Sports Top Stories
By JIM LONERGAN
August 31, 2025
TOMS RIVER SOUTH, NJ – The Manasquan Warriors opened their season in commanding fashion Friday night, cruising to a 27-0 victory over Toms River South under the lights. The performance mirrored last year’s opener, when the Warriors blanked Neptune 33-0, and once again showcased a powerful running ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield girls volleyball team looks to defend one title and aim for a few others as the 2025 regular season begins at home versus Governor Livingston at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 3 in a rematch of the Union County semifinals from a year ago.Last season, the Blue Devils (21-11), ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Morris Knolls wasn’t the only high school to honor the memory of Gerry Gallagher and his coaching legacy when the 2025 football season opened this past week.Gallagher died July 24, a little more than a month before the season opener for Knolls, where he was an assistant coach to ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg High School junior Addy Davis was already in mid-season form with a second-place finish and freshman Olivia Auriema came in third place to pace the young Stateliners outstanding showing at the season opening Neshaminy Open cross-country meet on Friday in Langhorne, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Junior middle-blocker Alexa Megjugorac and a pair of seniors in outside-hitter Hanna Burdge and libero Amanda Mortek are returning starters to a Phillipsburg High School girls volleyball program that went 8-12 last season for its best record in five seasons.The Stateliners also ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City resident Jack Halleron has just returned from the World Lacrosse Men's U20 Championships, where he played for the Ireland Lacrosse Men's National Team. Held on Jeju Island in South Korea, the tournament saw 20 national teams from across the globe with men's lacrosse ...
HAMILTON, NJ -- Pemberton completed a tiebreaking two-point conversion pass with 52 seconds left to cap a rally for a 16-14 victory over Hamilton West in the opening game of the football season for both teams on Saturday.Nehemiah Maynes threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Avery Lacey to tie the game, ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Nottingham field hockey will be the last of the Hamilton high schools to open its 2025 season, starting on September 9 against West-Windsor Plainsboro South.The Northstars nearly came away with a win over WWP South last year in a narrow 1-0 loss, and they’ll look to turn things ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Sean Love found the end zone twice to help lead Piscataway past Edison, 31-14, in the Chiefs’ football season opener Friday night at Kenny Armwood Stadium.Edison (0-1) held a 14-10 lead early in the third quarter after quarterback Ryan Toth connected with Shaun Garland on a ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Steinert girls tennis prepare to open their 2025 campaign at home on September 4 against Hopewell Valley. With a roster anchored by veteran experience and a proven singles standout, Steinert looks to build on last year’s success and extend it beyond divisional play. The Spartans ...
NUTLEY, NJ - While the Nutley High football team got its 2025 season underway last Thursday with a 32-27 victory at River Dell, the remainder of the Raiders' fall sports teams get their respective regular seasons going this week. Here's a glance at each team's schedules: Boys Soccer The Raiders ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights boys soccer team will enter the 2025 season relying on a veteran defense as they switch divisions in the NJIC. The Aviators, longtime residents of the Meadowlands Division, are moving to the Patriot Division, which will provide a step-up in competition ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph Park Rays swim team, part of the North Jersey Regional Lake League, had another incredible undefeated season for the second consecutive summer, going 9-0 in 2025. Practicing and swimming out of the Randolph Beach lake, the Rays swim team is open to residents and ...
BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in game five of a six-game set at Mirabito Stadium on Saturday by a score of 2-1.Somerset’s pitching combined for 10 strikeouts and held Binghamton to a 1-for-12 mark with runners in scoring position. In Somerset's ...
BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in game five of a six-game set at Mirabito Stadium on Saturday by a score of 2-1.Somerset’s pitching combined for 10 strikeouts and held Binghamton to a 1-for-12 mark with runners in scoring position. In Somerset's ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ – The Parsippany Redhawks opened their 2025 football season under the lights at home on Thursday night, facing a tough test against cross-town rival Whippany Park. Despite a determined effort, Parsippany was unable to find the end zone, falling 35–0 in its season debut.The Redhawks ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ – The Whippany Park football team opened their season in emphatic fashion Thursday night, shutting out rival Parsippany High 35–0 behind a dazzling performance from senior standout Darian Jackson.The Wildcats wasted no time setting the tone. On their opening drive, quarterback ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Hanover Park Hornets started their 2025 season on a high note Thursday evening, defeating Hudson Catholic, 35–18, in Jersey City.Running back Dante Rosato got things going in the second quarter with touchdown runs of 21 and 12 yards to put the Hornets ahead 14–0. Quarterback ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills girls soccer opened their season with a scoreless tie against Bernards. In goal, Bella Carvelhiero stopped nine shots and Aletha Reynolds saved 20 for Bernards.“I was very happy with our effort today,” said WHRHS head coach Brian Figueriedo. “ I thought our players ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills girls soccer opened their season with a scoreless tie against Bernards. In goal, Bella Carvelhiero stopped nine shots and Aletha Reynolds saved 20 for Bernards.“I was very happy with our effort today,” said WHRHS head coach Brian Figueriedo. “ I thought our players ...
BELMAR, NJ – The 49th annual Belmar Five Mile Run returned to the borough’s oceanfront this weekend, drawing more than 3,000 registered participants and thousands of spectators lining the streets. The race, presented by the Goodwill Hose Co., the Borough of Belmar, and the Jersey Shore Running ...
GLASSBORO, NJ - The Southern Regional High School football team launched its 2025 season with a commanding 40-8 victory over Highland Regional on Saturday morning in the Battle at the Beach showcase at Rowan University. The Rams were dominant in all three phases of the game, building a 35-0 lead by ...
GLASSBORO, NJ - The Southern Regional High School football team launched its 2025 season with a commanding 40-8 victory over Highland Regional on Saturday morning in the Battle at the Beach showcase at Rowan University. The Rams were dominant in all three phases of the game, building a 35-0 lead by ...
VERONA, NJ - In the Mountaineer Classic, it was Verona’s rushing attack that led the way to victory in a 14-8 decision over St. Mary (Ruth). Senior running back Bodie Masiano carried the ball 12 times for 74 yards and a touchdown. He also had 11 total tackles, with two for loss on the defensive ...
SPARTA, NJ – The girls tennis team started their season with a win on Friday, taking Randolph 4-1. The Rams’ only win came in the first singles match where Sara Schwarz was bested 6-3, 6-1.In second singles, Layla Boohoo battled for the win; 6-3, 1-6, 11-9.Emily Dondero had a strong showing at ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Two of the three Central Bucks high school football teams won their games in week two of the 2025 season, but the reigning CB South Titans, the Suburban One League National Conference champions, were not one of them.In their home opener, the CB West Bucks beat the Upper Dublin ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ -- The Sayreville field hockey season starts with an away game against South Brunswick on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 4:00 p.m.Last year, the Bombers’ record was 7-8-1, and Coach Mary Charmello will look to improve upon that record this season.Seniors lost to graduation included: Kiersten ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - There is a lot of excitement in the Phillipsburg High School boy’s cross-country program as five of the top six runners from a season ago return.“I think we’re set up to have a fantastic season,” coach Bill Hurst said. “Based on our workouts the last two weeks we’ll have two ...
TOMS RIVER SOUTH, NJ – The Manasquan Warriors opened their season in commanding fashion Friday night, cruising to a 27-0 victory over Toms River South under the lights. The performance mirrored last year’s opener, when the Warriors blanked Neptune 33-0, and once again showcased a powerful running ...
NEWARK, NJ – The Livingston football team opened its season with a 48-0 victory over Barringer on Friday night.Abel Paul scored three touchdowns for the Lancers, carrying the ball seven times for 107 yards.Christian Giordano also rushed for one touchdown, caught a TD pass and finished with 23 yards ...