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By TAPINTO HAMILTON STAFF
April 19, 2026
HAMILTON, NJ – Hamilton West scored seven runs in the first two innings and went on to a 9-0 baseball victory over Elizabeth on Saturday.Joaquin Gutierrez pitched a three-hitter for Hamilton West (6-2) with 10 strikeouts and no walks. He threw just 85 pitches over seven innings.Bryce Bolognini ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley's softball team continued its strong start to the season Saturday, defeating West Essex High School, 3-1.The game remained scoreless through much of the afternoon before the Hornets (8-1) broke through late, capitalizing on limited opportunities to secure the win.
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — There is winning, and then there is winning against your biggest rival. For Hackettstown High School head baseball coach Gary Poyer, yesterday’s victory wasn't just another notch in the win column—it was a historic milestone etched into the turf of Warren Hills.With a gritty ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ – There are career milestones, and then there are days that Hackettstown baseball fans will talk about for years. On Thursday, senior pitcher Aaron Wolderich etched his name into the Tigers' history books, recording his 100th career strikeout in a decisive 7-2 road victory over ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — In a room filled with student-athletes, coaches, and athletic leaders from across Union County, one message rang clear: how you compete matters just as much as whether you win.That message took center stage on Wednesday, April 15, at the Union County Conference ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Chase Pasmore and Andres Lora each drove in a pair of runs and Wyatt Garrison went the distance for the pitching victory to lead Phillipsburg High School to an 8-4 comeback victory at Hillsborough in a Skyland Conference baseball game on Saturday.The Stateliners trailed 4-0 ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Just one day after earning a confidence-boosting road win, the Gov. Livingston High School boys lacrosse team returned home Saturday morning and faced a stiff test against an unbeaten opponent.Gov. Livingston opened the weekend Friday afternoon with a strong 7-2 victory over ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – In a pregame ceremony on March 31, West Essex honored its 2006 baseball team, marking the 20-year anniversary of one of the most unlikely and significant runs in school history, a Greater Newark Tournament championship that still stands as a defining moment for West Essex ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Ridge High School dance program is bringing a sweet fundraiser to the community this spring, partnering with Duck Donuts to raise funds for the team.Now through April 24, supporters can purchase freshly made donuts for $25.99 per dozen, with proceeds benefiting the Ridge ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Newton High School boys golf team took on Jefferson on Tuesday. April 14 and lost a close match 178-170, but then won on Wednesday, April 15 against High Point 168-180 and against Kinnelon 168-170.The Braves results of the matches against Jefferson are as follows:3rd Nick Kurilko ...
MADISON, NJ — Competing under sunny but blustery conditions, the Governor Livingston boys and girls track and field teams turned in another strong showing last Saturday at the Madison Relays, also known as the Dodgertown Relays, at Madison High School.The Highlanders entered the meet riding ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Down five goals late and still finding its footing in a rebuilding season, the Gov. Livingston girls lacrosse team delivered a comeback Friday that may prove defining.The Highlanders erased a five-goal deficit and outlasted DePaul Catholic in double overtime for a dramatic ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Emma Vallone struck out 11 Cliffside Park hitters as Hasbrouck Heights defeated the Raiders 10-0 in an NJIC non-divisional softball game on Saturday in Hasbrouck Heights. The Lady Aviators are now 8-2 overall, while Cliffside Park is 4-6. Hasbrouck Heights scored four runs ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham wore its gray jerseys for the first time this season as the Cougars revived their boys lacrosse competition against neighboring Madison on Saturday at Cougar Field.In the first meeting between the programs since 2019, Chatham rode four goals apiece from seniors Shep Boyd and ...
BELMAR, NJ – Holmdel remained undefeated with a 14-1 softball victory over St. Rose on Saturday.Amanda Tuccillo went 5-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI for Holmdel (7-0), which scored its first four runs in the second innings to erase a 1-0 deficit.Winning pitcher Julia Henderson went 3-for-5 ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Middletown North got two goals apiece from two different players in a 7-3 girls lacrosse victory over Ranney on Friday.Emily Montalto-Zadroga and Alex Vaubel each scored two goals for Middletown North (3-4), and Montalto-Zadroga also had an assist.Katelyn Braunstein, Chloe Noone ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Senior Day couldn’t have started much better for Scotch Plains-Fanwood with bright skies, warm temperatures and a big lead by the end of the first inning. The Raiders erupted for nine runs in the bottom of the first and never looked back en route to a commanding 14-3 victory ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — As Montclair continues to grapple with the fallout from last month’s tax increase referendum, a group of local parents is stepping up to the plate and hoping to hit a home run in its efforts to fill the widening gaps left in the school district budget.Like a sports booster club in ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots lost to the Reading Fightin Phils 6-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday night. With nine strikeouts in the game, Somerset’s pitching staff has recorded eight or more strikeouts in 12 of 13 games this season. The Patriots’ 10.9 K/9 is tied-for-second in the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots lost to the Reading Fightin Phils 6-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday night. With nine strikeouts in the game, Somerset’s pitching staff has recorded eight or more strikeouts in 12 of 13 games this season. The Patriots’ 10.9 K/9 is tied-for-second in the ...
MANAHAWKIN — For years, Rumson-Fair Haven has been a gold standard in Jersey Shore girls lacrosse, but on Tuesday afternoon, the Southern Regional Rams rewrote the script. Behind a clutch, five-goal performance from Mackenzie Sininsky, the Rams secured a historic 6-5 overtime victory—the first time ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Leadoff batter Clare Shanley scored four runs and Maddie Huth and Aileen McEnroe knocked in four runs apiece as Chatham posted a 17-12 softball win vs. Kent Place on Saturday at the Chatham Middle School.Charlie Askins singled, doubled, scored three times and collected three RBI for ...
JACKSON — The Southern Regional softball team showcased its offensive firepower on Saturday, racking up 17 hits in a convincing 14-1 victory over Central Regional in the Ocean County Tournament Quarterfinal contest. The Rams (5-5) wasted no time establishing dominance, putting up four runs in the ...
MANAHAWKIN — The Southern Regional boys volleyball team faced a grueling triple-header on Saturday, coming away with two dominant sweeps before dropping a hard-fought four-set battle in the finale. The Rams now sit at 8-2 on the season after a day of high-stakes volleyball.Rams Cruise Past Egg ...
STAFFORD — The Southern Regional boys tennis team continued its impressive start to the season, improving to 6-1 with a dominant 5-0 sweep over local rival Barnegat on Friday.The Rams displayed depth across the board, securing straight-set victories in nearly every flight to hand the Bengals (1-5) ...
STAFFORD — Southern Regional junior Garron Smith has been named the Rita’s of Manahawkin Athlete of the Week following a dominant stretch on the tennis courts and a show of mental fortitude that has defined his 2026 spring season.From the Track to the CourtSmith, a three-year varsity letter ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -- South Plainfield scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning and held on for a 4-2 baseball victory over Millburn in the Autism Awareness Challenge at Community Park in North Brunswick on Saturday.Dom Massaro, who was 4-for-5, hit an RBI single to give South Plainfield ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Newton High School girls golf team hosted Randolph on Wednesday, April 15, but lost 231-223.The Braves’ results of the match are as follows:1st Haley Morodan with a 456th Luci Munoz with a 608th Juliana VinceCruz with a 6210th Kayla Dione with a 65 in a two-way tie10th Tamara ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Newton High School boys golf team took on Jefferson on Tuesday. April 14 and lost a close match 178-170, but then won on Wednesday, April 15 against High Point 168-180 and against Kinnelon 168-170.The Braves results of the matches against Jefferson are as follows:3rd Nick Kurilko ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Kyle Wickham placed second in both the 100 and 200-meter dashes, setting a personal record with an 11.03 time in the 100, as the Chatham boys and girls track teams competed in the Raider Twilight Meet on Friday night at Hillsborough High.“Kyle has been working really hard on his ...