Weekly Update
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT - Week of September 3, 2023
FALL SPORTS
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BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
The boys and girls cross country team both started the season 3-0 with wins over ACIT, Vineland, and Absegami. Kiki Schlemo won the girls race and Cam Koryga won the boys race.
HEAD COACH JOSEPH LUCCHIO:
Head Boys and Girls Cross County Coach 2014-present
Head Boys Track Coach 2023- Present
Assistant Boys Track Coach 2010-2022
Assistant Boys Basketball Coach 2020-2022
ASSISTANT COACH TOM MCLAUGHLIN:
I am a proud EHTHS graduate and I have taught Social Studies at EHT for five years. I have been an assistant cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track coach for each of those five years. During that time, boys and girls distance runners have moved on to compete at the following institutions: Rider University, Monmouth University, Rowan University, Stockton University, UMass Lowell, Delaware Valley University, and the Naval Academy.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Girls volleyball had two successful scrimmages against Timber Creek and Kingsway followed by our first team dinner Friday night where the girls discussed their goals for the upcoming season. Our first home game is Fri 9/8 against ACIT - freshmen and JV at 4:00 followed by Varsity. Our first away game is Sat 9/9 against Ocean City at OCHS - freshmen and JV at 10 am followed by Varsity.
1st year varsity coach for girls volleyball. I have played volleyball recreationally for the past decade plus. I have been an assistant the last 3 years for the boys' and girls' volleyball programs. You can find me this summer playing beach volleyball at Tony Canale or at the gym lifting weights.
ASSISTANT COACH PAOLA FLORIDO:
GIRLS SOCCER
EHT Girls Soccer defeated the Mainland Mustangs 1-0 to open the season in a CAL- American Conference clash. Sophomore midfielder Abby Mathis scored the game's only goal 9 minutes in with a shot from the top of the box that found the far post. Junior goal keeper Abby Lyon had 8 saves in the shutout win for EHT. Genevieve Morrison had 8 saves for Mainland. EHT 1-0-0. Mainland 0-1-0.
HEAD COACH CHRISTIAN WIECH:
Coach Wiech is entering his 15th season with the girls' soccer program and his 12th as the head coach. The girls' soccer program is closing in on 100 wins under Coach Wiech's watch, has qualified for the NJSIAA SJ Group IV tournament each of the past eleven seasons, and has been invited to the SJ Coaches' tournament twice over that timeframe. The Lady Eagles won a CAL divisional title in 2013 and a CAL conference title in 2018. Coach Wiech is also the Boys Volleyball varsity coach.
BOYS SOCCER
I have been teaching and coaching here at EHTHS the past 18 years. Our program is a perennial power in the Cape Atlantic League. We recently won the CAL Championship and hope to bring home a Sectional Title this year. Our Assistant Coaches, Dennis Heenan and Phil Maturi are both alumni of EHTHS. Passion, Purpose, Pride
Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
2007-present
This is my 16th year coaching alongside Pete Lambert, but I have been a part of this soccer program since 1992. As a goalie, I played for Mike Mousaw with my defender, Coach Phil Maturi, and we were the first boys soccer program to make it to the South Jersey Finals and win a division title. I am very proud to be a part of the coaching staff that was brought back to glory under Pete Lambert and considered a perennial power in South Jersey.
ASSISTANT COACH PHILIP MATURI
Coach Maturi boasts an impressive coaching tenure of seven years, serving as both the boys' freshmen and assistant varsity coach. Before this, he held the same role within the girls' program for three years. His dedication to EHTHS spans 16 years as a teacher, and he takes great pride in being an alumnus of the high school, as well as a former member of the boys' soccer program.
During his playing days, Coach Maturi was known for his prowess as a robust defender. He played alongside one of the school's legendary goalkeepers, Mr. Dennis B. Heenan. Together, they led the school to its inaugural sectional final appearance, marking a significant achievement. Coach Maturi had the privilege of being mentored by Coach Mousaw, the second most successful coach in school history.
In addition to his coaching and playing accolades, Coach Maturi earned the Golden Boot in the 2019 Alumni Game by scoring two goals, including the game-winning goal, despite playing as a defender. Today, Coach Maturi is an integral part of Coach Lambert's coaching staff. Coach Lambert holds the distinction of being the most successful coach in the school's history, and together, they uphold the program's core values by imparting lessons of Passion, Purpose, and Pride to their players.
FOOTBALL
HEAD COACH ROBERT DAVIS:
*Barnegat HS Head Football Coaching Record: 82-69 (15-Years)
*27-Years HS Football Coaching Experience: Head Coach/Assistant Coach
*Started the Barnegat Football Program from Scratch (2002-2020)
*4x - Division Championships
*5x - "Coach of the Year"
*7x - State Playoff Appearances (3 Different group Sizes)
*4 State Playoff Wins
- 1x - Advanced to State Championship Round
- 2x - Advanced to State Semi-Finals Round
- 64 Barnegat Football Players were placed into College Football Programs (D1A, D1AA, D2, D3 & JUCO)
*10 out of the last 11-Years, Barnegat has had a .500 or Better Record
*(President) Shore Conference Football Coaches Association (2021-2022)
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- This will be my 13th season as an EHT Football assistant.
- I am an EHT graduate (2005)
- I played football collegiately for Wesley College.
- I currently teach Health and PE at Alder Ave Middle School.
FALL CHEER
HEAD COACH TORI TALARICO:
I am so excited to be returning as the EHTHS Varsity Cheer Coach, I have coached cheer for over 10 years. I have coached levels 1-6 ages 4-35. I am USAG Safesport certified and USASF certified in levels 1 through 6 in stunting and tumbling. One of my biggest accomplishments is winning the bronze medal at the 2019 Cheerleading Worlds as a coach. At EHTHS last fall our competition team won all 3 competitions attended beating out South Jersey and North Jersey high school teams. Looking forward to another amazing season.
ASSISTANT COACH DENISE STEET:
As an EHT resident, I grew up cheering for the Egg Harbor Township Youth Organization (EHTYO) and went on to become a three-time NCA All-American Cheerleader and varsity cheer captain here at EHTHS. I have 17 years of coaching experience and have worked with EHTYO, EHTHS High School Fall and Winter Cheer, Jersey Spirit Elite All Stars, and All Star One. I am passionate about the sport and I’m proud to have coached both of my daughters throughout the years. I’m looking forward to working with head coach Tori Talarico this upcoming season.
GIRLS TENNIS
Girls tennis has several players new to the varsity line up. Camille More (9), Belina Zhang (10), and Demi Lu(11) will be the starting singles players. Varsity doubles will be Lily Ferriola (11), Kylee Biel (11), Olivia Liang (10), Makayla Henderson (9), and Carrie Chen (11). Looking forward to an exciting season!
HEAD COACH ALENE HARTMAN:
Alene Hartman has been head coach of the girls tennis team since 2015. She was head coach of the boys tennis team 2010—2016. She has led the girls tennis team to three Cape Atlantic Championships and was named Coach of the Year 2017 by the Atlantic City Press. Coach Hartman is very proud that EHTHS tennis players have gone on to play college tennis at Rutgers, Monmouth, William Paterson, and TCNJ. Coach Hartman played varsity tennis at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia and is currently active in the local tennis community.
FIELD HOCKEY
Field Hockey scrimmaged at Vineland on Tuesday. The score was EHT 4 and Vineland 1. Our captains Jenna Gray, Gabby Hiltner, and Allison Umphlett are ready to lead the lady Eagles at our first game of the season tomorrow at 10am vs Williamstown.
Hometown: Lansdale, PA
High School: North Penn where I was an all region field hockey player and player of the year in the Philadelphia Inquirer
College: UMBC where I played 2 years of softball and 4 years of field hockey at the division 1 level. I was an all-conference and all academic team all 4 years for field hockey as well as the recipient of the outstanding female athlete award as a senior.
Academics: Degree in Biology and education from UMBC, masters in biology from
Rutgers Camden, and presently working on a PhD in health and human performance with Concordia University.
Teaching career: Entering my 16th year teaching and this will be my 14th year teaching at EHT.
Coaching: This season will be my 8th season as head coach for EHT field hockey where we have become competitive with all CAL opponents including a division co-championship with Ocean City in 2021. Prior to EHT, I coached for 7 seasons at Stockton University. I am also the head softball coach here at the high school where I have been involved with the program in various capacities since 2013 and was a boys basketball coach from 2016/17-2019/20.
This is my third year as the Freshman Field Hockey Coach. I coached middle school field hockey for 2 years and played field hockey at Ocean City High School. I graduated from TCNJ in 2017 and will receive my masters in June. Next year will be my 7th year teaching and 5th at EHT. I’m looking forward to another successful season!
ASSISTANT COACH ABIGAIL LORD:
High School: Paul VI High School
College: Albright College
Bachelors in Mathematics, Masters in Special Education
Played softball and field hockey in college
Number of Years Teaching: 3 years
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Registration Dates:
- Please review the appropriate registration dates for your interested season found on the registration page.
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Physical Exams:
- You do not need a physical to register, but must have an exam uploaded seven days prior to your first tryout.
- Physicals are valid for one year. For summer workouts, physicals dated 7/1/22 or later are valid. For fall sports, physicals dated on 9/1/22 or later are valid. If the physical was done prior to these dates, you must obtain a new physical
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- No hard copies, emails or faxes will be accepted.
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