Sports Shorts

Ten-year-old Taylor Samuel, Jackson, was very successful competing for Devlin Gymnastics of Wall at the N.J. State Championships in Demarest the weekend of April 24. Samuel, a Level 4 gymnast, took fourth on the vault, sixth on the beam and 14th on the bars en route to a 12th-place finish in the all-around. Her efforts helped Devlin finish sixth out of 27 teams.

New Egypt Youth Soccer is forming competitive travel soccer teams for the following age groups: Boys U9 (A. Marabuto, (732) 758-0850); Boys U13 (N. Pinarligil, (732) 758-9142); Girls U9 (G. Rette, (732) 758-3597); Girls U10 (J. Plummer, (732) 758-6515); and Girls U11 (B. Marabuto, (732) 758-0850).

Tryouts will be held June 5 at 2 p.m. at the elementary school fields. Rain date is June 6 at 2 p.m. Boys, U13 only, are having additional tryouts on May 19, 21, 26 and 28 at 6 p.m. Please contact coaches above for more information.

New Egypt Youth Soccer Registration for boys and girls from age 4, by Aug. 1, through eighth grade will take place today from 4-7 p.m. at New Egypt High School, and on May 8 from 9 a.m.-noon at the New Egypt Recreation Building. The cost is $60 for one child, $110 for two children and $135 family maximum. There will be no fund-raisers. After a successful season last year, grades third-eighth again will compete in the Midlands Recreation Travel League on Saturdays. Pre-K through second grade will play on Sundays. Proof of age is required for 4-year-old children. Any questions please call Anthony Marabuto at (732) 758-0850 or Gary Rette at (732) 758-3597. Anyone interested in obtaining their "F" license, please contact Anthony or Gary to register. Classes will be held on June 4 and 5.

The Jackson Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Jackson’s annual softball game will be played on May 16 at 1 p.m. at Pine Park on County Line Road in Lakewood. The cost to attend and to take part in the picnic is $25 for adults and $20 for children. Kids age 5 and younger are free. A portion of the proceeds will be directed to the winner’s charity of choice.

The Manchester Women’s Softball League is forming now and needs players and teams. The games start at the end of May, and will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If interested, contact Cindy at (732) 408-0036. All towns are welcome.