO

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PLAYER

Cristian Corcione Brian White Ryan Cardone Bobby Weise Brandon Hasner Craig Solla Joe Gargiulo Ja'zeem Foster Greg Billups Mike Pirrotta Ryan Zyskowski Zach Barilka Steve Staklinski Doug Kneipher Seth Meisner

Head Coach: Brian Golub

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HT

5’9 5’10 6’2 6’2 6’2 6’1 6’1 6’1 6’5 6’5 6’5 6’2 6’5 6’0 6’1

YR

So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. So.

-

2016-17 BOYS ROSTER

PLAYER

Calvin Blue John Pitlak Ryan Lucas Andrew Trent Nick Barba AJ Tolmachewich Mike Dimino Sean Klag Alex Cabrera Chris Mitchell Gerad Panella Joseph Schlageter Nicholas Kinzler Tommy Mitchell Jason Lee

Head Coach: Kevin McQuade

2016 WOBM CHRISTMAS CLASSIC

HT

6’ 5’11 6’ 6’6 6’6 5’10 6’ 6’1 6’2 6’2 5’8 6’1 6’2 6’1 5’9

YR

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. So.

MANASQUAN “WARRIORS”

LACEY “LIONS”

NO

-

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PLAYER

Geoff Fairclough Chase Stephensen John Troise Tanner Miick Kyle Priebe DJ Grisard Ryan Kilmurray Cole Gudzak Corey Gudzak Dylan Gudzak Kevin O’Rourke Anthony Clayton Jimmy Roselli Jordan Cohen Kalvin Kuhn Alex Nagy

Head Coach: Ryan O’Rourke

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HT

6’4 6’ 6’2 6’3 6’3 6’1 6’3 5’11 6’1 6’0 6’0 6’0 5’8 6’2 6’2 5’8

YR

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr.

NO

4 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 20 22 23 24 25 32

-1

-1

-1

-1

-1

-1

-1

-1

-1

-1

-1

-1

-1

-1

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PLAYER

Emilio Stevenson Tim Wheat Tommy Antonucci Brian Paturzo Tyler Hobbie Ryan Flanagan Devin Jensen Justin Gladden Dylan Finn Xander Korolik Brad McCabe Seamus Hogan Jimmy Thompson Jack Miles

HT

Head Coach: Andrew Bilodeau

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YR

Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. So. Sr. Jr. Sr.

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Special Awards

Chuck Kearney Memorial Award

Named after the former Manchester High School and OCC standout, this award goes to a player who displays determination, dedication and teamwork.

2015 Nick Facendo

Freehold Twp.

2006

Brett Behrens

Southern

TR North

2004

2003

Jaron Griffin

Vito Steriti

Manchester

Point Boro

2001

Mike Puorro

2014 Evan Martin 2013

Marquis Davis

TR North

2011

Alex Levchenko

TR North

Joe Perri

Brick Mem.

2012

Damien Singleton

2010

Shaun Cooke

2008

Ray Cochran

2009

2007

Mike Murphy

TR South

TR East

TR East

2005 2002

2000 1999

1998

Jim Ruhnke Contribution Award

Tyler Fox

1996

Erik Jurgensen

TR East

1994

Phil Ziegler

Point Boro

Joe Nagy

Southern

Point Boro

Jason Bernick

Michael Dillard

TR East

Pat Quigley

Denny DelliSanti

1997

Brick Mem.

TR North

1995

1993

1992

1991

1990

1989

Central

Southern

Jason Busco

TR Soutth

Ron Sermarini

TR North

Lacey

Mike Manzo

Ken Jankowski

Nick Perna

Dennis Adams

Donovan

TR East

Jackson

Manchester

Named after the former Southern Regional coach who guided the Rams to six Christmas Classic titles and was instrumental in the growth of the tournament.

2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2006 2005

Scott Ritchie Joe Arminio Barnabas Health Mike Clemente James Christiano Professional Ortho., Associates Walt Peto Dom Alagia Jeff Popiel Bob Scott

Ocean Trophies Tournament Staff Sponsor/Contributor Coach/Contributor Contributor Sponsor TR Reg., Schools Tournament Staff All American Graphics (Sponsor) Official

2004 2003 2002 2001

2000 1999 1998 1997

Klee’s Bar & Grill Jim Mount Debbie Morante Dave Wintrode

Bob Czarniewski Bob Van Bochove “Chef” Ray Deresz Joseph Buckelew

Sponsor Tournament Staff Athletic Trainer Causeway Auto Group (Sponsor) Tournament Staff Quality Inn of TR Tournament Staff Seashore Broadcasting Corp.

Arthur W Harmon, Jr. Memorial Award

Named in honor of the late Art Harmon, a fixture as a Shore official for more than three decades. He was a 40-year member of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials Shore Board 194, and also was a member of the Shore Soccer Officials Association for more than 20 years. He also was a long-time secretary-treasurer of the Shore board of basketball officials even after injuries had prevented him from being able to officiate games.

2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009

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Maureen McCann John Werner Sr. James Lester Jim Moran Roseanne Primavera Lou DeGeorge Nelson Ribon

The family of the late Arthur W. Harmon presents the 2015 award to Maureen McCann

2016 WOBM CHRISTMAS CLASSIC

MANCHESTER “HAWKS” NO

1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 21 23 24 30 31 33 34 -1

2016-17 BOYS ROSTER

PLAYER

Josh Hayes Mike Richardson Zion Murunga Zykeem Jenkins Jakari Spence Jerry Ward Alex Lunn Gavin Pabst Jesse Devero Chris Santiago Lybrant “LJ” Robinson Markese Davis Anthony Carrea Kendal Vandergrift Dan Garrabrants

Head Coach: Ryan Ramsay

12/17/16

HT

5’11 5’10 6’3 6’2 5’9 6’1 6’1 6’4 6’3 6’2 6’6 6’ 6’2 6’3 6’5

MARLBORO “MUSTANGS” YR Fr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr.

NO

1 3 3 5 21 22 23 24 25 30 32 33

2016-17 BOYS ROSTER

PLAYER

YR

HT

5’11

Sr.

Andrew Rimland

5’10

Noah Turner

5’11

Sr.

5’11

Sr.

Ryan LaRocca

Jr.

Phillip (PJ) Ringel

5’10

Emir Anda

6’5

Sr.

Matthew Cabrejos

5’10

Sr.

Dylan Kaufman

6’5

So.

6’5

Jr.

Ethan Sherman Brian Levine

Justin Marcus Daniel Weiss

Samuel Udell

Head Coach: Michael Nausedas

5’9

6’5

6’7

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Sr. Jr.

Jr.

Sr.

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MIDDLETOWN SOUTH “EAGLES” NO

2 3 4 5 11 13 15 22 24 31 32 44

2016-17 BOYS ROSTER HT

PLAYER

Luke Hanning

5’6

James Baldo

5’8

Max Gatenby

Jr.

5’8

Sr.

Olu Fafowora

5’10

Sr.

Scott Kirschner

6’5

Sr.

Ryan Purcell

6’4

Jr.

Jack Anderson

6’4

Matt Laudisi

Dave Gervase

Jack Lisowski Nick Unrath

Dillon Connolly

Head Coach: Nick Georgiou

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YR

6’2

6’4

Jr.

Jr.

Jr.

6’3

So.

6’3

Jr.

6’0

Jr.

Jr.

POINT BORO “PANTHERS” NO

00 3 5 11 13 14 20 23 24 30 32 33 34 41

2016-17 BOYS ROSTER

PLAYER

Alex Lembo Patrick Feehan Connor Strickland John Venturi Caleb Kasper Brian Hawthorne Ryan Henn John Duda Ben Hermann Sam Young Cole Young Connor Costigan Jack Waddleton John Chipak

Head Coach: Kevin Hynes

2016 WOBM CHRISTMAS CLASSIC

HT

6’3 5’10 5’9 5’11 5’8 6’0 6’1 6’4 6’0 6’4 6’3 6’1 6’4 6’1

YR

Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr.

RED BANK CATHOLIC “CASEYS” NO

1 2 3 5 10 11 12 14 15 21 22 23 32 33

2016-17 BOYS ROSTER

PLAYER

Logan Whelan Matt Conley Terrence Calandrillo Charlie Gordinier Thomas Lang MJ Wright Mike Conley Stephen Lubischer Kevin Bauman Mark Caverly Matt Ansell John Duffy Emmit McNamara John Kelly

Head Coach: Tyler Schmelz

12/17/16

HT

5’9 5’9 6’2 6’4 5’11 5’8 5’11 6’0 6’5 6’4 6’0 6’0 6’6 6’5

YR

Jr. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr.

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ST. ROSE “PURPLE ROSES” NO

1 2 3 4 5 10 12 13 15 21 23 24

2016-17 BOYS ROSTER

PLAYER

YR

NO

Jr.

1 3 4 10 12 13/24 14 15 22 24/23 42/13

Jared Scheininger

5’10

Matt Forlenza

5’10

So.

Brendan Hueth

6’1

Sr.

Brady Shea

5’10

So.

Robert Mahon

5’10

Jr.

William Frost

6’2

Ethan Tombs

David Calloway John Crowley Mark Barry

6’

5’10

Nicolas Paterno

Sean Culley

6’

5’10

Head Coach: Dennis Devaney

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HT

6’2

6’1

TOMS RIVER EAST “RAIDERS”

Jr.

Jr.

Jr.

Sr.

Sr.

Sr. Jr.

2016-17 BOYS ROSTER

PLAYER

Jack Goodall Zyaire Dorn

HT

YR Jr.

Jr.

Nick Shortino

Jr.

Ryan Goodall

Fr.

Ryan Allendar

Jr.

Ahmir Cournier

So.

Trevor Zabilowicz

Jr.

Phil Lingat

Sr.

Nick Silvia

Jr.

Alex Dunne

Fr.

Brad Brush

Head Coach: Jim Dempsey

2016 WOBM CHRISTMAS CLASSIC

Jr.

TOMS RIVER NORTH “MARINERS” NO

1 2 3 4 5 11 12 14 15 32 33 34 42 44

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PLAYER

Sean Wallace Mark Mogarte Holden Petrick Darrion Carrington Mike Husni Jaden Rhoden Nicholas Perna Mike Nyisztor Sean O’Donnell Allen Schlanger Travis Holland Eliot Daks Nicholas Duncsak Najae Hallenbeck

Head Coach: Rory Caswell

12/17/16

HT

5’10 5’10 6’0 6’3 5’10 6’3 6’2 6’3 6’0 6’4 6’5 6’7 6’5 6’5

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YR

Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr.

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TOMS RIVER SOUTH “INDIANS” NO

1 3 4 5 10 11 12 13 14 20 21 22 23 24

1

2016-17 BOYS ROSTER

PLAYER

Armani Vasaquez Denzel Wilson Austin Williams Jake Regan Jason Porter Jalen Folsom Troy Peterson Drew Laing Matt Shiffer Nykie Lofton Andre Knowles Dan Gural Matt Fitzpatrick Tylar Rinkerman

Head Coach: Curt DeFillippo

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HT

5’11 5’10 5’11 6’1 6’2 5’10 6’3 6’0 6’1 6’0 6’3 6’2 6’1 6’4

YR

Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

2016 WOBM CHRISTMAS CLASSIC

WALL “CRIMSON KNIGHTS” NO

1 2 3 5 11 12 13 20 21 22 23 25 32 33

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PLAYER

Eddie Scott Mike Cassidy Tim Blaney James Colosi Andy Lenneper Clarence Celius RJ Janeczek Jack Swaun Darryin Valme Steve Geis Quinn Calabrese CJ Bautista Mike Andrejco Gene Scott

Head Coach: Matt Kukoda

12/17/16

HT

6’3 5’10 6’0 5’8 6’2 6’4 6’1 6’0 6’3 6’0 6’1 6’4 6’4 6’4

YR

Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

FOR

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ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

The WOBM CHRISTMAS CLASSIC awards scholarships to graduated seniors based on their academic performance while in high school. Once again through the support of RWJ Barnabas Health we are able to honor six student-athletes who played in the 2015 tournament and are now college freshman. Two of them will receive $750 and four will get $500 to help with their second semester college costs and this brings the total to nearly $77,000 awarded through scholarships.

2016 William Porter Luke Benigno Tyler McShea

Megan Schulman Amanda Bruno Kathryn Hyde

Brick Memorial/Penn State

Middletown South/William & Mary

Donovan Catholic/Stevens Institute

Freehold Twp./Washington University TR East/Florida State

Wall/University of Maryland

PREVIOUS WINNERS 2015 Nat Amadeo Daniel Berg Kevin Blum Raymond Hernandez Alex Barazotti Sarah Harmer Johanna Malmstrom Emily Olsen 2014 Emily Reiser Erin Dixson Bridget Ford Meaghan Sullivan Victoria Alvarez Sean O’Brien Logan Schmitz Sean Suskevich

2013 Alan Burdge Joseph Esposito Andrew Sauer John Sullivan Samantha DeCapua Kendall Kiernan Jessica Macchi Lindsay Shore

2012 Brandon Rodgers Conor Mulholland Brandon McDonnell Emily Kunzman Jenna Fleck Danielle Chiarella Casey O’Connor

TR East Brick TR North Brick Mem. RBC Wall TR North Shore

Shore Wall Manasquan TR East TR South Brick Mem. Brick Donovan

Wall Brick Mem. Barnegat Brick Barnegat Manchester Point Boro TR East

Brick Mem. Wall Jackson Mem. TR East Lacey Barnegat TR South

2011 Michael Meszaros Robert Wilder II Bryan Specht Victoria Ball Stephanie Fuchilla Amanda Cavaliere 2010 Peter Cooke Erik Cunningham Catherine Keough Deanna Bauerlein Alex Sliazis James McDonnell Cara Parliament Elizabeth West 2009 Nick Nichols Alyssa Mayo Stephanie Cooke Jordin Fox John Arena Beau Decker

2008 Amanda Malkiewicz Karl Eichorn Nicole Vaccarella Brianna Crowe William Carey Justin Rand

2007 Michael Adamski Jr. Andres Jiminez Amanda Keller Olivia Tromm

2015 scholarship recipients

2015 scholarship recipients

Wall Southern Jackson Wall Lacey TR East

Point Boro Barnegat Barnegat Raritan Brick Mem. Jackson Manchester Shore

Southern Central Lacey TR East Central Wall

Lacey Ocean Colts Neck Donovan Southern Lacey Lacey Ocean Lacey Southern

2006 Tara Hansen Caitlyn Hyduke Sarah Kenny Brian Melanson Todd Roth

2005 Chris MacIntosh Colin Kamm Raymond Harvey Sarah Fetter Kristina Schaefer Kelly Healey 2004 Michael Zizack Benjamin Willig Caitlyn Young Autumn Florez

2003 Jack Facemyer Colin Chesley Megan Wagenblast Sarah Millard 2002 Andrew Byrnes Erin Frank Stacey Thompson 2001 Joseph Jablonski Scott Palguta Stephanie Huhn 2000 Steven Mercurio James Raban Faith Walter Katie Wagenblast

TR South Rumson Raritan Central Lacey

TR South St. Rose Southern Rumson Manchester TR North

TR East Southern Southern Manchester

Pinelands TR East TR East TR South TR South TR East Red Bank

BrickMemorial Donovan TR North Pinelands Southern TR South TR East

1999 Eric Fierro Brian Adams Lauren Erickson Mindy Niepielko

Southern Jackson Southern TR North

1997 Ben Freeman Shannon Cross

Point Beach TR South

1998 John Longinetti Catherine Janasie

Pinelands Lacey

1996 Patrick Hossler Meg Bartlett

Jackson TR South

1994 Douglass Turner

Southern

1995 Edward Cwikla Erin Dunn

TR North Lacey

1993 Kareen Clarke

Jackson

1991 James Bates

TR East

1989 Brian Pietrewicz

TR East

1992 Graig Fantuzzi 1990 Ed Schreiber

TR South Southern

1988 Mark Hamersky

Southern

1986 Mark Olkiewicz

Southern

1987 Jim McGinty

1985 John Klimkiewicz

TR North

Southern

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SPECIAL THANK YOU

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MAKE A HALF COURT SHOT AND WIN $10,000 FROM PINE BELT

T heir name is on the building where the WOBM Christmas Classic is held and

By Kevin Williams

their name is also on the ceremonial check (right) which could be awarded to one lucky person on Friday, December 30th

The Pine Belt Family of Dealerships with locations in Toms River, Lakewood and Keyport is proud to sponsor this year’s $10,000 half court shot which has become a highlight of the tournament.

Official rules and registration are available at shoresportsnetwork.com and wobm.com through noon on December 21st. Five qualifiers will be randomly selected from all the entries and must be present at the boy’s championship game on Friday, December 30th where one of them will have the opportunity to sink a half-court shot and win $10,000. That finalist will automatically win $500 while the other four will walk away with a $100 gift certificate from the Crab’s Claw Inn, 601 Grand Central Avenue, Lavallette.

Remember the deadline to enter is Wednesday, December 21st at noon. The five qualifiers will be contacted that day by telephone. The Pine Belt Family of Dealerships are longtime supporters of high school sports and awards college scholarships as part of the annual Shore Conference Sportsmanship Awards program in May at the Pine Belt Arena.

Pine Belt Auto Group’s Executive Manager Rob Sickel and spokesperson Alana Pagano

SPECIAL THANK YOU to all the photographers who supply us with their great photos seen throughout our bi-weekly publications & website: Rob Samuels: robertsamuels.zenfolio.com Ray Rich Photography: rayrichphotography.smugmug.com Bill Normile: billnormile.zenfolio.com Doug Bostwick: SportShotsWLB.com Eric Braun: ericbraunphotography.smugmug.com Mark Brown: b51photography.com

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