Danielle Caruso of Ocean Township has been named to the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) All- Academic Team for 2009. Caruso, a twotime swimming state placewinner who holds school records in 100 breaststroke, 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay for coaches Bill Lynch and Paul Looney at Ocean Township High School, earned a 3.4 GPA, scored 26 on the ACT and ranks in the top 20 percent of her class. She will attend Lehigh University in the fall.

It is the 16th year the NHSCA has honored these achievers in the classroom. The 103 selections for 2009 include 57 seniors, 27 juniors, 13 sophomores and six freshmen, and come from 30 states. They sport an average grade-point average (GPA) of 3.78 on a scale of 4.0, with 25 members of the team earning a GPA of 4.0 or better.

To be considered for selection, an athlete must carry a GPA of 3.4 or better (on a scale of 4.0), be a state tournament placewinner or have received All-State honors.

The Frank Budd Track and Field Meet, a Shore Athletic Club sanctioned meet, will be held July 25 at the Frank Budd Track and Field Oval at Asbury Park High School Stadium.

Age divisions will be seniors 19-36, 37- 50 and up and youth ages 6-18.

Senior registration is 9-10 a.m. with the meet at 10 a.m. and a fee of $5 per event/person and $20 per relay team. Youth registration is 11:30 a.m. with meet at 1 p.m. and a fee of $3 per event/person and $12 per relay team.

For more information, call John Morton, 732-361-7051, Elliot Denman, 732-222- 9213, or Frank Budd Jr., 702-351-5398.