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press release BROOKLAWN, NJ (March 10, 2025)--On Sunday, March 10, the information and the photos that follow was released to the residents of Brooklawn regarding the work on the water plant improvements. Mayor and council passed a $200,000 bond ordinance in 2023 to fund the improvements. m The final steps to completing the water plant improvements are well underway this warm March morning, Monday, March 10. Please take a look below to view photos taken directly from the work site. The GAC filters will be online once these final crucial steps are completed. photos provided by the borough of Brooklawn RELATED : BOND ORDINANCE FOR WATER PLANT IMPROVEMENTS Previous: March Madness Contest Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ ((October 21, 2023)(CNBNews)--Gloucester High School Lions won their 7th straight game on Friday night, October 20. Their only loss was to Schalick on the opening day of the season. Pictured Lions Jake Zearfoss Friday evening was the GHS Homecoming Game where the Lions hosted Collingswood High School. The Lions beat Collingswood 35 - 0 behind Lions RB Jake Zearfoss who rushed for 85 yards and a 5 yard TD run. The Lions RB Mason Widman provided another rushing TD to his resume of 20 touchdowns in 2023 Pictured Td Run Mason Widman Interception touchdown returns by Trevin Burkhardt 60 yards and Kadon Harris 25 yards and a Jake Siebert 18 yard TD toss to Maddox Zane closed out the scoring The Lions improved to 7 - 1 as Collingswood fell to 4 - 5 Lions #3 in SJ Group II will host #6 Middle Twp 7 -... Read more →

Pictured Gloucester High School Color Guard (L-R ) Luis Calderon (Rifle), Michael Kazmar (American Flag), Joshua Herbert (Naval Flag) and Robert McDowell (Rifle) Audubon Cheerleaders GHS Unsung Heroes #50 Kaleb Wright, #66 Jeremy Smith, #54 Jermy Schoenfeldt, #55 Caidan Elmore, #12 Trevin Burkhardt GHS Unsung Heroes--#50 Kaleb Wright, #66 Jeremy Smith, #54 Jermy Schoenfeldt, #55 Caidan Elmore, #12 Trevin Burkhardt Pictured #12 Trevin Burkhardt Read more →

We have been made aware of reports claiming that CNBNews published a story about the alleged passing of DelVal Football Coach Bill Manlove. We want to make it clear that we have not released any article regarding his death or any contradictory information Occasionally, we may re-publish an article that we believe readers would find interesting. On July 11, 2011, we published an article about Manlove's induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Indiana. On August 14, 2023, we re-published the same article with the headline "Memories of Gloucester City: GHS Football Coach Bill Manlove." We included a notation that the article was originally published in 2011. Nowhere in the headline or the article did we mention his passing. We stand by our reporting and find it disappointing that individuals would spread rumors about our reporting without verifying the facts. Like everyone else, we are not... Read more →

CNBNews photo PITTSGROVE, NJ (August 25, 2023)(CNBNews)--The Gloucester High Lions traveled to Schalick for the 2023 football Non Conference opener. The Lions took the opening kickoff and started play outside the 20 yard line. After a few runs and a penalty, the Lions turned to the arm of Senior Qb Jake Siebert. Siebert completed 3 first down passes before connecting with Jaden Garris on a 22 yard TD reception with 4:32 remaining in the 1st qtr. giving the Lions 6-0 lead after a missed pat. Schalick HS used a ground game with 6 rushes to put 7 points on the board to take a 7-6 lead on a 5 yard Td run and PAT with 43 seconds remaining in the first qt. On the ensuing Schalick kick-off the ball was fumbled by the Lions and recovered by the Cougars at the Lions 16 yard line, the Lions stopped the Cougars... Read more →

Photo Audubon 2022 The 2023 Lions Football Season Kicks Off tonight in Schalick. The Lions are the defending WJFL Champions and Central Jersey Group 2 Runnerup. The Lions return many key players and should be a strong favorite to repeat as Champions Photo Gloucester Catholic 2022 x Read more →

The local GHS Lions Football team opens the 2023 Season, Week Zero Friday August 25 at Schalick.High School. The Lions a Central Jersey runner-up in 2022 return many key players. The Lions have beaten Schalick 3 of the last 5 games, including a 21-0 win in 2022. The Lions shared the West Jersey Football League title with Deptford HS last season but return many key players who should make the Lions the pre-season favorite to win the WJFL Championship this season. Lions offense is led by running back Jake Zearfoss, who will run behind Damere Finlay. Finlay's biggest contribution is on the Defensive side of the ball where he is considered one of the best in the area. His 100 tackles the last two season makes him game changer on defense. Zearfoss is a two sport standout, a top state wrestler, gained almost 1,500 yards with 15 TD's last season... Read more →

AUSTIN DARROW | CNBNews SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINE (AUGUST 14, 2023)--Facing World Series elimination in the 2023 American Legion World Series, the Brooklawn Legion Post 72, Mid-Atlantic and New Jersey Champions, rallied behind winning pitcher Graham Adams to defeat Florence, South Carolina of the Southeast Representative 10-4. (photo (s) credit CNBNews photographer Bruce Darrow) Brooklawn pitcher Graham Adams answered the call by going 4.2 innings allowing 4 runs on 5 hits and throwing 107 pitches. Reliever Gavin Friel pitched a scoreless final 2 1/3 innings and was credited with the win. Entering the game, played at Skeeter Stadium, in a 3-way tie for first place with Lincoln, Nebraska, and Florence, South Carolina a Tie Breaker was in place. Not only did Brooklawn need to win to advance, they had to win by 3 or more runs. Crazy as it may sound had Brooklawn beat Florence SC by less than 3 runs... Read more →

photo(s) credit Bruce Darrow BROOKLAWN, NJ (June 3, 2023)(CNBNews)--The local Gloucester Catholic Rams NJ #7 captured its 29th Sectional Championship at the Joe Barth Field by beating a strong NJ #2 Ranney HS 4 - 1, behind a strong pitching performance by Tanner Nolan who struck out 9 with 3 hits in his 6 innings on the mound. Ranney came into the Joe Barth Field with a record of 27 - 2, led by senior Duke Bound AJ Garcia. Garcia provided Ranney with their only run when he hit a monster home run in the 5th inning. Garcia opened the game with a strikeout and ended the game by being struck out by reliver Joe Vaccarella Pictured Rams Damon Suriani Gloucester Catholic, the winner of 25 State Titles, took control of a close game in the 4th inning when they put 3 runs on the board. Damon Suriani provided the... Read more →

UPDATED By Austin Darrow/CNBNews BROOKLAWN, NJ (April 4, 2023)(CNBNews)--On Sunday, April 2 the all-new competitive basketball Shot Club hosted a Fundraiser in the Brooklawn Gym in memory of Tommy MacAdams. All proceeds benefit the Brooklawn School. MacAdams who lost a battle to ALS 9 years ago was a former councilman and a lifelong resident who continued until his passing working to make Brooklawn the best possible community for its citizens. MacAdams was responsible for the slogan "God's Little Acre". MacAdams was one of the pioneers in elevating the Brooklawn Bees Travel Basketball Team when the Bees won the NYAA National Championship as 12-year-olds. The Shot Club was recently launched on the national scene by Brooklawn resident Omar Wellington. Sunday's featured match-up was when GHS Lions Liam Gorman and Aydan Hagan (both 1000-point scorers) along with sharp shooting Sophomore Ryan James battled a team led by Colin MacAdams. Early on this... Read more →

UPDATED AND CORRECTED William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet BROOKLAWN, NJ (March 24, 2023)(CNBNews)--The latest good news for God's Little Acre, also known as the Borough of Brooklawn, is the five elementary students at the Alice Costello School who represented the district in the STEAM Tank program. The boys in fourth grade are between the ages of 9 and 10. They represent the Brooklawn School District in the State's STEAM Tank program under the team name "Door to Your Heart." Their popularity has even spurred the interest of one of the Philadelphia News stations, CBS 3. A reporter from the station will be at the school to interview them at a later date. The first page of the Team Door to Your Heart slide presentation source Alice Costello School Brooklawn School District teacher Theresa Dolan, chair, started the school's STEAM Tank club last year. On Friday, March 16, The Door... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (CNBNewsnet)--Recently early on a Saturday morning, Gloucester Lions Coach Liam James gathered his Defending South Jersey Group I Champions varsity basketball team to instruct a clinic for future stars. Led by Senior 1,000 points scorers Aydan Hagan and Liam Gorman, these five y/o kindergarteners listened intensely and work through fundamental drills. This Annual 9:00 AM event is one of several ways the current Lions work to help build the Lions into future Champions. On Tuesday once again the current Lions honored the younger player K through 8th grade at the GHS Fieldhouse where they were honored on the center court. Afterwards the young future stars watch an exciting game between the Lions and Lindenwold varsity teams. The prevailed in this exciting double overtime that the Lions won 69 - 65 Read more →

Austin Darrow/CNBNews Active weekend for Gloucester City Sports. Photos of Gloucester City Basketball grades 1/2 to Senior High School. Read more →

Thanksgiving Day brought beautiful weather, large crowds and the local Lions (9-3) a City Championship. The Lions pounded the Rams (5-5) in a game that saw more penalty flags on the field then players, 35-0. Early in the first quarter Lions #8 John Daily returned a Rams interception 47 yards for a quick touchdown. Then with time running out in the first half, Lions #2 receiver Leo Curran went 20 yards for a are fought TD. The Lions left the field at halftime leading 21 - 0. Then forced a running clock when they punched 14 more points in the 3rd quarter taking 35 point lead. (A running clock is when team takes a 35 point lead during the second half. Pictured #50 Kaleb Wright #3 Mason Widman Pictured John Daily Pictured Leo Curran Pictured Mason Jankowski Read more →

GHS pitcher Steve Gurcik (photo credit Bruce Darrow) Austin Darrow/CNBNews WEST DEPTFORD, NJ (April 30, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--Gloucester High baseball team played Cape Henry, Va. on Saturday at West Deptford. Cape Henry pitcher J. Lebel, kept the Lions off the bases for most of the game. GHS pitcher Steve Gurcik, the losing pitcher gave up 5 earned runs and hit two batters. GHS John Daily had the only extra base hit, a double. Gloucester's defense had two errors. The final score was 11-1. SEE PHOTO ALBUM Read more →

Austin Darrow/CNBNews The 2021 City Series was not much of a game as the GHS (9-1) Lions defeated cross town GCHS (0-11) Rams 56 - 0 with a second half running clock. With the win the Lions evened out the series at 23 with one tie. Pictured Mike Morrell The game featured Senior Mike Morrell, who sustained a season ending injury two years ago. Morrell #57 a team Captain entered his first action in two season. Morrell lined up as a wide receiver on the first play from scrimmage, With Morrell at receiver, recording setting running back Steven Burkhadt scored his first of four TD's on the day. Senior running back Burkhardt entered his final game as a Lion with a couple of GHS records in sight. Pictured Steven Burkhardt Burkhardt scored on runs of 2, 46, 40, 56 boosting his school single season record of 36 Touchdowns and a... Read more →

Pictured Lions Steven Burkhardt against Palmyra The local Lions are currently 5 - 0 after defeating the opposition by a combined total score 225 to 47. The Lions are led my Senior running back Steven Burkhardt. Burkhardt is one of the League and South Jersey leaders for running backs, entering Fridays game against Pitman with 798 yards rushing and 15 TD's. Currently Burkhardt is #1 in West Jersey Football League with a total points with 107 and 17 touchdowns Across town the Rams are 0 - 8 being outscored 281 to 42 along with being shutout in 5 games. The Rams offense has generated 6 total offensive touchdowns. Read more →

Pictures Lions Steven Burkhardt against Palmyra The local Lions are currently 5 - 0 after defeating the opposition by a combined total score 225 to 47. The Lions are led my Senior running back Steven Burkhardt. Burkhardt is one of the League leaders who entered Fridays game against Pitman with 798 yards rushing and 15 TD's. Currently Burkhardt is #1 in West Jersey Football League with a total points with 107 and 17 touchdowns Across town the Rams are 0 - 8 being outscored 281 to 42 along with being shutout in 5 games. The Rams offense has generated 6 total offensive touchdowns. Read more →

Carmen Palmiero formerly of Brooklawn was an outstanding all around athlete at Gloucester City High School in mid 1950’s. Palmiero was a 4 sport star playing Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track. Palmiero headed to Penn State after his graduation where he excelled in Basketball. Tragically Palmiero and a friend died in an auto accident driving home for Christmas in his Sophomore year. We were recently provided with a copy of a scrapbook by Rose Van Eck, Carmen’s sister. Hope this column provides an insight into Carmen both the man and athlete. Not sure of the Chronological order, but every attempt was made to provide accuracy of events.Carmen Palmiero formerly of Brooklawn was an outstanding all around athlete at Gloucester City High School in mid 1950’s. Palmiero was a 4 sport star playing Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track. Palmiero headed to Penn State after his graduation where he excelled in Basketball.... Read more →

Palmiero goes from High School star athlete to Penn State University. Where he played fraternity Intramurial Football. Carmen Palmiero formerly of Brooklawn was Carmen Palmiero formerly of Brooklawn was an outstanding all around athlete at Gloucester City High School in mid 1950’s. Palmiero was a 4 sport star playing Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track. Palmiero headed to Penn State after his graduation where he excelled in Basketball. Tragically Palmiero and a friend died in an auto accident driving home for Christmas in his Sophomore year. We were recently provided with a copy of a scrapbook by Rose Van Eck, Carmen’s sister. Hope this column provides an insight into Carmen both the man and athlete. Not sure of the Chronological order, but every attempt was made to provide accuracy of events.Carmen Palmiero formerly of Brooklawn was an outstanding all around athlete at Gloucester City High School in mid 1950’s. Palmiero was... Read more →

Carmen Palmiero formerly of Brooklawn was an outstanding all around athlete at Gloucester City High School in mid 1950’s. Palmiero was a 4 sport star playing Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track. Palmiero headed to Penn State after his graduation where he excelled in Basketball. Tragically Palmiero and a friend died in an auto accident driving home for Christmas in his Sophomore year. We were recently provided with a copy of a scrapbook by Rose Van Eck, Carmen’s sister. Hope this column provides an insight into Carmen both the man and athlete. Not sure of the Chronological order, but every attempt was made to provide accuracy of events.Carmen Palmiero formerly of Brooklawn was an outstanding all around athlete at Gloucester City High School in mid 1950’s. Palmiero was a 4 sport star playing Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track. Palmiero headed to Penn State after his graduation where he excelled in Basketball.... Read more →

Carmen Palmiero formerly of Brooklawn was an outstanding all around athlete at Gloucester City High School in mid 1950’s. Palmiero was a 4 sport star playing Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track. Palmiero headed to Penn State after his graduation where he excelled in Basketball. Tragically Palmiero and a friend died in an auto accident driving home for Christmas in his Sophomore year. We were recently provided with a copy of a scrapbook by Rose Van Eck, Carmen’s sister. Hope this column provides an insight into Carmen both the man and athlete. Not sure of the Chronological order, but every attempt was made to provide accuracy of events.Carmen Palmiero formerly of Brooklawn was an outstanding all around athlete at Gloucester City High School in mid 1950’s. Palmiero was a 4 sport star playing Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track. Palmiero headed to Penn State after his graduation where he excelled in Basketball.... Read more →

Carmen Palmiero formerly of Brooklawn was an outstanding all around athlete at Gloucester City High School in early to mid 1950’s. Palmiero was a 4 sport star playing Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track. Palmiero headed to Penn State after his graduation where he excelled in Basketball. Tragically Palmiero and a friend died in an auto accident driving home for Christmas in his Sophomore year. We were recently provided with a copy of a scrapbook by Rose Van Eck, Carmen’s sister. Note: Because COVID -19 this year 2020 - 2021 resulted in 4 High School seasons (Fall, Winter, Spring and late spring), 2021 Graduate Chris Dolson received 4 Varsity Letters this year, playing Football, Basketball, Wrestling and Track and was received the Carmen Palmiero Award as top Senior Athlete Hope this column provides an insight into Carmen both the man and athlete. Not sure of the Chronological order, but every attempt... Read more →

BROOKLAWN NJ (July 2, 2021)(CNB SPORTS)—Carmen Palmiero formerly of Brooklawn was an outstanding all around athlete at Gloucester City High School in mid 1950’s. Palmiero was a 4 sport star playing Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track. Palmiero headed to Penn State after his graduation where he excelled in Basketball. Tragically Palmiero and a friend died in an auto accident driving home for Christmas in his Sophomore year. We were recently provided with a copy of a scrapbook by Rose Van Eck, Carmen’s sister. Today we see the beginning of the Brooklawn American Legion's Dynasty in the State of New Jersey. Brookers Coach Joe Barth assembled the locals into a team that for the next 50 years would capture 30 State Titles. Carmen provided the Brookers and the residents of the Borough of Brooklawn with it's first All American athlete. Those early years of the “Brookers” brought together a dynamic force... Read more →

Carmen Palmiero formerly of Brooklawn was an outstanding all around athlete at Gloucester City High School in mid 1950’s. Palmiero was a 4 sport star playing Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track. Palmiero headed to Penn State after his graduation where he excelled in Basketball. BROOKLAWN AMERICAN LEGION POST 72 baseball team--We are not certain of the identities. If you can help with their names please comment in the box below this article or email to [email protected] Tragically Palmiero and a friend died in an auto accident driving home for Christmas in his Sophomore year. We were recently provided with a copy of a scrapbook by Rose Van Eck, Carmen’s sister. Hope this column provides an insight into Carmen both the man and athlete. Not sure of the Chronological order, but every attempt was made to provide accuracy of events. Page 8 continues with Palmiero's Brooklawn Legion tenure. CLICK ON THE... Read more →

CNB SPORTS--Carmen Palmiero of Brooklawn was an outstanding all-around athlete at Gloucester City High School in mid-1950s. Palmiero was a 4 sport star playing football, basketball, baseball, and track. Palmiero headed to Penn State after his graduation where he excelled in basketball. Tragically Palmiero and a friend died in an auto accident driving home for Christmas Vacation in his Sophomore year. We were recently provided with a copy of a scrapbook by Rose Van Eck, Carmen’s sister. Carmen achieved many awards while being a 4 sport star for the Lions and also the 1954 New Jersey Champions Brooklawn American Legion. Below you will find the Brooklawn American Legion stories and a letter concerning tragic accident. Read more →

CNB SPORTS--Carmen Palmiero of Brooklawn was an outstanding all-around athlete at Gloucester City High School in mid-1950s. Palmiero was a 4 sport star playing football, basketball, baseball, and track. Palmiero headed to Penn State after his graduation where he excelled in basketball. Tragically Palmiero and a friend died in an auto accident driving home for Christmas Vacation in his Sophomore year. We were recently provided with a copy of a scrapbook by Rose Van Eck, Carmen’s sister. Carmen achieved many awards while being a 4 sport star for the Lions and also the 1954 New Jersey Champions Brooklawn American Legion. Below you will the Gloucester City Lions vs Gloucester Catholic Rams track meet. Carmen Palmiero (CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE) Read more →

Carmen Palmiero, upper right corner CNB SPORTS--Carmen Palmiero of Brooklawn was an outstanding all around athlete at Gloucester City High School in mid 1950s. Palmiero was a 4 sport star playing football, basketball, baseball, and track. Palmiero headed to Penn State after his graduation where he excelled in basketball. Tragically Palmiero and a friend died in an auto accident driving home for Christmas Vacation in his Sophomore year. We were recently provided with a copy of a scrapbook by Rose Van Eck, Carmen’s sister. As the series focuses on an up and down basketball season, it is apparent Carmen Palmiero has some new teammates. The headlines are very imaginative. JOLT or JAR started most stories. Pictured are the local Lions at a sold out Mary Ethel Costello Gym RELATED: PAGE ONE PAGE TWO PAGE THREE PAGE FOUR PAGE FIVE PAGE SIX Read more →

(CNBNews)--Carmen Palmiero of Brooklawn was an outstanding all-around athlete at Gloucester City High School in mid-1950s. Palmiero was a 4 sport star playing Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Track. Palmiero headed to Penn State after his graduation where he excelled in Basketball. Tragically Palmiero and a friend died in an auto accident driving home for Christmas Vacation in his Sophomore year. We were recently provided with a copy of a scrapbook by Rose Van Eck, Carmen’s sister. Page 5: We continue to follow the High School Basketball career of Carmen Palmiero, many familiar names appear throughout this scrapbook. The Gloucester City Basketball in-house League has been known as Carmen Palmiero for over 60 years and hopefully, this weekly feature enlightens the readers. This page is the City Series Basketball. Bronzed Carmen Palmiero Chuck Taylor Sneakers CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE RELATED: PAGE ONE PAGE TWO PAGE THREE PAGE FOUR PAGE FIVE Read more →

CNBNews-Carmen Palmiero of Brooklawn was an outstanding all-around athlete at Gloucester City High School in mid-1950s. Palmiero was a 4 sport star playing Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Track. Palmiero headed to Penn State after his graduation where he excelled in Basketball. Tragically Palmiero and a friend died in an auto accident driving home for Christmas Vacation in his Sophomore year. We were recently provided with a copy of a scrapbook by Rose Van Eck, Carmen’s sister. Page 4: We continue to follow the High School Basketball career of Carmen Palmiero, many familiar names appear throughout this scrapbook. The Gloucester City Basketball in-house League has been known as Carmen Palmiero for over 60 years and hopefully, this weekly feature enlightens the readers. (click below image to enlarge) Read more →

Carmen Palmiero, top, right, surrounded by a star CNB SPORTS: Carmen Palmiero formerly of Brooklawn was an outstanding all-around athlete at Gloucester City High School in the mid-1950s. Palmiero was a  4 sport star playing Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Track. Palmiero headed to Penn State after his graduation where he excelled in Basketball Tragically Dec. 21, 1956, Palmiero and friend Stanley Goldstein died in an auto accident driving home for Christmas Vacation We were recently provided with a copy of a scrapbook by Rose Van Eck, Carmen’s sister. On-Page Three: Basketball Box Score (Campbell, St. John, Hudson, Palmiero, Neilio, Buri and Hawthorne) Auto Accident Dec. 21, 1956, City Series Champions Click on images to Enlarge Carmen Palmiero Read more →

(CNBNEWS)--Carmen Palmiero of Brooklawn was an outstanding all around athlete at Gloucester City High School in mid 1950’s. Palmiero was a 4 sport star playing Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track. Palmiero headed to Penn State after his graduation where he excelled in Basketball. Tragically Palmiero and a friend died in an auto accident driving home from Penn State for Christmas Vacation in his Sophomore year. We were recently provided with a copy of a scrapbook by Rose Van Eck, Carmen’s sister. Click on Picture to Enlarge CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE Read more →

CNB SPORTS--Carmen Palmiero of Brooklawn was an outstanding all around athlete at Gloucester City High School in mid 1950s. Palmiero was a 4 sport star playing Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Track. Palmiero headed to Penn State after his graduation where he excelled in Basketball. Tragically Palmiero and a friend died in an auto accident driving home for Christmas Vacation in his Sophomore year. We were recently provided with a copy of a scrapbook by Rose Van Eck, Carmen’s sister. (click below image to enlarge) Some familiar names appear- Steve Shimkus, John Reider, CNBNews hopes this weekly series provides an insight into Carmen both the man and athlete and memories from the past. Not sure of the Chronological order, but every attempt was made to provide accuracy of events. Read more →

The Gloucester City High School Lady Lions Basketball team improved to 6 - 0 in the Colonial Conference with a 40 - 25 win over visiting Gateway. Led by Senior Allyson Velez's 14 points and 12 points from strong inside play of Emily Keith the Lions stayed at the top of the Division. The Lions trailed Gateway 16 - 15 at halftime, but the second half was all Lions, winning the second half 25 - 12. Gateway dropped to 3 - 2 with both losses at the hands of the Lions. Next up for the Lions is 2 - 4 Woodbury Thursday 5:15 Home games a streamed on Youtube. Pictured below GHS Dance Team Pictured below Allyson Velez Pictured below Emily Keith Pictured below Ava Iepson Read more →

By Richard Walker Dec 28, 2020 NOTE: This is the last in a four-part series on the history of American Legion Baseball’s regional playoff structure. Part 1 took a look at how the regional format has changed over the years. Part 2 showcased some of the top individual performances in regional history. Part 3's spotlight fell on the teams, states and regions that have thrived in the regional era of American Legion Baseball. When national American Legion Baseball officials in 1967 allowed eight host cities across the country a berth in the regionals, critics said the "homefield advantage" they might enjoy would be too great. But has that actually been the case? Since American Legion Baseball adopted a regional concept in 1960, there have been 49 host cities that won their regional and advanced on to the American Legion World Series. Since that accounts for only 10.2 percent of the... Read more →

The much anticipated 2020 GHS Lions Football got off to an impressive start in Lindenwold winning 50 - 14. The opening kickoff saw the Lions kick returner Chris Dolson ramble down to Lindenwold 35 yard line before Steven Burkhardt started to scoring. Quickly the Lions defense confused the Lindenwold Lions offense resulting in a muffed punt setting up the Gloucester Lions for another score. The Lions along with other New Jersey High School's will play a limited shorten campaign. The Lions who competed in the Tri-County Conference for over 50 years will compete in all sports beginning fall 2020 (except Football) in the Colonial Conference. The Gloucester Lions next game at Wildwood on Thursday Photos Courtesy Bruce Darrow More photos available at Darrowphotos.com Pictured below GHS Lions Defense Pictured below #28 Steve Burkhardt Pictured below #22 Chris Dolson Pictured below #55 Evan Coxe Read more →

Gloucester City, NJ (January 24, 2020)--Thursday evening, January 23, Pitman visited the Lions Den. The Lady Lions playing shorthanded due to injuries, could not overcome the strong Panther squad losing 37 - 19.The Lady Lions were led by Chloe Bennett 8 points and Maghan Ferry's 5 points. Related: Gloucester High School Gloucester Catholic https://darrowphotos.com Pictured below Ava Iepson Pictured Below Hannah Bryzsewski Pictured Lady Lions Pictured below Lions Meghan Ferry Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY,NJ—Homecoming 2019 was not very nice to the host Lions. The evening was upbeat and friendly with an Alumni tailgate party, the introduction of the GHS ROTC Color Guard and the crowning of Homecoming Queen Vanessa Pino and her Princess. But visiting Middle Twp provided many unhappy moments, when they handed the Lions an 8-6 defeat. The Lions score came on a fumble recovery in the Panthers endzone. This week the Lions travel to Lower Cape May on Friday night Photo's courtesy of Bruce Darrow Related: Gloucester High School Gloucester Catholic https://darrowphotos.com #6 Steve Burkhardt #8 Keegan Farlow GHS ROTC Color Guard #22 Chris Dolson Read more →

The Annual Homecoming at GHS was held last night on the John Lynch Field. This year it celebrated the Alumni, with a tailgate party provided by the Holy City Publick House and a tour of the facility which many had walked through. This year GHS presented its ROTC Color Guard before the start of the game. At Halftime of the game, the Homecoming Queen of 2019 Senior Vanessa Pino. Junior Princess - 2019 Gracie Fenton Sophmore Princess - 2019 Cellia Mendez Freshman Princess - 2019 Emma Vinci Photo provided courtesy of Bruce Darrow www.DarrowPhotos.com Queen Vanessa Pino Related: Gloucester High School Gloucester Catholic https://darrowphotos.com Junior Princess Gracie Fenton Sophomore Princess Cecillia Mendez Freshman Princess Emma Vinic Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (May 16, 2019)(gloucestercitynews.net)--The Lady Lions opened the 2019 NJ State Group 1 playoffs at home beating visiting Woodstown 10 - 0. The Lions Emilee Hillman homered and Vanessa Pino pitched the shutout. With the win the Lady Lions advance to the 2nd round. Photo Courtesy of Bruce Darrow Pictured below Emillee Hillman home run swing Pictured below is winning Pitcher Vanessa Pino Read more →

Gloucester City Little League Coach Pitch week May 6 Photos Courtesy of Bruce Darrow Collage of Jackson Iepson Read more →

On Saturday night a Reunion of former players from the basketball courts in Audubon was held at the Kove in Audubon. The idea of bringing to together former High School, College and National Basketball Standouts who worked their skills on the legendary Courts was brainstorm of Carmine Calzonetti a Gloucester Catholic graduate. In attendance were professional coach's, NBA Champions, players with NBA numbers retired, NCAA March madness winners and NCAA Coach of the year. Most in attendance where former High School State Champions. Players from Camden Catholic, Gloucester Catholic, Gloucester, Audubon, Merchantville, Bishop Eustace and other schools were New Jersey State Champions during the 1960 - 1969. These State Champions challenged each other on warm spring and summer nights on the courts in 1960's. Audubon is where the concept of team play was instilled in all. If your team lost the winner stayed on the Court awaiting the NEXT and... Read more →

The hometown Lions hosted Salem HS Rams at the Bill Flynn Complex tonight. A win by the Lions would have propelled the Lions to the Tri County Classic Division Title. But Salem used 2 home runs to ruin the Lions night. Photo Courtesy of Bruce Darrow Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (September 23, 2017)In the debut of the new Gloucester City Middle School athletic facility, the Lady Lions Field Hockey Team was upset by visiting Haddon Heights 4 - 0. In the first game played on the beautiful turf field on Jersey Ave, the Lady Lions struggled against Haddon Hts goalie Raheel Abdu-Jalil who turned away 5 Lions shots. Pictures by Bruce Darrow Pictured below #15 Hailey Ritchie Pictured below #3 Kylar Coughlin Pictured Below Myranda Mc Cabe Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (September 22, 2017)The Gloucester City High School (Lions) Football team defeated visiting Wildwood on Friday 47 - 8. With the lopsided win the Lions were able to showcase many underclassman in the second half. Gloucester saw 4 different players score, while Qb Nate Kidd completed all his pass attempts. Kyle Burkhardt led all Lions receivers with 2 catches for 74 yards and a touchdown. NEXT WEEK THE LIONS ARE OFF HAVING A BYE Photos By Bruce Darrow Pictured Below - #9 Jack DeBenedictis Pictured Below #22 Chris Dolson Pictured Below - Brynn and Avery Malone Read more →

UPDATE SEPT. 17: EDITOR'S NOTE: We received one inquiry about the response time of the ClearysNoteBook files Gloucester City ambulance, and a second inquiry about the type of injuries the players suffered. We spoke with a Gloucester City Police Officer who was at the game. He told us that the Gloucester City ambulance most likely was on another call, however, both the Bellmawr and Westville ambulance responded to the call. He said before those ambulances arrived a GCFD truck came and firefighters treated the injuries. As for the injuries, he said four GHS players had to be taken to the hospital. Two were in the first quarter. The first player had a concussion and they evaluated him for a while before deciding to call for an ambulance. The other player also had a concussion. The third and fourth players injured were transported by the Gloucester City ambulance; one broke his... Read more →

The Gloucester City Lions will open the 2017 football season on Saturday. The 11:00 am home game brings visiting Maple Shade to town. The early season opener is the result of rescheduling when Pitman High School announced they would not be fielding a varsity football team during the 2017 season. Photo by: Bruce Darrow Read more →

Friday evening the 1st Marc Ryan Social was held at the "Elizabeth Ballroom" in Gloucester City. Marc Ryan an American Hero who's life was cut short in 2004 while defending his country will be honored by the Gloucester Mustangs on September 29, 2017. Photo by Bruce Darrow Pictured - Nate Proulx, Jacob Proulx, Dominic Ryan and James Ryan "I'll Lead, You Follow" Additional Photos can be Found on Facebook (Bruce Darrow) Read more →

Bruce Darrow | CNBNewsnet Former Brooklawn American Legion and GCHS graduate and World Series Pitcher Mike Shawaryn agreed to terms on Thursday to become a Boston Red Sox. Shawaryn now joins former Brooklawn American Legion and GCHS graduate and World Series Pitcher Tyler Mondile as a professional balplayer, who inked a deal with the Cincinnati Reds in June. The combined signing bonus of the former Brookers exceeds $1,000,000. Shawaryn joins in Boston 1st round draftee Jason Groome who recently pitched in the classic duel with Tyler Mondile and the GCHS Rams at Campbell field. Shawaryn will wear a Boston Red Sox hats that matches the Brooklawn American Legion hat. By Ian Browne / MLB.com | @IanMBrowne | July 14th, 2016 NEW YORK -- Around the same time the Red Sox traded 18-year-old pitching prospect Anderson Espinoza to the Padres for Drew Pomeranz, they secured the services of first-round Draft pick... Read more →

Brooklawn American Legion and 2016 Gloucester Catholic Graduate pitcher Tyler Mondile a 2016 Cincinnati Reds 6th round draft pick started his professional baseball career in Arizona on June 26th, 2016. File Photo by: Bruce Darrow Tyler Mondile Stats Summary DATE OPP W L ERA SV IP H ER BB SO 06/26/2016 DOD 0 0 0.00 0 1.0 1 0 0 2 07/03/2016 IND 0 0 0.00 0 3.0 1 0 1 1 07/08/2016 @WSX 0 0 1.13 0 4.0 4 1 0 2 TOTALS 0 0 1.13 0 8.0 6 1 1 5 LG LEVEL W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV SVO IP H R ER HR HB BB IBB SO AVG WHIP GO/AO Minors 2016 AZL ROK 0 0 1.13 3 2 0 0 0 0 8.0 6 2 1 0 0 1 0 5 .194 0.88 0.67 Minors Career - Minors 0 0 1.13 3 2... Read more →