Sports Top Stories
By LOUIE PASCULLI
December 16, 2025
HAMILTON, NJ - As Christmas approaches, excitement is building across Hamilton, not only for the holiday season but also for the return of winter sports. That enthusiasm set the stage for the first ever Winter “Coaches Corner” on Monday at Steinert High School. The live-streamed event celebrated ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The City of Bayonne will host its annual Skateboard Santa event on Sunday, Dec. 21, from noon to 1 p.m. at the 1st Street Skate Park.The event, organized by the City’s Division of Recreation, invites children and families to skate with Santa in a festive, outdoor setting.There is no ...
STAFFORD, NJ — The Southern Regional High School boys wrestling team kicked off their tournament schedule on a high note this past Saturday, hosting the prestigious 2025 Robin Leff Tournament. The event brought wrestlers, coaches, and spectators from across the region to Manahawkin for a full day ...
STAFFORD, NJ — The Southern Regional High School boys wrestling team kicked off their tournament schedule on a high note this past Saturday, hosting the prestigious 2025 Robin Leff Tournament. The event brought wrestlers, coaches, and spectators from across the region to Manahawkin for a full day ...
BAYONNE, NJ — The Woodbridge/Colonia/JFK tri-op team scored the first three goals of the game and hung on for a 5-4 ice hockey victory over Bayonne on Monday.After Bayonne (1-4-1) had closed to within 4-3 in the second period, Woodbridge (3-0) got a goal from Evan Shubert nine seconds into the ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- Returning from a season that fell short of expectations, Randolph boys’ varsity basketball plans to amend last year’s shortcomings, and more. The Rams are intent on charging into this season with a renewed sense of energy and accountability, and they want to make that known from the ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison’s swimming teams turned in a dominant doubleheader Monday night, as the boys improved to 2-0 with a 111-59 win over Parsippany Hills and the girls followed with a 114-56 victory to move to 2-1.Madison set the tone immediately by winning the 200-yard medley relay, with Jack ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown ice hockey delivered on “Pack the Rink” night with a dramatic finish, scoring three third-period goals to erase a two-goal deficit before Luke Williams buried the overtime game-winner to lift the Colonials past Randolph, 6-5, Monday night at Mennen Arena.Morristown (3-1) ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — Lucas Gero powered Madison Ice Hockey with a dominant offensive performance Monday afternoon, scoring three goals and adding two assists as the Dodgers rolled to a 5-1 win over Montville on Dec. 15.Madison (3-1) set the tone early when Ryan McSherry opened the scoring in the ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - The Whippany Park boys basketball team showed early grit and defensive intensity Saturday night but was unable to keep pace down the stretch, falling 54–37 to Roxbury in the Wildcats’ season opener.The Wildcats stayed within striking distance through the first half, trailing just ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown’s fencing team opened its season with a strong all-around performance, defeating Morris Catholic 17-10 on Monday, Dec. 15.Morristown (1-0) built its advantage with a dominant middle portion of the match, outscoring Morris Catholic 8-1 in the second round after holding a ...
CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford boys basketball team will open its regular season on Thursday, Dec. 18 at home against Gov. Livingston.The Cougars will be out to improve upon a 7-19 record last season that was uncharacteristic for the program.Head coach Sean Trotter minced no words when describing last ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — With a strong group of seniors and a state-tested leader at the top of the lineup, the New Providence High School wrestling team enters the 2025 season looking to build on recent success under head coach Arlen Mase.Mase, who is in his ninth year with the program and fifth as ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Gov. Livingston High School Athletic Department recently recognized the 2025 Fall Season recipients of the Heart of a Highlander Award, honoring student-athletes who exemplify character, leadership, sportsmanship, inclusion, and school pride. The awards were presented at ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – When is “none” the most welcome word in the English language?When a girls basketball coach is asked to list the team's “key losses” going into a new season.Caldwell and its head coach Amanda Keenan face that pleasant predicament heading into the 2025-26 campaign, which opens ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — A recording of “Bonas, Brotherhood and Basketball," a discussion featuring St. Bonaventure basketball legends Sam Stith and Whitey Martin, is available online for free via e-mail registration until Dec. 31. The video may be accessed at brownwhitestory.com/highlights.The ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — “Watch this! Look at how cool he is,” St. Bonaventure basketball legend Sam Stith said with pride as images of his younger brother, Bona basketball legend Tom Stith, flashed across the screen. “There’s Tom! There he goes! There he goes!”Sam Stith and another Bona basketball ...
NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ – It was one of those days when William Munoz was on for the Hasbrouck Heights bowling team.Munoz rolled a 741 series as the Aviators swept St. Mary, 7-0, in a NJIC Meadowlands bowling match on Monday afternoon in North Arlington.Munoz rolled a 244 in game one as the Aviators ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, Nj – The faces will look familiar for the Hasbrouck Heights girls basketball team this year on the court, even if the opponents aren’t. Let’s start with the league. The Lady Aviators are in a revamped Meadowlands Division that puts Elmwood Park, Eastern Christian, Cresskill, ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – The time is now for Wood-Ridge boys basketball, according to head coach Jim Maher. “We feel like we are ready to compete for a league championship this season,” stated Maher. “That is the main goal. After two years of building and getting younger players experience, we are now a ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – It figured there might be a bit of a letdown for the Chatham boys ice hockey team less than 24 hours after its come-from-behind win vs. Ridge on Sunday night.Chatham seemed to be sleepwalking through most of the game vs. Morris Knolls on Monday night, but heard the alarm go off in ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — With nearly its entire championship core returning, the New Providence High School girls basketball team enters the 2025-26 season with familiar expectations and unfinished business.In his 21st season at the helm, head coach Cap Pazdera brings back a veteran-led roster that ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — James Katsingris, a member of the South Plainfield Class of 2026 who runs both cross-country and track, signed a letter of intent on Dec. 4 to attend Moravian University, where he will continue his athletic career.At the Roxbury Invitational at Horseshoe Lake Park in ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — After a rebuilding season a year ago, the Governor Livingston girls basketball team enters the upcoming winter campaign focused on development, effort and competitiveness under ninth-year head coach Christopher Eckert.The Highlanders finished last season with a 7-18 record ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Gov. Livingston High School Athletic Department recently recognized the 2025 Fall Season recipients of the Heart of a Highlander Award, honoring student-athletes who exemplify character, leadership, sportsmanship, inclusion, and school pride. The awards were presented at ...
BAYONNE, NJ – The Bayonne boys basketball team will open its season on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at home against Dickinson High School.The Bees posted a 14-13 record last season under head coach Ben Gamble, who is back for his sixth season coaching Bayonne.Gamble has an overall coaching record of ...
BAYONNE, NJ – The Woodbridge/Colonia/JFK tri-op team scored the first three goals of the game and hung on for a 5-4 ice hockey victory over Bayonne on Monday.After Bayonne (1-4-1) had closed to within 4-3 in the second period, Woodbridge (3-0) got a goal from Evan Shubert nine seconds into the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway High School winter sports season tipped off with intensity and impact on Saturday, as the Chiefs’ wrestling team tested itself against a deep field at the Mike Dessino Invitational while the boys basketball team delivered a dominant opening-night performance at the ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston boys basketball team will open its season on Thursday, Dec. 18 at Orange at 4 p.m.The Lancers, in their second season under head coach Joe Gill, produced the best season at the school in a long time with a 20-8 record in 2024-25.Junior guard Sage Kornreich is the ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – The Caldwell boys basketball team opened its season with a 66-39 victory over Memorial of West New York on Monday night.Caldwell outscored Memorial in all four quarters, taking a 33-21 halftime lead with a 14-6 run in the second quarter.Aiden Nienstadt scored 25 points for the ...