Sports Top Stories
By JAKE NEMCEK
October 9, 2025
WARREN, NJ — In a crucial soccer matchup, the Watchung Hills boys’ soccer team faced North Hunterdon and emerged victorious with a 2-0 win, boosting their overall record to 3 wins, 6 losses, and 2 ties.Watchung Hills found the breakthrough in the first half. Jason Berberi opened the scoring with a ...
CHATHAM, NJ – No. 3 seed West Windsor-Plainsboro North won a third-set tiebreaker in edging No. 2 seed Chatham, 3-2, in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 state sectional semifinal on Thursday at the Colony Courts.
WARREN, NJ — In a crucial soccer matchup, the Watchung Hills boys’ soccer team faced North Hunterdon and emerged victorious with a 2-0 win, boosting their overall record to 3 wins, 6 losses, and 2 ties.Watchung Hills found the breakthrough in the first half. Jason Berberi opened the scoring with a ...
SPARTA, NJ – The girls tennis team, number three seed, played their way to the NJSIAA group 2 semi finals after having defeated six seed West Essex 3-2 on Wednesday. On Thursday the Spartans fell to number seven seed, Old Tappan 3-2 in the semifinal round. Sparta v Old TappanFirst Singles went to ...
HARRISON, NJ – Harrison defeated Hasbrouck Heights, 4-1, in a NJIC Meadowlands girls tennis match in Harrison on Wednesday. Hasbrouck Heights falls to 4-9 on the season, 2-7 overall, while Harrison is now 5-3, 5-1 in the Meadowlands.Harrison pulled match out as a result of three tiebreaker ...
UNION, NJ – The Union girls soccer team won its second game in as many days with a 2-1 victory over Roselle Park on Thursday.Camila Azi and Isabella Runa each scored a goal for the Farmers (7-3-3), who were coming off an 8-0 victory over Franklin on Wednesday.Union, which is 5-1-3 in its last nine ...
WARREN, NJ – High school girls’ tennis teams are not defined by their credentials in September.Similar to Major League Baseball, it is all about what happens in October.For Bridgewater-Raritan High School, this has been peaking when it matters the most heading into its debut in this fall’s state ...
RUTHERFORD, NJ – Lucas Tecza and Ryan Witt each scored two goals as Rutherford defeated Wood-Ridge 4-0 in a NJIC Meadowlands boys soccer game on Wednesday in Rutherford. Rutherford is now 7-6 overall, 5-3 in the Meadowlands Division, while Wood-Ridge slides to 4-11, 1-7 with the loss.Rutherford ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Harrison defeated Wood-Ridge, 2-0, in a NJIC non-divisional volleyball match on Wednesday afternoon in Wood-Ridge. The loss drops Wood-Ridge to 2-14 on the season, while the win boosts Harrison to 13-5.Martina Diaz led the Blue Devils with four kills and eight digs, both team ...
SPARTA, NJ — Morris Knolls continued its strong season with a dominant performance on both ends of the field, shutting out Pope John 3-0 in a road victory on Wednesday afternoon.The Golden Eagles (9-1-1) used a steady offensive surge and airtight defense to control the game from start to finish.
CHESTER, NJ — Powered by a balanced offensive attack and a commanding performance from senior outside hitter Elizabeth Murphy, the West Morris girls volleyball team cruised to a straight-sets win over Morris Knolls on Wednesday.The Wolfpack (10-3) controlled the match from the opening serve, ...
DENVILLE , NJ — Morris Knolls earned its third win of the season with a strong team performance, defeating Lenape Valley 4-1 in girls tennis on Wednesday afternoon.The Golden Eagles (3-12) picked up key wins in both doubles flights and at third singles to snap a recent skid. Despite entering the ...
EAST HANOVER - The Hanover Park boys soccer team erupted for six goals in the opening half to power past Morris Catholic, 6–3, in NJAC boys soccer action Tuesday afternoon.The Hornets (2–7) came out firing early, with senior Jack Galante leading the offensive surge. Galante scored twice and added ...
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Hanover Park Hornets will travel to Jefferson Township on Friday night for a key conference game under the lights. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Jefferson Township High School.Hanover Park (6–0) continues to roll through the fall with an undefeated record and ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Normally, before I start writing about the rankings each season, I publish a story about how they are formulated, so you can follow along with the math if you so choose. (I could be the only person who finds this exercise fun, I will admit.) This year I did not. No ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — As a junior, New Providence running back A.J. Whitehead was one of two Pioneer football players to rush for more than 1,000 yards in 2024.This season, Whitehead seems headed for another 1,000-yard rushing year despite not having his 1,000-yard running mate — Class of 2025 ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Normally, before I start writing about the rankings each season, I publish a story about how they are formulated, so you can follow along with the math if you so choose. (I could be the only person who finds this exercise fun, I will admit.) This year I did not. No ...
The Bloomfield High boys' soccer team is off to an excellent start in 2025.According to head coach Michael Aiello, it's been a team effort, with three Bengals leading the way.Ethan Johns, Alex Leon and Jongchan Lee were pointed out by the coach for their work on, and off, the field."Ethan is a ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The foundation for Marcus Valenzuela's superb boys' cross-country season at Chatham High this fall was laid over the summer.“I had a pretty mediocre spring track season, so the goal coming into this season was to come out swinging and run as hard as I can and show who I am,” ...
PATERSON, NJ - Eastside's girls tennis team swept Kennedy 3-0 on Wednesday.In the first singles match, Arelin Mercado of Eastside defeated Carla Almonte of Kennedy in straight sets, 6-0, 6-0. Calaine Powell followed in second singles, blanking Jadalyss Ramirez 6-0, 6-0 to secure the win for the ...
PATERSON, NJ - Eastside’s girls volleyball team came from behind to defeat Manchester Regional 2-1 on Wednesday. The win improves Eastside’s record to 4-8 overall and 1-6 in conference play, while Manchester Regional falls to 2-13 overall and 1-10 in NJIC Liberty competition.After dropping the ...
MEDFORD, NJ — The sport of cross country can be personal on many levels. A runner aims for personal best times, while remaining focused on their own mental and physical conditioning along the way.Yes, Owen McDonald, Dennis Simms and Chris DiBraccio, the senior captains for the Lenape High School ...
UNION, NJ - Union High School's September Athletes of the Month are:Alexys BelinoBrianna SequieraIzaiah DelarosaNigel VincenteBelino, a senior, leads the girls' volleyball team in most major categories with 176 assists, 84 service points and 44 aces. As a sophomore back, Sequiera and the rest of ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield High School's field hockey team was back in action at the PAL on Tuesday to face East Brunswick High School. Earlier this season, the Tigers beat the Bears for the first time since the 2019-20 season and were looking to do it again. Both teams battled through ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood High School girls tennis team is in the midst of a three-game winning streak where the Chargers have defeated their opponents 5-0. On Tuesday, the program celebrated its seniors for their contributions on and off the court. Chargers seniors Zara Aziz, Evolet Ion, ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The return of Alex Lagowski just may have been the offensive spark the Spotswood High School boys varsity soccer team was missing during its September slump where the Chargers dropped five games. Since Lagowski's return from an early-season injury, which coincided with the beginning ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The Roxbury High School volleyball team defeated Hanover Park on Wednesday (Oct. 8) in Morris County Tournament first-round action, setting up the Gaels for a quarterfinal round battle with Randolph on Saturday.Roxbury, seeded ninth in the annual tournament, beat the 24-seed ...
NEW JERSEY – Normally, before I start writing about the rankings each season, I publish a story about how they are formulated, so you can follow along with the math if you so choose. (I could be the only person who finds this exercise fun, I will admit.) This year I did not. No excuses, just ...
MORRIS PLAINS — Morristown field hockey kept rolling Wednesday, blanking Parsippany Hills 4–0 behind four different goal scorers and a near-spotless defensive effort in a late-afternoon win.After a scoreless first quarter, the Colonials (9–3) struck at 9:46 of the second when Nora Kornfeld buried a ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — Morristown girls tennis battled but fell 4–1 to visiting Montville in a girls tennis match Wednesday, with sophomore Ava Ellefsen providing the Colonials’ point in a gritty comeback at second singles.Ellefsen outlasted Sam Kats, 6–3, 6–7 (4), 10–7, shaking off a tight second-set ...