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DEAR SHORE CONFERENCE SPORTSMANSHIP WINNERS
n behalf of the Shore Conference of High Schools we would like to congratulate you on your selection as a Sportsmanship Award winner from your high school. You have been chosen for this honor because of your hard work, exemplary leadership skills, respect for others…all while putting the needs of your teammates ahead of your own personal glory.
Sportsmanship Award Winners:
• Set and model the behavior expected of your teammates and opponents on the field of play • Accept and understand the seriousness of responsibility, and the privilege of representing your school and community • Live up to the standards of sportsmanship established by the school administration and coaching staff
Athletic Directors from the Shore Conference hold this award in high esteem and are very proud to honor you and your family today as you share in this achievement. Please continue your efforts to promote sportsmanship, not only on the playing fields but as you move on through life. Continue to display acts of playing fair, treating people with respect, behaving appropriately and being a positive role model as this will also help you achieve success in college and beyond. On behalf of the executive board and the athletic directors from all 49 schools that make up the Shore Conference, we congratulate you for this most distinguished award. Good luck in all your future endeavors and continue to lead by example.
Yours truly, Rich Carroll, President: (Middletown Township School District) Rusty Todd, Awards Coordinator: (Ocean Township School District)
Joe Montano, Treasurer: (Red Bank Catholic High School) Keith Lister, Secretary: (Manchester Township High School)
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MASTER OF CEREMONIES
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evin Williams is the Director of the Shore Sports Network but to many in Ocean County he is best known for his work on 92.7 WOBM as he’s been on the air there in some capacity for nearly 39 years. The radio station is one of Townsquare Media’s four at the Jersey Shore and at some point he’s been heard on all of them.
Kevin is a nine-time winner of the New Jersey Sportscaster of the Year Award (National Sports Media Association) and his popular daily commentary “The Hometown View” has been honored four times by the New Jersey Broadcasters Association for “Best Public Service” and airs weekday mornings on both 92.7 WOBM FM and WOBM AM 1160/1310.
Kevin is in charge of the award-winning team that broadcasts live high school football and basketball games in addition to a weekly high school football show and he also provides daily morning sports reports. He is founder and director of the WOBM Christmas Classic, a 32-team high school basketball tournament at the RWJBarnabas Health Arena which he has run since 1984. For the past five years much of his time has been devoted to the growth of the Shore Sports Network, especially its popular website shoresportsnetwork.com which covers Shore Conference High School sports,
A member of the New Jersey Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame, Central Regional High School Athletic Hall of Fame, the Jersey Shore Sports Hall of Fame, Shore Football Coaches Foundation Hall of Fame, Toms River Regional Schools Athletic Hall of Fame and the Jersey Shore Wrestling Hall of Fame, he has also received the distinguished alumni awards from both Central Regional High School and Ocean County College. He has been honored by numerous organizations for his charitable efforts and professional accomplishments. His wife Jane is a retired guidance counselor and they have two children who both live in Hoboken. Brandon (wife Jill) is Director of Public Relations for Fanatics and Alexandra is an Event Coordinator for A2E.
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SCHWON NARCISSE
BRIASIA LOVE
Soccer, Track
Softball
School Attending Kean University (Soccer)
School Attending Monmouth University (Softball)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It is always an honor to be able to represent my school and the city of Asbury Park at such a prestigious event.
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It’s an amazing feeling to be chosen for this honor. Through all my years of competing, I feel like I would not have made it this far if I did not inherit determination and teamwork.
BLUE BISHOPS NICOLO ADORNO
SHANNON MCCOY
Football, Indoor/Outdoor Track
Soccer, Basketball
School Attending University of Rhode Island
School Attending Kean University
(Track)
(Basketball)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: Using my God-given abilities in a hardworking manner has allowed me to earn honors such as this prestigious award.
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: That taking pride in sportsmanship is still an important part of athletics. It is a huge honor to represent admirable qualities of sports.
BENGALS VINCENT HERNANDEZ
MICHAELLA MERKLIN
Basketball, Tennis
Soccer, Basketball, Lacrosse
School Attending The College of New Jersey
School Attending Arcadia University (Soccer)
(National Guard)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It is not only an honor and reflection of my hard work and effort as a student athlete, but of the time, dedication and love that my teammates, coaches and family have all invested in me.
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WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I am honored to be able to represent Brick Memorial for the past four years on the field and court.
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DYLAN PECK
JAMIE FOGARTY
Track
Volleyball, Basketball, Softball
School Attending The College of New Jersey
School Attending University of Massachusetts-Amherst
(Track)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I am honored to be nominated by my school for my leadership and recognized for my sportsmanship.
GREEN DRAGONS LINO DELGIUDICE
NOAH SMITH
Football, Track
Soccer, Basketball
School Attending The College of New Jersey (Football)
School Attending Washington College (Soccer)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It’s appreciated and makes me feel as though my hard work has been recognized.
GOLDEN EAGLES ROBERT MAHALA Basketball, Volleyball
School Attending Siena College WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It means a lot to be chosen for such a great award and I feel honored and incredibly proud to represent CBA.
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WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It is quite an honor to be recognized not only as an athlete but also for the character that I displayed both on and off the court.
COLTS SHORESPORTSNETWORK.COM
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I have always taken pride in not only representing myself but all of my teammates and my school and coaches as well.
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ZACH SCHAFFER
AMY MCGEE Field Hockey, Basketball, Track
Soccer, Volleyball
School Attending Cornell University
School Attending York College (Track)
COUGARS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I have made a positive impact on my athletic community.
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: In all four years of high school I have been involved in sports. I have put so much time and effort into that and am honored to be recognized with this award.
JOSEPH SAN FILIPPO
MELISSA BUXTON
Basketball, Track
Basketball, Volleyball
School Attending Ithaca College
School Attending University of the Sciences
(Basketball)
(Track)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It is a great honor and I feel privileged to represent my school and am very thankful.
GRIFFINS MARK COSTANZO
KATE LEMUNYON
Baseball, Indoor Track
Soccer
School Attending Temple University WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It means to receive an award like this you have the play the game the right way.
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WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: The Shore Conference is highlyregarded both statewide and nationally. It is an honor to be considered a leader among such an elite group
School Attending Rowan University (Soccer)
COLONIALS 2018 SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I am very proud and humbled as it’s been a privilege to play in the Shore Conference and represent Freehold High School.
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CHRISTIAN COCUZZA
JOYCE HUANG
Bowling
Indoor/Outdoor Track
School Attending Brookdale Community College
School Attending Duke University
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: Getting good grades is always a positive thing but being recognized for my character is more important. I am extremely grateful for this honor.
PATRIOTS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I am proud to have been recognized for my efforts and honored to receive this award.
RYAN MATLAGA
MADELINE REYNOLDS
Basketball
Soccer, Basketball, Indoor Track, Softball
School Attending Brookdale Community College
School Attending Widener University
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It means a lot considering I took a year off from basketball to complete my Eagle Scout rank. I feel honored to have received this award.
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: The true road to success in sports is being coachable and recognizing the strength in teamwork. I’m humbled to be recognized for this honor.
ADMIRALS JOHNNY O’BEIRNE
CATHERINE BUZZERIO
Football, Wrestling
Cross Country, Indoor & Outdoor Track
School Attending Providence College
School Attending Gettysburg College
(Football & Wrestling)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It’s a great honor to be chosen by my Athletic Director out of such a great senior class.
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HORNETS 2018 SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It demonstrates that four years of hard work, perseverance and determination can lead to accomplishing special things.
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JENNA CHOLOWINSKI
EDWIN MORALES III
Soccer, Lacrosse
Football, Basketball, Baseball
School Attending Monmouth University
School Attending York College
(Football)
(Soccer & Lacrosse)
REBELS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It’s a great honor to be seen as a good leader on all three of my teams by my coaches and the rest of the Shore Conference.
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I’ve always tried to prioritize and show respect to the teams, coaches and referees on the field of play. This honor shows my efforts were recognized.
MATTHEW CAMPBELL
VA’SHAYNA WILLIAMS
Soccer, Indoor & Outdoor Track
Field Hockey, Indoor & Outdoor Track
School Attending Villanova University
School Attending Stevens Institute of Technology (Field Hockey)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It is an honor that I am beyond grateful to receive. This award means through hard work and dedication, greatness is achievable.
LIONS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It’s an honor to be recognized for all the hard work I have put in during my career at Liberty.
MATT D’AMORE
JACIE VAN de ZILVER
Football, Baseball
Gymnastics
School Attending Rowan University WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: Being recognized as a Shore Conference Sportsmanship award winner makes me believe that I have done my job of being a leader on the field.
School Attending Azusa Pacific University (Acrobatics & Tumbling)
JAGUARS 2018 SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It makes me feel more confident about myself because I was recognized out of many other athletes for my sportsmanship.
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KAYLEE BERECSKY
JUSTIN ALESSI
Softball
Football, Basketball, Baseball
School Attending
School Attending
Albright College
Brookdale Community College
(Baseball)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It shows that my hard work has paid off and my efforts as a leader resulted in underclassmen looking up to me as a role model.
(Softball)
TITANS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I’m honored and proud that I could set an example and show you can be competitive and a good sport at the same time.
COLIN FERNANDEZ
MARLANA DANT
Basketball, Baseball
Field Hockey, Basketball, Softball
School Attending Brookdale Community College
School Attending Rutgers University
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: To some this is just an award. For me it means that my passion for being a good sportsman on and off the field has been recognized.
RED RAIDERS RYAN KILMURRAY
JULIANNA BIELE
Football, Basketball
Soccer, Basketball
School Attending Arizona State University WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I am honored to be selected to represent my school for this award and want to thank all of those who supported me.
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WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I dedicated so much of my time and effort into sports and it is truly a privilege to be able to represent my school.
School Attending Ocean County College (Soccer)
LIONS 2018 SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It is an honor as I was doing this unknowingly and am very proud to represent my high school.
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JULIAN ZINGLER
ADRIANA ACEVEDO
Basketball, Baseball
Volleyball
School Attending Ocean County College
School Attending Ocean County College (Baseball)
(Volleyball)
PINERS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I’m honored to accept this award and represent my school in the Shore Conference and improve the reputation of the Lakewood School District.
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I’m extremely honored to be presented with this award because I worked hard on and off the court to become the best I can be.
PASA FIELDS, JR.
MIA A. HERNADNEZ
Football, Baseball
Field Hockey
School Attending Kean University
School Attending Kean University
(Football)
(Field Hockey)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: Sportsmanship is the true meaning of being a leader and that’s how I want to be viewed.
GREEN WAVE
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It’s a tremendous honor to be recognized by Mr. Corley as a leader in my school, on and off the field.
ANTHONY J. COPOSKY
ANGELA CARBONARA
Wrestling
Soccer, Basketball, Outdoor Track
School Attending Rowan University WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: That my athletic career has brought out my best traits and has made me a better person.
School Attending Rutgers University
BRAVES 2018 SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: Being recognized as a Shore Conference Sportsmanship Award winner proves that all my athletic hard work, dedication and leadership has paid off.
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TOMMY ANTONUCCI
ISABELLA FELDMAN
Football, Baseball
Lacrosse, Tennis
School Attending The Catholic University of America (Football & Baseball)
School Attending Elon University (Lacrosse)
WARRIORS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It gives me a lot of pride because I work hard to play the game the right way.
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It is a great honor to be recognized for sportsmanship because I believe showing respect to everyone in the game is just as important as winning.
LAMONT LETT
DEANNA MARTIN
Football, Indoor & Outdoor Track
Cross Country, Indoor & Outdoor Track
School Attending Georgian Court University
School Attending William Patterson
(Track-Heptathlon)
(Football)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It’s a great achievement because I’ve worked hard on and off the field, while taking my parents’ advice and staying humble.
HAWKS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It means a great deal as all of my hard work and time sacrificed has been acknowledged.
JUSTIN LEVITO
BRIANA MULLAN
Baseball
Cross Country, Indoor & Outdoor Track
School Attending Sacred Heart University
School Attending Ohio State University
(Baseball)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It means a lot because I have great respect for my teammates and other athletes we compete against. I truly value those relationships.
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WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I am honored to be recognized for not only my hard work as an athlete but for my leadership qualities as a role model.
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CHRISTOPHER MALLOZZI
COURTNEY WASSMER
Soccer
Soccer
School Attending University of Delaware
School Attending University of Delaware
HUSKIES
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I have succeeded in ways that I am proud of both on and off the field.
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I’m honored to receive this award, acknowledging my dedication and passion towards a sport that continuously had a monumental impact on my life.
JOHN SPINELLI
VALERIE ZODA
Cross Country, Indoor & Outdoor Track
Field Hockey, Cross Country, Basketball, Softball
School Attending Monmouth University
School Attending Rutgers University
(Cross Country & Track)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I am honored as sportsmanship and friendship in sports are something I practice and believe in.
SERAPHS JAKE ZAPPALA
ALYSSA VETRANO
Cross Country, Indoor & Outdoor Track
Field Hockey, Softball
School Attending Brookdale Community College
School Attending Rider University
(Softball)
(Cross Country & Track)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I am thankful and honored to be recognized as a leader and role model in a sport that means so much to me.
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WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I am honored to receive this opportunity to represent Mater Dei sports.
LIONS 2018 SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It is a privilege to represent my school and I am grateful to be acknowledged.
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JACK HARDZEWICZ
MADISON BRAND
Football, Wrestling, Track
Cross Country, Indoor & Outdoor Track
School Attending University of Michigan
School Attending The College of New Jersey
EAGLES
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It feels great to be appreciated for doing the little things right every day.
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I feel so honored to be recognized as a Shore Conference Sportsmanship Awards winner among such amazing athletes who have inspired me throughout my high school career.
RICKY VOSS
DANIELLE BRITTON
Football, Wrestling, Baseball
Field Hockey, Softball
School Attending New Jersey City University
School Attending The College of New Jersey
(Baseball)
(Field Hockey)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: Being nominated to represent my school is the ultimate honor that I will take with me as I continue my athletic and academic career at the college level.
FALCONS CHASE FAIRBANKS
ELIZABETH KUNZE
Football, Wrestling, Lacrosse
Basketball, Field Hockey
School Attending Bellarmine University
School Attending Montclair State University
(Lacrosse)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It’s truly an honor to represent Neptune High School and the community for this award, and to be an example for the younger students.
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WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It means a lot to me that my coaches think of me as a great teammate.
SCARLET FLIERS SHORESPORTSNETWORK.COM
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I am honored and grateful to be recognized for this honor. Participating in two varsity sports is very demanding so I am proud that all of my hard work has paid off.
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JACK MOSTOW
KIMBERLY SCHMIDT
Baseball, Basketball
Basketball, Softball
School Attending St. Joseph’s University
School Attending Brookdale Community College
SPARTANS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I have always tried to be a high character guy so being recognized is really meaningful to me.
CADEN SUNDERMANN
(Softball)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It means a lot because I have always maintained a positive attitude in any sport I played. By receiving this award it speaks volumes about my character as I always help those who are struggling in any sport.
JACKIE PESCHKO Soccer, Basketball, Track
Soccer, Basketball, Track
School Attending University of Rhode Island
School Attending Wesley College (Soccer)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: Sportsmanship is competing to the best of your ability and giving everything you have while always trying to do the right thing on and off the field/court. This award means my feelings have been validated.
WILDCATS
JIM DYSON
KYLEE KELLS
Cross Country, Tennis
Tennis, Softball
School Attending Villanova University
School Attending University of CaliforniaSanta Barbara WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It’s a huge honor to receive this award as it shows that my hours of hard work and dedication have meant something.
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WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: Be strong when you are weak, brave when you are scared and humble when you are victorious. I’m honored that others agree sportsmanship is defined by the actions you take when adversity appears on and off the field of play.
GARNET GULLS 2018 SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It is such an honor for me as I know my hard work and dedication both educationally and athletically has paid off.
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MATTHEW MORAN
MORGAN MULVEY
Soccer, Indoor & Outdoor Track
Field Hockey
School Attending Rowan University
School Attending University of Massachusetts-Amherst
(Field Hockey)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It does not only mean losing with class when you are down but winning with class as well.
PANTHERS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It is a very big honor and makes me very proud of the person I am on and off the field.
MATTHEW CHANG
ANISHA GUPTA
Swimming
Tennis
School Attending Emory University
School Attending Cornell University
(Tennis)
(Swimming)
ROBERT TADDEO
JENNA JUNTUNEN
Cross Country, Wrestling, Track
Soccer, Indoor & Outdoor Track
School Attending New Jersey Institute of Technology WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It is a true honor and experience that I honestly never thought would happen until now.
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It is a recognition of our tennis team as a whole and the sportsman spirit imparted by Coach Mottola and other coaches to us.
PANTHERS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I am beyond honored to be recognized and chosen for my school. This award is meaningful to me because it recognizes my strong leadership, character, integrity and commitment to teamwork.
School Attending Susquehanna University (Soccer)
ROCKETS 2018 SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It allows me to know that the hard work and kindness shown on and off the field didn’t go unrecognized.
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TIM YACHNIK
BRI URBANSKI
Volleyball
Soccer
School Attending University of Maryland
CASEYS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I’m honored to receive this award because it is not based on skill but rather character.
School Attending Florida Gulf Coast University (Soccer) WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I am really excited to be receiving this award because it shows that I have left a positive impact on my teammates, coaches and administrators.
SEAMUS R. COCHRANE
ABBY DECKER
Football, Indoor Track, Lacrosse
Tennis
School Attending University of Virginia
School Attending Loyola University, Maryland
(Lacrosse)
BUCS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It means that I am an example for other future athletes to emulate.
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: All the time I’ve put into my sport has been worthwhile because it’s impacted not only my skill, but my character.
WYATT FEINBERG
TORI HYDUKE
Football, Lacrosse
Basketball
School Attending George Washington University (Basketball)
School Attending Haverford College (Lacrosse)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It’s a great honor and I’m humbled to have been chosen by my coaches whom I respect and admire. This wouldn’t be possible without my great teammates.
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(Tennis)
BULLDOGS 2018 SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I hate to lose and like to win, but my love for basketball transcends the final score. Honoring the game is more important.
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RYAN MORRIS
JACLYN SHAPIRO
Football, Lacrosse
Field Hockey, Basketball, Lacrosse
School Attending Trinity College
School Attending University of Connecticut
BLUE DEVILS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It means I was able to make a positive impact on my friends and teammates both on and off the field.
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I am honored that my hard work, dedication to my teammates, and love of athletics is being recognized by the Shore Conference.
VIN MIELE
JENNA KULINSKI
Wrestling, Football, Track
Volleyball, Indoor & Outdoor Track
School Attending Ocean County College (Volleyball)
School Attending Undecided
RAMS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: The recognition has put a perfect cap on my high school years. I’m humbled and extremely honored to have been recognized for such a prestigious award.
ALEXANDER RUFO
LINDSEY BARON
Cross Country, Indoor Track, Volleyball
Softball, Indoor Track
School Attending Florida State University
School Attending Monmouth University
(Volleyball)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: Being recognized is a big honor and it’s great to be acknowledged for all the hard work I put in.
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It shows that all of my hard work and good sportsmanship is appreciated and I can be a role model for others.
(Softball)
LANCERS 2018 SPORTMANSHIP AWARDS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: This award recognizes the best qualities I have put forward as an athlete and I hope that I can continue to make my school proud.
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ETHAN COAKLEY
KERRIANN COOPER
Swimming, Lacrosse
Tennis
School Attending University of Florida
School Attending Fairfield University
PURPLE ROSES
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It means that I am a great representative of my school and other schools around me and define what being a leader is all about.
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: I have always strived to stay true to my character, maintain my integrity, and be a leader and this award acknowledges my accomplishments.
ALEX WALDRON
SKYLAR MAHAFFEY
Golf, Hockey, Baseballl
Softball, Field Hockey
School Attending University of Massachusetts-Amherst
School Attending Stevens Institute of Technology (Hockey & Golf)
RAIDERS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It shows that the respect I have for the sports I play along with the respect I have for my teammates has not been overlooked.
JARED BELLISSIMO
JENNA ROYSON
Baseball
Soccer
School Attending Georgetown University
School Attending Rutgers University
(Soccer)
(Baseball)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It means I support my teammates on and off the field. It also shows the respect I have for my opponents.
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It is truly an honor and inspires me to continue playing with the utmost respect for my coaches, teammates and competitors.
MARINERS 2018 SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It is an honor to receive this as not only a reflection of myself, but the team as well.
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JOSEPH COYLE
HAYLEY M. TAMARO
Soccer, Tennis, Wrestling
Softball, Volleyball
School Attending Flagler College
School Attending Canisius College (Softball)
INDIANS
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: Winning this award is a great honor and I am very proud to be representing Toms River South.
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It is truly an honor because it goes to show that people do actually notice the achievements I’ve made throughout my career.
ALEXIS SALERNO Cross Country, Track
School Attending Franklin & Marshall (Cross Country & Track)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: Being recognized signifies how much team work and great coaching can influence an athlete’s performance.
MONARCHS KEVIN KILE
KATHERINE KILE
Soccer, Indoor & Outdoor Track
Soccer, Basketball, Track, Softball
School Attending DeSales University
School Attending University of Delaware
(Soccer & Track)
WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It means a lot because there are many deserving athletes in the Shore Conference and to be selected is an honor.
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WHAT RECEIVING THIS AWARD MEANS: It truly means a lot because our school and the Shore Conference have so many talented athletes.
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ON KORNEGAY is a name well-known in athletic circles throughout the Jersey Shore for more than 50 years as a player, coach and administrator. An All-State basketball player from Essex County, he was the first scholarship athlete at what was then Monmouth College and was a four-time Hawks MVP who earned NAIA All American honors in 1968 and 1969. Until just recently he was the leading scorer in Monmouth history and he was part of the first-ever class to be inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1981.
Following a tryout with the Indiana Pacers he would return to Monmouth after graduation in 1969 and remain there until 1987. During his tenure he served as both an assistant and head men’s basketball coach as well as an Assistant Director of Admissions and Assistant Athletic Director. He then took over as head coach and assistant AD at Kean University (1987-1993) before becoming a high school administrator. Kornegay’s coaching achievements included three times being named NJ College Division Coach of the Year as well as being named National Division 3 Coach of the Year.
Ron worked at Franklin High School for seven years as Athletic Director and Supervisor of Physical Education and then moved to Manasquan High School in the same capacity in 1999 and remained there until 2016. He was on several NJSIAA committees and also served as Vice President and President of the Monmouth County Athletic Directors Association. Most recently he has been commissioner of the Jersey Shore Summer Basketball League.
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MONMOUTH COUNTY ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Rich Carroll RICH CARROLL
MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
in his fifth year as Director of Athletics with his main responsibility overseeing the programs at the two high schools (North and South) in the district
Prior to coming to Middletown he was Assistant Principal and Director of Athletics at New Egypt High School and previously served there as a Guidance Counselor, Supervisor of Guidance and Supervisor of Student Services as well as head baseball coach. He also spent close to four years as an Assistant Athletic Director as well as head baseball coach at Upsala College. Rich began his career in education as a social studies teacher at Saint Mary’s Regional High School in South Amboy.
He currently serves as president of the Shore Conference of High Schools, is director of the Shore Conference Boys Golf Tournament and a member of the Shore Conference Officials Committee. Rich is very active with the NJSIAA serving as a Shore Conference representative on several committees and was an active member of the United Playoff Proposal Football Committee which recently adopted significant changes to the playoff structure in New Jersey. He is an active member of the Directors of Athletics Association of New Jersey as well as a state delegate to the national convention
Rich earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Seton Hall University and his Master of Science in Counseling from Upsala College. He lives in Easthampton (Burlington County) with his wife Kris and they have three sons, Matthew (wife Jordan), Timothy and Patrick and a 2-year old granddaughter Emerson.
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OCEAN COUNTY ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR ill Sundermann
PINELANDS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ILL SUNDERMANN is an alumnus of Pinelands Regional High School and has been working at his alma mater since 1993 as the School Based Youth Services Recreation Director, a special education teacher, Supervisor of Health and Physical Education and has been the Athletic Director for the past 16 years. During his tenure he has also been the head boys soccer coach, assistant girls soccer coach and assistant girls basketball coach. As athletic director he is most proud that Pinelands was able to start a 7/8 football team and implement a girls volleyball team which won the Shore Conference Tournament this past year. Will has been President of the Ocean County Athletic Directors Association, a member of the Shore Conference Executive Committee, Chairman of the Shore Conference Officials Committee and Director of both the Shore Conference Soccer Tournament and Ocean County Baseball Tournament. He is also part of the exclusive “609” club that includes Chuck Donohue, Jr. (Southern), John Germano (Barnegat) and Karen Hughes (Lacey). While a student at Pinelands, Will as class valedictorian, class president and captain of the Wildcat soccer, basketball and track teams. He then went on to St. Joseph’s University where he played on the soccer team (was a captain as a senior) and majored in marketing. He attended graduate school at The College of New Jersey and Jersey City University. Will and his family live in Little Egg Harbor and he is very proud that his sons Caden and Kieran are part of Wildcat Nation and attend Pinelands Regional. He serves as a soccer coach for the Jersey Shore BOCA Juniors and Toms River Futbol Club (TRFC).
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MIDDLETOWN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
TACY WHITE is in her 26th year as the athletic trainer at Middletown South High School and is highly
regarded both in the Shore Conference and throughout New Jersey. While her first priority is taking care of Eagles student-athletes, she is a familiar face at many of the biggest sporting events in the area.
During her tenure in the Shore Conference she has served as an athletic trainer for the WOBM Christmas Classic since 1995 as well as 20 All-Shore Football Classic games. She has also been a constant fixture at many Shore Conference basketball, baseball, bowling, wrestling and ice hockey tournaments as well as the NJSIAA Basketball Tournament of Champions. Stacy has worked many other county, Shore and state events.
Before coming to Middletown South, she was a student athletic trainer at Kean University where she graduated with BA/BS degrees in athletic training and physical education. She worked under some great athletic trainers and coaches including Tim Sensor, ATC, Dr. Gary Ball, ATC, Glenn Hedden, Ron Kornegay and Tony Ochrimenko. During her tenure at Middletown South she has been honored to work with athletic directors like Kevin “Buddy� Haines, Nick Pizzulli and Rich Carroll. She is currently a member of the NATA and ATSNJ athletic training associations.
Stacy lives in Lacey Township with her 17-year old son Garrett who has missed a lot of Saturdays with his mother, but learned to drive a golf cart by the age of six.
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2018 ATHLETIC DIRECTORS LISTING Lakewood Vincent Currao
Asbury Park Dr. Walter Barrett
Barnegat John Germano
Long Branch Jason Corley
Brick Memorial Ed Sarluca
Manalapan Rodney Taylor
C.B.A. Vito Chiaravalloti
Manchester Keith Lister
Brick Township Peter Panuska
Manasquan Pete Cahill
Central Regional John Scran
Marlboro Dave Ryden
Colts Neck Rick Arnao
Matawan Phil Tyburczy
Freehold Boro Jason Longo
Mater Dei Prep Rob Eriksen
Freehold Twp Adam Brusotti
Middletown Twp School District Rich Carroll
Henry Hudson Vincent Esposito
Monmouth Regional Tony DeOrio
Holmdel Shane Fallon
Howell Pete Meehan
Jackson Memorial Rob Paneque/Mike Smith
Jackson Liberty Rob Paneque/Mark Lax
Neptune Nick Pizzulli
Ocean Township H. Rusty Todd
Keansburg Thomas D. Stark
Pinelands Will Sundermann
Lacey Township Karen Hughes
Pt. Pleasant Borough Christopher Ferrone
Keyport Kevin Flynn
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Donovan Catholic Joseph Gomulka
Pt. Pleasant Beach John Wagner
Ranney School Natalie Gorman
Raritan John DeGenito
Red Bank Catholic Joe Montano
Red Bank Regional Del Dal Pra
Rumson-Fair Haven Chris Lanzalotto
Shore Regional Harry Chebookjian
Southern Regional Chuck Donohue, Jr.
St. John Vianney Rich Lamberson
St. Rose Danny White
Toms River East Brian Cerbone
Toms River North Paul Barnoski
Toms River South William Madigan
Toms River Reg Schools Ted Gillen, District AD
Trinity Hall Ken Santos
Wall Tom Ridoux
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