SCOREBOARDSt. Anthony gets a visit from baseball legend Ripken, Jr.
Team8 Tour brings equipment, improvements to the school

It all began innocently in Baltimore four years ago, when legendary St. Anthony Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Hurley was presented with an award of appreciation for his amazing work as a basketball coach, school official and the building’s top fundraiser. Hurley drove to Baltimore to receive the Cal Ripken, Sr. Humanitarian Award, given …

Team8 Tour brings equipment, improvements to the school

TASTY TIDBITSHeisman winner George pays visit to Union City HS
Character No. 16 calls to say he’s not dead; comments about last week’s SPU column

Eddie George remembers the day that he first met a National Football League player. “I grew up in Philly, so I had the chance to meet [All-Pro wide receiver] Harold Carmichael and got his autograph,” said the 1995 Heisman Trophy winner from Ohio State and former NFL great running back with the Tennessee Titans. “I’ve …

Character No. 16 calls to say he’s not dead; comments about last week’s SPU column

EXTRA INNINGS
Hoboken RBI softball squad headed to World Series again

Since the Hoboken Recreation Department got involved with Major League Baseball’s RBI (Rebuilding Baseball in the Inner-Cities) program in 2007, the department’s softball team has dominated the Eastern Regional. This year is no exception, as the Hoboken RBI softball team captured the Eastern Regional championship last week in Providence, R.I. and is headed to the …

Hoboken RBI softball squad headed to World Series again

Ask the Ump!

FIELDING QUESTION: In high school, baseball and softball, batter grounds to shortstop who throws to first base person who juggles throw as ball is clamped to elbow as batter touches first base. Ump calls batter-runner safe. Correct call? ANSWER

RELAY FOR LIFE

Bayonne Elite Cheerleading participated in Relay for Life in Bayonne at 16th Street Park. This was Bayonne Elite’s second year participating in Relay for Life, a major fundraising event that raises money for the American Cancer Society. The Bayonne Elite cheerleaders came together and performed a cheerleading routine to support fighters and survivors. Bayonne Elite …

MEMORIAL AWARD

The Dr. Thomas E. Phillips “Memorial Award,” which was named in honor of Robinson School’s past principal, is given to a graduating athlete who exemplifies outstanding sportsmanship in both the Physical Education setting and during the course of an athletic season. This year the Phillip’s Award was given to Beshoy Daoud, a member of the …

SCHOLAR-ATHLETE

The Charles P. Sangee “Scholar-Athlete” Award is presented to a member of the Robinson Royals boys’ basketball team who maintains academic excellence during the course of their entire basketball season. This year’s recipient winner is Captain Brian Baranok (center), who graduated with honors and was also awarded” Scholar of the House” during commencement exercises. With …