The Link News will publish all local sports photos here on LINK SPORTS The Link News a weekly print publication based out of Long Branch, New Jersey.
This page is dedicated to the sport and action photos of events covered by The Link News. All Photos are copyright protected and can’t be used without permission of The Link News. All Photos on this page were taken by Walter J. O’Neill, Jr., the Sports Editor and Chief Photographer for The Link News.
05/31/2026
Sorry to see this event has been canceled, Shihan Chirico was a close friend and mentor to me. During my tenure as the USAKf & USA-NKF New Jersey presidency Shihan was on my executive board. His tournament might be canceled but not his memory. Rest in peace sensei.
05/30/2026
05-28-26, Spartan 6; Steven Perez, Brandon Johnson, Ayden Winters, Brandon Cosentino, Kaitlin Hickman, and Luella Fetter all seniors at Ocean Township High School, signed their National Letter of Intent to continue their chosen sport in college.
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Read about the Spartan 6 at
https://thelinknews.net/2026/05/30/spartan-six-commit-to-playing-in-college/
05/30/2026
Read about the Spartan 6 who committed to play in college
Spartan Six Commit to Playing in College - The Link News By Walter J. O’Neill, Jr. Ocean Township – Thursday, May 28, six senior student athletes from the high school all committed to playing their chosen sport […]
05/28/2026
05-28-26, Spartan 6; Steven Perez, Brandon Johnson, Ayden Winters, Brandon Cosentino, Kaitlin Hickman, and Luella Fetter all seniors at Ocean Township High School, signed their National Letter of Intent to continue their chosen sport in college.
We will have a full story on these amazing student athletes at www.TheLinkNews.net by 5/30/26 and additional photos of each athlete, their families and coaches here soon.
Photo is the property of The Link News and Walter J. O'Neill, Jr.
05/28/2026
05-25-26, Shore Regional the #1 seed in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 1 tournament, hosted and beat #16 seed Manville 21-1. In that game Kayla Delia had two home runs, Dylann Lawrence had her 300th strikeout, and Olivia DeFonce had her 150th career hit.
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Read about this game at:
https://thelinknews.net/2026/05/28/kayla-delia-celebrates-her-birthday-with-two-home-runs/
05/28/2026
Kayla Delia celebrated her 15th birthday with two home runs in the 21-1 NJSIAA opening round Shore Regional victory over Manville. Read about that game at
Kayla Delia Celebrates Her Birthday With Two Home Runs - The Link News By Walter J. O’Neill, Jr. Normally on a birthday the person celebrating is given gifts. Kayla Delia a freshman at Shore Regional varsity softball team celebrated […]
05/27/2026
Congratulations to Kayla Delia of Shore Regional as she is the Sterns Trailer Athlete of the Week