Nnaemeka Amaechina ended his Senior Spring Track season as one of the most accomplished athletes in the history of Central Regional. This Spring season alone, Nnaemeka was the Ocean County Champion in the Triple Jump, New Jersey Group 4 Champion in Long Jump, and the overall New Jersey State Champion in Long Jump with an incredible mark of 24 feet and 1 inch. Nnaemeka’s State Championship-winning jump is a new Ocean County record and bested his school record by 13 inches. Nnaemeka was named the Shore Track Coaches Association “Jumper of the Year” for the 2025 season and was recently accepted to compete at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals in Philadelphia for the fourth time in his High School career. His career highlights include:

NJ State Champion (LJ 2025)

NJ Group 4 Champion (LJ 2025)

2x Ocean County Champion (TJ 2024, 2025)

Shore Conference Champion (TJ 2023)

Long Jump Ocean County and School Record Holder (24-1)

Triple Jump School Record Holder (46-1)

4x National Meet Qualifier

3x Meet of Champions Qualifier

3 Year Captain

8x Varsity Track Letter Recipient

Over this past weekend, the Central Regional Special Olympic Track & Field Team competed at TCNJ for the Special Olympics Summer Games 2025. Friday, the athletes got to set up in the dorms, learning valuable life skills. They had to make their beds without Mom and Dad and prep for competition days. They then got to explore the beautiful campus of TCNJ, which included finding a place to eat. They ate at Blazin' J’s chicken before the start of the SONJ Summer Games 2025. The Athletes lined up by Counties, as Central Regional Represented Ocean County. The CR team lined the streets as the last leg of the torch run took place around the campus, into the Lions Stadium. As the Officers ran in, the Parade of Athletes entered the stadium. Athletes were given high-fives by Officers from all over New Jersey as they were wished good luck in the games! As the key note speaker welcomed everyone and Athletes recited the Olympic oath, the torch was passed around the stadium to ignite the cauldron, declaring the Summer Games 2025 officially open! Fireworks and a fun DJ helped kick it off right.

Saturday, Central Athletes competed in the Female Softball toss, 200M Dash, 4 x 100 Relay, and the Female 100M Dash. It was a bright and early start as Rose Matsil threw a softball for gold at 8 am to kick the team into gear. In the 200M Dash, Molly Ridgeway earned silver, Kellen Hess ran for silver, Shane Erickson earned a 4th place finish, James Nagy placed 5th, and Victor Caruso earned a 6th place finish in his first ever State level games. The 4 x 100 relay team consisted of Molly Ridgeway, James Nagy, Rose Matsil, and anchor leg Shane Erickson. The team ran in the downpouring rain for a third-place finish in a tough heat. Then it was the 100M dash for our females, Molly, who placed 2nd for silver, and Rose earned a 4th place finish as she ran out of her shoe!

After a long day of competition, the Athletes got to be college kids for the night. They got to play backyard games on the football field and finished the night with a dance party. Finally unwinding for the night back in the dorms, they were excited for their next competition event.

On Sunday, we packed up the dorms and headed to breakfast before competing in the softball toss and the 100M dash for males. Tripp Corrigan threw the softball for 17.23 meters to place 2nd for silver. Then we had some downtime to experience the Olympic Village for some goodies from various sponsors of Special Olympics, along with some fun prizes. Next, we hit Healthy Athletes, where our athletes could get their hearing, vision, feet, and dental checked. Plus, there were dieticians and trainers to talk about personal fitness. They ended out the competition with the Male 100M Dashers. Tripp and James raced for a second-place finish in their heats. Kellen earned a 4th-place medal, and Victor ended with a 5th-place medal. Overall, Central Regional came home with 1 Gold medal, 6 silver medals, 5 bronze medals, 3 fourth-place finishers, 2 fifth-place finishers, and a sixth-place medal which earned them ice cream at TK’s on the way home from an eventful weekend! Great job to all Athletes!

Our Varsity Lacrosse team wrapped up an unforgettable season with a strong 13-7 record, reflecting our hard work, resilience, and dedication. One of the proudest moments came when we clinched the Colonial Division Championship, pulling off an incredible comeback in the final division game against Point Boro. Down by three goals with just four minutes to play, the team rallied with four unanswered goals, embodying our team motto: We can do hard things.

The season was also marked by standout individual achievements, Addison Frulio broke the single-season draw control record with 115 draw controls as well as the single-game draw record with 13 draws. RyAnn Dunn scored her 100th career goal, and MiaTreney led the Shore in groundballs. These accomplishments speak to both talent and teamwork.

Our determination carried into the NJ State Tournament, where, as the 9th seed, we upset the 8th seed in an overtime thriller — despite being shorthanded for much of the game. Moments like this defined our season: grit under pressure and belief in each other.

Above all, this year taught lasting lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and the power of belief. This remarkable group showed again and again that with heart and unity, we truly can do hard things — lessons that will extend well beyond the lacrosse field.

Boy's Volleyball improved from 3-17 last year to 9-13 this year. The Team made the Semifinals of the Shore Conference Kim Cole Cup and came very close to upsetting the 3 seed West Windsor Plainsboro South in the 1st Round of the NJSIAA Tournament. Senior Dylan Konfederak was named 1st Team All-Division A-South.

Some school records fell this year with Senior Matthew Ricciardi 2nd for single season Aces and Senior Dylan Konfederak 2nd for single season assists. Another season highlight was the JV Team won the Kingsway Tournament, defeating powerhouse Old Bridge in the Finals, so the future is very bright for Central Regional Boys Volleyball.

The Central Regional Boys Golf Team did a great job improving as a team and individually throughout this season. The progress is very encouraging with a majority of the team coming back next year. The boys were able to lower the team score by almost 10 strokes from last season, with a 171.5 average in matches. The team finished 10th place in both the Wildcat and Ocean County Tournaments and were able to make the State Sectional Tournament. Senior Blake Crutchley and Junior Aiden Fiachetti qualified for the Shore Conference Tournament with outstanding individual scores of 86 and 85, respectively. The team finished the season with an overall record of 9-11 and 5-7 in the division. Great season, guys!

The 2025 Baseball season has concluded, and the Golden Eagles finished up with an overall record of 16-9. The boys made a nice run in the Shore Conference tournament, upsetting Holmdel on the road to advance to the Sweet 16, where they battled and lost a tough one to Colts Neck. The boys wrapped up the regular season with an upset vs #8 Ocean Township on Senior Day. The season ended with a loss to Egg Harbor in the NJSIAA South Jersey Group 4 tournament. The 2025 baseball team had 5 Athletes selected to the B-South Coaches All-Division team - Vinny Berardi, Jack Tietjen, Tyler Woermer, Tommy Truzzolino, and Nick Dinicola. Jack Tietjen finished 13th in the state and 3rd in the Shore Conference for RBI with 31. Tommy Truzzolino finished in the top 100 of the state for stolen bases, 25, and runs scored, 31. Vinny Berardi also finished in the top 100 of the state in strikeouts, with 71 on the season. Overall, it was a great season for the Golden Eagles, and we look forward to the long offseason ahead to improve our skills and knowledge of the game!

The Central Regional Boys Lacrosse team completed their best season in their 6 years as a program, as they finished the year 8-5 and 5-2 in the Freedom Division. The 5-2 record in division helped the team secure 3rd place. The team had a chance the last divisional game of the season to share the division title but they fell to Toms River North on a last second goal by the score of 3-2. During the season, the team scored 88 goals led by 1st team All Division attackmen Jake Agugliaro and his 34 goals on the year. Senior Goalie Brady Etzkorn was voted the Divisional Defensive player of the year ending his stellar 4 year career with over 600 saves.

The Softball team competed in one of the toughest divisions in the Shore Conference. The team finished with a 8-14 record, but still qualified for the Shore Conference Tournament as the #20 seed and had a huge upset of #13 seed Brick Memorial. The team was lead by seniors Faith Fisher, Madison Heinrich, Lena Banks, and Isabella Flora. Freshman Kayla Rasmussen lead the team in hitting with a .387 batting average. Senior Isabella Flora concluded her terrific career with a .414 career batting average

The Central Regional Flag Football team has had an exciting and competitive season, currently holding a 2-2-1 record. With a strong blend of grit, teamwork, and resilience, the team has fought hard through every matchup and has shown noticeable growth each week.

The two victories came in dominant fashion, 24-6 over Brick Twp. and 27-6 over Manchester, showcasing the team's offensive firepower and tight defensive execution. The tie game was a hard-fought battle that came down to the final seconds, reflecting the team’s never-quit attitude. While the two losses were tough, they served as learning experiences that have only fueled the squad’s determination.

As the regular season winds down, the team remains in the playoff hunt. With a potential postseason berth on the line, the team is focused and ready to finish strong.

The Boys Track team had an incredible Spring season this year. The team finished 6-1 in A-South, which was the program’s best record in recent memory. The distance team was led by Javier Sanchez, TJ Snyder and Grady Nowak, all running under 4:50 in the mile. Senior Jordan Benzon got on the podium at Ocean County Championships running 2:03 in the 800. Sophomore Dom Prasad got himself onto the top 10 all-time list in the 200 (22.98), High Jump (6-2), and Long Jump (22-0). Junior Captain Anthony Jimenez emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the 400 hurdles and will look to continue that success with a strong Senior year. In the throws, underclassmen Zach Cramer, Macaih

Lee, and Aidan Onello were a bright spot within the program and will all be back for an even stronger year in 2026. Senior Danny Troncoso became the first athlete in team history to compete in a pentathlon, foreshadowing a promising future college track career in which he will continue to train for the decathlon. Seniors Royalty Riley and Nnaemeka Amaechina put together a historic campaign, highlighted by a 1-2 finish in long jump at the NJ Group 4 Championships and Nnaemeka’s overall state title in the event with an Ocean County record jump of 24 feet and 1 inch. Nnaemeka’s jump qualified him for the New Balance Nationals in Philadelphia later this month.

The Lady Eagles Golf team had a great comeback season finishing 10-6 in the A-South division! At the Ocean County Tournament, the Lady Eagles finished tied for 3rd with Barnegat. Their team score of 427 improved by 66 strokes from last season's tournament! Unfortunately, they lost the tie breaker, only sending 2 Ladies to the Shore Conference Tournament. Maria Thompson placed 7th in Ocean County and 19th at Shore Conference, scoring 96 at both tournaments. Kalli Garbacki placed 13th in Ocean County and 28th at Shore Conference, shooting 101 & 102, respectively. As a team, the Ladies dropped their team score by 13 strokes from last season, averaging 221 for Spring 2025. Their team low score also dropped by 8 strokes, as the Ladies shot 202 twice against Cedar Creek rivals, Lacey Township! Later in the season, the Lady Eagles had the opportunity to take a trip to the LPGA ShopRite Classic at Seaview Golf Club in Galloway. Our Ladies found a player's "lost" ball; followed and watched well known LPGA Tour players; and had the opportunity to speak with two LPGA Tour players' parents about their journeys to the pro tour! Congrats on a successful and action packed season Ladies!

The Girls Track and Field team had its best season since joining "A" South a decade ago. The team finished its dual season with a 4-3 record going up against some of the best teams in the Shore Conference. The team won this year's Shore Conference Novice Meet and during the season numerous girls recorded times, jumps, and throws that placed them in the top 10 of CR Girls Track and Field 50 year existence. At the Ocean County Championship, Samantha Boyle finished in 2nd place in the High Hurdles and High Jump, Breyanna Sullivan finished in 4th place in the Triple Jump, 6th place in the 100 yard dash, and 6th place in the 200 yard dash. While Senior Alana Napolitano place 3rd in the shot put. At this years Shore Conference, Breyanna Sullivan placed 4th in the 100 yard dash, 3rd in the 200 yard dash, 6th place in the Long Jump, Laina Hoffman placed 6th in the 3200, and Samantha Boyle 6th place in the High Hurdles and High Jump. Finishing off the season, Senior Alana Napolitano placed 3rd in the shot put NJSIAA Groups

The Boys Tennis team finished the season with a 4-11 record despite a completely new roster with no Varsity experience. They were able to sweep the Toms RIver Schools and qualified for the N.J.S.I.A.A State Tournament. This year, at 1st Singles was Senior Jackson Miller, playing 2nd Singles was Jamison Porter, and at third Singles was Senior Declan Best. The team of Freshman Cole Wilfred and Ryan Pangco were Central Regional 1st Doubles and the team of Rodrigo Lopez Garcia and Aiden Mchugh competed at 2nd Doubles.