Sports Top Stories
By GREG FALLON
December 18, 2025
BELVIDERE, NJ - The Hanover Park wrestling team continued its winning season Wednesday night, overpowering Belvidere 59–12 in a decisive road victory to improve to 2–0 on the year.The Hornets jumped out to a commanding early lead, winning the first five bouts, three by forfeit, to seize a 27–0 ...
MANCHESTER, NJ – In a matchup that tested the mettle of a completely revamped roster, the Barnegat Bengals (1-1) secured a hard-fought 42-35 victory on the road against Manchester Township on Wednesday (0-1).The win marks a significant milestone for a Barnegat program that entered the 2025-2026 ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - After going 1-2 at the Chargers first quad meet of the wrestling season over the weekend, Spotswood High School was back on the mat on Wednesday to take on the Raiders at North Brunswick High School. In a hotly contested match-up, the Chargers came up short, losing to North ...
SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD, NJ — Members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls soccer team were recognized with several individual honors following the conclusion of the season, earning accolades at the county, conference and state levels.“All of these players worked hard all season,” said Scotch ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Long Branch High School wrestling team kicked off the 2025–2026 season on Wednesday, December 17, versus the reigning Central Jersey, Group 3 state champions in Brick Memorial. Despite a valiant effort, the Green Wave fell, 55–14.Head coach Billy George remained optimistic ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — This essential player for the Westfield High School boys varsity bowling team, recognized for the reliability and focus that have contributed to his team-leading average, is prized for his outstanding performance for the Blue Devils.Senior Thomas Stavrovich is this week’s Andy Heinz ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown wrestling opened its season with a 54-27 loss to Roxbury on Wednesday, Dec. 17.The match was tight for much of the night, with Morristown trading momentum and even holding a brief second-half lead. In the end, Roxbury’s ability to turn key bouts into team points down the ...
BOCA RATON, FL – Bush’s Beans will offer free admission to the Bush’s Boca Raton Bowl of Beans for the first 2,000 fans who bring a can of the product to Florida Atlantic University’s Flagler Credit Union Stadium next week.Fans who arrive with a single can of Bush’s Beans can exchange it for a ...
CLARK, NJ — On Monday, December 15, Clark Crusader Youth Football (CYF) held its annual post-season awards banquet. The president of CYF, Gus Kalikas, presided over the event as all athletes were honored for their contributions to Crusader Youth Football. All the athletes received awards for their ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - On Wednesday night, the Whippany Park boys ice hockey team tied Summit, 2-2, at Codey Arena.Summit opened the scoring in the first period with a power-play goal by Arjun Dev. Whippany Park responded when Michael Capozzi scored to tie the game at 1-1, with Frankie Scrocco assisting.
WHIPPANY, NJ – In the season opening match, Whippany Park wrestling team took a 41-24 victory over Pequannock on Wednesday night.Whippany Park jumped out early, winning eight of the 12 bouts contested. Sean Dill set the tone at 190 pounds, earning a 9-5 decision to put the Wildcats on the board.
RAHWAY, NJ — The Roselle Rams Boys Basketball team won their season opener Tuesday, defeating Rahway 61-57.The game came down to the final seconds.Roselle led Rahway at the half, 33-24. Rahway outscored the Rams 21-12 in the third quarter.The game was tied, 45-45, going into the fourth. Rahway took ...
TOMS RIVER – In a high-stakes Shore Conference clash defined by physical play and unexpected adversity, Southern Regional proved its resilience on Wednesday night. Despite the mid-game ejection of one of their star playmakers, Noah Perna, the Rams rode a dominant second-half performance from ...
OLD BRIDGE, NJ - CBR continued its home-at-home against Old Bridge High School on Wednesday. The Knights completed the season sweep over the Chargers-Bears-Rams dropping CBR's early-season record to 1-5 with an 8-2 victory. Joseph Hayes and Brayden Faley scored goals for CBR. They also assisted on ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Ayanna Elston, Gwen Henry, Maika Alcoa Ferrara, Kaitlyn Murphy and Amber Olexa each won an individual race to lead Phillipsburg High School past Somerville, 111-58, in a Skyland Conference girl’s swimming meet on Tuesday at the Phillipsburg Elementary School pool.Elston came in ...
MADISON, NJ — Delbarton remained in control from the opening frames and handed Madison another setback Wednesday afternoon, earning a 7-0 victory in an NJAC boys bowling matchup on Dec. 17.Delbarton (1-5) posted team games of 836, 890, and 753 to finish with a 2,479 series, while Madison (0-6) ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — South Plainfield opened an eight-point lead by halftime, but Woodbridge rallied for a 46-43 girls basketball victory over the Tigers in the opening game for both teams on Tuesday night.Angel Smith collected 20 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and three steals for Woodbridge, ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ — Sophomore guard Jayce Rodriguez scored 26 points to lead Colonia to a 59-49 boys basketball victory over St. Thomas Aquinas on Tuesday night.Rodriguez hit three 3-point baskets and sank all five of his free throws. He also handed out two assists for Colonia (1-1), which outscored ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Rutherford jumped out to a 15-5 lead and never looked back as the Bulldogs defeated Hasbrouck Heights, 53-33, in a NJIC non-divisional girls basketball game Wednesday afternoon in Hasbrouck Heights. It was the season opener for both teams.Gina Minichello scored 16 points ...
LACEY, NJ – The Raritan boys basketball team won its opening game, 66-62, over Lacey on Wednesday night.Mario Diamantis scored 22 points for Raritan, which rallied from an 11-point halftime deficit.Brennan Spengler and Eric Berg each finished with nine points for the Rockets, who outscored Lacey, ...
Red Bank, NJ: FC Monmouth is dedicated to developing top soccer talent, with many current and former players making significant impacts at the collegiate level.From freshmen to experienced captains, our athletes represent Monmouth County across the country. The club features former and future ...
Red Bank, NJ: FC Monmouth is dedicated to developing top soccer talent, with many current and former players making significant impacts at the collegiate level.From freshmen to experienced captains, our athletes represent Monmouth County across the country. The club features former and future ...
Dominiks Marnauza collected two goals and three assists and Middletown North used a big second period to roll to a 9-4 ice hockey victory over Middletown South on Tuesday.Brendan Costello finished with two goals and two assists and Samuel Noone scored two goals for Middletown North (4-1).The Lions ...
TUCKERTON, NJ – Behind a balanced scoring attack and a dominant defensive performance in the first half, the Pinelands Regional Wildcats (1-1) earned their first win of the season on Wednesday night, defeating the Barnegat Bengals (1-1) by a score of 52-41.The Wildcats wasted no time establishing ...
IRVINGTON, NJ — Scotch Plains-Fanwood wrestling earned its first team tournament championship since 2017-18 last Saturday when the Raiders won the Blue Knights Wrestling Tournament.The Raiders were led by four individual champions, with Aiden Wright claiming first place at 106 pounds, Alex Ho ...
OLD BRIDGE, NJ - CBR continued its home-at-home against Old Bridge High School on Wednesday. The Knights completed the season sweep over the Chargers-Bears-Rams dropping CBR's early-season record to 1-5 with an 8-2 victory. Joseph Hayes and Brayden Faley scored goals for CBR. They also assisted on ...
TOMS RIVER – In a high-stakes Shore Conference clash defined by physical play and unexpected adversity, Southern Regional proved its resilience on Wednesday night. Despite the mid-game ejection of one of their star playmakers, Noah Perna, the Rams rode a dominant second-half performance from ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Brady Byrne crossed first in the 800, Kevin Grundy won the triple jump and placed second in the high jump and Thomas Haines took gold in the 1600 to highlight a strong performance by the Chatham boys indoor track & field team in the SJTCA #3 meet on Tuesday night in the Bennett ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Piscataway boys basketball delivered a statement win Wednesday night, racing past West Orange, 94-73, as head coach Bob Turco earned the 400th victory of his career.The Chiefs improved to 2-0 with a balanced, high-tempo performance that featured double-figure scoring from four ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Basketballs bounced, sneakers squeaked as a new era officially tipped off Tuesday night inside the Anthony Building, but the result did not match the celebration as North Plainfield handed Piscataway girls basketball a 64-55 loss in the first game played on the newly renovated ...