Michael McGarry

Atlantic City

Staff Writer at The Press of Atlantic City

I cover high school sports in southern New Jersey and an assortment of other sports, most notably the Phillies and the ShopRite LPGA Classic

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EHT softball

4 days ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | Michael McGarry

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EHT softball team continues to peak at right time with upset of Vineland

4 days ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | Michael McGarry

VINELAND - Coach Kristi Troster finally sees the Egg Harbor Township High School softball team playing the way she envisioned when the season began. Laura Mack hit a three-run home run and Sofia Spatocco knocked in two runs as the seventh-seeded Eagles upset No. 2 seed and defending South Jersey Group IV champion Vineland 9-4 in a South Jersey Group IV quarterfinal Monday afternoon. The victory was career win No. 100 for Troster. Egg Harbor Township (13-13) is peaking at the right time.
Five storylines to follow at this week's ShopRite LPGA Classic

5 days ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | Michael McGarry

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — The LPGA Tour is celebrating its 75th season in 2025. The ShopRite LPGA Classic has been around for more than half of those 75 years. Few LPGA events can say the same. The $1.75 million, 54-hole Classic began in 1986 and has been held every year since except for a three-year gap from 2007-09. The 37th annual Classic will be held Friday-Sunday on the Bay Course at Seaview, a Dolce Hotel.
'We have to clean it up, and we will.' How the Phillies reacted to getting swept at home

5 days ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | Michael McGarry

PHILADELPHIA - The baseball season brings its twists and turns. Just a few days ago, the Phillies had won nine straight and boasted baseball’s record. They were in first place in the National League East. Now, the Phillies appear to be a bit lost. Trea Turner booted a pivotal ground ball as the Milwaukee Brewers swept a three-game series from Philadelphia with a 5-2 win before 44,076 fans at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday.
Phillies make pitching moves

5 days ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | Michael McGarry

PHILADELPHIA - The Phillies shook up their pitching staff Sunday morning. Mick Abel will return to the Phillies starting rotation Thursday in Toronto against the Blue Jays. Meanwhile, Taijuan Walker will become a full-time reliever. And Philadelphia recalled reliever Seth Johnson from Triple-A and designated reliever Jose Ruiz for assignment. The Phillies made the moves before they hosted the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday afternoon. All three moves are intriguing for different reasons.
Isabella Alvarez, Brianna Growalt make history at state track championships. Who else won?

6 days ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | Michael McGarry

Isabella Alvarez continued Pleasantville High School’s tradition of track and field excellence Saturday. Meanwhile, Brianna Growalt began ACIT’s tradition of success. Alvarez and Growalt each won two events at the state outdoor track and field championships. Alvarez, a freshman, won the Group II 100-meter hurdles and shot put. “This means a lot,” Alvarez said. "This shows I’m headed in the right direction. The process is working.
Anthony Liakhnovich wins and who also excelled at the state public group track and field championships

1 week ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | Michael McGarry

Anthony Liakhnovich is ending the outdoor track and field season the same way he began it: As one of the state’s best throwers. The Hammonton High School senior won the state Group II shot put with a put of 61 feet, 8.75 inches at South Plainfield’s Frank Jost Field on Friday. Christian Medina of Hammonton finished fourth with a put of 55-0.75. Liakhnovich has excelled all season. He’s won the Atlantic County shot put title and the Atlantic County and South Jersey Group III discus championships.
Who ran one of the fastest 100-meter dashes in CAL history Friday night?

1 week ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | Michael McGarry

Julian Onesti of St. Augustine Prep ran one of the fastest 100-meter dashes in Cape-Atlantic League history Friday night. The senior finished third in the Non-Public A 100 dash in a personal-best 10.56 seconds at Stockton University in Galloway Township. Jevon Ledgister of St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City won in 10.46 seconds. Onesti’s time is the second fastest in CAL history. Fabian Santiago of Oakcrest set the CAL record of 10.54 in 2012.
Kyle Lamanteer pitches Vineland to SJ Group IV semifinal

1 week ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | Michael McGarry

Kyle Lamanteer struck out 11 and threw a complete-game shutout as Vineland beat Gloucester Tech 4-0 in a South Jersey Group IV quarterfinal Friday. Ernie Bernhardt hit a triple and knocked in three runs for the Fighting Clan. Sixth-seeded Vineland will play at second-seeded and defending South Jersey Group IV champion Eastern in the semifinals Tuesday.
St. Augustine rallies for playoff win

1 week ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | Michael McGarry

St. Augustine Prep rallied from a three-run deficit to beat Union Catholic 8-6 in a South Jersey Non-Public A quarterfinal Friday. Joe Erace knocked in the winning run with a triple in the bottom of the sixth. Alex Weingartner struck out two in the seventh to earn the save. The third-seeded Hermits, who are the defending state champion, played Wednesday in the semifinals against the winner of Saturday’s quarterfinal between second-seeded Red Bank Catholic and No. 10 seed Donovan Catholic.