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GHS pitcher Steve Gurcik (photo credit Bruce Darrow) 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 →

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 School Career... 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 CNBNews!@gmail.com 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 →

Following are the 18 players that comprise the 2016 South Jersey Times all-star teams with bios. Brianna Anderson, Gloucester, Jr., P The right-hander allowed just 16 earned runs in 118 2/3 innings pitched for a 0.94 ERA. She struck out 115. Lauren Shannon, Washington Township, Sr., P The senior who pitched the Minutemaids to the state… Read more →

CNB Sports The Gloucester City Lady Lions softball team defeated Tri-County rival Schalick 6 - 2 on Friday to capture the South Jersey Group I Championship. Timely hitting by Senior Nikki Velez 3 hits (Triple, 2 doubles) and Sophomore Kylar Coughlin 2 hits helped pitcher Brianna Anderson in the victory. The Lions will play New Eygpt in the NJ State Semi Finals Tuesday. Photo by: Bruce Darrow Pictured Kylar Coughlin Pictured Nikki Velez Read more →

Photos by: Bruce Darrow Most of these pictures can be found on Facebook under - Brooklawn Bears Sports or Gloucester City Sports. Every attempt has been made to include all the players in these collages. Sorry if anyone was overlooked. Below - Brooklawn Girls T-Ball 2016 Below - Gloucester City T-Ball Below - Gloucester City player Katie Healy Read more →

May 5, 2016) - The Freeholder Board, children and adults with special needs, and community volunteers marked opening day for the Camden County Miracle League on Saturday. More than 100 players and family members gathered to kick-off this annual spring rite of passage at Boundless Field, which opened in 2013 to accommodate handicap accessible baseball games and Special Olympics events. “Children in wheelchairs, kids who use walkers or kids who never would be able to round the bases on a regular baseball diamond are afforded the opportunity to participate in an organized sporting event like their peers,” Freeholder Deputy Director Ed McDonnell said. “As elected officials our goal is to improve the quality of life in Camden County, and this extraordinary place does just that for a special group of athletes.” Boundless Field is located at the Camden County Park System’s award-winning and fully accessible Challenge Grove Park. This treasure... Read more →

Rowan College 34 - 12 (formerly Gloucester County College) has remained ranked #1 in the Nation Division III baseball for a third straight week. During the past week the Roadrunners beat larger Division II #3 nationally ranked Mercer College with a 43 - 8 record twice (14 - 0 and 6 - 4) and defeated Division I #10 nationally ranked Harford MD 19 - 8, who entered the game winner of a nation leading 29 straight wins and a 43 -8 record. Leading this National ranking are the nations home run leaders: Dom D'Alessandro (Glassboro HS) with 14, Matt Woods (Eastern HS) 11 dingers and Eric Schoor (Audubon HS) 10 homers. Rowan currently leads the nation with 418 runs scored averaging over 9 runs per game. RCGC the Garden State Athletic Conference 2016 champions host a rematch with Harford today, then opens Region 19 playoffs at home Friday with the... Read more →

More change is potentially coming to New Jersey high school football. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Executive Committee approved a legislative proposal Wednesday to significantly change the non-public football playoff structure by dividing the teams into geographic sections and have them play down to sectional champions for the first time. Currently, the football playoffs… Read more →

Related: RAMS BASEBALL SCHEDULE Gloucester Catholic HS Brooklawn Rams Alumni In the following article, NJ.com has highlighted the 10 must-see high school baseball games being played between April 26 and April 30. The one game in the immediate area that fans will be flocking to is the matchup between No. 1 Steinert at No. 2 Gloucester Catholic, 4 PM Friday at the Joe Barth Field, Brooklawn. Two of the top pitchers in the state, GCHS Tyler Mondile (27 strikeouts) and Steinert's Kyle Mueller (33 strikeouts) are expected to be on the mound that day. SLIDESHOW: MUST-SEE GAMES FOR THIS WEEK NJ.com takes a look at more than 10 games … Read more →

published Tuesday, September 06, 2011 by CNBNews Sports Once again the Borough of Brooklawn A.K.A. “God’s Little Acre” was the home to the 2011 New Jersey State and Mid-Atlantic Regional Baseball Champions -Brooklawn Post 72 Legion and the Barth - Mc Carthy Wiffleball Reunion. Known throughout the region for the American Legion Baseball and the Wiffleball Reunion, the tiny Borough was again blessed with an outstanding summer. The Wiffleball Reunion in its 22nd year has had generations pass on a new generations steps in. The Reunion for the second straight year remembered former residents and Wiffleball players, this year Bill “Froggy” Rebstock and Bill “Bakes” Baker who have been participants since the inception of the Reunion and passed on during this past year were honored when the championship field was renamed “Rebstock - Baker Field”. With Bob Barth, Dan Mc Carthy, Billy Rebstock and Bill Baker looking down from above... Read more →

Rowan College at Gloucester County took over the number 1 National Ranking in the NCAA DIII Junior College Baseball rankings this week just edging out #2 rival Cumberland College. Previous #1 Tyler College of Texas dropped out of the top 10 losing 3 of their last 6 games. The State of New Jersey holds 3 of the top 6 teams in the country. Brookdale College rounded the Jersey connection with a #6 ranking. Rowan Roster is made up of many local players: #32 P Austin Darrow (Gloucester HS) - #3 OF Keanu Kelii - #22 1B Jake Gillis - #23 P Matt Parr (Gloucester Catholic HS) - #10 P/OF Eric Schoor (Audubon HS) Read more →

Rams Eric Grafton (CNB photo by Bruce Darrow) (CNBNEWSnet)BROOKLAWN N.J. April 15, 2016--Evan Giordano did all he could to give the Rams a Rams ss Alex Persichetti (CNB photo by Bruce Darrow) boost, but it wasn't enough to get pastNeumann Goretti, as the Rams lost 6-5 in seven innings at Joe Barth Field on Friday. Giordano got on base three times in the game for the Rams. He scored one run and had one RBI. He doubled in the sixth inning. Neumann-Goretti couldn't get anything going as long as Angelo DeAngeliswas on the mound. DeAngelis held Neumann Goretti hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out one. Eric Grafton ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with the loss. He allowed six runs in 2 1/3 innings, walked five and struck out none. Neumann Goretti never surrendered the lead after the... Read more →

Barnegat High School senior left-handed pitcher Jason Groome, the No. 1 overall prospect for June’s Major League Baseball draft, has been ruled ineligible by the state’s governing body for high school athletics for violating the state’s transfer rule, NJ Advance Media has learned. Barnegat must forfeit victories in which Groome played this season and his statistics… Read more →

UPDATED (CNBNEWS)BROOKLAWN N. J. APRIL 11, 2016--On Saturday, April 9, the Annual Tom Mac Adams - Eileen Vitola 5K Run and Walk benefiting ALS research was held. As the 5k event was about to start the participants were greeted with April snow flurries. However, 18 minutes later as runners/walkers crossed the finish line the snow had changed to a steady rain. Over 200 runners braved the 33-degree temperature throughout the Brooklawn course showing their support for their friends. The MacAdams and the Vitola families would like to thank all those involved in this event. Photo - Bruce Darrow (Left) Erin MacAdams, Dee MacAdams, Congressman Donald Norcross, Brooklawn Council president Julie McCleary, Colin MacAdams and Brooklawn Mayor Terri Branella. (Right) Theresa Cipolone, some of the participants and the Mastrando Girls Related articles Long-Time Brooklawn Resident Chalie Tourtual Succumbs, Served in the NJ National Guard, GHS Alumnus, Men of Malvern, Ray Ford... Read more →

BROOKLAWN N.J. APRIL 6, 2016)With the 2016 stage sure to be bright, Mondile’s opening act Wednesday afternoon did not disappoint, as he fired a no-hitter in Gloucester Catholic’s 7-0 victory over Tri-County Conference opponent Pennsville. At least 15 MLB scouts attended to watch Mondile strike out 10 with two walks on about 75 pitches. His velocity sat between 90-92 mph, with his first and last pitches of the game topping out at 93. Mondile is ranked No. 72 in the Baseball America High School Top 100 for the Class of 2016. “I did rear back for that last one,” said Mondile. “I wanted to finish the game the right way. I was getting ahead with my fastball then going to my (curveball and change-up) and having them a little off-balance.” “(The no-hitter) kind of crept up on us,” first-year Gloucester Catholic coach Adam Tussey said. “I knew he was throwing... Read more →

UPDATED: See Rams Game photos UPDATED: see Rams batting stats below UPDATE: GAME TODAY, SATURDAY, HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE WEATHER Bruce Darrow | CNBNewsnet BROOKLAWN N.J. April 1, 2016 (CNBNewsnet)--Gloucester Catholic Head Coach Adam Tussey (photo left) notched his 1st win as the new coach by beating Kingsway High School 7 - 1 in the Rams home opener. Tussey who took over for Mike Rucci who departed for Rowan University was left a team needing to fill seven spots. The 2015 team loaded with future college players took not only seven fielding positions but Tussey needed to replace four pitchers. Tussey looking to continue the Rams past success without any interruption is looking at team leaders for help. With returning pitchers Tyler Mondile (Florida State signee) and Eric Grafton (Mercer County College) will be providing leadership and stability on the mound or in the dugout. Against Kingsway Tussey... Read more →

AUDUBON N.J.--Kylar Coughlin accounted for 4 runs with 2 hits driving in 3 runs and scoring 1 as the Lions defeated Audubon 5 - 4 in the Eastern Invitational. The Lions entered the top of the 7th leading 5 - 0 before Audubon rallied with 2 outs on a Lions error to close the margin to one before Lions pitcher Brianna Anderson rolled a ground ball out ending the GreenWave threat. Audubon's Makayla Alkins chipped in 2 hits in the losing cause. With the win the Lady Lions advance to the 2nd round on Saturday at Eastern Pictured below: Lions #13 Kylar Coughlin, #3 Nikki Velez and Audubon's #15 Makayla Alkins Photo by: Bruce Darrow Read more →

Pictured above National Player of the Week - Matt Woods (Eastern HS) Rowan College at Gloucester County extended their win streak to 5 straight and 11 wins in their last 12 games by beating Camden County College (20 - 12) and taking both ends of the DH against Cape-Atlantic (36 - 7 and 19 - 9). During the 12 game streak the Roadrunners have scored 164 runs averaging better then 13 runs per game. At Camden County Matt Parr (Gloucester Cath) picked up his 1st win of the season in relief of Justin Mc Fadden (Delran) after the Cougars scored 9 runs and took a 11 - 4 lead in the 4th inning. Parr shut down the home team while RCGC behind a home run by Eric Schoor (Audubon) and 2 home runs by Dom D'Alessandro (Glassboro) went on a 16 to 1 scoring binge taking a 20 - 12... Read more →