Author Bio

RYAN LAWRENCE

Ryan is a veteran journalist of 20 years. He’s worked at the Courier-Post, Philadelphia Daily News, Delaware County Daily Times, primarily as a sportswriter, and is currently a sports editor at Newspaper Media Group and an adjunct journalism instructor at Rowan University.

Articles by RYAN LAWRENCE

‘Hungry’ Bears eager to break through semifinal-itis

After the conclusion of a recent win at home, Delran’s soccer team crowded around its coaching staff and a half-dozen, slightly older kids in street clothes for an impromptu photo. …

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No Limits: Future D-I soccer player Angelina Schilling is an ambidextrous kicker for Deptford football

Before his Week 2 game at Overbook, Deptford Township High School football coach Al Orio was approached by his first-year kicker.  No, kicking left-footed wasn’t an option this week. Orio…

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SJSW Notebook: Off and Running

South Jersey Sports Weekly is a publication that launched in April. It’s produced by Sun Newspapers and appears in the physical copy within the Suns throughout South Jersey (in Moorestown,…

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First of his name, last line of defense: a Q&A with West goalie Ian Sachs

There are few breaks in an Olympic Conference soccer schedule, so having a reliable veteran on the back line is of utmost importance.  Cherry Hill West had that luxury last…

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Comeback kids: Cherokee eager to put ’18 in rearview mirror

Officially, it wasn’t the play that put Cherokee in front for good. Billy Osborn’s 37-yard pass to Caden Burti was the touchdown that erased the early 6-0 deficit. But fellow…

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Minutemaids’ scoring machine: Going one-on-one with Amanda Attanasi

If a softball player managed to reach base in 32 of her first 35 varsity games, or a basketball player knocked down at least one three-pointer in 32 of her…

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Eastern field hockey rolls on without state’s best player

On Thursday afternoon, she found a spot at the end of the bench and watched. The action was fast and furious. But she had to resist her instinctual, competitive drive…

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SJSW Weekly Notebook: Opening Week

South Jersey Sports Weekly is a publication that launched in April. It’s produced by Sun Newspapers and appears in the physical copy within the Suns throughout South Jersey (in Moorestown,…

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Rise of the Cougars: Goculdas leads senior-laden, championship-driven East

The first week of senior year can be a little nerve-wracking for high school students. Sure it’s fun to catch up with friends after the summer, but a lot of…

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Title Town: What’s the secret to Moorestown High School’s success?

Summer was still in session and the opening of school was three weeks away, but Moorestown High School was buzzing during the second full week of August. After back-to-back rainy…

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