The challenge of addressing the importance of mental health predates the pandemic but what transpired over a two plus year period certainly contributed to the anxiety many felt heading on the field of play.
Former Toms River High School East RB/DB Nico Steriti suffered 12 concussions -- has no regrets about playing -- but does say that more needs to be done to help athletes in any sport heal from a concussion.
To help student-athletes in Monmouth County and Ocean County, the Shore Conference has put into action an outlet where student-athletes can go and have an open forum.
There have been some stellar wrestling matches over the last few weeks along those lines across the Shore Conference and student-athletes are shining real bright right now.
The WOBM Christmas Classic provided an exciting tournament in the beginning of the Shore Conference high school basketball season and as games continue rolling along in January, many teams making big statements.
Surveillance video saw Kellen J. Bischoff climb into a dumpster Saturday morning. Several hours later the truck is seen emptying and compressing the contents of the dumpster.