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

Heck-uva Tandem: Eastern field hockey fueled by sisters, again

Kara Heck, who scored 114 goals in her first two seasons, is joined in 2018 by her sister, Ryleigh, who could be one of the top freshman prep players in…

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The Sun One-on-One … with Deptford soccer star Leah Giles

The La Salle University commit and All-South Jersey midfielder is the third sibling from a strong family of Deptford High School Athletes.

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Mr. Deptford: Mayor Medany Keeping His Hometown Clean, Safe

Born and raised in Deptford, Paul Medany saw his parents’ work everyday in creating a home for their family. He brings the same passion to running his beloved town.

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Lacing Up For a Cause: Cinnaminson Soccer Takes on Cancer

The Pirates are raising money for pediatric cancer during their game against Burlington Township during the game week when a former teammate’s father and long-time South Jersey coach passed away. Cinnaminson…

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The Sun One-on-One with Winslow Township High School QB Prince-Dru Bey

Bey is drawing serious interest from Ivy League schools, among others, because he doesn’t just excel on the football field but in the classroom, too. Winslow Township senior quarterback Prince-Dru…

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Araujo returns to give Seneca scoring threat, reason to believe in run at states

Duquesne University-bound Jaimi Araujo immediately provides the Golden Eagles with an All State-caliber player in the middle of the field Seneca senior Jaimi Araujo gains control while Bishop Eustace’s Nikki Dedes…

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American Idol: Smeltzer’s MLB Dreams Remain on Track After Viral Video, Trade

Devin Smeltzer, a Voorhees native and cancer survivor, began his season re-connecting with a Phillies icon, got traded, and then thrived in a relief role at Double-A Voorhees native Devin Smeltzer…

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Washington Township-transfer Patrone Continues Family Field Hockey Tradition

After an abbreviated first season at Camden Catholic in ‘17, Patrone isn’t eyeing a 30-goal season, but instead a run at a state title this fall Camden Catholic senior midfielder Julia…

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Home of the Brave: Williamstown Volleyball Eager to Continue Winning Tradition in ‘18

Both the banners on display in the gym and the ones that line the locker room hallway give the Braves plenty of motivation Williamstown Volleyball has been arguably the strongest…

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The new captain of Pirates’ ship isn’t on unfamiliar territory at Cinnaminson

After seven successful seasons at the girls soccer head coach, Matt Digney is taking over the boys’ program in 2018 Matt Digney, a Delran graduate, is in his first season as…

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