12-23-17 Issue - 23 Volume IX Christmas Classic Shore Sports Network Journal by Shore Sports Network Journal

December 23, 2017 Volume-IX Issue-23

Welcome to the 34

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 six days at the Toms River Athletic Arena (formally 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 campus of Toms River North 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. th

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:

Dan Dietrich, Ida Clendenin, Dom Alagia, Vince Landolfi,

Senior Management: Paul Barnoski, Jim Hibbs, Ed Sarluca, William Madigan

Athletic Trainers:

Gina Arminio, Jane Williams, Dawn Sullivan, Bob Fairweather, Vinnie Arminio, Alex Williams

Kendall Culver (TR North), Stacy White (Middletown South), Dan Chrashewsky (TR South), Jake McCartney (TR East).

Pictured left to right: Jim Hibbs, Joe Arminio, Kevin Williams,

Paul Barnoski, William Madigan & Ed Sarluca

WOBM ChristMas ClassiC tip-Off BrunCh

s it’s been for the last 22 years, WOBM Christmas Classic week began on December 18th with a Tipoff Brunch hosted by the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center in Toms River. More than 260 players, coaches, officials and special guests Christams Classic founder/director gathered inside the main Kevin Williams & Dr. Andrew Nelson ballroom for what has from Seaview Orthopaedic & Medical Associates become one of the highlights 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 awardwinning 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 to battle for the prestigious title which concludes with the championship games on Wednesday, December 30th.

Among those to take the podium were Toms River Regional Schools Superintendent David Healey who proudly welcomed the teams to the tournament that is hosted by his school district and Dr. Andrew Nelson from Seaview Orthopaedic & Medical Associates wished everyone a healthy tournament. Seaview serves as the official team doctors for the WOBM Christmas Classic and will work with an outstanding group of athletic trainers.

The $10,000 half court shot returns thanks Ed Sarluca is presented with the to the generosity of the Pine Belt Family of Jim Ruhnke Award from King Rice Dealerships with locations in Toms for his many years of service to River, Lakewood and Keyport. the tournament. Always one of the most exciting parts of the tournament Williams is thrilled to have the Pine Belt group on board again and hopes they will get a chance to hand out a $10,000 check on December 30th.

Serving as guest speaker was Monmouth University basketball coach King Rice, who was earned the MAAC Coach of the Year award the last two seasons as the Hawks rose to prominence not just in New Jersey but across the country. Rice told the student-athletes that they are fortunate to have a chance to play in the WOBM CC and thanked the sponsors who have allowed the tournament to thrive while so many other holiday events have ceased to exist.

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 21 sponsors who contribute in some fashion especially the newly-opened See the Rim Basketball Academy in Toms River who is the presenting sponsor. Their lead trainer Zach Leach spoke briefly about their teaching philosophy and desire to improve the level of basketball in the shore area.

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 34 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.

Two new girls’ teams have joined the field this year with Marlboro and Middletown South replacing Freehold Township and Monroe who have opted out and made other holiday plans.

Toms River Regional Schools Superintendent David Healey with Townsquare Media Market President Dennis Lamme

On the boys side Central Regional has returned to fill the spot left vacant by Wall. Also welcomed to the tournament were first-year head coaches Mike Pelkey (Brick Memorial), Sean McAndrew (Lacey), Matt Gathman (St. Rose), Steve Jannarone (Colts Neck) & Kim Peto (TR South).

Guest speaker Monmouth Basketball Head Coach King Rice

He also shared what it’s like to be the father of a 16-year old in today’s sometimes confusing world dominated by social media. Rice talked about how progress is not and should not always be measured by wins and losses because his teams lost at least 20 games each of his his first three seasons at Monmouth but yet he was praised by his athletic director, Dr. Marilyn McNeil for improving the academic standing of the program. Soon after that he was rewarded with a contract extension and then came seasons of 18, 28 and 27 wins. His message was that if not for McNeil’s confidence someone else might have reaped the benefits of the foundation that was laid.

Williams announced this year’s recipients of the academic scholarship awards made possible by RWJ Barnabas Health/Community Medical Center. The awards are based on the academic performance of boys and girls who played in the 2016 WOBM CC and are now college freshman. They will receive their awards at halftime of the championship games on December 30th.

Dejah Adams

Di’Avian Foster

Lindsay Hernandez

Ryann Maier

Darrion Carrington

Mark Denis Caverly

Joseph Manso

Stephen Staklinski

(Manchester/Johns Hopkins)

(Neptune/Georgia State)

(Brick Memorial/West Chester)

(TR North/Delaware)

(TR North/Yale)

(RBC/William & Mary)

(Brick Memorial/Salisbury)

(Freehold Township/Central Florida)

2017 tOurnaMent seeding & tOurnaMent Saturday, December 23rd (BOYS 1st Round)

Wednesday, December 27th (GIRLS)

11:30 #3 Red Bank Catholic

12:45 C

10:00 #6 Point Boro

1:00 #7 Middletown South

2:30 #2 Manasquan

10:15 #5 Marlboro

11:45 #4 Freehold Township

1:15 #8 Donovan Catholic

2:45 #1 Toms River North

vs.

#11 T.R. East

(TRN)

vs.

#10 Central

(TRN)

vs.

#12 Manchester

vs.

#14 Lacey

TRN)

#15 T.R. South

(TRN)

(PBA)

vs.

#13 Brick Memorial (PBA)

vs.

#16 Jackson Mem.

vs.

#9 St. Rose

(PBA)

Loser “A”

Loser “B”

vs.

5:30 #3 Ewing

7:00

vs.

Wall

8:30 #2 Toms River North

4:15 #5 Middletown South

5:45 #4 Donovan Catholic

7:15 #8 Colts Neck

8:45 #1 Manchester

vs.

#11

#14

#10

#15

T.R. South

Point Boro

12:45 C

vs.

(TRN)

Central

(TRN)

vs.

#12

T.R. East

(PBA)

vs.

Red Bank

(PBA)

vs.

(TRN)

Neptune

#13 Brick Memorial (PBA)

#16

Sayreville

Tuesday, December 26th (BOYS) 11:00 A

(TRN)

2:30 Winners (Pt Boro/TR East)

(PBA)

4:15 Winners (Midd South/Central)

vs. (RBC/Lacey)

(PBA)

vs.

vs. (Manasquan/TR South)

6:00 Winners (Marlboro/Manchester) vs. (Freehold Twp/Brick Mem)

7:45 Winners (Donovan C/St. Rose) vs. (TR North/Jackson Mem)

vs.

(PBA)

vs.

Loser “C”

2:30 Winners (Marlboro/TR South)

vs. (Ewing/Point Boro)

Loser “E”

6:00 Winners (Midd South/TR East)

vs. (Donovan Cath/Brick Mem)

Loser “D”

Loser “F”

Loser “G”

Loser “H”

Saturday, December 23rd (GIRLS 1st Round) 4:00 #6 Marlboro

11:00 A

Loser “I”

Loser “J”

4:15 Winners (Wall/Neptune)

vs. (TR North/Central)

7:45 Winners (Colts Neck/Red Bank) vs. (Manchester/Sayreville)

Thursday, December 28th (BOYS) 11:00 Winners

12:45 Winners

(E-F/G-H)

2:30

6:15

BOYS SEMIFINAL

4:15

vs.

(A-B/C-D)

vs.

(PBA)

Losers

Loser “M”

Loser “N”

Friday, December 29th (GIRLS)

Loser “O”

Loser “P”

12:45 Winners 2:30

6:15

GIRLS SEMIFINAL

(TRN)

Loser “Q”

11:00 Winners 4:15

8:00

vs.

(PBA)

GIRLS SEMIFINAL

(PBA)

Loser “T”

(A-B/C-D)

(TRN)

(I-J/K-L)

(TRN)

(E-F/G-H)

(TRN)

Losers

(M-N/O-P)

(TRN)

(PBA) (PBA)

Boys 3rd Place Consolation

Loser “R”

3:45

Loser “T”

7:30 BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

Loser “S”

(PBA)

Saturday, December 30th 2:00

Loser “R”

(PBA)

(I-J/K-L)

(M-N/O-P)

Loser “Q”

(PBA)

8:00

Loser “L”

(TRN)

(PBA)

Loser “K”

BOYS SEMIFINAL

(TRN)

Girls 3rd Place Consolation

5:30 GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

(All Games in PBA) (Game broadcast on 1160/1310AM)

(Game broadcast on 1160/1310AM)

2016 WOBM ChristMas ClassiC highlights Championship: Freehold Township

Consolation:

Manasquan

ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAMS

1ST TEAM

TR North 39 St. Rose 66

2ND TEAM

Ryan Zyslokwsi Freehold Twp.

Bobby Weise

Freehold Twp.

Mike Nyisztor

Steve Geis

Wall

Jaden Rhoden

TR North

Devin Jensen

Manasquan

TR North

Brendan Hueth St. Rose

Holden Petrick Ryan LaRocca

Connor Costigan

MVP – Steve Staklinski, Freehold Township

TR North

2016 champion Freehold Township

Marlboro

Point Boro

2016 All-Tournament First Team

north Boys, Manchester girls garner top seeds

he Toms River North boys and Manchester 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 10th.

The Mariners are seeking their fourth consecutive appearance in the championship game, having lost in the finals in both 2016 and 2015 (not 2015 and 2015). Coach Rory Caswell returns a pair of outstanding seniors in Travis Holland and Holden Petrick who will look to win it all on their home court. North’s biggest challenge is expected to come from Manasquan, Red Bank Catholic and defending champion Freehold Township.

Coming off a season in which they won a state sectional title for the first time in school history Manchester earns their first-ever top seed on the girl’s side. The Hawks return a trio of starters in Kamari Reynolds, Dakota Adams and Serenity Anderson but will have to get past a tremendous field that includes defending champion Toms River North along with Ewing, Donovan Catholic and Middletown South.

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

Photos by:

Ray Rich Photography:

rayrichphotography.smugmug.com

Chuck Kearney 2016 Award Winner Brendan Heuth, Sr., St. Rose

2016 WOBM ChristMas ClassiC highlights Championship:

Consolation:

TR North

Ewing

all-tOurnaMent teaMs 1ST TEAM

Jenna Paul

TR North

Ally Lassen

Point Boro

Megan Hughes

Mya Grimes

Isi Enahoro

Point Boro

Ewing

Sayreville

67 51

Point Boro

Red Bank

2ND TEAM

Amanda Johnson

Kiyla Peterson

Grace Dengler

Kamari Reynolds

Desiree Allen

MVP- Ashley Tutzauer, Toms River North

TR North

2016 champion Toms River North

Ewing

Red Bank

Manchester

Neptune

2016 All-Tournament First Team

2016 Seaview Orthopaedicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dr, Chopra presents the WOBM MVP to Ashley Tutzauer

Photos by:

Ray Rich Photography:

rayrichphotography.smugmug.com

2016 Bob Czarniewski Award winner Krystal Hund

BriCK MeMOrial “Mustangs”

Central “gOlden eagles”

2017- 18 girls roster

1 4 5 10 15 20 24 25 35

PLAYER

Karina Roettger

5’3

So.

POS G

Jordan Viggiano

5’3

So.

Angelina Hernandez

5’8

Jr.

Haley Dietz

5’7

Jr.

Kiara Richards

5’10

So.

Shaunna Bruker

5’10

Sr.

Alexis Voorhees Jenna Schiessel Cass Ball

5’10 5’3

5’8

Head Coach: Thomas Lecorchick

Fr.

So.

Sr.

0 1 4 5 10 12/15 11 13 21 22 23 44

PLAYER

POS

Noah Smith

5’10

Sr.

Julia Alteri

5’6

Fr.

Taylor Fifield

5’11

Fr.

April Wilkinson

5’10

So.

Mercedes Corbin

5’6

So.

5’6

Fr.

Dallas Rowley Kristi Truhan Jadelynn Smith Mikayla Vaeth

Brittany Gable

Alexis Holloway Allison Bentley

Head Coach: Dana Cerullo

5’4

5’9

5’4

5’3 5’6

Jr.

Fr.

G/F

So.

Fr.

Sr.

2 4 11 12 13 15 20 21 22 32 33

COlts neCK “COugars”

dOnOVan CathOliC “griffins”

2017- 18 girls roster

PLAYER

Jenna Filingeri

5’5

Kirol Payton

5’6

Lauren Feaster

5’7

Camryn Foltz

YR Jr.

Sr.

So.

Haylee Baker

5’5

Jr.

Eva Gibson

5’9

Jess Theising Teresa Marsh

Catherine Gibson Cara Volpe

Head Coach: Steve Jannarone

Sr.

5’7

Amy McGee

POS

G F

5’6

Sr.

5’3

Fr.

5’9

Jr.

5’5 5’8

Jr. Jr.

Sr.

G G

2 3 4 5 10 14 20 21 23 24 25 32 34

PLAYER

POS

Molly Collins

5’3

Sr.

Nalah Tinsley

5’9

Jr.

Alyssa Hirschy

5’9

Victoria Gelosi Paige Slaven

5’3

Jr.

5’6

So.

5’3

Jr.

5’4

So.

6’

So.

Alex Gelosi

5’4

Fr.

Jayda Kearney

6’

So.

MaryJo Kelly

Olivia Parlow

Melissa Buxton

5’10

Jordyn Keating

5’7

Karolina Jarusevicute Layla Laws

Head Coach: Glenn Jansen

6’

Sr.

Sr. Fr.

Fr.

G G F

G F

ManChester “haWKs”

eWing “Blue deVils”

2017- 18 girls roster

2017- 18 girls roster NO

1 2 3 5 10 12 13 21 22 23 24 31 35

PLAYER

Kiyla Peterson

Chantell Gillette

Kiyann Peterson

So.

Sr.

MyAsia Jackson

5’9

Jr.

6’

5’7

Sr.

5’7

So.

5’8

So.

5’7

So.

Jaycee Lowe

5’9

Madison Scott

5’4

Machaya Traylor

Jentle Sheridan Tamia Warner

Aaliya Lewis

4 5 10 12 20 21 24 30 31 32 35

5’4

5’6

So.

Tyquazya Davis

Sr.

5’7

Mya Grimes

POS

5’4

Jayda Britton

Head Coach: Mike Reynolds

5’10

G F

Jr.

Fr.

PLAYER

5’6

So.

Olivia Collura

5’8

Kemari Reynolds

5’8

So.

Destiny Adams

6’3

Fr.

Victoria Labrecque

5’6

So.

Dakota Adams

5’10

Jr.

Asha Harper

5’10

Nahkaleigh Hayes-Jones Morgan Brustman Cara Johnson

Serenity Anderson

Kayleigh Sharry

Head Coach: David Beauchemin

5’9

5’4

5’9

5’8

Jr.

Fr.

Sr.

So. Jr.

Sr.

POS

MarlBOrO “Mustangs”

MiddletOWn sOuth. “eagles”

2017- 18 girls roster

3 10 11 12 13 20 25 32 33 40 42 44

PLAYER

Alexandra O’Hare

Gisella Romeo

5’7

So. Jr.

POS

2 3 5 12 13 15 20 21 22 23 31 33 42 45

Samantha Nocco

5’4

So.

Katherine Sanchez

5’10

So.

Jessica Broad

5’10

Sr.

Laura Morehead

5’9

Fr.

Isabella O’Hare Sammy Jay

Theresa Besso

5’6

5’5

5’7

Sr.

Fr.

Jr.

Brianna Diaz

5’9

So.

Amanda Maresca

5’7

Sr.

Jessica Riepe

Head Coach: Brad Hagensen

5’9

Fr.

PLAYER

Sadyann Fahey Caitlin O’Connor Isla Brennan Kayla Richardson Haley Nicholas Madison Szabo Alleeah Randazzo Gabby Cook Emily McCarthy Samantha Keenan Emily Russo Eve Pirie Stephanie Mayerhofer Grace Meehan

Head Coach: Tom Brennan

5’7 5’6 5’7 5’9 5’7 6’2 5’6 5’10 5’6 5’9 5’5 6’ 5’6 5’7

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

POS

SG G G G/F G/F C G F G F G F/C G G

neptune “sCarlet fliers”

pOint BOrO “panthers”

2017- 18 girls roster

1 4 10 13 14 15 20 22 23 24 30 34

PLAYER

Taylor Gardner

5’3

Leana Brown

5’7

Victoria Aragon

5’4

Sophie Yevchak Macy Brackett

Elizabeth Kunze Laila Kendle

Ma’Kayla Mincey

Fr.

5’10

So.

5’8

So.

5’4

So.

5’7

Fr.

5’5

Sr.

5’6

Fr.

5’6

5’5

Makayla Andrews

5’9

Aniyah Brown

Sr.

POS

Fr.

Marchella Tino Autumn O’Neil

Sr. Fr.

So.

G F

Head Coach: John Brown

2017- 18 girls roster 1 2 3 4 5 11 13 14 21 22 23 24 25 30 31 32 33 50

PLAYER

Chloe Teter Molly Sauer La’Niyah Jackson Quinn Bateman Winnie Zheng Meghan Murray Maggie Jelley Bridget Tobin Devyn Stack Abby Bynoe Mia Conti Brylin Barnes Lulu Attia Caitlyn Decker Emma Moriarity Makayla Dawson-Daly Mia Strand Grace Goodwyn

Head Coach: John Truhan

2 3 4 5 10 12 13 14 15 21 22 25 32 34 35 44

PLAYER

Allie Delaney Kate Letergez Gabby Kinzel Natalie Murphy Sadi Connors Carlie Ventrini Jackie Kluxen Lila Shaver Sydney Tornquist Hannah Kasper Megan Feehan Riley Sexton Jenni Ackerman Rachel Wisniewski Morgan Woods Analise Albarano

Head Coach: David Drew

red BanK regiOnal “BuCs” NO

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

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

POS G G G G G G G G G G G G F G G G G F

5’6 5’9 5’11 5’7 5’7 5’5 5’6 5’5 5’6 5’6 5’7 5’8 5’11 5’8 5’7 5’5

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

POS G G F G G G G G G G G F F F F G

saYreVille War MeM. “BOMBers” 2017- 18 girls roster NO

3 14 15 21 22 23 25 26 31 43

PLAYER

5’4

Sr.

Serina Townes

5’7

Jaci Jurkewiecz

Alyssa Pipitone

Lyssandra DeLacosta Kathryn Harrigan

Jr.

G/F

5’5

So.

5’8

Sr.

5’6

So.

5’9

Fr.

5’3

Gia Cenci

5’5

Kristen Signorile

5’8

Jackie Ventricelli Stephanie VanNote Janeva Holland

Head Coach: Janet Cook

POS

5’10

Jr.

G F

Jr.

So.

G/F F

WOBM ChristMas ClassiC histOrY YEAR 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

CHAMPION Freehold Twp. 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

45 57 50 58 56 31 52 57 57 40 57 62 60 62 48 67 55

RUNNER-UP TR North 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

39 50 45 42 40 28 38 43 41 38 55 57 56 58 (OT) 38 56 47

YEAR 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005

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

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

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

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

MVP Steve Staklinski 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

1999 YEAR 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984

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

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

2004 YEAR 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994

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

57 41 78 56 65 50 38 71 73 65 52 53 54 47 55 40

44 48 54 58 61 52 52 41 56 70

Old Bridge 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

Rumson 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

Brian Stanziano MVP Doug Sweeting Dan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Esther Patten 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 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

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

2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009

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

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

2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Andrew Bilodeau Dennis Caruano Ron Gerlufsen Sean Devaney Dennis Devaney Kevin Hynes Dick Manzo Tom Carpenter Dick Manzo 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

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

George Sourlis John Truhan George Sourlis George Sourlis Vicki Guarneri George Sourlis Vicki Guarneti George Sourlis

1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990

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

Rumson Colts Neck Rumson Rumson TR North Rumson TR North Rumson

TR North Jackson Southern Jackson Lacey Southern Southern TR South Lacey 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994

1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984

John MacIntosh Jim Ruhnke Dick Fix Jim Ruhnke Jim Ruhnke Jim Ruhnke

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

Lacey Southern Brick Twp. Southern Southern Southern

TR North TR North TR North TR East Southern TR North TR North

BOYs pairings 1 st r O u n d 2 nd r O u n d seMifinals

BOYs ChaM

12/30/17 @

girls ChaM

12/30/17 @

girls pairings 1 st r O u n d 2 nd r O u n d seMifinals

MpiOnship

@ 7:30 PM

MpiOnship

@ 5:30 PM

tOMs riVer east “raiders” 2017- 18 girls roster NO

4 5 10 12 14 20 21 22 23 25 30 35

PLAYER

POS

5’2

So.

5’4

Sr.

5’7

So.

Sydney Lorentzen

5’6

Adriana Hart

5’6

Natalie Dudar

5’5

Emily Maire

Kamyrn Lister

Jordyn Madigan Sydney Phibbs Nicole Platten

Jenna Lozzi

Morgan Hall

Melanie Mennona

Lauren Sampson

Head Coach: Kevin Cohen

Fr.

Jr.

Fr.

G/F

5’11

So.

G/F

5’9

Jr.

G/F

Sr.

G/F

5’5

5’11 5’4 6’

Jr.

Sr.

G F

tOMs riVer nOrth “Mariners” 2017- 18 girls roster NO

10 12 14 20 21 22 23 30 33 34

PLAYER

Heather Cheslock

Khamyia Spence

POS

5’6

Sr.

5’9

Sr.

G/F

Sr.

5’4

Sr.

Brielle Bisogno

5’5

Kristina Johnson

5’9

So.

Jenna Paul

5’10

Jr.

Paige Farley

5’6

Amanda Johnson Krystal Hund

Selena Carrington Lindsay Cabey

Head Coach: Vicki Gillen

5’5

5’7

Jr.

So.

So. Sr.

G/F G/F

G/F

G/F F

tOMs riVer sOuth “indians” 2017- 18 girls roster NO

3 5 10 12 13 14 15 20 22 23 24 32 33

PLAYER

POS

5’5

Jr.

Emily Donzanti

5’4

Jenny Hearne

5’4

Caitlin Carroll

Sr.

So.

Brianna Weltner

5’8

So.

Molly LeGrand

5’8

Jr.

G/F

Jr.

G/F

Sr.

Ashlee Pataky Aliya Canfield

Hannah Wagner

5’4

5’6

Jr.

Madison Braun

5’9

So.

Sarah Kufka

5’8

So.

G/F

5’8

So.

G/F

Tay Garland

Shiloh Williams Sarah Kukfa

Head Coach: Kim Peto

5’5

5’10

Jr.

G F

Wall “CriMsOn Knights” 2017- 18 girls roster NO

2 4 5 10 12 13 15 21 22 23 24 25 32 40 44

PLAYER

Grace Murphy Nikki Russo Maggie Hyde Marissa Sciorilli Claudia Balkovic Katie Kile Jenna Karabin Abby Nonnenberg Lauren Karabin Tara Casuccio Kristen Campbell Megan White Nyasia Mayes Mikayla Tranberg Jordan Cheche

Head Coach: Colleen Wisher

5’6 5’8 5’8 5’2 5’8 5’9 5’8 5’9 5’7 6’1 5’11 5’10 5’8 5’11 5’11

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

POS G G G F G F F F PG F F F G F F

BriCK MeMOrial “Mustangs”

Central “gOlden eagles”

2017- 18 Boys roster

1 2 3 10 11 12 14 15 20 23 24 25 30

PLAYER

Tyler Sindel

5’10

Vin Vecchione

5’11

Kevin Starrett

Matt Bernstein

YR Jr.

POS G

5’11

Sr.

6’3

Jr.

Sr.

Dan Lahey

5’10

Sr.

Nick Dominguez

6’3

Jr.

Nick Manso

Vin Hernandez

Kyle McMahon Dan Pennell

5’10

Jr.

6’1

Sr.

6’3

Sr.

6’

Sr.

Chris Johnson

6’1

Jr.

6’2

6’5

Jake Sliazis

Jr.

Anthony Argondizza

Head Coach: Mike Pelkey

Sr.

G F

1 2 3 5 10 11 13 15 20 22 24 30 31 33 45

PLAYER

Josh Clyburn Eli Allen Tommy Ruscitti Darius Martorano Xavier Jackson Marvin Goodwine, Jr. Walter Maldonado Nasir Dillard Nick Firetto Nick Altieri Kavon Chambers Zac Zurawski Jared Peters George Briting Reece Chevalier

Head Coach: Michael Clemente

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

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

POS G G F G G G G G F G G G F F F

dOnOVan CathOliC “griffins” 2017- 18 Boys roster NO

0 2 3 4 10 11 12 14 15 21 22 30 32 34 43 44

PLAYER

Matt Melon Will Lindsey Glenn Swenson Anthony Silvestrone Rola Popoola Jethro Moll Joe San Filippo Braeden Kunzman Chris Conroy Eian Gilroy Neithan Ramos Nick Ramos Andy Schlendorf Phil Mylod Nik Ferarro Mike Kearney

Head Coach: Michael Kearney

5’11 5’8 5’10 5’10 5’10 6’2 6’3 6’3 6’ 6’ 5’9 5’9 5’8 6’6 6’6 6’3

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

freehOld tOWnship “patriOts” 2017- 18 Boys roster

POS G G G G G G F F G G G G G F F F

1 3 5 10 15 20 23 24 30 32 34 35 55

PLAYER

POS

Zachary Orrico

5’7

Fr.

Joey Gargiulo

6’2

Sr.

Matt Santangelo

6’2

Jr.

Ja’Zeem Foster

6’2

Sr.

6’1

Jr.

Cristian Corcione Greg Billups

Doug Kneipher

Zachary Barilka

5’9

6’5 6’

6’2

Jr.

Sr. Jr.

G F

Jeremy Thorn

6’3

Seth Meisner

6’2

Jr.

F/G

Max Gluck

6’5

Jr.

Ben Tirabassi

Kenajdre Scott-Foye

Head Coach: Brian Golub

6’4

Jr.

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. 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

Brendan Hueth Nick Facendo Evan Martin Marquis Davis Damien Singleton Alex Levchenko Shaun Cooke Joe Perri Ray Cochran Mike Murphy

St. Rose. Freehold Twp. TR North TR South TR North TR North Point Boro Brick Mem. TR East TR East

2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997

Brett Behrens Tyler Fox Jaron Griffin Vito Steriti Pat Quigley Mike Puorro Joe Nagy Denny DelliSanti Jason Bernick Michael Dillard

Southern TR East Manchester TR East Point Boro Point Boro Southern Brick Mem. TR North Central

1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989

Erik Jurgensen Jason Busco Phil Ziegler Ron Sermarini Mike Manzo Ken Jankowski Nick Perna Dennis Adams

Southern TR Soutth Lacey TR North Donovan TR East Jackson Manchester

Jim ruhnke Contribution award

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. 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2006

Ed Sarluca RKE Athletic Scott Ritchie Joe Arminio Barnabas Health Mike Clemente James Christiano Professional Orthopaedic Assoc. Walt Peto Dom Alagia Jeff Popiel

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

2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

2000 1999 1998 1997

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

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

Official 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

2016 George Fixter

2015

Maureen McCann

2013

James Lester

2014

2012

John Werner Sr. Jim Moran

2011

Roseanne Primavera

2009

Nelson Ribon

2010

Lou DeGeorge

The family of the late Arthur W. Harmon presents the 2016 award George Fixter

JaCKsOn MeMOrial “Jaguars”

laCeY “liOns”

2017- 18 Boys roster

1 2 3 5 10 12 13 14 23 32 33 40 42 44 50

PLAYER

Jayson Lee Maxwell Drye Gerard Panella Chris Mitchell Greg Sabatini AJ Tolmachewich Alex Cabrera Nick Colon Nick Kinzler Joe Schlageter Sean Klag Tommy Mitchell Ronald Bantang Joe Maffei Jacob Williams

Head Coach: Kevin McQuade

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

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

POS

G G G G/F G G F G F F F G/F F F/C F/C

1 2 3 5 11 12 22 24 30 32 33 40

PLAYER

POS

Jared Narsavage

5’8

Sr.

6’1

Jr.

Cory Gudzak

6’

Jimmy Roselli

5’9

Dylan Gudzak

6’1

Carl Swenson

Ryan Kilmurray

6’3

Jr.

Sr.

G F

Kyle Priebe

6’4

Sr.

DJ Grisard

6’

Sr.

6’3

So.

Kevin O’Rourke Anthony Clayton Kalvin Kuhn

Jordan Cohen

Head Coach: Sean McAndrew

6’1 6’

6’4

Jr. Jr.

So.

G C

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/Community Medical Center we are able to honor eight student-athletes who played in the 2016 tournament and are now college freshman. All of them will receive $500 to help with their second semester college costs and this brings the total to over $80,000 awarded through scholarships. 2017 Dejah Adams Di’Avian Foster Lindsay Hernandez Ryann Maier Darrion Carrington Mark Denis Caverly Joseph Manso Stephen Staklinski

(Manchester/Johns Hopkins) (Neptune/Georgia State) (Brick Memorial/West Chester) (TR North/Delaware) (TR North/Yale) (RBC/William & Mary) (Brick Memorial/Salisbury) (Freehold Township/Central Florida)

preViOus Winners 2016 William Porter Luke Benigno Tyler McShea Megan Schulman Amanda Bruno Kathryn Hyde

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

Brick Mem. Midd. South Donovan Catholic Freehold Twp. TR East Wall 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

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

2016 scholarship recipients

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

2007 Michael Adamski Jr. Andres Jiminez Amanda Keller Olivia Tromm 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 TR North

Lacey Ocean Lacey Southern

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

2000 Steven Mercurio James Raban Faith Walter Katie Wagenblast 1999 Eric Fierro Brian Adams Lauren Erickson Mindy Niepielko

Pinelands Southern TR South TR East 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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ManasQuan “WarriOrs”

ManChester “haWKs”

2017- 18 Boys roster

1 3 5 10 11 13 14 20 21 22 24

PLAYER

Kieren Flanagan

So.

6’

Jr.

6’

Sr.

6’5

So.

6’3

Sr.

6’5

Emilio Stevenson

6’1

Ryan Flanagan

6’2

Max O’Shaughnessy

6’2

Dylan Finn

Alex Galvan

Justin Gladden Xander Korolik

Jimmy Thompson

Head Coach: Andrew Bilodeau

POS

6’

Brad McCabe Tim Wheat

6’5

6’4

Jr.

Sr.

So. Jr.

Sr.

G G

G F

1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 21 23 24 25 31 33 34

PLAYER

Josh Hayes Mike Richardson Josh Glenn Tyler Brockmeyer Jesse Devero Jerry Ward Keigan Kelusak Dorian Russo Eric Cowan Chris Santiago Jalen Glenn Majid Crawford Anthony Carrea Kendal Vandergrift Trevor Pruitt

Head Coach: Ryan Ramsay

5’11 5’10 5’10 6’1 6’3 6’2 5’11 6’ 6’3 6’2 5’8 6’ 6’2 6’4 6’2

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

POS G G G G F G G G F F G F G F F

MarlBOrO “Mustangs”

MiddletOWn sOuth “eagles”

2017- 18 Boys roster

1 2 3 4 5 10 11 12 13 22 23 30

PLAYER

Andrew Rimland Alex Ratner

Kyle LaRocca

Emmanuel Coffy

5’6 6’

Sr.

6’2

Jr.

5’8

5’9

Sr. Sr.

G F

So.

5’7

Sr.

6’6

Jr.

5’8

Brian Levine

5’9

Dylan Kaufman

Jr.

6’

Anthony Brienza Spencer Alamia

Eddie Paladino

Ramon Fontanes

Sr.

POS

So.

6’5

Chris Lesnik

5’11

Justin Marcus

Head Coach: Michael Nausedas

Jr.

Sr.

1 4 10 11 13 15 22 25 30 31 32 40 44

PLAYER

POS

Sr.

Jack Sheridan

5’10

So.

Michael Dabas

6’1

So.

6’

Jr.

James Baldo

5’8

Matt Laudisi

6’3

Dave Gervase

6’3

Chris Fleming

Ryan Purcell

6’4

Danny Mitchinson

6’3

Nick Unrath

Dillon Connolly

James Anderson Jack Anderson

Cameron Lenhard

Head Coach: Jim Anderson

G G

Sr.

Jr.

6’3

Sr.

6’2

Sr.

6’4

So.

6’4

Sr.

6’4

Sr.

F F

pOint BOrO “panthers”

red BanK CathOliC “CaseYs”

2017- 18 Boys roster

2 3 4 5 10 11 13 20 21 23 25 34

PLAYER

POS

Alex Drucquer

5’10

So.

Nick Tuzzolino

5’9

Fr.

Ryan Henn

6’2

Sr.

Cole Young

6’4

So.

Caleb Kasper

5’10

Sr.

Sam Young

6’5

So.

Matt Marinelli

Connor Strickland Brian Hawthorne Connor Costigan John Duda

John Chipak

Head Coach: Kevin Hynes

6’2

5’9 6’

6’2

6’4 6’

Sr.

PG F

Sr.

Jr.

Sr.

1 2 3 4 5 11 14 15 22 23 24 33 34 55

PLAYER

Matt Conley John Duffy Steven Lubischer Pat Brady Charlie Gordinier MJ Wright Sam Meeks Kevin Bauman Matt Ansell Jack Savare Matt Morrongiello John Kelly Joe Hill Lucas Rocha

Head Coach: Tyler Schmelz

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

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

POS

G G G/F G G/F G G F G G/F F F G/F F

st. rOse “purple rOses”

tOMs riVer east “raiders”

2017- 18 Boys roster

1 2 3 4 5 10 11 13 15 20 22 23 24

PLAYER

Rob Rothery Jeff DeFazio

Matt Forlenza

Dave Calloway

6’2

5’10 6’

YR Jr.

Jr. Jr.

POS G

G G

6’

Sr.

5’10

Sr.

6’

So.

Ethan Tombs

6’3

Sr.

Nick Marini

6’4

Brady Shea

5’10

Kevin Caswell

6’4

John Crowley Kevin Tombs

Bobby Mahon John Beattie Sean Culley

Head Coach: Matt Gathman

6’

Jr.

So. Sr.

G F

6’3

So.

6’1

Sr.

1 3 4 10 12 14 15 20 22 23 24 43

PLAYER

POS

5’9

Sr.

Jack Goodall

5’9

Nick Shortino

5’10

Mike Goodall

Zyaire Dorn Josh Nicol

Sr.

G/F

5’8

So.

6’2

Sr.

G/F

Jr.

F/G

So.

6’1

Jr.

Ryan Goodall

5’10

Evan Otten

5’7

Sr.

Nick Silvia

6’1

Sr.

Anthony Marinelli

5’10

Trevor Zabilowicz Robert Rodgers Matt Santos

Head Coach: Jim Dempsey

6’1

6’2

So.

Sr.

G/F G

G F

tOMs riVer nOrth “Mariners” 2017- 18 Boys roster NO

1 2 3 4 5 12 14 15 31 32 33 34 35 -

PLAYER

Yanir Shriki Mark Mogarte Holden Petrick Jakari Spence Colin Baker Markese Davis Travis Holland Nick Perna Michael Centeno Nicholas Duncsak Najae Hallenbeck Eliot Daks Alan Schlanger Will Marsh Aaron Craig Ryan Schlosser Mike Vansprang

Head Coach: Rory Caswell

5’9 5’11 5’11 5’11 6’2 6’1 6’6 6’3 6’7 6’5 6’6 6’7 6’4 6’2 6’3 6’2 6’4

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

POS

G G G G G G G/F G/F F F F F F F F F G

tOMs riVer sOuth “indians” 2017- 18 Boys roster NO

1 2 3 5 10 11 13 14 20 21 22 23 24

PLAYER

POS

6’

Sr.

Armani Vasquez

6’1

Nick Luongo

5’10

So.

Rob Marro

6’1

So.

Evan Reichle

6’3

Elliot Crammer

Mason Augustino

Jalen Folsom

6’

Sr.

6’

So.

David Wilson

5’11

Sr.

Dylan Wallace

6’3

Jr.

Dillon Hope

Sr.

6’3

Sr.

Pat Lynch

6’5

Sr.

Joe Santos

6’1

Sr.

Travis Foerst

Head Coach: Curt DeFillippo

6’

Jr.

PINE BELT HALF COURT SHOT RETURNS

O nce again one lucky person will get the chance to sink a half-court shot and win $10,000 during this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s WOBM Christmas Classic.

By Kevin Williams

Presented by the Pine Belt Family of Dealerships, the shot attempt will come between the 3rd and 4th quarters of the Boys championship game on December 30.

Who takes the shot will be determined during a random drawing of those who registered on line prior to the tournament. Five people will be selected with four winning a $100 gift certificate from River Rock Restaurant and Marina Bar in Brick. However the fifth gets a guaranteed $500 and a chance to make a halfcourt shot for $10,000 courtesy of Pine Belt with locations in Toms River, Keyport and Lakewood. Julia Kilpatrick pictured right, was last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contestant and gave it a good try before settling for the $500 prize.

speCial thanK YOu To all the photographers who supply us with their great photos seen throughout our bi-weekly publications & website: