Sports Top Stories
By GREG FALLON
September 18, 2025
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morristown girls tennis team fell to Mendham 4-1 on Thursday afternoon. Mendham (7-1) swept all three singles matches in straight sets, with Sofia Cicarone defeating Sara Schiano-Lomoriello 6-1, 6-0 at first singles. Maya Gieszczynski followed with a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Ava ...
CLARK, NJ — The Mother Seton Regional High School soccer team is currently enjoying an exceptional season.The team has an undefeated 6-0 record following its victory over Somerset Tech on Sept. 17.The Setters are also currently in first place in the Silver Division of the Greater Middlesex ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Township of Little Falls' annual pep rally was held at the Little Falls Sports and Recreation Complex turf field, marking the opening season for the Little Falls Jr. Hornets football teams and the cheerleading squads on September 12. The football players and cheerleaders ran ...
WILLIAMSTOWN – The Southern Regional Girls Volleyball team faced stiff competition in a tri-match on Saturday, finishing the day with a 1-1 record. The Rams secured a victory against North Hunterdon but were defeated by an undefeated Williamstown squad. After the split decision, Southern's season ...
Duff's Hat Trick Powers Barnegat Girls Soccer Past Long BranchBARNEGAT, NJ – The Barnegat High School girls' soccer team continued its strong season on Wednesday, securing a dominant 7-1 victory at home against Long Branch. The Bengals' offense exploded in the second half to improve their season ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Rutgers officials are warning drivers, commuters, and pedestrians to expect heavy traffic and road closures around the university’s Piscataway and New Brunswick campuses on Friday, Sept. 19, when the Scarlet Knights host Iowa in a home football “Blackout” game at SHI Stadium.
DENVILLE, NJ — In a clash of 4–1 teams, Morris Knolls dominated from the opening whistle, handing Chatham its first loss of the season with a commanding 5-1 victory on Thursday afternoon.The Golden Eagles wasted no time asserting control, scoring three unanswered goals in the first half and never ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Hours before Chatham played its “Cougar Night” football game vs. Montville last Saturday, Hunter Bigham was out on the field in front of the empty stands envisioning what he was going to do once the lights went on.The senior linebacker/tight end for the Cougars saw himself making life ...
ROCKAWAY, NJ — In a spirited cross-town showdown, Morris Hills used a balanced attack and dominant serving to defeat rival Morris Knolls in three sets — 25-9, 20-25, 25-17 — improving their record to 6-1 on the season.The Scarlet Knights came out swinging in the first set, quickly establishing ...
DENVILLE, NJ — Jackson Robinson scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the second half, to power Morris Knolls past Pope John, 3-2, in a tightly contested boys soccer match on Wednesday afternoon.Robinson opened the scoring for the Golden Eagles (5-2) and later capped off a comeback after ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Red-hot Paige Zechman is on a tear and on Wednesday she helped her Phillipsburg High School girl’s soccer team reach the .500 mark for the first time this season.The junior midfielder scored the first two goals of the contest and Sophia Alves added another goal in a 3-1 victory ...
TOMS RIVER – The Southern Regional field hockey team showcased its offensive depth on Wednesday, with five different players finding the back of the cage in a decisive 5-0 victory over Shore Conference rival Toms River South.Under the guidance of Head Coach Denise Logue, the Rams improved their ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- The South Plainfield boys soccer team played an overtime game on Monday, and then played only half a game on Wednesday.The Tigers' home game against Carteret at the P.A.L. Complex was suspended at halftime, tied, 0-0. The first half was played in a light rain until there ...
CLARK, NJ — The Mother Seton Regional High School soccer team is currently enjoying an exceptional season.The team has an undefeated 6-0 record following its victory over Somerset Tech on September 17.The Setters are also currently in first place in the Silver Division of the Greater Middlesex ...
TOMS RIVER – The Southern Regional field hockey team showcased its offensive depth on Wednesday, with five different players finding the back of the cage in a decisive 5-0 victory over Shore Conference rival Toms River South.Under the guidance of Head Coach Denise Logue, the Rams improved their ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - It seems whenever the Phillipsburg High School football team wins during a very successful last four years, it’s usually by a blowout, which for this exercise is by 21 points or more.And there’s a reason for that because it’s true. Among its 34 wins the last four seasons, the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield High School girl varsity soccer team began a home-at-home with Timothy Christian High School on Wednesday. After going windless last fall, the Tigers won their third straight, defeating Timothy Chrisitian 1-0. MaKenzie Harris scored the only goal of the ...
The Bloomfield High boys' soccer team is off to a good start in 2025.Head coach Mike Aiello's team was 2-1-2 heading into a game against Irvington, at home, on Sept. 17, starting at 4 p.m.Aiello is happy with the way his team is playing, despite losing some valuable seniors from last year's team, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Racquet Club was honored during the U.S. Open with a national award.The facility was named Outstanding Small Private Facility by the United States Tennis Association (USTA), the highest honor given by the association to a tennis club.”It is an honor to win ...
KEARNY, NJ – Sophia Diaz collected eight kills to lead the Bayonne girls volleyball team to a 25-15, 25-18 victory over Kearny on Wednesday.Lilah Gomez finished with five kills and four digs for Bayonne (3-1). Fran San Roque led the Bees in assists with 10 and had one kill and one dig.Maria Vasquez ...
TUCKERTON - Pinelands Regional remained perfect on the season, improving to 8-0 with a decisive straight-set victory over rival Southern Regional on Wednesday. The Wildcats defeated the Rams (6-2) with dominant set scores of 25-11 and 25-19.The Pinelands offense was firing on all cylinders, ...
STAFFORD - The Southern Regional girls' volleyball team continued its dominant season, securing a decisive 2-0 victory over BarnegatTuesday on their home court. The win improves the Rams' impressive record to 6-1, while the Bengals fall to 3-3.Southern demonstrated a commanding performance from ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Summit wide receiver Charlie Garvey and defensive tackle Anthony Trujillo, both seniors, have been named co-Salerno Duane Players of the Week for their outstanding production in the Hilltoppers’ 35-20 victory over Hillside on Saturday afternoon.Garvey hauled in five passes for 60 yards ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Setting foot onto Bridgewater-Raritan High School’s massive campus after a long summer vacation can be quite an adjustment.That timeframe needed to get acclimated, however, is extended for members of the Panthers’ fall sports squads, who each participate in their first ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – Immaculata scored a goal in overtime to come away with a 2-1 girls soccer victory over Hunterdon Central on Wednesday.Angelina Tenore scored the goal for Hunterdon Central (1-4) with an assist from Madison Decator after a corner kick with 14:21 left in the second half to the the ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The great sport of cross-country poses so many challenges to the individual competitor that complete focus on mental and physical improvement as well as a strategy for each unique course is vital.The entire class of 2026 on the roster for the Millburn High School girls cross-country ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The fall sports season is underway at Governor Livingston High School. Here are some highlights of the season so far.Cross CountryGovernor Livingston High School Cross Country opened the season with the Oak Ridge Invitational on September 5. Freshman Sarah Chan ran a ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Plainfield High School field hockey team was on the road on Tuesday, traveling to East Brunswick High School to take on the Bears in a Red Division matchup. South Plainfield kept its winning streak alive with a 1-0 victory over East Brunswick. It was a big victory for ...
SADDLE BROOK, NJ — Wood-Ridge shut out Saddle Brook, 4-0, in a NJIC Meadowlands boys soccer game in Saddle Brook on Wednesday afternoon. Wood-Ridge improves to 2-5 with the win. Saddle Brook is now 1-5.Daniel Myrto led the Blue Devils offense with two goals and an assist. Luka Kljajic and Mateo ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ -- The Middletown North girls volleyball team defeated Asbury Park, 25-14, 25-15, on Wednesday.Carly Christiani finished with a team-high three kills for Middletown North (4-3). Sienna Perkins led the Lions in digs with six.Bella Irizzary posted five assists for Middletown North.