Sports Top Stories
By TAPINTO MILLBURN/SHORT HILLS STAFF
December 31, 2025
SUMMIT, NJ – Millburn's boys basketball team will enter the New Year with an undefeated record after winning, 52-46, over Watchung Hills in the championship game of the Pete Tierney Memorial Holiday Tournament Tuesday night at Summit High School.Chace Redler and Quinn Barkley scored 14 points ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Girls Wrestling Team placed 10th in the East Brunswick Lady Bear Invitational on Monday, scoring 43 points. Below is a full point breakdown of tournament action: Jackson Township: 164 pointsScotch Plains-Fanwood: 120 pointsKingsway: 94 pointsBloomfield: 80 ...
SUMMIT, NJ – After Morris Knolls came back from a seven-point halftime deficit, the Bridgewater-Raritan girls basketball team regrouped to win, 38-36, in overtime in the third-place game of the Pete Tierney Memorial Classic on Tuesday.Amanda Ciser scored 12 points for Bridgewater-Raritan (3-2), ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - Whippany Park’s girls basketball team competed closely with North Warren but secumbed 30-24 Tuesday morning in the Hopatcong Holiday Tournament.Whippany Park led after the second quarter, taking a 15-13 advantage into halftime after outscoring North Warren 10-3 in the period. North ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Nick Perez hit a layup with eight seconds left to give Dayton a 65-64 boys basketball victory over Raritan in the third-place game of the Joe Pepe Tournament on Tuesday.Perez drove down the left side of the lane and hit a scoop shot to give the Bulldogs (2-2) the lead.The score ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Colts Neck held Toms River North to a total of 10 field goals in a 53-27 boys basketball victory for the Cougars on Tuesday.Nate Sloane scored 20 points for Colts Neck (3-2), which outscored Toms River North, 15-7, in the second quarter to take a 21-15 lead.The Cougars, who ...
HOLMDEL, NJ – Colts Neck concluded play in the Holmdel Holiday Showcase round-robin with a 52-40 girls basketball victory over Somerville on Tuesday.Emily Donahue scored 14 points for Colts Neck (4-2), which outscored Somerville, 34-26, in the second half to extend an 18-14 halftime lead.Julianna ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen Tech defeated Hasbrouck Heights in an independent boys' bowling match on Tuesday at Bowler City Lanes in Hackensack. Bergen Tech, ranked first in the North 1, Group 4 power points ranking, improved to 4-2 on the season. Hasbrouck Heights, ranked third in the North 2, Group ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The undefeated Chatham boys basketball team closed out 2025 with a 90-45 win vs. New Providence in the “Cougar Classic” finale at CHS on Tuesday night.Junior forward Jalen Forehan-Kelly scored a career-high 19 points for Chatham (6-0), fueling the Cougars' 3-point attack that included ...
HILLSDALE, NJ – A Hasbrouck Heights’ rally in the fourth quarter fell short, as the Lady Aviators lost to Cresskill, 40-38, in the Joe Poli Girls Basketball Holiday Tournament at Pascack Valley High School. With the loss, the Lady Aviators are now 3-3 on the season.Hasbrouck Heights led 14-11 ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The final shot of the game by Lucy Arps was a 3-point attempt that hit the inside of the rim and bounced out, ending Chatham's bid to win the game and allowing Madison to hold onto its 44-43 girls basketball victory in the “Cougar Classic” on Tuesday at CHS.It figured that the final ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD,, NJ – South Plainfield High School senior wrestler James Bermingham (165) enters the season with high expectations after a year of significant growth on the mat. Head Coach Steve Johnston said Bermingham’s development is the result of consistent effort and commitment.“Berm is a ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — When Glenn Hagan learned his jersey would be retired at St. Bonaventure University, his response was delivered with a familiar mix of confidence and humor.“Think it’s a little late,” Hagan said with a chuckle. “I tell ya. Three other players, a coach and an AD that I played ...
HOLMDEL, N.J. — Piscataway’s girls basketball team split its two games at the Holmdel Holiday Showcase, rebounding from a lopsided loss to earn a solid 61-53 win over Marlboro on Tuesday morning at Holmdel High School.Led by a strong backcourt showing and a balanced team effort, the Chiefs improved ...
RICHMOND, Va. — The reset button has been pressed for St. Bonaventure men’s basketball. With non-conference play complete, the Bonnies open the Atlantic 10 conference season Wednesday afternoon against Virginia Commonwealth University. Head coach Mark Schmidt made the message to his team clear — ...
HAMBURG, NJ – The Newton boys basketball team came home with a win and a loss in the holiday Rally in the Valley tournament at Wallkill Valley High School. On Tuesday, the boys defeated Kittatinny 68-41. The Braves held the lead throughout the game starting the first frame with 17 to the Cougars ...
WAYNE, NJ – The United ice hockey team beat Ramapo on the road on Monday 6-3, playing at the Ice Vault. The United, with players from Sparta, Kinnelon and Jefferson, started strong in the first frame with two goals and kept the pressure on with three more in the second. They added a final goal in ...
NEW EGYPT, NJ – Hamilton West erupted for 24 points in the fourth quarter to finish off a 56-41 boys basketball victory over Steinert in the third-place game of the Warriors Classic on Tuesday.Noreon Martinez scored 16 points for Hamilton West (2-4), which outscored Steinert, 24-18, in the fourth ...
NEWARK - A protector, a mentor, a father figure and a coach can easily describe the legacy of legendary Weequahic High School football coach Brian Logan. But that's not his whole story. Logan, 61, a man of stocky build and light green eyes, is a product of his South Ward environment and a strong ...
LITTLE SILVER, NJ – After losing for the first time this season on Monday, the East Brunswick boys basketball team came back and defeated Red Bank, 64-42, on the final day of the Albert E. Martin Buc Classic to clinch third place on Monday.Senior guard Matt Mikulka scored 19 points to lead four ...
RAHWAY, NJ – After splitting its first two games in the Butch Kowal Holiday Classic, Carteret had to play the toughest of its three opponents in its final game.Playing its third game in four days, Carteret struggled against Westfield's fullcourt defensive pressure and lost, 66-41, to the Blue ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick wrestling team came in second out of 14 teams entered in the East Brunswick Bear Tournament this week.East Brunswick had a team score of 169.5, second only to Brearley/Dayton's 183.5 points.Three East Brunswick wrestlers won the championship in their weight ...
RED BANK, NJ — East Brunswick’s 6–0 start to the season came to an end on Monday afternoon, as the Bears fell 63–59 to Howell in the semifinals of the Albert E. Martin Buc Classic.The East Brunswick Bears (6–1) started the game with confidence, holding an 11–10 lead after the first quarter behind ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - The Hillside Girls Basketball Team emerged victorious for the second time this season on Tuesday, defeating Roselle. The win moves the Comets to 2-3 on the season. Briana Santiago led the way with 15 points, four assists, and three steals. Ayanna Thomas had six points, nine rebounds, ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Connor Yuncza scored 23 points to lead Robbinsville to an 82-57 boys basketball victory over North Brunswick in the third-place game of the Ravens Winter Classic on Tuesday.Yuncza sank seven of Robbinsville's 11 3-pointers in the game.Tyler Bunnell scored 16 points for the Ravens ...
EDISON, NJ - Spotswood High School's girls varsity basketball turned the page on 2025 with a loss in the Gene Haley/Jim Muldowney Memorial Holiday Classic at Edison High School on Tuesday. The Chargers were edged out by Woodbridge High School 70-67. Spotswood took a 32-29 lead into the halftime ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Morristown Girls Basketball team’s strong start to the season hit a roadblock Tuesday morning as Franklin used a decisive second and third quarter surge to defeat the Colonials, 57-41.Morristown (5-1) stayed within striking distance early, trailing 14-10 after the first quarter.
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Nick Perez hit a layup with eight seconds left to give Dayton a 65-64 boys basketball victory over Raritan in the third-place game of the Joe Pepe Tournament on Tuesday.Perez drove down the left side of the lane and hit a scoop shot to give the Bulldogs (2-2) the lead.The score ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn scored the last four points in the final 44.2 seconds to defeat Union, 46-42, and win the Millburn Girls Basketball Holiday Tournament on Tuesday.Nola Lewis hit two free throws with 44.2 seconds left to give Millburn (5-1) a 44-42 lead. Lewis went back to the foul line with ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn scored the last four points in the final 44.2 seconds to defeat Union, 46-42, and win the Millburn Girls Basketball Holiday Tournament on Tuesday.Nola Lewis hit two free throws with 44.2 seconds left to give Millburn (5-1) a 44-42 lead. Lewis went back to the foul line with ...