Sports Shorts

With many new talented players, Brick Memorial’s hockey team is going through some growing pains.

The Mustangs slipped to 1-3-1 when they dropped a pair of games to Middletown North, 5-1, and Rumson, 3-2, early last week. Chris James, quarterback of the football team that reached the NJSIAA Central Jersey championship game, recently rejoined the hockey team and scored the goal against Middletown North to pull Brick Memorial to 2-1.

Against Rumson, goals by Brad Person, off passes from Frank Ryan and Brett Ekert in the first period, and Tom Brow, off a pass from Chernosky in the second period, tied it at 2-2 before Rumson, which had an early 2-0 lead, scored the game-winner in the third period.

“The big thing is our freshman contingent,” said coach Chip Bruce, who also said that junior center Anthony Santangelo is a “big surprise.”

Pinelanders Youth Soccer Club, Howell, is now accepting registrations for the spring season. This is a recreational program: all games are played at the fields on Adelphia-Farmingdale Road (Route 524) in North Howell. Registration is open to boys and girls who will be aged 4-18 on April 1, 2006; birth certificates are required at registration. Girls 7-18 can choose all-girl or co-ed soccer. The fee is $40 per player; $80 max per family. There are no residency requirements. You can register now at www.pinelanders.com, or attend an open registration session at Howell Middle School North, Squankum Yellowbrook Road, at the following times:

• Friday, Jan. 13, 7-9 p.m. (back entrance)

• Saturday, Jan. 14, 9 a.m.-noon (front entrance)

If the Saturday session is postponed an alternate session will be held on Jan. 21. For more information go to www.pinelanders.com or call Jem Treadwell on (732) 919-2111, mailbox No. 1.

The Cape May County Football League seeks additional teams from the Ocean-Monmouth-Middlesex County area for a Fall 2006 Northern Division. This is a long established tackle football league for grades 1-8, and includes both private and public middle school teams. CMCJFL does not have any weight restrictions. Children, both big and small, can play. Minimum roster sizes are very flexible. Both existing and start-up programs are welcome. Information is available to assist in the formation of new teams, including equipment and uniform purchases.

For additional information call (732) 772-9888 or e-mail administrators@marlboroyouthfootball.com.

New Jersey’s newest and fasted growing softball organization, ISA of New Jersey, is looking for individuals for its softball umpiring program. Clinics will be offered in Central New Jersey beginning in January. Participants will be trained in all styles of softball, tested and ready to work ISA league or tournament games beginning in April. ASA, NSA and Federation members welcome. For more information email ISAofNewJersey@aol.com.