Stumpy's Corner

The Shore Sports Network is happy to announce the return of Scott Stump as a special contributor to both the website and journal. Welcome to ‘Stumpy’s Corner’ – a unique perspective on sports at the Jersey Shore – presented by Atlantic Physical Therapy Center.

Midseason Report
Midseason Report
Midseason Report
Now that we're halfway home on the journey to the NJSIAA finals on the first weekend of December, it's worth taking a look at what has stood out during this Shore Conference season so far. First, a reminder that you can listen live to Friday night's showdown at "The Swamp" between No...
Alumni Update
Alumni Update
Alumni Update
Last-second heroics by Neptune's own Keith Kirkwood and a Player of the Week honor for Lakewood's Tyrice Beverette highlighted another banner weekend for former Shore football stars at the higher levels. Here is this week's alumni update...
Monday Rewind
Monday Rewind
Monday Rewind
A clear front-runner emerged this weekend in Class B South, while Mater Dei Prep and St. John Vianney became the first teams to already clinch at least a tie for a division crown with impressive wins. The headliner was St. John Vianney, which made a statement in a clash of Top 10 teams with a 28-3 win over Rumson-Fair Haven to clinch at least a tie for the Class A Central crown for their third str
Ground Control
Ground Control
Ground Control
POINT PLEASANT BOROUGH - After Lakewood had returned a fumble by quarterback James Fara for a touchdown to take the lead in the second half on Friday night, the Point Boro junior was determined to make it up to his teammates. At a critical juncture in a game that looks to go a long way toward deciding the Class B South title, Fara and junior running back Tanner Gordon helped the Panthers roar righ
Alumni Update
Alumni Update
Alumni Update
From a former Southern star finding the end zone for Penn State, a Neptune grad dominating on defense for Stony Brook, a former Red Bank Catholic star leading the NJAC in rushing to Wall's own "Nick Magic" kicking a game-winning field goal for FDU-Florham, Shore Conference graduates once again made their presence felt on college football fields this weekend...
Monday Rewind
Monday Rewind
Monday Rewind
Central senior Mike Bickford already has a 2,000-yard rushing season on his resume, but he topped himself on Friday night with an amazing performance in a shootout win over Brick Memorial. Also highlighting Week Five were a pair of divisional thrillers, with Wall rallying in the second half to beat Red Bank Catholic in a Top 10 match-up on Friday, and Lakewood pulling out a crucial Class B South v
Rocket Resurgence
Rocket Resurgence
Rocket Resurgence
HAZLET - This regular season is shaping up to be the opposite of last year for Raritan, and the Rockets are just fine with that as long as the final result is the same. Last year the Rockets started 3-0, went on a five-game skid, and then came alive with an underdog run to their second NJSIAA title in school history...
Mustang Running Wild
Mustang Running Wild
Mustang Running Wild
The Marlboro offensive linemen have a hashtag they use on their Instagram posts that would be ambitious for any program. It’s a simple statement about their goal for senior running back Cameron Caorsi: #Roadto2K. A 2,000-yard rushing season is a tall order for any running back, but at a program that has not had a winning season since 1999 and has never had anyone run for more than 1,176 yards in a
Monday Rewind
Monday Rewind
Monday Rewind
A pair of Top 10 clashes that lived up to their billing and another round of impressive rushing performances highlighted Week Four in Shore Conference football. The headliner was No. 1 Middletown South, which fought off an upset bid by No...
Shore Grads Shine
Shore Grads Shine
Shore Grads Shine
It was another great week for a host of Shore Conference football alumni at the higher levels. Here is this week's alumni update. You can email me at stump@allshoremedia.com if I missed anyone. NFL ---It was a memorable day for Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Neal Sterling (Manasquan/Monmouth Univ...
Monday Rewind
Monday Rewind
Monday Rewind
A host of explosive individual performances, impressive statements by Toms River North and Manalapan, a stunner from Central and a barn-burner involving No. 1 Middletown South highlighted a thrilling Week Three in Shore Conference football. VOTE FOR THE WEEK THREE PLAYER OF THE WEEK In the Top 10 clash that capped the week on Saturday night, No...
Shore Alumni Shine
Shore Alumni Shine
Shore Alumni Shine
As we watch this Shore Conference football season unfold, there are plenty of former Shore stars doing their thing at the next level. Here is a round-up of strong performances by Shore football grads from Saturday's action across the college football spectrum, from FBS to Division III...

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