Sports Top Stories
By JOHN MOONEY
February 5, 2026
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Sayreville boys basketball team celebrated its members of the Class of 2026 on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, prior to the Bombers' contest with Hunterdon Central. Among the honorees were Sam Jones (guard) and Chidi Chukwurah (forward), four-year starters who are now the two top scorers ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen Tech boys and girls each won their respective bowling matches on Wednesday afternoon in Hackensack. The girls team improved to 13-1 overall with a 5-2 win over Cliffside Park. The boys handled Clifton, 7-0, to advance to 13-4 overall and 3-7 in a Big North Liberty Division ...
WAYNE, NJ - The brackets are set for the 2026 Passaic County Boys Basketball Tournament, and for the first time in the event’s 55-year history, Wayne Valley sits atop the field as the No. 1 seed. DePaul is slotted just behind at No. 2, while Wayne Hills rounds out the trio as the No. 5 seed in the ...
CHATHAM, NJ – It's been a whirlwind time for sprinter Sarah Nacinovich, who has been breaking records at such a rapid pace that it's hard for her to keep it all straight in her head.Last Wednesday, the Chatham High senior broke her own school and meet record in winning the 300 in 40.27 at the ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — After an exhausting five-loss road trip, the Bonnies (13-11,4-8) broke through to pick up a relieving victory over Davidson (15-10, 7-5), 59-50, at the Reilly Center on Wednesday night.The Wildcats jumped out to an early lead, leading by 2 after the first quarter. Wildcats ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council approved use agreements allowing five youth sports organizations to begin using city ball fields and facilities starting Feb. 1, according to a Parks and Recreation Department memo presented at the council’s Jan. 13 meeting.The agreements run from Feb. 1, ...
NEWARK, NJ – Colonia once again used a strong closing quarter to rally for a 56-51 boys basketball victory over Newark Collegiate on Wednesday night.Sophomore guard Jayce Rodriguez sank all 11 of his foul shots and scored a team-high 24 points for Colonia (12-8), which outscored Collegiate, 23-13, ...
WARREN, NJ —Senior Alysha Yang had a career-high 19 points and added 7 assists to lead Watchung Hills over Immaculata in Warren on Wednesday, 74-41. Freshman Ava Parra added 15 points while Riley Hall pitched in 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Warriors (8-9). Alexa Regan paced the Spartans (7-11) ...
WARREN, NJ —Senior Alysha Yang had a career-high 19 points and added 7 assists to lead Watchung Hills over Immaculata in Warren on Wednesday, 74-41. Freshman Ava Parra added 15 points while Riley Hall pitched in 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Warriors (8-9). Alexa Regan paced the Spartans (7-11) ...
BELMAR, NJ – With cold temperatures lingering and snow still piled along sidewalks and fields, spring sports may feel a long way off. But inside the Recreation Gym on Main Street, baseball and softball season is already getting underway for young players in Belmar and Lake Como.Registration opens ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Recognized for his resourcefulness across numerous events, this core member of the Westfield High School boys swim team, known for his breaststroke and individual medley efforts, also is prized for his versatility that brings considerable strength to the Blue Devil swimmers. Senior ...
The Camden High School Panthers notched their third straight boys basketball win, 61-54, against Eastern High in a home game on Feb. 3, 2026.The victory gives the Panthers an 11-6 record. Next for Camden High is a home game against Paul VI on February 6.
Northern Highlands, NJ - Morris Knolls picked up several individual and relay wins but came up short in a 92–78 loss to Northern Highlands in a boys swimming showdown on Wednesday.The Golden Eagles (6-3) opened the meet in strong fashion, winning the 200-yard medley relay as Andrew Lahey, Stefan ...
Roxbury, NJ - Tessa Simone put on a dominant all-around performance as Morris Knolls knocked off Roxbury, 40–30, in the Morris County Tournament on Tuesday night.The Golden Eagles (7-11) used a strong second half to pull away from Roxbury (14-4), outscoring the Gaels 26–15 over the final two ...
Denville, NJ - Morris Knolls turned in a dominant all-around performance on the strip, rolling past Franklin School (Jersey City), 24–3, on Tuesday.The Golden Eagles (5-5) were flawless in both saber and foil, sweeping all 18 bouts in those two weapons to put the match well out of reach early.
Denville, NJ - Morris Knolls delivered a dominant performance on the lanes Tuesday, sweeping Vernon, 7–0, behind big series from multiple bowlers.The Golden Eagles (13-5) took control right away in Game 1, rolling a 870–728 win to set the tone. Dillon Kuzevski led the charge with a 201 game, while ...
Denville, NJ - Jefferson erased a halftime deficit and held off a late push from Morris Knolls to earn a 47–44 victory in the Morris County Tournament on Tuesday night.Morris Knolls (9-11) came out sharp and controlled the early tempo, taking a 14–12 lead after the first quarter and stretching the ...
COLTS NECK, NJ – The Colts Neck girls basketball team won their fifth game in a row, defeating Wall, 45-32, on Tuesday night.Allison McAndrew scored 20 points for Colts Neck (15-4), which outscored Wall, 11-5, in the third quarter to take a 33-23 lead. A sophomore forward, McAndrew is averaging ...
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Madison wrestling dominated the middle weights and piled up bonus points Tuesday night, rolling past Parsippany 53-22 on Feb. 3.After Parsippany opened the match with a major decision at 106 pounds, Madison answered with a decisive stretch that included a forfeit win and four ...
MADISON, N.J. — Madison girls ice hockey broke through in a back-and-forth battle Tuesday afternoon, getting multi-goal performances from Leah Jobe and Athena Halewicz to edge Oak Knoll, 5-4, on Feb. 3.Jobe opened the scoring at 9:57 of the first period, finishing a play set up by Anna Gominiak.
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Hills senior Sadie Valencia has been named the school’s Athlete of the Month after a dominant January that showcased her consistency on the strip and her leadership within the fencing program.A sabre specialist, Valencia finished the month of January with 40 wins and just five ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — The Morristown boys and girls fencing teams both earned convincing wins over Bayonne on Tuesday, Feb. 3, turning in strong performances across all three weapons.Boys: Morristown 18, Bayonne 9Morristown improved to 7-4 overall (6-3 state) with an 18-9 victory over Bayonne, which ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - This week’s South Plainfield High School Senior Wrestling Spotlight shines on Alex Pigna, a 120-pound varsity wrestler whose dedication to the sport has been a constant throughout his life.Pigna has been wrestling in South Plainfield since the age of five, logging countless ...
MANAHAWKIN – It was a night defined by tribute and triumph at Southern Regional High School. On Tuesday evening, the Rams honored their departing leaders before taking care of business on the court, securing a hard-fought 63-58 victory over Donovan Catholic.The pre-game festivities focused on ...
JACKSON – George Boley erupted for a game-high 24 points to lead Jackson Memorial to a convincing 54-19 victory over Barnegat on Wednesday. The Jaguars used a stifling defense and a balanced offensive attack to pull away early and improve their season record to 14-4.Jackson Memorial established ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth Girls Basketball Team secured its 13th victory of the season on January 31, defeating North Plainfield 73-46. Sanaii Mayers led the way for the Minutemen with 22 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Aylei Gordon had 18 points, four rebounds, eight ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Livingston boys basketball team rallied from a six-point deficit after three quarters for a 54-53 victory over Bloomfield on Tuesday.Daniel Gbadamosi scored 19 points for the Lancers (11-5), who trailed, 40-34, going into the fourth quarter.Will McNichol finished with 14 points ...
PATERSON, NJ - Kennedy’s girls basketball team held off Bergen Tech for a 37-32 victory in a matchup on Tuesday. Kennedy improved to 3-14 on the season, while Bergen Tech dropped to 2-14.The Knights built an early lead, scoring four points in the first quarter to Bergen Tech’s scoreless start.
PATERSON, NJ - Eastside's girls basketball team rolled to a 55-12 victory over Clifton on Tuesday, improving their record to 11-6. The matchup saw Eastside control the game from the opening quarter, outscoring Clifton 10-3.Jade Bethea led the Ghosts with 12 points, while Alexis Chambers contributed ...
PATERSON, NJ - Eastside's boys basketball team secured a 69-30 victory over Clifton on Tuesday, extending its record to 14-4 on the season. Jariel Garcia led the team in virtually every category, scoring 23 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and recording five steals in the win.Eastside jumped out to ...