Express Athletes win big at Long Course New Jersey Junior Olympics
Eastern Express (EEX) swimmers recently attended the New Jersey Swimming Long Course Junior Olympics at Rutgers University, July 29th – August 1st, 2010. Hosted by Scarlet Aquatics this long course meters event was packed with the very best swimmers from all over the state.
In the Senior Division, Skillman resident Scott Heil (18), won second in the 100 free (53.49) and 200 free (1:56.31) and fourth in the 400 free (4:08.71).
Montgomery TSC U-10 Chelsea Finishes A Successful Season
Montgomery Travelers Soccer Club U-10 Chelsea finished their year-long season with a perfect 4-0 record at the recent West Windsor, Sunburst Tournament. The 4 victories raised their Spring record to 8-5-1. Combining their Fall and Spring fixtures generates a 21-8-3 record for their last year of 8-aside soccer.
The team looks forward to its move to 11-aside soccer that starts this Fall. New players include Tobi Sonaike, Matthew Stevens, Emilio Guerrero, and Lucas Flotta.
Fall Session of EEX SwimAmerica kicks off
Registration is now open for the Fall sessions of Express Swim America LLC Learn to swim program. Starting on September 11th at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) Aquatic Center in Ewing, NJ, all swimmers are welcome to join this safe, progressive program, designed to develop swimmers of all ages. Registration forms are now available at www.expressswimming.com. Various session times are available.
Express SwimAmerica, LLC is a progressive 10 station “learn-to-swim” program for children ages 3 and over. As each station's skills are mastered, the child is rewarded then moved to the next station within the progression. This effective step by step method allows even the youngest swimmers to learn to swim SAFELY, while offering stronger swimmers the opportunity to develop all of the competitive strokes.
Key Program Features: Coach to student ratios of 1 to 5 or better Coaches are gentle, caring and understanding of children Emphasizes excellent swimming technique All coaches are trained and certified by Program Director Brent Matheson
Eastern Express (EEX) is located in the central New Jersey Princeton area and is a member club of USA Swimming, providing a year-round competitive swim team, and a licensed SwimAmerica learn-to-swim program. Since 1987, Eastern Express swimmers have competed at the Olympic Trials, USA Swimming Nationals, Sectionals, the Eastern Zone Championships, the New Jersey Junior Olympics, and several other championship meets throughout New Jersey and the US. For more information about Eastern Express, check out www.expressswimming.com.
MHS Fall Sports - September 2010
Cross County
9/15 Franklin H 3:45
9/15 Phillipsburg H 3:45
9/22 Bridgewater A 3:45
9/22 N. Hunterdon A 3:45
9/29 Hillsborough A 3:45
9/28 Watchung Hills A 3:45
Field Hockey
9/10 Franklin A 7
9/11 N. Hunterdon H 11
9/13 Del Valley H 3:45
9/15 Hillsborough A 3:45
9/16 Phillipsburg H 3:45
9/21 Warren Hills A 3:45
9/23 Somerville A 3:45
9/25 Robbinsville A 11
9/28 Voorhees H 6
9/30 Franklin H 6
Football
9/10 Union H 7
9/16 Ridge A 7
9/24 Hillsborough A 7
Gymnastics
9/10 Shawnee A 4:30
9/14 N. Hunterdon H 4:30
9/21 Somerville A 4:30
9/24 Old Bridge H 4:30
9/28 Hunt Central H 4:30
Girls Soccer
9/10 Bridgewater H 3:30
9/13 Hun Central A 7
9/16 Watchung Hills H 6
9/21 Hillsborough A 3:45
9/23 N. Hunterdon H 6
9/25 Franklin A 10
9/28 Ridge A 7
9/30 Hun A 3:45
Boys Soccer
9/11Bridgewater A 10
9/13 Hunt Central H 6
9/16 Watchung Hills A 3:45
9/20 PDS A 3:45
9/21 Hillsborough H 6
/23 N. Hunterdon A 7
9/25 Franklin H 1
9/28 Ridge H 3:30
9/30 Bernards A 3:45
Girls Tennis
9/20 Stuart H 10
9/07 N. Hunterdon H 3:45
9/10 Bridgewater A 3:45
9/13 Old Bridge A 3:45
9/14 Ridge A 3:45
9/16 Hunt Central H 3:45
9/20 Hillsborough A 3:45
9/22 Watchung Hills H 3:45
2/23 Pingry A 3:45
9/25 County Tourny TBA
9/26 County Tourny TBA
9/27 n. Hunterdon A 3:45
9/29 Bridgewater H 3:45
9/30 Ridge H 3:45
Stuart Names New Varsity Field Hockey Coach
PRINCETON, NJ – Stuart Country Day School is pleased to announce Julie Lambi is joining the school’s staff as a Physical Education instructor and Varsity Field Hockey coach.
Ms. Lambi brings five years of university coaching experience to Stuart. She served as assistant field hockey coach for several seasons each at West Chester University, The College of William and Mary, Dickinson College, and the University of Maryland at Baltimore County. She played Division 1 Field Hockey for Towson University in Maryland, where she set the all-time career scoring record for that school in 2003. During her college career, Ms. Lambi played on the Middle Atlantic Regional Team, NFHCA Division 1 squad, All-Colonial Athletic Association teams and was an invitee on the North/South Senior All-Star game.
Julie Lambi graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management from Towson University in 2005, and she received her Master of Science in Sports and Athletic Administration in 2009 from West Chester University.
Ms. Lambi will be leading a Stuart field hockey program that has enjoyed a long tradition of success. In the past five years, the Stuart Tartans have been state champions once, and conference and county champions three times. They regularly make it to finals of the Patriot Conference, Prep B tournament and the Mercer County Tournament.
"Stuart has enjoyed a rich winning tradition in field hockey for many years, and we anticipate that Julie Lambi will enable us to continue to have a successful field hockey team,” said Cheryl Wolf, Stuart’s athletic director. “We are very fortunate to have a coach of Julie's quality join our program."
About Stuart: Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart is an independent Roman Catholic school for girls in kindergarten through grade 12, as well as a co-ed preschool and junior kindergarten. Now celebrating its 46th year, Stuart is a member of the National and International Network of Sacred Heart Schools. Stuart offers an education deeply rooted in the goals and criteria of the Sacred Heart that enriches, inspires and empowers its students. While academic rigor is emphasized at Stuart, values are also placed on physical, social and moral growth.
MHS Spring Sports Roundup - July_August 2010
Along with the end of another school year comes the end of the spring sports season at Montgomery High School. Many of the teams had seasons extended well into June because of the success that they had, which provided for a great way to end the year.
The boys lacrosse team finished their season with a record of 13-8 and finished 15th in the state. The team had an intense schedule throughout the season, playing against nationally ranked teams both in and out of New Jersey. This enabled the boys to become stronger players; they had their first wins in MHS history over Hunterdon Central and Moorestown, and Mark Yetter became the second leading scorer in school history. Coach Don Green commented on the improvements that the team has made, stating, “The way that we handled this type of challenge was a large step forward for our program. The boys were able to handle a shift from beating every team by ten goals to playing big games every game, which is a massive test for any competitor.” As a result, there is definitely more success to be had by the MHS boys lacrosse team in the coming years.
The girls lacrosse team finished with a record of 13-8 as well, which exceeded their goal of having a 12-win season. Junior Kaila Sommi stated, “This year was a big step for our program. We got further than we ever have before in both states and counties. We also had a winning season for the first time.” Although the seniors were integral parts of the team, much of the success may have stemmed from the lowerclassmen, which sets Coach Tiffany Trockenbrod and the girls lacrosse team up for even more growth in the program in the coming years.
The softball team had a final record of 25-4, which included a win against the number one seeded team in the state. “The win against the number one team in the state was awesome, and we won our conference which was exciting too,” senior Julie Smith stated. “We also beat the school record for the most wins in Montgomery history which was something we didn’t even think of accomplishing in the beginning of the season.” Although many strong seniors are graduating this year, the girls and Coach John Rooney look forward to advancing even more next season.
The baseball team also finished strong with a record of 17-9. Senior pitcher Josh Prevost stated, “We had a monumental year this past season. There was a collective effort from all of our players and it’s a season none of us will soon forget.” In addition to winning a county championship for the first time since 2003, each player made some personal gains as well. Coach Pete Mueller and the rest of the team are very proud of their accomplishments and hope that this season is only the beginning of great things for the baseball team.
The girls golf team finished with a record of 12-4, making this their fourth winning season in a row. Although three of the strongest golfers on the team are seniors, the girls, along with Coach Jennifer Jones, feel confident that they can have more winning seasons in the future. “Overall we had a great season and the future for the team looks really good,” senior Paige Brach stated. The girls accomplished their main goal of making it to state sectionals, which set the stage for even more successes along the way. The boys golf team and Coach Joe Bassford also had a winning season, finishing with a record of 12-5.
The boys tennis team finished their season as county champions, conference champions, and state sectional champions, and with a record of 18-2. “Our success hadn’t been achieved in MHS tennis since 1999 and we finished our season ranked in the top ten for just the third time in school history,” senior Mike Goldman stated. With the help of Coach John Arnold, the team had one of the strongest seasons out of all the spring sports this year.
The girls track team also won many championships and had an undefeated record of 6-0. This was Coach Jim Goodfriend’s last year coaching girls track after over 30 years of being a coach, and he was extremely proud of his team’s accomplishments. Senior Laura Ng stated, “I think our biggest accomplishment was beating Hillsborough in the dual meet against them and then again at the County and Conference Championships, because we had lost to them in the relays in the beginning of the season. We had an incredible season and it was a good way for Coach Goodfriend and the seniors to go out.” Two girls also placed first at the Meet of Champions, which has never been done in MHS history. Sophomore Addy Sonaike placed first in the triple jump and junior Fiona Paladino placed first in the high jump, which added to the list of successes that the girls track team achieved.
The boys track team finished with a record of 4-1-1, marking this as one of their strongest seasons. The 4x100 team placed fourth at the Meet of Champions, which was a huge feat. Additionally, many boys placed in State Sectionals and qualified for the state championship, including Rob Weimer in the high jump and Robbie Robinson in the 100m. There is a lot of young talent on the team as well, so Coach Milich and the boys are looking forward to more winning seasons in the future.
Clearly this has been one of the strongest seasons in MHS history as each team was able to finish with a winning record. Although the spring sports have ended and summer is underway, MHS looks forward to a new group of athletes during the upcoming fall season.
MHS Athlete of the Month - July/Aug 2010 - Kyle Wernicki
The MHS Athlete of the Month for July is senior baseball player Kyle Wernicki. He plays centerfield and has been playing the sport for 14 years. This season, Kyle had 43 hits, a .512 batting average, 10 home runs, and 42 runs batted in. He is a deserving recipient of this month’s title.
Kyle was first introduced to a form of baseball when he was just four years old playing tee-ball, and he has grown into a passionate ball player. Beginning at a young age was able to shape his love for the Montgomery baseball team. “It’s fun getting to play with the same kids since we were in little league. We all have worked hard at baseball our whole lives and we play well together,” Kyle stated.
The strong bond between players provided Kyle and the rest of the team with one of their best seasons yet. They won the Somerset County Championship for the first time since 2003, which was an exciting moment for everyone. Kyle personally accomplished great things this season as well. He had three home runs in a game against Hunterdon Central, one of which tied the game at three in the bottom of the 8th inning.
Kyle has also grown to love the sport because of the logistics that are included in each game. “Baseball is a mental game,” Kyle explained. “Every play in the field you need to be thinking what the situation is and what to do if the ball is hit to you. Every time you are at bat, the pitcher is playing mind games with you, trying to disguise what pitch he is going to throw and in what location.” Kyle has certainly been able to master these mental challenges this season. He was able to break two school records with his 42 hits and his .512 batting average, which were both huge feats.
Kyle has not signed to play baseball at any colleges next fall; however, he is attending Virginia Tech and is considering joining the team there. Kyle’s talent is sure to get him far in baseball for the future and he deserves to be recognized for his great accomplishments this season.
Mattawang Golf Club Frequent Player Reward Program -Golfers Earn Free Rounds
Belle Mead, New Jersey (June 15, 2010) – Mattawang Golf Club, the semi-private club situated in New Jersey’s prestigious Montgomery Township, is offering the Frequent Player Reward Program to golfers this season. Golfers will receive one free golf round for every five golfing rounds purchased. “Our Frequent Player Reward Program is a great deal for golfers who enjoy playing our classic course,” said Mahlon Dow, Mattawang manager and head professional. “Mattawang is in superb condition this year and we expect to see increased bookings, especially with the reward program.”
Mattawang Golf Club, is where is Jack Nicklaus continues to hold the course record of 66. Mattawang is located an hour from Manhattan and Philadelphia, a 45 minute drive from Newark and an hour and twenty minutes from Westchester County. Directions and club details can be found at www.mattawang-golf.com.
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