Hoop Shoot Champ

John M. Bailey student Isabella Coppola won the hoop shoot contest sponsored by the Elks association for kids ages 8 to thirteen. As the winner, Coppola will continue on to the state competition in South Plainfield on February 9.

February 9 meeting planned to discuss upcoming Buddy Baseball /Softball beginning in spring

Mayor Jimmy Davis has announced the Division of Recreation will start a “Buddy Baseball/Softball League” for those with special needs, this spring. “Buddy Baseball/Softball,” open to Bayonne residents, ages four to 21, is a program for mentally and physically challenged youth, helping them to enjoy the full benefits of baseball and softball participation in an …

Brothers to participate in Freezin’ for a Reason, to remember one of their own

Frank and Anthony Romano will join about 100 other attendees who are participating in Freezin’ for a Reason ice plunge on February 7 in Long Branch at 1 p.m. Proceeds from a zumba fundraiser will benefit Camp Sunshine in Casco, ME a place that allows children with cancer and blood disorders and their families a …

Valverdie, Mernar and McNamara lead Dr. Condo in Bayonne Youth Soccer Association 2014

Michael (The Assasian)Valverdie, Johny (Lightning)Mernar And Ryan (Clutch) McNamara each scored three goals to lead Dr.Condo to a 6-3 victory over Penisula Painting. Bavle, Sherkaway, Eric Fonseca and Dylon Podlinski each had assists. Christian Ramirez Had 12 saves in goal, Allen McComb, James Hodkinson, Youseff Eldbashry, Nick Nolan, Baysheil Ujabeer and Kirolois Shenouda well on …

Registration underway for local schools’ U.S. Baseball Academy camps

Head Coach Dave Hoffman will direct Bayonne High School’s six-week baseball camp and Head Coach Doug Naccara will direct Bergen County Technical High School’s four-week camp that begin this month in conjunction with the U.S. Baseball Academy. Classes are available for players in first through 12th grades, with a limit of six players per coach …