SoJO 104.9 has been following the development of one of South Jersey's young stars - Vineland's Mike Trout. The former Millville High School baseball standout had his ticket stamped late Friday night from Salk Lake City to rejoin the major leagues with the Los Angeles Angels.
We all know that our leader of The Garden State has a unique blunt style that is rarely seen in politics, and Governor Chris Christie once again did not mince words as he expressed what he felt about last night's final game for the New Jersey Nets - which he did not attend but some legends of the team came with color!
In Phillipsburg, the school board has banned home school students from participating in sports. Granted, Phillipsburg is a little bit of a distance from us, this issue still seems to be a growing trend. Should South Jersey home school students be banned from sports? Take our poll!
The 2012 baseball season so far is seeing some of South Jersey's finest show their skills in the minor leagues with streaking and league leading success. How much longer before Mike Trout and A.J. Holland move up their respective organization's ladder?
The Flyers have been on a scoring frenzy lately, and starting a win at a great time. After Sunday's 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Flyers take a commanding, and surprising 3-0 lead in the best of seven series. How far will this year's "Flyers Fever" take them?
As we continue following the progress of our local baseball talent trying to get the "Big Show", Mike Trout impresses early as he continues to play himself into 100% shape, while Darren Ford suffers a bad break.
Tom Morgan broke the news yesterday that The Sandcastle / Bernie Robbins Stadium is being renamed Surf Stadium - paying homage to the old baseball team's name in Atlantic City (and to the crashing waves along the beach up the road from the park). Now the question is who might call A.C. home in the future.
On Wednesday, Atlantic City Council members will vote to install new turf, maintenance, and renaming Sandcastle stadium. Will this bring baseball back to Atlantic City? What would you rename the stadium?
He may now be the most recognizable name in professional football, but it's not entirely for his abilities on the field. After a season where he led the Denver Broncos to the playoffs, Tim Tebow found himself traded to the New York Jets recently, creating a battle for the quarterback spot in North New Jersey. His off season has also seen his popularity in some circles reach new heights on Easter Sunday.
At 26, South Jersey product Darren Ford may be embarking on his most important baseball season of his career. As the 2012 season opens, Ford will start his season in Tacoma - close to the Seattle Mariners in distance, but what may see far away as far as his major league dreams, yet his chances are good for a shot in the majors if he delivers.
