Sports Top Stories
By JENNIFER DERICKS
February 14, 2026
SPARTA, NJ – The gym was buzzing with Sparta PAL youth basketball players as the boys varsity squad took on the West Morris Wolfpack and won 71-57.The Spartans started slow, ceding the first quarter to the Wolfpack 20-14. By the second frame, Sparta had warmed up and hit for 29 points to WM's ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Arielle Edwards didn't even become eligible to play for University High School until less than two weeks ago, but she led her fourth-seeded team to a 48-46 girls basketball upset of top-seeded Caldwell on Saturday in the Essex County Tournament semifinals.Edwards, a transfer who ...
CLARK, NJ — Top-seeded New Providence advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Union County Tournament with a 70-39 girls basketball victory over ninth-seeded Elizabeth on Saturday.Senior guards Haley Kessler and Annie Conover scored 18 points apiece for New Providence (22-1), which outscored ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Second-seeded West Orange advanced in the semifinal round of the Essex County Tournament with a 38-33 girls basketball victory over Arts on Saturday.West Orange (22-3) will play fourth-seeded University in the championship game next Saturday.Rhyan Watt collected 15 points, seven ...
WARREN, NJ —In an electrifying dual meet on Senior Day, Watchung Hills faced Freehold Township, showcasing an impressive blend of skill, determination, and team spirit. With seniors and underclassmen alike stepping up to the challenge, the match delivered plenty of excitement and memorable ...
WARREN, NJ —In an electrifying dual meet on Senior Day, Watchung Hills faced Freehold Township, showcasing an impressive blend of skill, determination, and team spirit. With seniors and underclassmen alike stepping up to the challenge, the match delivered plenty of excitement and memorable ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Jimmie Williams delivered the dagger with 14 seconds left.The Duquesne guard launched a deep 3 as the shot clock expired and buried it, pushing the Dukes ahead by 5 and capping a 78-73 win that left St. Bonaventure men’s basketball heartbroken on Valentine’s Day.But Bonnies ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The second-seeded East Brunswick girls basketball team advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament with a 59-31 victory over Monroe on Saturday afternoon.Julianna DelosSantos-Branson collected 15 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and four ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Two weeks ago, East Brunswick trounced St. Thomas Aquinas by 17 points in a regular-season boys basketball game.But when they met again, St. Thomas Aquinas didn't miss shots, didn't miss free throws and didn't turn the ball over for a good portion of the game.Senior forward ...
COLONIA, NJ — With both teams' leading scorers on the season completely neutralized for one half of the game, Colonia proved to be a little more resourceful in finding alternative sparks as the third-seeded Patriots warded off a fourth-quarter rally to hold on for a 51-48 boys basketball victory ...
Manalapan Edges Southern to Claim Dowd Cup TitleIn a gritty battle at the Dowd Cup Final, the Manalapan Braves (12-10) solidified their mid-season resurgence by defeating the Southern Rams (9-12-2) with a 4-3 victory. Despite a late-game surge from Southern, Manalapan’s special teams and a dominant ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Christopher Cifelli of Nutley couldn't have been happier after his performance on Thursday evening. The 138-pound senior earned a 19-3 technical fall victory in 4:07 - the 100th of his career - to help his team to a 68-12 decision over Irvington on Senior Night at Nutley High. "It was ...
MANAHAWKIN — Despite a high scoring output from junior standout Noah Perna, Southern Regional couldn't overcome a slow start against one of the state’s most formidable lineups. Cherry Hill East (21-3) showcased why they are a top-tier contender, handing the Rams (11-10) a 79-62 defeat on Friday ...
RICHMOND, Va. —The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team won its first road game in program history against Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in a Valentine's Day matinee. The Bonnies entered the Stuart C. Siegel Center wearing a 0-6 record on the road and a 1-12 record all time against the ...
LINDEN, NJ — With the postseason clock ticking, No. 8 Linden delivered a timely statement Thursday night, pulling away from Roselle for a 65–50 victory that sends the Tigers into tournament play with momentum and edge.Now, the turnaround is immediate. 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻 (𝟭𝟱–𝟴, 𝟵–𝟰 𝗨𝗖𝗖 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗴) 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – With the end of the school year just four months away, we are bringing back our senior athlete series to allow Long Branch High School seniors to reminisce about their players' careers, growth, favorite memories, and much more. Today, we spoke with Green Wave soccer player Marvin ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School's wrestling team hosted its final home meet of the season on Friday against Point Pleasant Boro High School. The Chargers match-up with Point Pleasant Boro came down to the last match of the evening. Spotswood had a 35-33 lead going into the final match-up, but ...
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – North Bergen advanced in the second round of the Hudson County Tournament with a 61-51 boys basketball victory over Hoboken on Friday.Isaiah Blanks sank four 3-pointers and finished with 14 points for Hoboken (7-15), which trailed, 26-21, at halftime.Ayden Rivera finished with 20 ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen Tech defeated Irvington, 2-0, in the second round of the NJSIAA girls bowling championship in Hackensack on Friday afternoon. The Lady Knights are scheduled to face fifth-seeded Union City in the semi-finals on Wednesday. Union City advanced by defeating Bloomfield on ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley's wrestling team got a 55-23 victory over Elmwood Park on Friday, Feb. 13.Passaic Valley (14-9) used a dominant middle and lower-weight stretch to pull away after Elmwood Park (8-13) built an early lead.Elmwood Park opened strong with three straight wins. At 150 ...
Denville, NJ - Brandon Strunck recorded a hat trick as Morris Knolls held off Rumson-Fair Haven for a 4-3 victory.Morris Knolls (9-13) struck first and never trailed, building a two-goal cushion before surviving a late push from Rumson-Fair Haven (9-11).Strunck opened the scoring at 12:36 of the ...
Denville, NJ - Morris Knolls delivered a dominant two-game performance to sweep Northern Highlands, 2-0, on total pins, 1,782-1,542.Morris Knolls (14-6) captured both games, taking the opener 829-782 before erupting for a decisive 953-760 advantage in Game 2 to seal the match.Bret Szurko led the ...
Randolph, NJ - Morris Knolls captured four individual events and the 200 medley relay, but No. 16 Randolph’s depth proved decisive in a 105-65 victory in the North 1, Group B final.Morris Knolls (4-4-1) opened the meet in strong fashion, winning the 200-yard medley relay as Megan Bernstein, Morgan ...
Denville, NJ — Alexa Gaspar and Morgan Bice combined for 29 points as Hillsborough held off Morris Knolls for a 56-52 victory.Hillsborough (16-6) used a balanced scoring attack and a big third quarter to outlast Morris Knolls (8-14). The Raiders trailed 21-18 at halftime before erupting for 20 ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — The university men’s basketball team had something it hasn’t had much of lately — time.After last Saturday’s 70-67 win at Fordham, the Bonnies were given a full week before Saturday’s rematch with Duquesne University at the Reilly Center. For head coach Mark Schmidt, the plan ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Community members are invited to take a swing for a meaningful cause when GolfCave hosts Swing For a Cause on Monday, Feb. 23, benefiting Blood Cancer United and local child Megan Stitz, a 7-year-old Berkeley Heights resident currently undergoing treatment for leukemia.The ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Community members are invited to take a swing for a meaningful cause when GolfCave hosts Swing For a Cause on Monday, Feb. 23, benefiting Blood Cancer United and local child Megan Stitz, a 7-year-old Berkeley Heights resident currently undergoing treatment for leukemia.The ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The No. 2 seed Morristown girls basketball team defeated No. 3 seed Madison 37-30 in the Semifinal Round of the Morris County Tournament. Nawel Ibazatene Lefebvre poured in 26 of Morristown’s 37 points, finishing with seven two-point field goals, one three-pointer, and a ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The No. 2 seed Morristown girls basketball team defeated No. 3 seed Madison 37-30 in the Semifinal Round of the Morris County Tournament. Nawel Ibazatene Lefebvre poured in 26 of Morristown’s 37 points, finishing with seven two-point field goals, one three-pointer, and a ...
Assuring a second straight winning season, the Bloomfield High boys' basketball team won two more games last week, defeating Newark Central, 74-45, on Feb. 10, at home, then stopping Montclair, 55-44, in a Feb. 12 road game.Head coach Mike Passero's squad improved to 15-8 in the regular season.The ...