Sports Top Stories
By STEVEN CUSUMANO
August 28, 2025
BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in game three of a six-game set at Mirabito Stadium on Thursday by a score of 7-5.In Somerset's 36 games since the All-Star break, 31 have been decided by three runs or fewer, with the Patriots going 15-16 in ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ -- Josh Allen scored two touchdowns and the Woodbridge defense came up with two turnovers in the fourth quarter to preserve a 14-0 victory over Union in the opening football game for both teams on Thursday night.Allen, a senior halfback, rushed for 182 yards and two TDs on 29 carries ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ -- Josh Allen scored two touchdowns and the Woodbridge defense came up with two turnovers in the fourth quarter to preserve a 14-0 victory over Union in the opening football game for both teams on Thursday night.Allen, a senior halfback, rushed for 182 yards and two TDs on 29 carries ...
WARREN, NJ –As the school year ramps up, the boys’ soccer team at Watchung Hills Regional High School is gearing up for what promises to be an exciting and challenging season. Under the leadership of Head Coach Estiven Benitez, who has dedicated nine years to the program, the team aims to build ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ – Parsippany High School kicked off its 2025 football season in grand fashion on Wednesday, August 27, as Mayor James Barberio led a spirited motorcade featuring the school’s football players, cheerleaders, and marching band.The parade, which included four Parsippany police cruisers ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ – The Parsippany High School Red Hawks are set to kick off their 2025 football season on Thursday night with a highly anticipated game against the Whippany Park Wildcats.The season opener will bring together two local rivals, creating an exciting start to the year for both programs ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ – The Whippany Park Wildcats are set to kick off their 2025 football season on Thursday night with a highly anticipated game against the Parsippany High School Red Hawks.The season opener will bring together two local rivals, creating an exciting start to the year for both programs ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The Hanover Park High School football team is ready to kick off its 2025 season Thursday night as the Hornets travel to Hudson Catholic for their opening matchup.The Hornets are looking to build on last year’s success and continue the momentum that energized both the team and the ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — With Shore Conference No. 1 singles Summer Evan-Esh off to Bucknell University, Coach Ryan Ritchey enters his 10th season leaning on depth and experience to keep Manasquan girls tennis in the hunt. The Warriors did graduate five seniors and slim from 13 to 10 players, ...
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat High School girls' tennis team delivered a flawless performance on their home courts Thursday, securing a commanding 5-0 victory over Manchester Township. The decisive win improves the Bengals' season record to 2-1, while Manchester Township falls to 0-1.Barnegat's singles ...
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat High School girls' field hockey team launched its season with an impressive offensive display, securing a dominant 6-1 victory over Lakewood on Thursday afternoon. The Bengals start their season 1-0, while the Piners fall to 0-1.Barnegat controlled the pace of the game from ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - After a couple of challenging seasons in the Greater Middlesex Conference's White Division (2023-24) and Blue Division (2024-25), the Spotswood High School girls tennis team is moving to the Gold Division. Spotswood joins New Brunswick, South River, Mother Seton, South Amboy, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield High School's boys cross-country team has big goals for the upcoming season. The Tigers are looking to win the Greater Middlesex Conference's Gold Division title for a third straight year. South Plainfield has also set its sights on qualifying for the NJSIAA ...
RANDOLPH TWP., NJ – The Morris Knolls girls tennis team got the high school’s fall sports program off on a winning note on Wednesday, Aug. 27, when the Lady Eagles beat Roxbury, 3-2, in a match played at the County College of Morris.Returning letter winners and seniors Ainaya Shah and Kendyl Croft ...
WARREN, NJ –As the school year ramps up, the boys’ soccer team at Watchung Hills Regional High School is gearing up for what promises to be an exciting and challenging season. Under the leadership of Head Coach Estiven Benitez, who has dedicated nine years to the program, the team aims to build ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Outside back/midfielder Aniya Gerdes and midfielder/goalie Julia Stettner, both seniors, along with juniors center-back Hope Garcia and forward/midfielder Paige Zechman figure to be the core of Phillipsburg High School girl’s soccer team in 2025.“We have a brutal schedule, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – As football season begins, a new coach also takes charge. Elliot Platt is the head coach of the Brearley Football team, replacing Allen Phillips.Platt is a health and physical education teacher at the Academy for Allied Health Sciences and this is his 20th year coaching football.
SPARTA, NJ – After bringing home the sectional title in 2024, the boys cross country tractk team is looking to continue a season of excellence. “Last year the boys won the first sectional title in over 40 years and finished second in the NJAC National Division. We graduated our top 3 runners from ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ-- Show your support for the Miracle League of Mercer County anywhere you go by wearing a T-shirt, hoodie, or hat. The Miracle League is currently selling gear for the fall season for the players, families and fans. There are several options to choose from, including the 20th ...
WARREN, NJ – Warren Middle School started on Thursday and informational meeting are scheduled for cross country and soccerAttention Cross Country runners: There will be a meeting held on THURSDAY MORNING, September 4 at 7:30 AM in the gym for students who are interested in trying out for the Cross ...
GREEN BROOK, NJ – Green Brook Township Public Schools offers a variety of facilities for rental, providing an excellent opportunity for community members and organizations to utilize their spaces for various events and activities. All use of these facilities is governed by District Policy 7510, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The wait is over: the Franklin High School football team opens its 2025 season tonight on the road against Hammonton High School, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. The Warriors are looking to start strong as they chase their first winning season in more than a decade.The Warriors finished ...
PATERSON, NJ - Cheers erupted in Paterson City Hall on Wednesday as the John F. Kennedy High School cheerleading team was honored for becoming the first high school team in city history to win a New Jersey Cheer & Dance Coaches Association (NJCDCA) State Championship.The celebration recognized ...
BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in game two of a six-game set at Mirabito Stadium on Wednesday by a score of 6-5. The Patriots scored the game-winning run on a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, improving to 6-5 in games that are tied after the eighth ...
BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in game two of a six-game set at Mirabito Stadium on Wednesday by a score of 6-5. The Patriots scored the game-winning run on a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, improving to 6-5 in games that are tied after the eighth ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Nottingham girls tennis will be the first of the Hamilton high schools to open its 2025 season, starting at home on August 28 at 10 a.m. against West Deptford High School. The Northstars will aim to improve on last fall’s results with the help of a large returning core. NHS is aiming ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Steinert High School field hockey will open its 2025 season on September 4 against Monroe High School, returning plenty of experience to help drive success. The Spartans finished 2024 with a 5-11 record but impressed in Colonial Valley Conference divisional play, winning four of six ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ-- Show your support for the Miracle League of Mercer County anywhere you go by wearing a T-shirt, hoodie, or hat. The Miracle League is currently selling gear for the fall season for the players, families and fans. There are several options to choose from, including the 20th ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Steinert football is just days away from opening its 2025 campaign away against Central Regional High School and will aim to continue moving in the right direction after a meaningful 2024 season. The Spartans finished the previous year with a 5-6 record, earning a South Jersey, Group ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – There is a lot of change for the Wood-Ridge boys soccer team upcoming for 2025. A new coach. A new divisional schedule. Plenty of new faces.Gone are the top two goalscorers from a year ago, seniors Anthony Cala (22 goals) and Steven Turi (8 goals). Gone as well are their ...