SPORT SHORTS

The fourth annual Friends of South Amboy charity basketball games will be held Dec. 19 at South Amboy High School.

The three games begin at 4 p.m. when South Amboy’s girls team plays Koinonia Academy. At 6 p.m. Perth Amboy Vo-Tech’s boys will take the court against Mater Dei Prep. In the nightcap at 8 p.m., South Amboy’s boys team will take on Sayreville War Memorial High School.

Proceeds from the games will benefit long-time South Amboy fireman and former chief Ken Walczak, who is struggling with illness.

The Friends of South Amboy is a nonprofit organization whose sole mission is to help local people in need. An ad book will be available for all attendees. Businesses or individuals who wish to purchase space in the ad book should contact Thomas Reilly at 732-721-0853.