Tournament record $6.7 million to be awarded; 433 boats entered this year
(July 31, 2020) Records were set for both participation and payout for the seventh annual Huk Big Fish Classic tournament, held last weekend.
(July 31, 2020) The 47th annual White Marlin Open kicks off Monday, and while the fishing aspect of the tournament will remain the same – although extended two days because of a less-than-stellar offshore weather forecast early in the week – the weigh-in experience will be altered because of…
(July 31, 2020) Female anglers will head offshore this weekend in search of marlin, tuna and dolphin during the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 12th annual “Heels and Reels” fishing tournament.
(July 31, 2020) The annual Beach 5 Sand Soccer Tournament is on schedule for Saturday, Aug. 1, on the beach at Dorchester Street in downtown Ocean City.
(July 24, 2020) The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce’s 13th annual Flounder Tournament returns to its roots this year.
(July 24, 2020) A record 66 boats participated in the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 11th annual “Heels and Reels” ladies-only tournament last year, with $83,930 distributed among the winners.
(July 24, 2020) As of late Wednesday evening, 47 boats had already preregistered for the seventh annual Huk Big Fish Classic, with a purse totaling around $315,000.
(July 24, 2020) Approximately 220 junior anglers fished on 54 boats during the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 16th annual Kid’s Classic, held last weekend.
(July 17, 2020) Despite being modified a few times due to weather and fishing conditions brought on by Tropical Storm Fay, the 33rd annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament was still considered a success.
(July 17, 2020) Numerous records were broken during the sixth annual Huk Big Fish Classic last year, and co-director Brian Roberts, anticipates the 2020 event will be successful as well.
(July 17, 2020) Organizers of the Capt. Steve Harman’s Poor Girls Open announced on Wednesday that this year’s tournament, slated for Aug. 13-15, has been canceled.
(July 17, 2020) About 300 young anglers participated in the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 15th annual Kid’s Classic tournament last year, reeling in hundreds of fish. A number of junior anglers are expected to take part this year, but the tournament has been altered a bit due to covid-19.
****UPDATE: - Boats can fish 1 (7/11) of 2 (7/12) days - Boats must phone in their lay day to the Ocean City Fishing Center by 10AM the day of (410) 213-1121 - Registration for Friday has been extended to 6PM - Added Levels “A” & “B” Dailies will be based on everyone’s single day of fish…
(July 10, 2020) Fifty-four boats were entered into the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 38th annual Canyon Kick Off Tournament, held last weekend, and $78,300 was distributed among the winners.
(July 3, 2020) The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 38th annual Canyon Kick Off Tournament begins today and runs until Sunday.
(July 3, 2020) The 33rd annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament will take place next weekend, July 10-12, with some alterations due to covid-19.
(July 3, 2020) The second annual Fish N Paddle Saltwater Slam, held last weekend, was a success, with 47 anglers participating and $7,000 awarded to the winners.
(June 26, 2020) Twenty-seven of the 53 boats entered into the Ocean City Marlin Club’s 41st annual Small Boat Tournament brought fish to the Sunset Marina scale last weekend.
Prizes awarded for billfish release, largest tuna and dolphin brought to scale
(June 26, 2020) The inaugural Fish N Paddle Saltwater Slam last year was a success, with 34 anglers competing and $7,000 awarded to the winners. The 2020 edition is shaping up to be even bigger.
(June 26, 2020) This coronavirus is no light matter. By now, that is more than obvious.
(June 19, 2020) The Ocean City Marlin Club will host its 41st annual Small Boat Tournament this weekend, with a few changes because of covid-19 restrictions.
(June 5, 2020) Sadly for the many youth baseball fans in the area, the Berlin Little League board of directors has decided to cancel the baseball and softball seasons this year to protect players and fans from the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Crew aboard Reel Escape catches, releases billfish while out fishing for tuna
(May 29, 2020) The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 11th annual Memorial Day Tournament will take place this Saturday and Sunday – one week later than it was originally scheduled.
(May 15, 2020) Stephen Decatur High School senior Eric Gwin is one of 18 students in Maryland to receive a 2020 Minds in Motion Scholar-Athlete Scholarship.
Coaches, administrators and players disappointed; decision due to covid-19
(March 27, 2020) With schools, gyms, fitness and recreation centers closed and no organized sports activities taking place in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), over the next few weeks, Ocean City Today will feature articles highlighting different ways to stay active.
(March 20, 2020) Several Worcester Prep basketball players received Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference honors for their performance during the winter season.
(March 27, 2020) Note: This article is by no means meant to counter a recent sign I saw about the closing of the Ocean City beach and Boardwalk due to the corona virus.
(March 13, 2020) The Stephen Decatur wrestling team capped off its season with 11 boys and two girls qualifying for the state championship, held last weekend at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro.
(March 13, 2020) Several Stephen Decatur basketball players earned Bayside Conference South honors for their performance during the winter season.
(March 13, 2020) I had an interesting conversation with a friend recently and it reminded me of how the surf is subject to change with our beach break sand bottom conditions.
(March 6, 2020) Seven Stephen Decatur wrestlers won their weight class divisions during the 2A/1A East Regional tournament, last Saturday at North Caroline High School in Ridgely, and 11 Seahawks qualified for this weekend’s state championship.
(March 6, 2020) Worcester Prep senior Carly Hoffman celebrated her commitment to play Division I lacrosse for Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland, during a ceremony at the Berlin school on Feb. 24.
(March 6, 2020) The Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball team started off strong against the James M. Bennett Clippers during Monday’s 3A South Region II semifinals, but the Seahawks were unable to maintain that momentum and lost the game, 66-57.
(March 6, 2020) While members of the Stephen Decatur varsity wrestling team were preparing for this weekend’s state championship on Monday, eighth grader Gavin Solito was working on his skills in their practice room, hoping to one day be in the same position they are.
(March 6, 2020) The Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball team struggled to defend against the Kent Island Buccaneers’ offense during Tuesday’s 3A South Region II semifinals in Stevensville.
(Feb. 28, 2020) The Ocean City Recreation & Parks Department recognized young athletes who exemplified good sportsmanship during their participation in sports programs this winter at Northside Park, on Monday.
(Feb. 28 2020) The Stephen Decatur wrestling team dominated its Bayside opponents all season, and the Seahawks’ performance during last weekend’s conference championship tournament was no different.
(Feb. 28, 2020) The Stephen Decatur girls’ basketball team earned the No. 3 seed in Region II of the 3A South and will host the sixth-seeded Northeast Eagles of Anne Arundel, today, Friday, at 5:30 p.m.
(Feb. 28, 2020) The Stephen Decatur boys’ basketball team received the No. 3 seed in the 3A South Region II bracket and will host the sixth-seeded Chesapeake Cougars of Anne Arundel, tonight, Friday, at 7 p.m.
SD coaches pleased with season overall as athletes bring home many awards
Coach pleased with effort as Mallards played hard against strong SS squad
(Feb. 28, 2020) The Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team fought hard, but came up a bit short to the Delmarva Christian Royals in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference championship.
(Feb. 28, 2020) The 32nd annual St. Patrick’s indoor soccer tournament series kicks off at Northside Park on 125th Street, this weekend.
Berlin squad takes down Sparrows Point in semis and tops Glenelg in finals
(Feb. 21, 2020) The Worcester Prep girls’ basketball team had a big lead early over the Salisbury Christian Jaguars during the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference semifinals on Wednesday in Berlin, but toward the end of the game, the Lady Mallards had to fight for the victory.
(Feb. 21, 2020) Eight girls and five boys from Stephen Decatur are headed to the 3A-2A-1A state swimming championship, this Saturday at Eppley Recreation Center on the University of Maryland College Park campus.
(Feb. 21, 2020) Stephen Decatur junior Zachary Fuchsluger was the school’s lone representative at the 3A indoor track state championship on Tuesday at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover.
