Sports Top Stories
By JENNIFER DERICKS
September 7, 2025
SPARTA, NJ – Under the lights on Cassels field the Spartans defeated the Lancers Friday, 34-7. Sparta’s quarterback Shane Hoover threw for 297 yards completing 9 of 10 attempts, including an 80 yard pass, for four touchdowns.All of Sparta’s points came in the first half with 14 in the first frame ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ -- Jack Cannon combined for 348 passing and rushing yards and five touchdowns to lead Holmdel to a 48-35 football victory over Donovan Catholic in its opening game on Friday night.Cannon rushed for 187 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries and completed nine of 12 passes for 161 ...
HAZLET, NJ -- The Raritan High School girls soccer team opened its season with a 5-3 victory over Ocean Township on Saturday.Carina Szorosy scored the first three goals to give Raritan a 3-0 lead before Ocean came back with a pair of goals to cut the Rockets' lead to 3-2 at the half.Sienna Kelly ...
RUTHERFORD, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights rallied for a 20-16 victory over St. Mary (Rutherford) in a NJIC non-division football game Saturday afternoon at Tamblyn Field in Rutherford. The game was moved to a noon start on Friday, due to the weather forecast, which was accurate, as the game ended just ...
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Shepard Boyd hadn't played a football game in three years because of his commitment to lacrosse, but the senior made it look like he hadn't missed a beat by running for four touchdowns in his return to the football field on Saturday.The University of Michigan commit, who was named an ...
The following article originally appeared on the Jersey High School Sports Blog (www.jerseyhighschoolsports.com) which is run by Plainfield resident and high school sports enthusiast Noel Pyne.PLAINFIELD, NJ — New Brunswick entered the contest aiming to build on their encouraging performance from ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in game five of a six-game set at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday by a score of 3-2.Somerset has recorded its sixth walk-off victory of the season and its first since 8/9 vs. BNG. The Patriots have won five games in a row.
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in game five of a six-game set at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday by a score of 3-2.Somerset has recorded its sixth walk-off victory of the season and its first since 8/9 vs. BNG. The Patriots have won five games in a row.
WAYNE, NJ - The Wayne Hills girls soccer team took on Pascack Valley on Friday, September 5, 2025. The game was a nail-biter, with Hills ending up on the losing side of a 2-1, back-and-forth thriller, with the tying goal scored in the waning minutes of the first half and the final goal scored with ...
SOMERSET, NJ — It was a busy week for Franklin Township athletes as the fall sports season got into full swing, highlighted by a big win for the Warriors football team and tough battles across the soccer and tennis courts.Football: Warriors Edge Passaic, 20-14The Franklin Warriors football team ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Senior midfielder Keira McManus scored two goals and was credited with an assist as Chatham opened the field hockey season with a 5-0 win vs. Randolph on Saturday at Haas Field.McManus converted a penalty stroke for the first Chatham goal of the season. Emma Shushansky contributed a ...
BELMAR, NJ – The Jersey Shore’s signature surf event is set to return as the Pacifico Belmar Pro takes over the stretch of beach between 16th and 18th Avenue from September 5–7, 2025. More than just a contest, the annual gathering has become a celebration of community, surf culture, and Belmar’s ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Senior tailback Sam Dech had a dream game while leading Phillipsburg High School past host Westfield, 28-0, in the Stateliners opening season football game on an exceptionally warm Saturday afternoon at Gary Kehler Stadium. Dech was as scorching as the 85-degree weather as he ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – A beautiful September evening and the excitement of a new season brought out a big crowd for Scotch Plains-Fanwood's home opener against visiting Rahway on Friday night. In a game that featured multiple fumbles and a combined seven punts, both offenses struggled in the early ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - After a big season-opening victory over Sayreville War Memorial High School on Thursday, the Spotswood High School girls varsity soccer team played its home opener against Monroe Township High School on Saturday at Chargers Stadium. Spotswood lost to the Falcons 4-1 to even their ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ -- Senior halfback A.J. Whitehead, who rushed for more than 1,000 yards last season, scored on offense, defense and special teams in a four-touchdown performance that led New Providence to a 42-7 football victory over Gov. Livingston on Saturday.It was the opening game for New ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ -- Senior halfback A.J. Whitehead, who rushed for more than 1,000 yards last season, scored on offense, defense and special teams in a four-touchdown performance that led New Providence to a 42-7 football victory over Gov. Livingston on Saturday.It was the opening game for New ...
SKILLMAN—Alex Schwark had another monster day, and the Summit offensive line shined once again, as Summit football defeated Montgomery, 31-28, Friday night in Skillman. The victory gives the Hilltoppers a 2-0 start for the third consecutive year.Schwark, a senior quarterback, ran for 201 yards on ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ -- Senior halfback A.J. Whitehead, who rushed for more than 1,000 yards last season, scored on offense, defense and special teams in a four-touchdown performance that led New Providence to a 42-7 football victory over Gov. Livingston on Saturday.It was the opening game for New ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School's varsity football team was back in action on September 5 with a Friday Night Lights game against Roselle High School. The Chargers defeated Roselle 31-8 for Spotswood's second straight victory to start the 2025-26 season. After a scoreless first quarter, the ...
WHIPPANY, NJ — The Whippany Park girls tennis team continued its strong start to the season on Friday afternoon, rolling to a 5–0 shutout victory over Morris Catholic in NJAC Independence Division play.With the win, the Wildcats improved to 3–0 overall and 2–0 in the conference, while Morris ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills won the battle of the Warriors on Saturday defeating Franklin, 7-1. Both Olivia Bello and Bella Harrington each scored a hat-trick and Andreia Mendes also netted a goal for Watchung Hills.“Happy to get our second win of the season. Bella Harrington and Olivia Bello had ...
MENDHAM, NJ — The Parsippany Hills Vikings battled hard on Friday night but came up short against Mendham, dropping a 25–7 decision in an SFC Liberty Blue game.The loss moves Parsippany Hills to 0–2 on the season (0–1 in conference play), while Mendham evens its record at 1–1 and secures its first ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Mayor's Trophy is staying in Nutley.Junior Aidan Rotbaum rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns, and the Nutley defense came up with a huge stop in the fourth quarter to lead the Raiders to a 21-14 victory over Bloomfield on Friday night at The Oval in Nutley. Nutley's victory ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills won the battle of the Warriors on Saturday defeating Franklin, 7-1. Both Olivia Bello and Bella Harrington each scored a hat-trick and Andreia Mendes also netted a goal for Watchung Hills. “Happy to get our second win of the season. Bella Harrington and Olivia Bello ...
WARREN, NJ — The Second Warren Labor Day 5K Run/Walk took place on August 30 at 8:45 AM, and it was a fantastic start to the holiday weekend! Held at the Warren Municipal Complex, the event brought our community together for a day of fitness, fun, and support for a vital cause—our health and ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta field hockey team took the win from Pope John on Saturday 2-1 on Cassels field. Caitlin Carmody and Mia Lopes scored for the Spartans with assists by Caroline Weiss and Cassandra Ailara. The Lions struck first netting the only goal of the first half. Sparta came back in the ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ — The Madison football team fought until the final whistle Friday night, but a fourth-quarter surge lifted Hanover Park past the Dodgers, 33–19.Neither side scored in the opening quarter, but Hanover Park struck first in the second. Jack Kovacs broke free on an 8-yard touchdown run ...
MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ — The Madison girls tennis team came up short against a deep Mountain Lakes squad, dropping a 4–1 decision.Singles ActionThe Dodgers’ lone point came from third singles, where Alexis Maroukian defeated Janvi Singh, 6–1, 6–1, to get Madison on the board.At first singles, Caroline ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ — The Madison football team fought until the final whistle Friday night, but a fourth-quarter surge lifted Hanover Park past the Dodgers, 33–19.Neither side scored in the opening quarter, but Hanover Park struck first in the second. Jack Kovacs broke free on an 8-yard touchdown run ...