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STRIKE ZONE QUESTION: In high school, baseball and softball, is the zone judged the same in each sport? ANSWER: (Baseball only) The zone is judged in space over home plate with the top part halfway between batterโ€™s shoulders and waistline and the bottom being the knees. If batter crouches in an exaggerated position, the zone …

SERVE AND SPIKE

SCORING POINTS QUESTION: In high school volleyball, how many points must be scored to determine the outcome of a set? (21, 25 or 30) ANSWER: All sets shall be 25 points using rally scoring system which means a point is scored each time a violation occurs by either the serving or receiving team. (Rule 1, …

For old time’s sake

All Saint’s Academy graduate and St. Dominic Academy senior Jianna Bustamante gets together with Joe LaBruno of Bayonne following the Bradley Beach 5k. Bustamante 16, on race day, finished 6th in the 16-19 age group and LaBruno 83 was the runner up for the Clarence Lurch award as the race’s oldest finisher. Joe won the …

Bayonne High School tennis court dedication

0911BHSCourtDedication Richard Baccarella, Principal of Bayonne High School, is proud to announce the โ€œBayonne High School Tennis Courtsโ€ will be named in honor of long-time tennis teacher and coach, William โ€œBillโ€ Broderick. This special and deserving honor will take place on September 29 at 6:30 p.m. The program will begin in the Alexander X. Oโ€™Connor …

Bayonne Elite Cheerleadingโ€™s Third Annual Card Party

Bayonne Elite Cheerleading is a local recreation cheerleading team that is composed of over 200 talented young people ranging in ages from 4 to 18. We are a competitive team that competes on the local, regional, and national level. Not only do we go into competitions, but we provide valuable learning experiences, physical conditioning, community …

Division of Recreation and US Sports Institute announce Fall Lacrosse registration

The Division of Recreation will team up once again with the US Sports Institute and the Lacrosse camp will is designed for beginners with little or no previous lacrosse experience. Children will learn the fundamental skills and rules of lacrosse. All activities are “non contact” to ensure the safety of all children. Lacrosse is open …

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Base Running QUESTION: In high school, baseball and softball, runner standing on third base is hit with a fair line drive. Is runner protected while on the base? Live or dead ball?Safe or out? ANSWER: ( BB only) If third baseman was playing behind the bag, dead ball, runner would be declared out and batter …

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Pre-Match Conference QUESTION: In high school girlsโ€™ and boysโ€™ volleyball, who are required to attend the pre-match meeting? Head coaches, assistant coaches, team captains, line judges, all team members? ANSWER: Before the timed warm ups, referees will conduct a conference with only the head coach and captain(s) from each squad. (Rule 1, Sec. 6, Art. …

Cross Country Camp

Former NFL quarterback and Jets player Jay Fielder, left, appears with Camille Bertholon, Destiny Foster, Marlene DaCruz, Jianna Bustamante, Celeste Aurora, Brenna Nadrowski, counselor Sarah Sisk of the class of 2012, an NYU standout senior, and coaches Kristina Jimenez from the class of 2009 and John E. Nagel. St. Dominic Academy has attended cross country …