Sports Shorts

Ashley Higginson, Mike O'Flaherty, Edward Anshar Fosse, Rachel Provost and Ken Walsh were the 2007 recipients of the Freehold Area Running Club's (FARC) Matthew Stuper Scholarship . The scholarships go to deserving FARC members who will be furthering their education. Among the criteria are participation in school sports programs (cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field) and school community activities and academic achievement.

Higginson, who won national championships at Colts Neck High School, will be attending Princeton University in the fall. O'Flaherty, a junior at Wesleyan College in West Virginia, is a graduate of Freehold Borough High School. Fosse, a Ranney School grad, will be continuing his education at Gettysburg College. Provost, a graduate of the Peddie School, is headed for Duke University in the fall. Walsh is a Point Pleasant Borough grad who is going to Ramapo.

The FARC's Summer Series continues tonight with the club officially celebrating the 25th year of the 5K series held at the Battlefield State Park in Manalapan. The 5K goes off at 6:50 preceded by Kid's Races. For more information on the summer series or other FARC events, call the club's hot line at (732) 431-2627 or log on to www.farcnj.com.

The Freehold Borough Little League Picnic will be held on July 29 from 1-5 p.m. at Camp Topanemus on Route 537. The picnic is open to any player and their family who played in the FBLL this year. The cost of the picnic is $10 per family and can be paid at the picnic. Awards will be presented for first place and playoff champions in both the Major and Minor Division. All-Star trophies will also be presented and every player attending will receive an award. Food will be served from 2-4 p.m. Swimming and other activities are available.

Call (732) 845-0256 for additional information.