Chris Christopher

Asbury Park

Sports Journalist at Jersey Shore Online

I am a Sports Journalist with https://t.co/AKFUfAtWSB and its seven print editions and The Coaster newspaper-website. [email protected]

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Neptune’s Monmouth Baccarcudas Race to Swimming Championship

3 weeks ago | thecoaster.net | Chris Christopher

The Monmouth Barracudas celebrate their second consecutive national championship. Photo credit: Jessica Halas By CHRIS CHRISTOPHERThe Monmouth Barracudas won the Greater Tampa Swim Association TYR Spring Championships in Florida with 5,794 points.
WOBM Christmas Classic To Hear Final Buzzer

Dec 25, 2024 | jerseyshoreonline.com | Chris Christopher

JERSEY SHORE – It’s the end of an era. The final jumpers, final layups, final points, final rebounds, final assists, final steals and final blocked shots will take place this month in the 40th annual WOBM Christmas Classic, a boys and girls high school basketball event in Toms River. “The decision (to conclude the Classic) was mine and mine alone,” Classic director Kevin Williams said on Facebook.
Benefit Game at Ocean Township High School

Oct 21, 2024 | thecoaster.net | Chris Christopher

A game at Ocean Township High School Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. will honor the memory of Mya Lin Terry who died at the age of 10 due to cancer. By CHRIS CHRISTOPHERKick cancer’s butt. Attend the 13th annual Mya Cup, an anti-cancer event at Ocean Township High School. The Spartans’ girls soccer team will host the Shore Regional Blue Devils at 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 24. The event will honor the memory of Mya Lin Terry, who lost her five-year struggle with cancer at the age of 10 on April 10, 2013.
Ocean Township Spartans Among the Elite

Oct 21, 2024 | thecoaster.net | Chris Christopher

The Ocean Township High School girls gymnastics team enjoys its season. Missing from the picture is Hayanna Rodrigues. Photo credit: Team manager Kilsarys Diaz By CHRIS CHRISTOPHERThe Ocean Township High School girls gymnastics team is among the best in the Shore Conference. The Spartans won 10 of their first 12 meets en route to first place in Class B North at 8-0.
Monmouth Regional’s Searight Turns Professional

Sep 25, 2024 | thecoaster.net | Chris Christopher

Isaiah Searight is shown on the way to becoming a professional. Photo credit: Isaiah Searight By CHRIS CHRISTOPHERIsaiah Searight has become a professional athlete.
Ocean’s McPherson Mans Mic for WFAN

Jul 15, 2024 | thecoaster.net | Chris Christopher

Ex-Ocean Township High School football standout Keith McPherson (left) enjoys a broadcast on WFAN with Justin Shackil at Yankee Stadium. Photo credit: Keith McPherson By CHRIS CHRISTOPHERIt was a whirlwind weekend, a weekend to remember for Keith McPherson in May. The 2006 Ocean Township High School graduate spent a Friday night and a Saturday afternoon calling the New York Yankees’ wins over the Chicago White Sox on WFAN radio at Yankee Stadium.
Alum Ryan Cole is off to NCAA Division I

Jul 10, 2024 | brookdalecc.edu | Chris Christopher

Neptune’s Ryan Cole Chooses Next Collegiate DestinationBy Chris Christopher, as seen in The Coaster, Asbury ParkRyan Cole is off to NCAA Division I. The former Neptune High School and Brookdale Community College baseball player will continue his career at Charleston Southern University on a full scholarship, according to Brookdale coach Johnny Johnson.
Neptune-Based Swim Team to Compete in Hawaii

Jul 1, 2024 | thecoaster.net | Chris Christopher

The Monmouth Barracudas, based at the Neptune Aquatic Club, will compete in the Keo Nakama Invitational in Oahu in Hawaii from July 5-7. Photo credit: Monmouth Barracudas. By CHRIS CHRISTOPHERThe Monmouth Barracudas are headed for the Aloha State. Based at the Neptune Aquatic Center, the team will compete in the 76th annual Keo Nakama Invitational in Oahu from July 5-7. The event’s host is the Hawaii Swim Club. “It’s our third trip to the island,” coach Paul Buerck said.
Ocean High School’s Girard Faces Emotional Event

Jun 3, 2024 | thecoaster.net | Chris Christopher

Ben Girard displays a sign celebrating his milestone. From left to right are David Walk, an Ocean assistant coach; Girard, coach Tom Ryan and Joe Dilusto, an assistant coach. Photo credit: Ocean Township High School boys lacrosse team By CHRIS CHRISTOPHERBen Girard faces an emotional rite of passage. The Ocean Township High School senior will graduate Tuesday, June 21, after starring in lacrosse and football on the Albert F. Carelli Field in Big Red Country for the Spartans. “Insane.
NFL’s Tyreek Hill Teaches Kids To Follow In His Footsteps

May 30, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Chris Christopher

Tyreek Hill took a moment to sign autographs. (Photo courtesy Tom Naclerio)JACKSON – A mega star, a superstar, a superduper star captivated 225 athletes and numerous fans at Adventure Crossing USA. Tyreek Hill, a one-time Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs and an eight-time Pro Bowler in his first eight seasons in the NFL, led the Tyreek Hill Youth Football and Speed Camp 2024 on Mother’s Day. The wide receiver earned the nickname Cheetah because of his blazing speed.