Sports Top Stories
By PAT SHARKEY
April 24, 2026
Kriews Leads the Way as Southern Dominates Toms River NorthTOMS RIVER, NJ – Behind a medalist performance from sophomore Parker Kriews, the Southern Regional boys' golf team continued its impressive season with a 170–184 victory over Toms River North on Thursday.The Rams (17-3) displayed the depth ...
STAFFORD — This week, the sweetest victory in town isn't just a Gelati—it’s a historic milestone on the softball diamond. Rita’s Water Ice of Manahawkin and TAPinto are proud to announce Southern Regional High School senior Emily Zellman as the Athlete of the Week.Zellman isn't just finishing her ...
WESTFIELD, NJ – In the second game of a home-and-away series with arch rival Westfield, Scotch Plains-Fanwood used timely hitting and dominant pitching to defeat Westfield, 4-2, in the rivalry match-up on Thursday afternoon. Westfield (8-6) struck first, and took a 2-1 lead after two innings ...
STAFFORD — This week, the sweetest victory in town isn't just a Gelati—it’s a historic milestone on the softball diamond. Rita’s Water Ice of Manahawkin and TAPinto are proud to announce Southern Regional High School senior Emily Zellman as the Athlete of the Week.Zellman isn't just finishing her ...
CRANFORD, NJ — In five of his six innings on the mound, Bayonne starter Sebastian Garcia allowed Cranford's leadoff batter to reach base.But Garcia, a junior right-hander, consistently worked out of trouble with the help of some superb defense as Bayonne erased a one-run deficit with four runs in ...
UNION, N.J. — Several young athletes from Union captured top honors at a New Jersey state twirling competition held April 19 in Rahway, marking a strong showing for local competitors, including first-year participants.The Diamondettes Team Little Gems secured first place in dance twirl and second ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany boys tennis team earned a 4-1 victory over Hanover Park on Friday, powered by a winning performance in singles play.Parsippany swept all three singles matches in straight sets to take control early. Anish Gupta led the way at first singles with a 6-3, 6-1 win over ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany boys tennis team earned a 4-1 victory over Hanover Park on Friday, powered by a winning performance in singles play.Parsippany swept all three singles matches in straight sets to take control early. Anish Gupta led the way at first singles with a 6-3, 6-1 win over ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Kurt Falzini scored five goals and had one assist to lead Nottingham to a 17–1 boys lacrosse victory over Hamilton West on Thursday.The North Stars (5-4) opened the game with eight first‑quarter goals and carried a 9-1 lead into halftime before breaking it open with a six‑goal third ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Brielle Eckel pitched a three-hitter to lift Steinert to a 9-1 softball victory over Princeton on Thursday.Eckel struck out five batters and walked three in seven innings.Steinert (8-3) scored two runs in each of the first two innings and four runs in the third inning.Lindsey Siwzcak ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - Morristown boys lacrosse battled Montville but fell to the Mustangs 5-3 on Thursday, April 23.Morristown led 1-0 after the first quarter and held a 2-1 advantage at halftime. The Colonials stayed in front through three quarters, leading 3-2, but Montville closed the game with three ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Hanover’s Park Regional girls lacrosse team played the Morris Hills Knights on Wednesday in the first round of the Morris County Tournament winning 14-4.Hanover scored four times in the opening quarter while Morris Hills answered with two. The Knights added one more in the ...
WHIPPANY, NJ – The Whippany Park High School softball team played Butler High School on Thursday at home and came away with a 12-8 win.The Wildcats scored five runs in the first inning, then added a run in the fourth and four more in the fifth. The Butler Bulldogs scored in several innings, ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta High School boys volleyball team honored their seniors before the game against Morristown on Thursday. Before honoring the Sparta seniors, the Morristown seniors were announced and given a gift by the players. Coach Caitlin Jozefczyk started the ceremony with some history of ...
Schoharie Varsity Baseball Game Called After Five InningsBy HB Steadham, Executive EditorSCHOHARIE – At home against Schenevus Central on April 16, the Schoharie Storm varsity baseball game was called after five innings due to weather. The score at the time of the call was Schenevus Central 2, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Governor Livingston Baseball celebrated Senior Day on a picture-perfect spring afternoon with an 8–1 victory over Summit, honoring 12 seniors while delivering a complete team performance in front of a supportive home crowd.Prior to first pitch, the Highlanders recognized ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison resident Steven Mancuso ran the anchor leg for a Masters Men’s 60+ 4x400 relay team that posted a time of 4:41.63 on Thursday, April 23.The relay team, which also included Peter Kashulines, Paul Kildal and Anthony Boyadjis, combined for a strong performance in the ...
The 2026 spring sports season is off to a fabulous start at Bloomfield High.The Bengals have already competed in a few invitationals, and are off to a good start in the dual meet seasons, with the boys and girls teams off to 3-0 records.On April 25, the Bengals will compete at the Paul H. Beck ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth baseball team extended its win streak to two games on Thursday, defeating Johnson a second time in the past week. The Minutemen were led by Albert Maldonado, who put on a two-way clinic, hitting a home run and scoring two runs on offense. On the mound, Maldonado ...
The Bloomfield High golf team is halfway through its season this spring.And while the Bengals are struggling, against a very good schedule, head coach Robert MacNett has seen some progress.Bloomfield will compete in the Essex County Tournament, on April 27, at Hendricks Field, in Belleville. It ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Long Branch High School baseball team held off Shore-D divisional rival Henry Hudson Regional High School in a 7-4 victory on Thursday, April 23.Following a scoreless first inning that saw senior Green Wave starting pitcher Kellen Campbell get out of a jam, the Admirals took a ...
PHILADELPHIA – The Chatham girls 4x400 team of Fiona Jackson, Olivia Matter, Emily Piskadlo and Sarah Nacinovich ran a season-best time of 4:01.35 to place third in their heat at the 130th edition of the Penn Relays on Thursday at Franklin Field.“It was a race all the way to the finish, with Sarah ...
KENILWORTH, NJ — The Union baseball team recently surpassed its victory total for all of last season.The Farmers, with a chance to reach .500 for the season, let one get away on Thursday. Brearley rallied from a four-run deficit for a 5-4 victory over Union, which stranded the potential tying run ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Freshman Jack Johnson scored a season-high three goals and sophomore Vincent Berger added a pair as Phillipsburg High School defeated Watchung Hills, 8-4, in a Skyland Conference boy’s lacrosse game between winless teams on Thursday at the Phillipsburg Athletic Complex.Noah ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Freshman Jack Johnson scored a season-high three goals and sophomore Vincent Berger added a pair as Phillipsburg High School defeated Watchung Hills, 8-4, in a Skyland Conference boy’s lacrosse game between winless teams on Thursday at the Phillipsburg Athletic Complex.Noah ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Senior Eddie O’Neil was match-medalist for the fourth time in six matches this season with a 2-over par 37 and Cameron Howell was right behind him with a 38 for second-place when Phillipsburg High School defeated Rutgers Prep, 155-169, in a Skyland Conference boy’s golf match on ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Livingston boys lacrosse team prevailed, 8-7, over New Providence on Thursday afternoon.Livingston (7-4) opened with a 3–1 first quarter and carried a 5–3 lead into halftime. New Providence tightened the game with a pair of goals in both the third and fourth quarters, but ...
UNION CITY, NJ – Sophia Diaz pitched a three-hitter to lift Bayonne to a 10-1 softball victory over Union City on Thursday.Diaz struck out 15 batters and walked three in seven innings. The only run against her was unearned.Lilah Gomez went 2-for-4 with two runs batted in and two runs scored for ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Claire Balady and Kacie Cist scored three goals apiece to lead the Millburn girls lacrosse team to a 14-0 victory over West Orange on Thursday.Zoe Cohen and Izzy Rosner each scored twice, while Harlow Miller finished with a goal and an assist and collected three ground balls for ...
PATERSON, NJ - Kennedy's boys tennis team edged Passaic, 3-2, on Thursday, with both teams entering the matchup at 3-5 on the season.The Knights secured victories in the top two singles flights to build an early advantage. At first singles, Altaf Miah battled past Passaic’s Om Rana in a competitive ...