New Jersey’s Kyle Harrigan, 18, and New Mexico’s Jordan McMorris, 15, won their respective age divisions Saturday at the Junior Bassmaster World Championship on New York’s Onondaga Lake. The event was held in conjunction with the final Bassmaster Elite Series event of the season, which was staged on New York’s Oneida Lake, and the pair of teenagers took home $5,000 each in scholarships and a Triton boat package.

Harrigan of Bradley, N.J., claimed the 15 to 18 year-old title with a 16-pound, 1-ounce mixed bag of largemouth and smallmouth bass. Harrigan’s pro, Jeremy Starks of Charleston, W.Va., served as Harrigan’s mentor.

HOWARTH, WILLIAM H.

On August 10, 2008, at Age 75.
Beloved husband of Anna May (nee Machristie). Proud, Devoted, Father and Friend of Dean (Michele), Robert (Pamela) and John (Jennifer). Adoring \’Pop-Pop\’ of Alexandra, Chelsey,Samuel,Andrew, Jack,Benjamin and Jake. Dear brother of Marge Bond.
Mr. Howarth earned his Bachelors in Education and Masters in Music from Combs College. He was an Educator for 34 years at Gloucester City High School. In addition to his teaching duties, he directed 22 musical productions, served as a football coach, role model and friend to countless students and colleagues during his tenure at the school. In the Gibbsboro Community, he served as a Councilman and Director of Youth Sports, also serving as Assistant Director for the CYO in South Jersey for many years. Mr. Howarth was an accomplished musician and entertainer for over 50 years. His love of golf enriched his life, especially after retirement, when he spent quality time with family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing 6-9pm Wednesday and 9:15-10:15am Thursday at the BRADLEY FUNERAL HOME, Rt 73 & Evesham Rd., Marlton. Mass of Christian Burial 11am Thursday at St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Gibbsboro. Interment Oakland Cemetery, Phila. Donations may be made to Lighthouse Hospice, 1040 N. Kings Highway, Suite 100, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.

Bellmawr won its first Tri-County Baseball League championship Monday night, taking the title series 2 games to 1 with a 3-1 victory over Deptford.

Brian Ciconte and Nate Buchter had RBI doubles and Nick Faragam had an RBI single in the decisive fourth inning for Bellmawr, which finished third in the regular season. Tyler Dempsey had five strikeouts and no walks in getting the victory.

Legion baseball

Cherry Hill won the New Jersey American Legion Baseball 14-and-under state championship by defeating Florence 8-3.

The Bellmawr resident constantly put the needs of others before his own. He was as courteous, kind, polite and mild-tempered in his personal life as in his role as a NJ Transit bus driver, a high-stress job that required handling impatient commuters and the demands of the riding public.

Campanell, who died last month at 83, had a penchant for smoking cigars, singing show tunes and frequently flashing an ear-to-ear grin that was infectious.