Category Archives: Sports
New Club Is A Fun Way For Students To Try Out Sports
By Mr. Adamson, Physical Education Teacher, Phifer Middle School
The “Phifer’s Phittest” club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 4:00 p.m. at Phifer Middle School. Half of our time is spent on fitness activities, while the other half is spent on a variety of sporting tournaments. All of the students at Phifer’s Phittest are well rounded, both athletically and academically, with the potential to excel at anything they wish. However, not all students have decided which sport they would like to pursue. This is where a club like ours is beneficial; Phifer’s Phittest was designed so that students can have fun while finding their unique talent and learn how to use it.
Being involved in athletics growing up has taught me many lessons, shaping me into the adult that I am today. I would like students to benefit from the same opportunities. My goal is to have each of these students identify their own unique athletic talent; I hope some of them are already on their way!
Jones Becomes 400 Meter State Champion
By Eric Mossop, Athletic Director, Pennsauken High School
The Pennsauken High School indoor track team put together another solid performance at the NJSIAA Group III State Championship meet in Toms River. In the 400 meter race, senior standout Marquan Jones took home a state championship, and junior Martin Booker finished fifth. In the 55 meter dash, junior Martin Booker ran a time of 6.4 seconds to finish second in the state, followed by Marquan Jones in fifth, and Nazhir Russell in sixth. All now qualify to run in the prestigious Meet of Champions!
With his state championship run, Marquan Jones also became the first male individual indoor track state champion in our school’s history. Congratulations, Marquan!
Board Of Education Recognizes Two PHS Student-Athletes
Four years of hard work on the track and in the classroom have paid off for two of Pennsauken High School’s finest student-athletes. Amanda Bakley, one of the most heavily recruited steeplechase runners in the country, signed a full scholarship to attend the University of Toledo. Group III Sectional Cross Country star Briana Roberts signed a full tuition scholarship to attend the University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus.
In addition to the countless medals these student-athletes have won while competing for Pennsauken High School, both student-athletes are also champions in the classroom.
Click on the photos for more information about these great student-athletes!
Coach McAneney’s Legend Lives On
By Eric Mossop, Athletic Director, Pennsauken High School
This past month, the Pennsauken High School athletic family suffered a huge loss with the passing of legendary football coach Vince McAneney.
PYAA Spring Registration Begins This Month
PYAA baseball, softball, and soccer will begin taking registration for the spring 2016 season this month. Pennsauken and Merchantville resident boys and girls are invited to join these leagues.
Country Club Golfers Give Back To Help Veterans
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Jim Bisignaro organizes a “skat” golf game most weekends at the Pennsauken Country Club. At the end of the game, 35 to 40 golfers chip in a dollar per person, which is then donated to the Fisher House Foundation, a non-profit that provides free or low cost lodging to veterans and military families receiving treatment at military medical centers.
Friday Night Lights Held On September 18 Versus Winslow
By Billy Wright, Pennsauken High School Athletic Director
The fourth edition of “Friday Night Lights” football is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18, as the much improved Winslow Eagles will take on the home-standing PHS Indians. Pennsauken knocked off the Eagles last year at Winslow 7-0.
The night game is a big hit with both the students and community, as well over 2,000 Big Red supporters are usually in attendance. The Athletic Department will rent lights to conduct what is expected to be an exciting contest and extravaganza. The game is slotted for 7:00 p.m. at Vince McAneney Field. So mark your calendar and be a part of the Friday night under the lights experience.
First-Ever Little Heroes Run And Fun Walk Held At Cooper River Park
The first-ever Little Heroes 5K Run and Fun Walk will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken. The event will raise funds and awareness for the Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF), an organization dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of children and families affected by neurofibromatosis (NF), a genetic disorder that affects 1 in 3,000 children. NF causes tumors, affects vision and hearing, and can lead to other serious health concerns.
Nineteenth Century “Base Ball” Comes To Pennsauken
Play Ball! This August, Pennsauken Township will be the host of some old time “base ball.”
Jamison And Dow Named Athletes Of The Year
By Billy Wright, Pennsauken High School Athletic Director
Wrestling and football student-athlete David Dow made it relatively easy for the PHS coaching staff to vote for Athlete of the Year honors when he not only won the NJSIAA Region 7 195 lb. wrestling title, but also mowed through the competition a week earlier to win the District 28 title. David’s region gold medal was the first region championship for a PHS grappler since Gerald Smith won the 103 lb. title in 1983. For his region win, the Courier Post named David to the prestigious All South Jersey team, the first Indian athlete named first team since 1968, when Mike Panarella was honored. Ironically, the old meets the new, as Panarella currently serves as a volunteer assistant coach for Code Red. David will be attending Baker University in Kansas on a wrestling scholarship.
The girl’s voting was much closer, as four budding stars were in the running: All South Jersey bowler Jessica Bello, two sport star Olivia Summerville, and track and field stars Olivia Jamison and Amanda Bakley. Olivia Jamison eked out the voting of the coaches and claimed her second consecutive Athlete of the Year honor. Bello led South Jersey in season average; Summerville was first team all conference in volleyball and lacrosse; and Bakley set three school records on the track. For her part, Jamison won the 400 meter dash at both the BCSL and NJSIAA sectional championships and anchored the school record-setting 4×100 meter relay and the super sprint medley. Olivia will be attending Morgan State University on a track and field scholarship.
