Category Archives: Sports
New Jersey Rams Advance To Next Playoff Round
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
With their win against the Cecil County Chaos last Saturday, Pennsauken’s New Jersey Rams have advanced to the next round of the playoffs.
“Our chances of winning the playoffs are pretty high,” says Charles Hook, coach of the Rams. ”
The inaugural year for the Rams, the team went 5-1 in the regular season, securing home field advantage for the playoffs. And the players like their chances.
“I think we’re going to win it all,” says Jacob Parreles, a newly minted Pennsauken resident who plays defensive back.
Many of the players are competing in a semi-pro league for the first time. Parreles had never played organized sports in high school but has a love for the game. Rasheem Lambert, who plays on the offensive and defensive line for the Rams, used to play for Winslow Township in high school and is using this opportunity as a fun way to keep in shape. There are a variety of reasons why the players joined the team, but there’s a bigger reason why they’ve stayed and have a real chance of winning the championship: the Rams have become something more.
“We’re all like family,” explains Lambert. “It brings us together.”
“I joined the team later in the season and everyone took me in like family,” says Dashon “Ju Ju” Burdett, running back. “All of our players have come together.
“It definitely has a family vibe,” adds Darnell Moore, Jr., a defensive end who played for Pennsauken High School and was on the championship Clayton Eagles, the semi-pro team that went undefeated last season. “Everyone has each other’s back. We take care of each other.”
The Rams are appreciative of the support they’ve received from Pennsauken residents. They hope to continue to be of the community and give back. Players and coaches are planning to participate in this year’s holiday parade, walking down Westfield Ave. in their jerseys – and hopefully with a championship trophy.
Players arrive at “Mountain Top Field,” the old P.Y.A.A. football field off of Elm Ave., today, Saturday, Oct. 28, at 4:30 p.m. Announcements begin at 5:30 p.m. and kick off is at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for children 12 and under.
New Jersey Rams Start Playoff Run Tonight
The New Jersey Rams, Pennsauken’s developmental, semi-pro football team finished their regular season in first place and is headed to the playoffs.
The Rams’ first playoff game is this evening, Saturday, Oct. 21, against the Cecial County Chaos from Maryland. The Pennsauken-based team is playing at their home field, which is adjacent to the PYAA athletic fields on Elm Ave.
Kickoff is at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are just $5 for adults, $2 for children. Concessions and team memorabilia will also be available for purchase.
Rams Football Charges Into Pennsauken
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The New Jersey Rams is a development football team that is hanging its banner at the old PYAA football field on Elm Ave. Part of the Atlantic Coast Football Alliance, the Rams are gearing up for some local scrimmages and are looking to make a name for themselves in the community.
Playing Pickleball In Pennsauken
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Members of the Pennsauken community can take advantage of free lessons for a fun sport with an unusual name.
Pickleball is a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong; it can be played both indoors and outside; and it can be played whether you’re in eighth grade or your eighth decade. But don’t let the name fool you – no pickles are actually used in game play.
STEP Soccer To Hold Summer Training Camp
STEP Soccer Summer Camp is back with a whole new training curriculum to help children ages 4-16 create a passion for the game of soccer. STEP Soccer was founded in 2016 by Pennsauken’s own Frank Tweneboa, Kutubu “Kip” Kpolie, and Billy Snyder. This collaboration of experience and mentorship has been brought together to pass down to the next generations of leaders on and off the field.
Sessions are held at the Pennsauken Recreational Sports Complex, located on Bethel and Westfield avenues. Camp dates are as follows:
- Monday, June 26 through Thursday, June 30, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., ages 8-16
- Monday, July 10 through Thursday, July 13, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., ages 8-16
- Monday, Aug. 7 through Thursday, Aug. 10, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., ages 8-16
- Saturday mornings, July 1 through Aug. 19, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., ages 4-7
For more information, e-mail STEPsoccerprogram@gmail.com or visit Facebook.com/STEPSoccer.
Pennsauken Loses To Freehold In 125 Point Playoff Game
By Albert Dadson, AAP Intern
You would think that if a football player scored eight touchdowns all by himself, his team would win the game. But what do you do when a player on the other team scores 10 touchdowns?
This was the case at the first round of the NJISAA playoffs in Pennsauken, NJ where Freehold Borough beat the Indians 69-56.
New Faces Of PHS Basketball Take The Lead
By Eric Mossop, Athletic Director, Pennsauken High School
When fans come to the gym to watch the PHS boys and girls basketball programs this coming winter season, the first thing they might notice are the new faces on the benches leading each respective program. The boys basketball team will be led by new head coach Al Fisher. Coach Fisher is a proud alumnus from the Class of 2004, graduating as the leading scorer in PHS history, a record he still holds to this date. Coach Fisher played collegiately at Kent State University and professionally overseas before coming back to his alma mater to lead the Indians!
Pennsauken’s Vliet Inducted Into SJU Men’s Soccer Hall Of Fame
Pennsauken native Sean Vliet, a member of Saint Joseph University’s graduating class of 1996, was enshrined in the Saint Joseph’s University Men’s Soccer Hall of Fame at halftime of the Hawks’ game against Duquesne on Saturday, October 22.
Indians Take Tough Loss Under Friday Night Lights
By Albert Dadson, AAP Intern
Pennsauken came out on Friday under the lights on a nippy night sky. They ended up losing the game 39-0 to a determined Camden Catholic squad.
Even though they lost, head coach Clinton Tabb thanked the turn out and showed his appreciation to the fans for their support.
PHS Athletic Hall Of Fame Class Of 2016 Inducted
By Eric Mossop, Athletic Director, Pennsauken High School
Every two years, the Athletic Department accepts nominations for induction into our Athletic Hall of Fame. This year, the committee considered 15 nominations and recommended eight deserving individuals and one team, who were inducted at halftime of the football game against Cherry Hill West on Sept. 24. Congratulations to past student-athletes Dennis DeShields, ’69, Jason Hicks, ’85, Clifford Kent, ’70, Scott McNair, ’87, Ralph Roesler, ’70, and Major Smith, ’69; coach and educator Scott Jones, ’79; and sports booster Steve Sperduto, ’81. In addition, the NJSIAA Group IV State Championship 1980 football team is the third team to be inducted in to the PHS Athletic Hall of Fame.
