Greg Winter was one of the Phillies Boys of Summer
If Greg Winter was a few inches shorter than 6-foot-3, he would be a legend. In the spring of 1978, the Phillies were looking for someone to serve as their new mascot. Winter, who was a member of the Phillies grounds crew at Veterans Stadium at the time, was summoned...
Millville’s Mike Trout hoping for big season
Mike Trout is not a kid anymore. It’s been 17 years since he played for Millville High School. The current senior players on the Thunderbolts were wearing diapers when Trout smashed 18 home runs – then a state record – as a senior in 2009. He’s entering his 16th Major...
Ocean City basketball enjoys special season
The banners have hung on the gymnasium wall for over 50 years, frayed and faded reminders of when Ocean City High School’s boys basketball team was the best in the state. The Red Raiders will be soon be hanging a new championship flag after winning the State Group III...
Local sports scene filled with madness in March
When it comes to the local sports scene, March Madness isn’t restricted to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. College and high school basketball, high school wrestling and pro boxing are all staging prominent events this month. In college basketball, the Metro...
