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By TAPINTO STAFF
February 12, 2026
Chatham, NJ - A strong first quarter proved to be the difference as Chatham built an early lead and went on to defeat Morris Knolls, 59-39, in a nonconference matchup.Morris Knolls (8-13) found itself in an early hole after Chatham (12-11) erupted for 22 first-quarter points. The Golden Eagles ...
OLD TAPPAN, NJ - Clifton United advanced to the Big North Silver Cup final with a 5-3 victory over Old Tappan on Wednesday, powered by a four-goal performance from Ryan Montana.Clifton United, a co-op ice hockey program comprised of players from Cedar Grove, Clifton and Passaic Valley high schools, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — After letting an early two-goal lead slip and falling behind in the second period, Morristown boys ice hockey responded with a decisive surge Wednesday night, scoring five unanswered goals to pull away from Morris Knolls for a 7-3 win.Morristown (11-8) struck first in the opening ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley's wrestling team used a string of early pins and timely wins in the upper weights to defeat North Bergen, 40-28, on Wednesday.The Hornets (13-9) won eight of 14 bouts, including four consecutive victories to open the match, setting the tone early against North ...
The Governor Livingston High School Winter Track and Field team kicked off the 2025–2026 season with its first official practice on Monday, December 1, 2025. This winter brought its share of challenges, as extended stretches of extreme cold made training conditions far from ideal. Despite these ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morristown girls basketball team used Wednesday’s nonconference matchup as a final tune-up before the Morris County Tournament semifinals and delivered the response it wanted, pulling away from Hillsborough for a 53-43 win behind a dominant night from Nawel Ibazatene ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — After letting an early two-goal lead slip and falling behind in the second period, Morristown boys ice hockey responded with a decisive surge Wednesday night, scoring five unanswered goals to pull away from Morris Knolls for a 7-3 win.Morristown (11-8) struck first in the opening ...
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – There was never an offseason for the Bridgewater-Raritan High School boys’ swimming team.Even though they saw another promising campaign come to what they felt was an abrupt end in the state sectional finals against their archrival last year, the Panthers went right back to work ...
DUNELLEN, NJ – Bridgewater-Raritan advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Skyland Cup with a 10-0 ice hockey rout of Watchung Hills on Wednesday.Alexander Abolenskiy scored two goals and assisted on four others for Bridgewater-Raritan (15-3-1).Alex Kotelnikov finished with two goals and two ...
MADISON, NJ — Glen Rock wrestling won five bouts by pin and built an early cushion that proved too much for Madison to overcome as the Panthers earned a 46-26 victory over the Dodgers on Wednesday, Feb. 11.Glen Rock (13-7) came out fast, winning the first five weights to jump in front 25-0. William ...
OLD BRIDGE, NJ — Madison’s boys swimming team went toe-to-toe with Mendham in the NJSIAA finals Wednesday night and nearly pulled off a title-winning upset, but the Dodgers came up just short in a 90-80 loss at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA.Madison, which entered the championship meet at 9-1, stayed ...
HOBOKEN, NJ – Hoboken advanced in the first round of the Hudson County Tournament with a 57-52 boys basketball victory over Weehawken on Wednesday.Isaiah Blanks scored 13 points and passed for three assists for Hoboken (7-14), which outscored Weehawken, 18-13, in the third quarter to take a 44-41 ...
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Madison’s girls ice hockey season ended one goal short of the Cohen Cup finals Wednesday night as Trinity Hall scored late in the third period to earn a 2-1 win over the Dodgers in the Cohen Cup semifinal at Jersey Shore Arena.Madison struck first and played even through 40 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – It was a difficult night for Madison as the Dodgers dropped the rubber game against Park Regional, losing 7-4 in the Halvorsen Cup Semifinals. It was a frustrating night for the Dodgers as they were outshot 47-12 by the Wildcats on Wednesday night. Madison also conceded two goals ...
HAMILTON, NJ – The Steinert girls basketball team advanced in the first round of the Colonial Valley Tournament with a 54-28 victory over Hightstown on Tuesday.Katie Corby scored 13 points, handed out three assists and was 11 for 14 from the foul line for Steinert (12-9), which outscored ...
PATERSON, NJ - Eastside's boys basketball team edged Bergen Tech 62-57 Tuesday, with Estarlin Crisostomo leading the way with 21 points.The game remained close throughout, with the Ghosts holding a slight advantage after each quarter. The home team scored 16 points in the first period, 12 in the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway High School boys and girls bowling teams powered their way into the quarterfinal round of the 2026 NJSIAA tournaments on Tuesday, each posting 2-0 sweeps in first-round action.Competing in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 Tournament at Majestic Lanes, the Chiefs ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Millburn advanced in the semifinal round of the McMullen Cup with a 3-2 ice hockey victory over Oratory on Wednesday.Jax Thomases' third-period goal gave the Millers a 3-2 lead.Timmy Hansen of Millburn made 43 saves for a .956 percentage. Millburn will play Johnson/Dayton/Roselle ...
PATERSON, NJ - Eastside's girls basketball team rolled to a 61-20 victory over Bergen Tech on Tuesday, extending the team’s strong season. The Lady Ghosts came out firing in the first quarter, building a commanding 25-0 lead behind balanced scoring and aggressive defense. Bergen Tech managed to put ...
PATERSON, NJ - Kennedy’s girls basketball team overcame an early deficit to secure a 38-24 win over Passaic on Tuesday.The Ghosts took control after the first quarter, outscoring Passaic 9-0 in the second quarter to take a commanding lead. Kennedy maintained its momentum through the second half, ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen Tech defeated Montville 5-2 in an independent boys bowling match on Wednesday afternoon in Hackensack. The Knights improve to 16-4, while Montville falls to 18-4. Bergen Tech opens its NJSIAA North 1, Group 4 playoffs on Thursday against Montclair.Montville won game one, ...
CRANFORD, NJ — After leading by 15 points late in the second quarter, sixth-seeded Cranford withstood a determined charge by 11th-seeded Gov. Livingston to hold on for a 46-39 girls basketball victory in the first round of the Union County Tournament on Wednesday night.Senior guard Lily Costello ...
HAZLET, NJ – Raritan erased a four-point lead in the fourth quarter and rallied for a 59-56 boys basketball victory over Long Branch on Wednesday.Ian Mullan scored 20 points and came up with three steals for Raritan (10-11), which outscored Long Branch, 20-13, in the fourth quarter.Mario Diamantis ...
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – Middletown North broke away with a big third quarter and went on to a 54-39 girls basketball victory over Perth Amboy on Wednesday.Kaelyn Gibson scored 16 points for Middletown North (7-13), which outscored Perth Amboy, 21-9, in the third quarter to take a 43-27 lead.Danielle ...
WAYNE, NJ – Senior Tirian Chang won two individual races and swam a leg on two winning relays as the Chatham boys swim team touched first in 10 events to score a 116-64 win vs. Tenafly and secure its fifth straight NJSIAA state sectional title on Wednesday at Passaic County Technical ...
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — In a meet that came down to the wire, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School boys swim team pulled off a dramatic 86-84 victory over Ridge on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Raritan Bay YMCA to claim the NJSIAA North 2, Group B title. The meet opened with a statement win in the 200-yard ...
RICHMOND, Va. — Despite a strong first half performance, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team fell to Richmond University Wednesday night 75-52 in the Robins Center.The teams opened the game trading 3-point shots. The Spiders held a close lead throughout the first quarter, but the Bonnies ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School wrestling team hosted Lenape Valley on Monday, February 9 and won 47-31.The results of the matches are as follows:106 lbs.: Aiden Qualtieri (LV) won due to forfeit113 lbs.: Giancarlos Vega (LV) won over Jacob McConnell (N) with a pin at 3:31120 lbs.: Hunter ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph boys basketball team celebrated their five seniors in their annual senior night game on Tuesday, February 10. After the pre-game ceremony, they took the court against Pope John and fell by the score of 64-54. ( Link to photos at end of story )As many teams do on senior ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Top-seeded New Providence opened defense of its Union County Tournament championship with a 65-26 girls basketball victory over Kent Place in the first round of the 2026 UCT on Wednesday.Senior guard Annie Conover finished with 18 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for New ...