Sports Top Stories
By JAKE NEMCEK
January 22, 2026
WARREN, NJ —Watchung Hills faced off against Gill St. Bernard's on Thursday, falling to the Knights, 79-41. Gill led throughout the game.Watchung Hills struggled to find their rhythm offensively. Alex Vepkhvadze led the team with 10 points, while Dillon Nunes added 7 points and Timmy Robertson ...
UNION, NJ — Union scored the last nine points of the game over the final 1:15 of the fourth quarter to rally for a 53-49 boys basketball victory over Hillside on Thursday.It was the 10th consecutive victory for Union (14-1), which trailed, 49-44, after a 3-pointer by Hillside's Joel Binns with 1:33 ...
MADISON, NJ — Chatham continued its strong season on the lanes Thursday afternoon, posting a 7-0 victory over Madison in high school bowling action.Chatham (11-4) delivered a dominant team performance, rolling a 2,890 series across three games to Madison’s 1,331, and taking all seven points in the ...
JACKSON, NJ — In a battle of Shore Conference titans, Southern Regional showcased why they remain the gold standard of South Jersey wrestling, dismantling Jackson Township with a 43–19 victory on Wednesday night.The dual meet featured the debut of the "fused" Jackson Township program—a high-stakes ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – In a match with possession of first place in the Big North Liberty Division on the line, Bergen Tech defeated Passaic Tech 5-2 in a boys bowling match on Wednesday afternoon in Hackensack. Needing a 7-0 victory for outright possession of first place, the two teams are tied for ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — In a dual meet that saw momentum swing back and forth with every whistle, the Barnegat High School boys wrestling team showcased grit and technical skill against Red Bank Regional. Despite several dominant individual performances, the Bengals fell just short in the final team tally, ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The "stall-ball" era of New Jersey high school basketball is officially on notice. On Wednesday, the NJSIAA Executive Committee passed a first reading to implement a mandatory 35-second shot clock for all varsity boys and girls basketball contests.While the proposal still ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The "stall-ball" era of New Jersey high school basketball is officially on notice. On Wednesday, the NJSIAA Executive Committee passed a first reading to implement a mandatory 35-second shot clock for all varsity boys and girls basketball contests.While the proposal still ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Senior varsity wrestler Anthony Mateo recently reflected on his high school wrestling career and the lessons he has taken from his time on the mat.“Wrestling is a difficult sport, but I’ve learned to embrace the journey—the struggle and the work,” Mateo said. “I loved the ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Eloise Downes provided the offensive highlight for Morristown with two goals Thursday evening, but Hoboken’s depth and sustained pressure proved too much as the Colonials fell 12-2.Morristown (2-1) was held scoreless through the first three periods before breaking through for two ...
MADISON, NJ — Chatham continued its strong season on the lanes Thursday afternoon, posting a 7-0 victory over Madison in high school bowling action.Chatham (11-4) delivered a dominant team performance, rolling a 2,890 series across three games to Madison’s 1,331, and taking all seven points in the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - On Sunday, January 18, the Greater Middlesex Conference held the girls wrestling championships at East Brunswick's Churchill Junior High School. Spotswood High School's Valerie Cicero finished second in the 114-pound weight class. Cicero lost in the finals to North Brunswick ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Stoneman Douglas Girls Basketball Team is looking to finish the season strong heading into District Playoffs beginning the week of February 2, 2026. The Lady Eagles have won 4 out of their last 5 games and currently sport a 9-4 overall record. The MSD Girls play at Coconut Creek ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - After last week's loss to Marlboro High School ended a six-game winning streak, the Spotswood High School varsity wrestling team returned to the mat on Wednesday at the Spotswood High School Gymnasium to take on North Plainfield High School. Spotswood took down North Plainfield ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley's wrestling team defeated West Milford 50-20 on Wednesday. The Hornets improved to 8-5 overall, while West Milford fell to 2-13.Passaic Valley got off to a strong start, with Maxwell Ormsby pinning Joseph Healy in just 2:15 at 106 pounds. West Milford responded at ...
It’s difficult enough being a starter on the roster of a high school varsity athletic program. Kaitlyn Nellegar knows those challenges very well and she also has much more responsibility on her plate as the captain of the Nutley High School girls basketball program this season.Nellegar, a junior, ...
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ - After a week without a game, the Chargers-Bears-Rams hockey team returned to the ice at the ProSkate Ice Arena on Wednesday to face off against Colonia High School. CBR scored three first period goals to take a 3-1 lead into the first intermission, but five goals by Colonia ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Belief stayed with the fans who remained. Five straight Atlantic 10 losses followed St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball into the Reilly Center on Tuesday night, and as the Bonnies trailed by double figures late in the first half, the crowd began to thin. What followed ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Long Branch High School wrestling team fell to Toms River East, 45-22, on Wednesday, January 21.Head coach Billy George discussed what went wrong after the match, “Toms River East wrestled really well, and they won the close matches and found a way to get pins. We’re making ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Becton Regional jumped to an early lead and Hasbrouck Heights never did catch up, losing to the Wildcats, 54-49, in a NJIC Patriot boys basketball game Wednesday in Hasbrouck Heights. The Aviators fall to 4-10 overall, 2-4 in the National Division. Becton is 6-6 overall, ...
NORTH HALEDON, NJ – Addison Fleming scored 16 points to lead Eastern Christian to a 49-44 win over Hasbrouck Heights in a NJIC Meadowlands girls basketball game on Wednesday in North Haledon. Eastern Christian is now 8-3 overall, 5-1 in the Meadowlands. The Lady Aviators fall to 6-8 overall, 4-2 ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Madison received a standout performance in net from Clementine Dickson-Child, but Summit struck twice in the opening period and held on for a 2-0 win over the Dodgers on Wednesday afternoon.Summit (2-5-2) opened the scoring at 9:51 of the first period when Sarah Flaim finished a setup ...
CHATHAM, NJ – As Santiago Gebara prepared for his first season of cross-country this past summer, he found himself looking forward to the practices and seeing his teammates. “Being on this team with these people and being able to grow these bonds is one of the reasons I quit soccer to run ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Nottingham received a balanced scoring effort from its starting lineup in a 52-50 boys basketball victory over Notre Dame on Wednesday night.Liam Cox, Chris Dormevil and Harry Bisset each finished with 12 points for Nottingham (9-4), which trailed, 23-18, at halftime.Dormevil sank a ...
HOPEWELL, NJ – Robbinsville pulled away in the second half for a 47-35 boys basketball victory over Hopewell Valley on Tuesday.Senior forward Tyler Bunnell scored 21 points for Robbinsville (8-5), which outscored Hopewell Valley, 26-15, in the second half after leading by a point at the ...
UNION, NJ – On Senior Night, Union continued its successful season with a 60-17 victory over Roselle Park on Wednesday.The victory improved the Farmers' record to 11-1.106 Roselle Park Jake Appello (RP) — Technical Fall (17-2) 3:17 Cristian Hargrove (U)113 Union Alexander Guevara ...
MANAHAWKIN – In a contest of scoring runs and defensive pressure, the Southern Regional boys basketball team secured a 64–37 victory over Shore Conference rival Toms River East on Wednesday night. Despite a gritty second-half effort from the Raiders, the Rams' early dominance and efficient ...
TOMS RIVER – Behind a dominant double-double from Kylie Paladino and a scoring masterclass from Libby Dickman, Toms River East extended its winning streak to seven games on Thursday with a convincing 48-32 victory over Southern.The Raiders (10-3) wasted no time asserting their dominance, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Mayor Susan McCartney and the West Orange Township Council welcomed the West Orange High School Boys Soccer team during the Conference Agenda of the January 20 Council Meeting. Family and friends gathered in Council Chambers to help celebrate the Mountaineers’ record-breaking 2025 ...
ROXBURY, NJ – With a squeaker of a victory over Morris Hills on Jan. 21, the Roxbury High School girls basketball team snagged its eleventh win of the season.The 36-34 nail-biter over the Scarlet Knights lifted the Gaels record to 11-3 and left Morris Hills at 6-7.It was neck-and-neck through all ...