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PDS Alum Carly O’Brien Battles Through Injury; Produces Solid Debut Season for Dickinson Lax

As Carly O’Brien went through middle school, she was on track to be a softball star. The athletic O’Brien starred in the District 12 softball all-star tournament and played travel…

After Building Mercer Junior Rowing From Scratch, McCourt Leaving With Pride in Program’s Excellence

As 2002 approached, Sean McCourt was ready to move on from rowing after starring at Boston University and then coaching high school crew for three years upon graduation. McCourt was…

Sparked by Hatchell’s Clutch Play on Perimeter, Winberie’s Prevails in Hoops Title Series Opener

Even though Winberie’s/Miller Lite brought an undefeated record into last year’s championship series of the Princeton Recreation Department Summer Men’s Basketball League, the team was not at 100 percent. “I…

Inspired by Sparkling New Community Park Pool, Bluefish Produce Season of High-Level Swimming

After months of construction, the new Community Park Pool opened over Memorial Day weekend to much acclaim. The Myrtha stainless steel pool boasts new walls and a new floor for…

While Nassau Lemmings Didn’t Have Great Depth, Club Stepped Up in Maintaining Winning Tradition

While the Nassau Swim Club Lemmings didn’t have as much depth as in past summers, the team lived up to the program’s winning tradition. The Lemmings went 4-1 in Princeton…

With Horan Maturing Into Top Shortstop, Leader, Post 218 Baseball Surges Down the Homestretch

In the summer of 2009, Beau Horan was a wet-behind-the-ears shortstop, trying to hold his own in his rookie season with the Princeton Post 218 American Legion baseball team. Since…

Propelled by Ettin’s Foul Shooting Prowess, University Radiology Advances in Title Defense

A lot of basketball players, even superstars like LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal, have struggled when sent to the foul line at crunch time. But former Princeton High and current…

After Rocky Freshman Debut With Bryant Baseball, Former PDS Star Scott Produces Breakout Season

Jon Scott will long remember getting the initial hit of his Bryant University baseball career. Scott, a former Princeton Day School standout catcher, pounded out an RBI single in a…

Sparked by Krasna’s Outstanding Backcourt Play, PA Blue Devils Loom as Threat in Summer Hoops

Although Jesse Krasna is playing in just his second season with the PA Blue Devils in the Princeton Recreation Department Summer Men’s Basketball League, he has some deep bonds with…

With Brown Showing No Mercy to Alma Mater, Team TB Defeats PYS in Summer Men’s Hoops

Anthony Brown enjoyed a fine career with the Princeton High boys’ basketball team. But when Brown took the court for Team TB last Monday in the Princeton Recreation Department Summer…