JERSEY CITY, NJ - The story titles for these articles are not that easy to come by. When I heard my officiating partner was Julio Gomez, whom I've had the pleasure to work with in the past, the title was a natural. The same as the Spring of '72 hit by Paul Simon. Actually Hamilton Park is not really a school yard but it is within walking distance of St. Anthony's and McNair High Schools. And partner Julio thought the title fit perfectly.

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JERSEY CITY, NJ - On Friday it was indoors to School 7 as thunderstorms reared their ugly and moist head. On tap for the officiating were two grade school and a high school contest. Scores follow the jump.....

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Jersey City, NJ - The three figures were not reserved for a team lighting up the scoreboard. In fact for a good part of our three games on Friday the scoreboard was not functioning. Thee figures refers to the mercury. An incredible slap by Mother Nature of 108 degrees. Yes, that is 108. Add to it a temperature humidity index of 117. Really now, is there much difference between 108 and 117? Not much at all.

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   Granted the headlines are a stretch. At any rate Thursday saw a full slate of six games, two grade school and four high school, with action moved indoors to School 7. Officiating assignments, called for the last three, all high school contests.

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     After a Fourth of July weekend respite, the league got back in action with a six-pack. That is, six games on the outdoor court at Hamilton Park. Officiating called for the first three of the afternoon/evening.

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      The sixth officiating assignment at Hamilton Park and it's the first time out for yours truly on the outdoor courts.Three games are on tap. The first two were grammar school with a high school contest wrapping things up. The court is in HamiltonPark which is located three blocks from the Holland Tunnel and close to St. Anthony's High School.

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BAYONNE, NJ - The threat of thunderstorms sent the Hamilton Park league indoors last Tuesday. Marist High School is in Bayoone and hosted the five games. Officiating called for work in the opening pair.A Jersey City league stopping in Bayonne ? Well, Marist is just three blocks from the Jersey City border and it is better than a cancellation.

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For those of you who watch the national news you're probably aware of the devastating and record flooding that has been taking place in Minot, North Dakota. Thousands of people have lost their homes, more have been evacuated and the face of the city has been and will continue to be changed in ways that won't fully be realized for many months to come. 

I am a sports reporter in Bismarck by trade but just received word a couple of hours ago that I am being sent north to provide additional coverage of the flood. Minot is located less than two hours away. The days will be long, spent seeking out new information, telling people's stories and staying on top of this ever-changing event as best as I and my co-workers can. This of course will mean little to no time to post here at Mid-Major Madness, something I feel even worse about given my recent vacation - but these are unique times.

I will do my best to provide at least some commentary when and if the time allows, but I currently don't even know how long my stay in Minot will be. I've been told it could be a couple of days, but have also been told to pack for at least a week. Until then though, I appreciate all of you reading the site and being understanding of the sometimes busy nature of my full-time job as a reporter. Please keep the people of Minot and the surrounding area in your prayers until then.