2 months ago
The West Jersey Football League Liberty Division has taken a big step up in competition from a year ago. Only two teams, ******* berland and St. Joseph Hammonton, remain from last year. Every two years, the divisions undergo change in the WJFL, and this is the first year of the new cycle.
Lower Cape May won the division last year, but the Tigers are now competing in the WJFL Memorial Division.
This seems to be a division in which virtually any team could make the case for contending.
Timber Creek (2-8, 1-3) moves over from the Classic Division after playing one of the toughest schedules in South Jersey. In one three-game stretch, Timber Creek played three eventual state champions – Camden in Group 2, Cedar Creek (Group 3) and Washington Township (Group 5). In addition, the Chargers also faced South Jersey Group 5 finalist Kingsway. While there will be plenty of competition on this year's schedule, nothing is as brutal as the one the Chargers faced last season. With eight starters back on offense and seven on defense, coach Brian Wright's Chargers should contend in the Liberty Division,
St. Joseph Academy (7-2, 4-1) might be undergoing the biggest change of any team in South Jersey. First off, after two years off as a head coach, Sal Marchese Jr. takes over the program. Marchese was both a standout player and coach at Delsea. He was the head coach for 31 seasons at his alma mater. During that time, Delsea won 249 games, 11 sectional ******* les and a state Group 3 crown in his final game as a coach in 2023. Last year he served as an ******* istant coach at Williamstown.
#jersey #year #liberty
Lower Cape May won the division last year, but the Tigers are now competing in the WJFL Memorial Division.
This seems to be a division in which virtually any team could make the case for contending.
Timber Creek (2-8, 1-3) moves over from the Classic Division after playing one of the toughest schedules in South Jersey. In one three-game stretch, Timber Creek played three eventual state champions – Camden in Group 2, Cedar Creek (Group 3) and Washington Township (Group 5). In addition, the Chargers also faced South Jersey Group 5 finalist Kingsway. While there will be plenty of competition on this year's schedule, nothing is as brutal as the one the Chargers faced last season. With eight starters back on offense and seven on defense, coach Brian Wright's Chargers should contend in the Liberty Division,
St. Joseph Academy (7-2, 4-1) might be undergoing the biggest change of any team in South Jersey. First off, after two years off as a head coach, Sal Marchese Jr. takes over the program. Marchese was both a standout player and coach at Delsea. He was the head coach for 31 seasons at his alma mater. During that time, Delsea won 249 games, 11 sectional ******* les and a state Group 3 crown in his final game as a coach in 2023. Last year he served as an ******* istant coach at Williamstown.
#jersey #year #liberty
2 months ago
Greenhaven Road Capital, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund achieved an approximate 11% net return in the second quarter, indicating progress from the first quarter. Key changes to the portfolio will include lower concentration and increased investments with near-term catalysts, alongside a proactive stance on profit-taking. The focus will remain on owning strong businesses and conducting research that challenges consensus views, as several major investments are poised for significant events within the year. Despite declines in market multiples, underlying businesses continue to grow, suggesting a favorable positioning for returns. Additionally, reviewing the Fund's top five holdings could help identify its best picks for 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Greenhaven Road Capital highlighted Kingsway Corporation (NYSE:KWY). Kingsway Financial Services Inc. changed its name to Kingsway Corporation (NYSE:KWY) in May 2026. Kingsway Corporation (NYSE:KWY) is a Chicago-based holding company that operates in extended warranty and business services. On August 14, 2026, Kingsway Corporation (NYSE:KWY) closed at $9.94 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $284.54 million. Kingsway Corporation (NYSE:KWY) posted a one‑month return of 4.85%, while its shares lost 29.50% over the past 52 weeks.
Greenhaven Road Capital stated the following regarding Kingsway Corporation (NYSE:KWY) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"With no sell-side coverage and roughly 60% insider ownership, Kingsway Corporation (NYSE:KWY) is effectively ignored by the market. The free float is small, and the business is genuinely hard to **** yze. It is transforming from a messy conglomerate into an N of 1 public company built around the search model. A legacy warranty business still has to be sold, but the signs of progress are tangible: management has **** embled a portfolio of nine companies.
In the first two years after an acquisition, earnings are typically depressed while capital goes into professionalizing the business and building out sales. Even so, the ramp in quarterly EBITDA for the KSX (Search) segment is already visible. Eight quarters ago, segment EBITDA was $1.4M. It nearly doubled to $2.6M two quarters ago, and last quarter it reached $3.5M, in a seasonally slow period. Given guidance for organic growth and the strength of the underlying businesses, there is a credible path to segment EBITDA of $6M+ per quarter this year..." (Click here to read the full text)
#road #letter #business
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, Greenhaven Road Capital highlighted Kingsway Corporation (NYSE:KWY). Kingsway Financial Services Inc. changed its name to Kingsway Corporation (NYSE:KWY) in May 2026. Kingsway Corporation (NYSE:KWY) is a Chicago-based holding company that operates in extended warranty and business services. On August 14, 2026, Kingsway Corporation (NYSE:KWY) closed at $9.94 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $284.54 million. Kingsway Corporation (NYSE:KWY) posted a one‑month return of 4.85%, while its shares lost 29.50% over the past 52 weeks.
Greenhaven Road Capital stated the following regarding Kingsway Corporation (NYSE:KWY) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"With no sell-side coverage and roughly 60% insider ownership, Kingsway Corporation (NYSE:KWY) is effectively ignored by the market. The free float is small, and the business is genuinely hard to **** yze. It is transforming from a messy conglomerate into an N of 1 public company built around the search model. A legacy warranty business still has to be sold, but the signs of progress are tangible: management has **** embled a portfolio of nine companies.
In the first two years after an acquisition, earnings are typically depressed while capital goes into professionalizing the business and building out sales. Even so, the ramp in quarterly EBITDA for the KSX (Search) segment is already visible. Eight quarters ago, segment EBITDA was $1.4M. It nearly doubled to $2.6M two quarters ago, and last quarter it reached $3.5M, in a seasonally slow period. Given guidance for organic growth and the strength of the underlying businesses, there is a credible path to segment EBITDA of $6M+ per quarter this year..." (Click here to read the full text)
#road #letter #business
2 months ago
Fitting that a fancy feed led to the game-winning points on Cousy Court.
During a frantic final possession, Cole Binienda drove into the lane and whipped a pass to a cutting Matt Halloran with five seconds remaining for the go-ahead layup on Monday night. After Jono Raleigh's half-court heave rimmed out, Halloran ducked his 6-foot-8-inch frame as he was mobbed by his Worcester Partnership teammates in a 55-54 victory over Sullivan, Garrity and Donnelly Insurance.
The victory handed the fifth-seeded Bancroft School team the Kingsway Summer League championship over the No. 1 seed from St. John's at Crompton Park on a muggy night.
"No one was on me and I just went up with it," said Halloran, who transferred to Bancroft after playing at Wachusett last season. "It feels great to win the championship."
"I was trying to drive for the layup and I just threw it (to Halloran)," Binienda said.
#victory #championship
During a frantic final possession, Cole Binienda drove into the lane and whipped a pass to a cutting Matt Halloran with five seconds remaining for the go-ahead layup on Monday night. After Jono Raleigh's half-court heave rimmed out, Halloran ducked his 6-foot-8-inch frame as he was mobbed by his Worcester Partnership teammates in a 55-54 victory over Sullivan, Garrity and Donnelly Insurance.
The victory handed the fifth-seeded Bancroft School team the Kingsway Summer League championship over the No. 1 seed from St. John's at Crompton Park on a muggy night.
"No one was on me and I just went up with it," said Halloran, who transferred to Bancroft after playing at Wachusett last season. "It feels great to win the championship."
"I was trying to drive for the layup and I just threw it (to Halloran)," Binienda said.
#victory #championship
3 months ago
The Queensway Tunnel in Merseyside is closed after a serious crash involving an off-road bike, police have said.
Merseyside Police said it was contacted at 13:05 BST with reports of a one-vehicle collision on the Birkenhead-bound carriageway.
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area while police deal with the incident.
Merseytravel said all river-crossing bus services will face delays and will be re-routed via the Kingsway Tunnel until further notice.
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#motorists #kingsway
Merseyside Police said it was contacted at 13:05 BST with reports of a one-vehicle collision on the Birkenhead-bound carriageway.
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area while police deal with the incident.
Merseytravel said all river-crossing bus services will face delays and will be re-routed via the Kingsway Tunnel until further notice.
Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
#motorists #kingsway
5 months ago
PISCATAWAY – Brady Ross was greeted with yells of “Let’s go, Brady,” the moment he stepped on the mound, and the senior reliever responded by shutting the door yet again.
Ridgewood held on to capture the Group 4 state baseball championship, 7-6, over Kingsway on June 14 after Ross threw four scoreless innings of relief at steamy Bainton Field at Rutgers.
Ross secured the ******* le in the bottom of the seventh inning after inducing a two-out, bases-loaded infield popup in a game during which the Maroons led 7-0 entering the bottom of the second.
“I like being the guy who can help save the team in those situations,” Ross said.
“Brady again, for the third game in a row, came in with ice water in his veins, and kept it where it is, and great job by him,” Maroons coach Kurt Hommen said.
Ridgewood held on to capture the Group 4 state baseball championship, 7-6, over Kingsway on June 14 after Ross threw four scoreless innings of relief at steamy Bainton Field at Rutgers.
Ross secured the ******* le in the bottom of the seventh inning after inducing a two-out, bases-loaded infield popup in a game during which the Maroons led 7-0 entering the bottom of the second.
“I like being the guy who can help save the team in those situations,” Ross said.
“Brady again, for the third game in a row, came in with ice water in his veins, and kept it where it is, and great job by him,” Maroons coach Kurt Hommen said.
