Sports Top Stories
By GUY KIPP
January 26, 2026
UNION CITY, NJ – Holmdel opened a nine-point lead by halftime and went on to a 43-28 girls basketball victory over Union City on Saturday.Claire Gillespie collected 12 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals for Holmdel (6-9), which outscored Union City, 14-7, in the first ...
HAZLET, NJ – Nate Tyburczy scored 19 points to lead Middletown North to a 54-36 boys basketball victory over Raritan on Saturday.Jack Dambaugh collected 13 points, 10 rebounds and four assists for the Lions (5-10), who outscored Raritan, 12-7, in the second quarter to take a 23-13 lead.Eddie Lopez ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Competing against one of the deepest fields in the state, the Piscataway High School wrestling team held its own while hosting the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament this weekend, Jan. 23–24, finishing seventh overall in the 24-team event at Piscataway High School.Old Bridge ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Both the boys and girls Chatham basketball teams have received a first-round bye for the 2026 Morris County Tournament, which was seeded over the weekend.A year ago, both Cougar teams made it to the MCT final, and both lost to Morris Catholic, which has been awarded the top seed for ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY – Young athletes in Southern Ocean County looking to sharpen their skills on the turf have a new opportunity this spring. The Lions Cub Club, affiliated with the Stafford Field Hockey Club, has officially opened registration for its Spring 2026 season.The program, which hosts ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY – Young athletes in Southern Ocean County looking to sharpen their skills on the turf have a new opportunity this spring. The Lions Cub Club, affiliated with the Stafford Field Hockey Club, has officially opened registration for its Spring 2026 season.The program, which hosts ...
HAZLET, NJ – Nate Tyburczy scored 19 points to lead Middletown North to a 54-36 boys basketball victory over Raritan on Saturday.Jack Dambaugh collected 13 points, 10 rebounds and four assists for the Lions (5-10), who outscored Raritan, 12-7, in the second quarter to take a 23-13 lead.Eddie Lopez ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Max Ryvicker scored a team-high 15 points, knocking down five 3-pointers, as Gov. Livingston held off Delaware Valley for a 60-56 boys basketball victory Saturday afternoon at home.Gov. Livingston (6-8) seized control with a strong third quarter, outscoring Delaware Valley ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – For the third time in a row, and the sixth time in the last seven years, Bergen Tech boys bowling team is the Bergen County Champs. The Knights defeated Fort Lee by four total pins over four team games bowled to finish in first place in the Group 3-4 and overall standings.The ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. —Max Ryvicker scored a team-high 15 points, knocking down five 3-pointers, as Gov. Livingston held off Delaware Valley for a 60-56 boys basketball victory Saturday afternoon at home.Gov. Livingston (6-8) seized control with a strong third quarter, outscoring Delaware Valley ...
RAMSEY, NJ - Ridgewood Crew launched its 2026 rowing season in impressive fashion, earning two gold medals and placing six athletes in the top 10 at the 13th annual Ironmen Erg Classic, held Jan. 17 at Don Bosco Preparatory High School in Ramsey. The indoor regatta, the largest in the event’s ...
TOMS RIVER – It was a dominant day in the water for Barnegat High School as both the boys and girls swimming teams secured identical 92-77 victories over Toms River North. The wins move the girls to a balanced 4-4 record on the season, while the boys improve to 3-5.The Bengals girls' team displayed ...
SPARTA, NJ - The Spartan wrestlers had a win and a loss on Saturday at their home quad; falling to West Essex 67-9 and getting the win over Voorhees 51-30.Sparta wins in the West Essex round:120 lbs Finn McGurrin in a 12-4 major decision144 lbs Ryan Hrenenko with a 17-0 technical fall.Sparta wins ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School girls wrestling team took on High Point away on Thursday, January 22 and won 36-28.The results of the matches are as follows:100 lbs.: Addison Petersen (N) won over Faith Mellito (HP) with a 10-7 decision107 lbs.: Isabella Power (HP) won over Eva Denne (N) with an ...
PISCATAWAY — The Rutgers University women’s basketball game against the University of Washington has been rescheduled due to impending winter weather, Rutgers Athletics announced.The matchup, originally set for Sunday, Jan. 25, will be played on Monday, Jan. 26, at 3 p.m. at Jersey Mike's Arena in ...
PATERSON, NJ - Yulian Torrez buried five 3-pointers and finished with a game-high 22 points as Eastside's boys basketball team held off Hackensack, 44–37, on Saturday. Torrez’s perimeter shooting proved decisive in a tightly contested game, helping Eastside improve to 12-4 overall. Hackensack fell ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Madison’s boys and girls swim teams battled through one of the county’s deepest meets on Saturday, Jan. 24, turning in several scoring swims and a highlight relay performance at the Morris County Swim Championships.In the overall team standings, Madison’s boys placed fifth with ...
STATEN ISLAND, NY — The Westfield boys indoor track team had a runner-up finish Friday at the Union County Individual Championships, held at the Ocean Breeze Track and Field Facility in Staten Island, New York on Friday.Westfield (49 points) finished in second-place, 63 points behind winner Union ...
CLARK, NJ — The Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School girls varsity basketball team is now 13-0 following a win over Scotch Plains-Fanwood (5-10) on Friday.Johnson defeated SPF with a score of 49-34. Jordanna Tarentino had 15 points for the Crusaders and eight rebounds, while Lilly Fitzharris led the ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – In a remarkable achievement that highlights her commitment and skill, Layla Gutierrez has become a member of the prestigious 1,000 points club in basketball. This milestone not only signifies her scoring prowess but also serves as a testament to her relentless hard work and ...
MULLICA HILL — In a game defined by defensive grit and rebounding battles, the Barnegat Bengals (6-11) fell just short against West Deptford (9-6), dropping a 40-34 decision at the South vs. Shore Showcase on Saturday.Despite a dominant performance on the glass and a game-high scoring effort from ...
ATLANTIC CITY - In a matchup that came down to the final possessions, Atlantic City (10-6) narrowly escaped with a 56-54 victory over Southern Regional (8-7). While the Rams leaned heavily on a standout individual performance from junior Noah Perna, the Vikings' balanced scoring attack proved just ...
UNION CITY, NJ – The West Orange girls basketball team came up with a signature win, 53-45, over Bayonne on Saturday in the Joey O ALS Showcase at Union City High School.Rhyan Watt finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds, five steals and three assists for West Orange (14-3).London Caldwell collected ...
CLARK, NJ — The Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School girls varsity basketball team is now 13-0 following a win over Scotch Plains-Fanwood (5-10) on Friday.Johnson defeated SPF with a score of 49-34.Senior Jordanna Tarentino had 15 points for the Crusaders and eight rebounds.Senior Lilly Fitzharris ...
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — On Monday, Jan. 19, the RCS boys’ basketball team was topped by the Averill Park Golden Knights in a non-league game. Since the early 2000s, Averill Park has been an AA school that calls the Suburban Council their home. This year they have dropped a classification and will ...
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ - CBR was back in action at the Jersey Shore Arena on Friday night, hoping to end a two-game skid. The Chargers-Bears-Rams faced off against Manalapan High School. CBR was down 3-1 going into the first intermission and scored two in the second period. Still down by two goals going ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown High School’s girls swimming team delivered a strong, balanced performance at the Morris County Swim Championships on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, finishing second overall with 171 points and stacking up points in both relays and key individual events.Chatham won the girls ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The Madison boys basketball team has received the No. 2 seed in the 2026 Morris County Boys Basketball Tournament. The Dodgers have a bye in the Preliminary Round. The Preliminary Round must be played by January 31 followed by the Second Round which must be played by Feb. 3.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The Morristown boys basketball team has received the No. 14 seed in the 2026 Morris County Boys Basketball Tournament. The Colonials will face No. 19 seed Whippany Park in the Preliminary Round. The Preliminary Round must be played by January 31 followed by the Second Round ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The Rutgers University women’s basketball game against the University of Washington has been rescheduled due to impending winter weather, Rutgers Athletics announced.The matchup, originally set for Sunday, Jan. 25, will now be played on Monday, Jan. 26, at 3 p.m. at Jersey Mike's ...