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Deadline extended for St. Charles Scarecrow Contest
The deadline has been extended to join in the St. Charles Scarecrow Contest. Pictured is last year's second-place winner in the business category by 3rd Street Dance. Courtesy of St. Charles Business Alliance The St. Charles Business Alliance has extended the entry for the 2024 Scarecrow Contest at Scarecrow Weekend. The annual event, sponsored by Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, takes place in downtown St. Charles on Friday to Sunday, Oct. 11-13.
SSN 2022-2023 Shore Girls Basketball All-Shore Teams Original
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributor The NC State commit finished her high school career with 1,913 points and would have been cleared 2,000 if not for the Covid season. This past year she averaged 22.5 points a game and what might be a more impressive stat, 158 steals during the season. She scored a career high, 35 points, this season against Life Center. She followed that up with 30 points against the #1 ranked in the country, Long Island Lutheran, to lead SJV to the victory.
SSN 2022-2023 Shore Girls Basketball Defensive Player of the Year
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributor Shore Sports Network Shore Girls Basketball Defensive Player of the Year for 2022-2023 Season Defensive Player of the Year Nina Emnace – Junior – Trinity Hall Photo by Steve Meyer The Harvard commit finished the season with 127 steals on the season, but also caused countless other turnovers with her aggressive defense either by other teams throwing the ball away, 5 second calls or travels.
Shore Reg. Comeback Falls Short in the Group 1 Finals
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributor Shore Regional Comeback Falls Short in the Group 1 Finals as They Lose to #8 University 57-47. In a rematch of last years Group 1 finals, Shore Regional fell short to #8 University 57-47 at RWJ Barnabas Health Arena. Trailing by as many as 12 points in the third quarter, the Blue Devils got it to within two, 34-32, but could not get any closer.
Lady Lancers defeated in the Non-Public A State Final game to IHA Original
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributor Lady Lancers defeated in the Non-Public A State Final game to IHA 65-55 It was not the ending St. John Vianney wanted, but they have no reason not to hold their heads up high after the season they had. The Lady Lancers lost 65-55 in the Non-Public A State Final game to IHA. This is the first loss SJV has had to a New Jersey opponent since 3/5/2019, when they lost to St. Rose 61-54 in the Non-Public A South sectional final.
Jackson Memorial falls to Cherokee 54-39 in Group 4 semi-final
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributor Jackson Memorial falls to Cherokee 54-39 in Group 4 semi-final Cherokee, the SJ Group 4 champs, came out of the gates on fire from the field and never looked back, defeating CJ Group 4 champs Jackson Memorial 54-39. Cherokee moves on to play Bayonne, The North Jersey Group 4 champ, Saturday at the RWJ Barnabas Arena in Toms River.
Jackson Memorial falls to Cherokee 54-39 in Group 4 semi-final
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributor Jackson Memorial falls to Cherokee 54-39 in Group 4 semi-final Cherokee, the SJ Group 4 champs, came out of the gates on fire from the field and never looked back, defeating CJ Group 4 champs Jackson Memorial 54-39. Cherokee moves on to play Bayonne, The North Jersey Group 4 champ, Saturday at the RWJ Barnabas Arena in Toms River.
Shore Conference Girls Basketball NJSIAA Sectional Scoreboard Original
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributor Shore Conference Girls Basketball NJSIAA Sectional Scoreboard Central Jersey Group IV (5) Jackson Memorial 61-44 at (1) Hightstown Jackson Memorial moves one step closer in defending their CJG4 title with a hard fought win over top seeded Hightstown. The Lady Jags had two players with double-doubles, seniors Zoie Maffei and Kamile Makselyte.
Shore Conference Girls Basketball NJSIAA Round-2 Sectional Scoreboard Original
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributor Shore Conference Girls Basketball NJSIAA Round-2 Sectional Scoreboard Central Jersey Group IV (8) Old Bridge at (1) Hightstown 60-42 (5) Jackson Memorial 59-49 at (4) East Brunswick The Lady Jags continue to roll as they try to defend their CJG4 title. Senior Zoie Maffei and freshman Avery Brooks both scored 18 points for Jackson Memorial and senior Chloe Messer went 6 out of 8 from the foul line for 10 points.
Shore Conference Girls Basketball NJSIAA Opening Round Scoreboard
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributor Shore Conference Girls Basketball NJSIAA Opening Round Scoreboard Central Jersey Group IV (16) North Brunswick at (1) Hightstown 52-28 (9) Marlboro at (8) Old Bridge 62-54 Old Bridge advances into Round 2 behind Gabrielle Walker’s 22 points and Leena Tran’s 16 points. Senior Erica DiSimone ends her career at Marlboro with a career-high 25 points. Junior Lia Villa added 14 points for Marlboro.
Shore Conference Girls Basketball SCT Semifinals Recap Original
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributor Shore Conference Girls Basketball SCT Semifinals Recap Wednesday 2/15/23 SCT Semifinals #1 SJV advances to its 8th straight SCT final, defeating #4 St. Rose 83-40 In typical SJV fashion, hard defense and a strong inside game led them to their 8th straight Shore Conference final and they will attempt to win their 4th straight title after defeating St. Rose 83-40.
SCT Semifinals Wednesday 2/15/23 Preview Original
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributor SCT Semifinals Wednesday 2/15/23 RWJ Barnabas Arena 6:00 pm & 7:45 pm #1 SJV 26-0 vs #4 St. Rose 20-5 Key Players SJV Head Coach Dawn Karpell Zoe Brooks Sr. - 22.8 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 5.8 SPG Ashley Sofilkanich Sr. - 11.3 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 1.1 BPG Julia Karpell Jr. - 7.5 PPG, 2.2 APG, 1.8 SPG Madison Kocis Fr. - 7.5 PPG, 1.7 SPG Janie Bachman Sr. - 7.6 PPG, 5.22 RPG, 2.5 SPG Bre Delaney Sr. - 6.2 PPG, 2.4 RPG St. Rose Head Coach Mary Beth Chambers Jada...
Shore Conference Girls Basketball SCT Quarterfinals Recap
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributor Shore Conference Girls Basketball SCT Quarterfinals Recap Sunday 2/12/23 SCT Quarterfinals #1 SJV 72 vs #9 Holmdel 44 SJV hit two milestones today during the SCT quarterfinal game against Holmdel. First coach Dawn Karpell won her 500th game of her career, going back to her coaching jobs at Keansburg and Holmdel. Second, this was the 100th career victory for this senior class.
Shore Conference Girls Basketball SCT Quarterfinals Recap
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributor Shore Conference Girls Basketball SCT Quarterfinals Recap Sunday 2/12/23 SCT Quarterfinals #1 SJV 72 vs #9 Holmdel 44 SJV hit two milestones today during the SCT quarterfinal game against Holmdel. First coach Dawn Karpell won her 500th game of her career, going back to her coaching jobs at Keansburg and Holmdel. Second, this was the 100th career victory for this senior class.
Shore Conference Girls Basketball SCT Round 2 Recap
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributor Shore Conference Girls Basketball SCT Round 2 Recap Thursday 2/9/23 #1 SJV 87 vs #17 Toms River East 20 Senior Zoe Brooks scored 21 points to help lead SJV into the quarterfinals of the SCT. The Sofilkanich sisters, Ashley (senior) and Taylor (freshman), both scored 11 points and dominated the boards. Freshman Madison Kocis knocked down two 3-pointers to finish with 8 points. SJV defense prevented anyone from TRE to score in double digits.
Shore Conference Girls Basketball SCT Round 1 Recap
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributor Shore Conference Girls Basketball SCT Round 2 Recap Thursday 2/9/23 #17 Toms River East 41 vs #16 Marlboro 39Toms River East overcame a 15-point deficit in the 4th quarter to win 41-39. They outscored Marlboro 21-4 in the final quarter led by juniors Yana Shupak, who finished with 14 points, and Sydney Murphey, who finished with 11 points. Marlboro was led by senior Erica DiSimone with a game high 15 points.
Shore Conference Girls Basketball SCT Preview Round 2
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributor Shore Conference Preview Round 2 Thursday 2/9/23 #17 Toms River East at #1 SJV 4:30 Toms River East was able to come back from a 15-point deficit in the 4th quarter in the opening round to advance. They were led by juniors Yana Shupak, who scored 14 points, and Sydney Murphy with 11 points. TRE is always well prepared on the defensive side of the ball and it stepped up in the opening round.
Shore Conference Girls Basketball SCT Preview Round 2
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributor Shore Conference Preview Round 2 Thursday 2/9/23 #17 Toms River East at #1 SJV 4:30 Toms River East was able to come back from a 15-point deficit in the 4th quarter in the opening round to advance. They were led by juniors Yana Shupak, who scored 14 points, and Sydney Murphy with 11 points. TRE is always well prepared on the defensive side of the ball and it stepped up in the opening round.
Shore Conference Girls Basketball SCT Round 1 Recap Original
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributor Shore Conference Girls Basketball SCT Round 1 Recap Tuesday 2/7/23 #17 Toms River East 41 vs #16 Marlboro 39Toms River East overcame a 15-point deficit in the 4th quarter to win 41-39. They outscored Marlboro 21-4 in the final quarter led by juniors Yana Shupak, who finished with 14 points, and Sydney Murphey, who finished with 11 points. Marlboro was led by senior Erica DiSimone with a game high 15 points.
Shore Conference Girls Basketball SCT Preview Round 1
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributor Shore Conference Preview Round 1 Tuesday 2/7/23 #17 Toms River East at #16 Marlboro 4:00 - Winner faces #1 SJV Thursday Toms River East is led by juniors Yana Shupak (10.7 ppg) and Sydney Murphy (8 ppg). Coach Cohen’s teams always play hard defense and will look to repeat what they did in last year’s SCT when they upset Red Bank Regional. Marlboro is led by seniors Amanda Castro (12.7 ppg) and Erica DiSimone (10.75 ppg).
Shore Conference Girls Basketball SCT Preview Round 1
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributor Shore Conference Preview Round 1 Tuesday 2/7/23 #17 Toms River East at #16 Marlboro 4:00 - Winner faces #1 SJV Thursday Toms River East is led by juniors Yana Shupak (10.7 ppg) and Sydney Murphy (8 ppg). Coach Cohen’s teams always play hard defense and will look to repeat what they did in last year’s SCT when they upset Red Bank Regional. Marlboro is led by seniors Amanda Castro (12.7 ppg) and Erica DiSimone (10.75 ppg).
Shore Conference Girls Basketball Scoreboard, Friday Feb. 3
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributors JACKSON LIBERTY WINS A NON-DIVISIONAL GAME AGAINST BRICK AS SENIOR ARI BROUGHTON SCORES HER 1,000TH POINT. Jackson Liberty defense took it up a notch in the 4th quarter, holding Brick Township to one point and outscored them 15-1 on way to a 42-26 victory. Senior Ari Broughton, who needed 18 points to score 1,000, scored 21 points and pulled down 16 rebounds to help the Lions pull out the win.
Shore Conference Girls Basketball Scoreboard, Friday Feb. 3
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributors JACKSON LIBERTY WINS A NON-DIVISIONAL GAME AGAINST BRICK AS SENIOR ARI BROUGHTON SCORES HER 1,000TH POINT. Jackson Liberty defense took it up a notch in the 4th quarter, holding Brick Township to one point and outscored them 15-1 on way to a 42-26 victory. Senior Ari Broughton, who needed 18 points to score 1,000, scored 21 points and pulled down 16 rebounds to help the Lions pull out the win.
Shore Conference Girls Basketball Scoreboard, Monday Jan. 30
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributors Barnegat starts hot, takes down Central 53-34 Using stellar man to man defense, Barnegat jumped out to an 8-2 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, beating Central 53-34. The loss prevented Central from a share of the B South title with Manchester, who wins the crown outright. Barnegat held a 20-9 halftime lead, led by 8 points and 4 rebounds by Cara McCoy.
Shore Conference Girls Basketball Scoreboard, Monday Jan. 30
By Nicholas Lowe & Doug Brustman SSN Contributors Barnegat starts hot, takes down Central 53-34 Using stellar man to man defense, Barnegat jumped out to an 8-2 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, beating Central 53-34. The loss prevented Central from a share of the B South title with Manchester, who wins the crown outright. Barnegat held a 20-9 halftime lead, led by 8 points and 4 rebounds by Cara McCoy.
Shore Conference Girls Basketball Matchups of the Week 1/30 to 2/5
By Nicholas Lowe SSN Contributor Over the next several days there are some key girls basketball matchups, ones that will impact division races and Shore & State rankings. Matchups of the Week 1/30 to 2/5 Monday 1/30 #6 Rumson (12-7) at #5 Trinity Hall (17-2) 5:30 Rumson continues to play one of the hardest schedules in the state as they face Trinity Hall, who is ranked in the Top 20 in NJ.
Shore Conference Girls Basketball Matchups of the Week 1/30 to 2/5
By Nicholas Lowe SSN Contributor Over the next several days there are some key girls basketball matchups, ones that will impact division races and Shore & State rankings. Matchups of the Week 1/30 to 2/5 Monday 1/30 #6 Rumson (12-7) at #5 Trinity Hall (17-2) 5:30 Rumson continues to play one of the hardest schedules in the state as they face Trinity Hall, who is ranked in the Top 20 in NJ.
Shore Conference Girls Basketball Scoreboard, Friday Jan. 27
By Nicholas Lowe SSN Contributor Manchester stays on top of B South with a win over Barnegat 51-40 Manchester was able to overcome a slow start and put together a strong second half to pick up a division win to stay tied with Central Regional in B South. Junior Devyn Quigley scored 22 of her 36 points in the second half for Manchester, which included 7 free throws in the 4th quarter to seal the game.
Shore Conference Girls Basketball Scoreboard, Friday Jan. 27
By Nicholas Lowe SSN Contributor Manchester stays on top of B South with a win over Barnegat 51-40 Manchester was able to overcome a slow start and put together a strong second half to pick up a division win to stay tied with Central Regional in B South. Junior Devyn Quigley scored 22 of her 36 points in the second half for Manchester, which included 7 free throws in the 4th quarter to seal the game.
Shore Conference Girls Basketball Matchups of the Week 1/23 to 1/
By Nicholas Lowe SSN Contributor Over the next several days there are some key girls basketball matchups, ones that will impact division races and Shore & State rankings. Matchups of the Week 1/23 to 1/28 Monday 1/23 Red Bank Regional (10-5) at #6 Rumson (10-6) 5:30 - Both teams are playing very good basketball, RBR has won 4 in a row while Rumson has won 5 in a row. Rumson won the first matchup and will look to stay within one game of RBC in B North.
Shore Conference Girls Basketball Scoreboard, Saturday Jan. 21
By Nicholas Lowe SSN Contributor The South vs The Shore Showcase @ Rancocas Valley #5 Manasquan (12-4) 44 vs Shawnee (13-3) 43 Manasquan picked up their second straight win vs a top 20 team in New Jersey after junior McKenna Karlson hit a three pointer at the buzzer to send the game to overtime. Shawnee missed five foul shots late in the fourth quarter and the Warriors took advantage. Junior Katie Collins led Manasquan with 12 points. Senior Avery Kessler led Shawnee with 20 points.
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