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By LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
July 16, 2025
LINDEN , NJ -- The pitching mound has been empty for weeks, spikes packed away, and training for fall is already underway. But the spirit of Linden’s spring athletes continues to echo across the city. It would be remiss not to extend our gratitude to the students, coaches, trainers, and everyone ...
I am not sure, but I think if you look in the dictionary under “dominating,” there might just be a picture of Stewart Friesen standing in Victory Square at the famed Fonda Speedway. The team has the car on rails no matter where Friesen puts the 44. As he takes it to the high side it is something to ...
Editor's note: Check back with TAPinto for a complete photo gallery by Stephen O'Keefe of Peak Reaction Photography.BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The undefeated, back to back state champion Gov. Livingston High School baseball team was honored by Mayor Angie Devanney and the Berkeley Heights Township ...
Editor's note: Check back with TAPinto for a complete photo gallery by Stephen O'Keefe of Peak Reaction Photography.BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The undefeated, back to back state champion Gov. Livingston High School baseball team was honored by Mayor Angie Devanney and the Berkeley Heights Township ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany PAL is hosting a basketball summer basics program which will be the perfect introduction to fun, fundamentals, and skill-building in a supportive environment. This program is a sure-fire way to keep kids active and learning this summer. The program details are listed ...
FLEMINGTON – They’ve been organizing baseball games for 72 years.And now with the approval by the Flemington Borough Council on June 26 of a new lease, Flemington-Raritan Baseball Inc., will play on for years to come.The lease for the baseball complex on William Street, which straddles the ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Once summer rolls around, that can only mean one thing for the Milltown Little League. It's time for the District 10 championships. Milltown Little League's 12U team has claimed the last four District 10 titles and earlier this month, that streak became five. Milltown Little League ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School's boys and girls soccer programs are calling for former and current players to come out to the fifth annual Chargers Soccer Day and Alumni Game on Saturday, August 2, at the Spotswood High School Varsity Soccer Field. This family-friendly event features raffles ...
SLIPPERY ROCK, PA – Three members of Chatham's Youth Track program - Lilly Beichey, Grant Handerhan and Charlie Peck - placed at the regional meet held Saturday at Slippery Rock University, qualifying for the USATF National Junior Olympics.The National Junior Olympics Track & Field ...
HORSEHEADS, NY — The Olean Oilers were shut out on the road Tuesday, falling 10-0 to the Horseheads Hitmen in a lopsided contest.The Oilers struggled to bring runners home, while Horseheads pitcher Logan Deloach dominated on the mound with a complete-game shutout, allowing just four hits over eight ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Joined by their families, friends and coaches, eighteen senior varsity athletes from Montville Township High School were recognized in May at the high school for committing to their respective universities to play collegiate sports.Of these 18 student athletes, eleven will be ...
CLARK, NJ — Mother Seton Regional High School, located at 1 Valley Road in Clark, is holding a girls summer basketball camp, July 21-25.The camp is for rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders and runs from 9 a.m. to noon each day.The cost is $125 per camper for the week.The camp, part of the school's ...
PATERSON, NJ - The New York Cosmos are making a comeback—and this time, they’re calling Paterson home.The iconic American soccer club, once the gold standard of the sport in the United States, will return to competitive play in March 2026 as a new member of USL League One. Their new base will be ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Picking up on the pickleball craze, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Foundation is offering this popular sport as an option during its annual golf outing.REGISTRATIONThe 2025 golf outing, scheduled for Monday, September 29 at Hackensack Golf Club, will feature several activities for ...
UNION, NJ — This Sunday, July 20, Elks from the NJ East Central District will host a Youth Batters Up Contest at the Hall Stadium Complex, located at 900 Lehigh Avenue in Union.The event is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 15 (as of July 31), with participants grouped into five age divisions by ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - It wasn't long ago that they wore the black-and-orange of Somerville High School or the blue-and-white of Immaculata High School, but while the uniform colors have changed, these former Pioneers and Spartans have continued to excel for their respective college teams.Here's a look ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown resident Ryan Sprock has signed with the Minnesota Twins in this year's Major League Baseball Draft. Sprock, a graduate of Seton Hall Prep School in South Orange was a pitcher and third baseman for Elon University. He was drafted in the 8th Round of the draft as pick ...
WALL, NJ - Wall Township native Andrew Fischer has been selected in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft, going 20th overall to the Milwaukee Brewers. A graduate of Wall High School, Fischer made waves at the collegiate level with standout performances at Duke, Ole Miss, and Tennessee, cementing ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown resident Ryan Sprock has signed with the Minnesota Twins in this year's Major League Baseball Draft. Sprock, a graduate of Seton Hall Prep School in South Orange was a pitcher and third baseman for Elon University. He was drafted in the 8th Round of the draft as pick ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Picking up on the pickleball craze, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Foundation is offering this popular sport as an option during its annual golf outing.REGISTRATIONThe 2025 golf outing, scheduled for Monday, September 29 at Hackensack Golf Club, will feature several activities for ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Picking up on the pickleball craze, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Foundation is offering this popular sport as an option during its annual golf outing.REGISTRATIONThe 2025 golf outing, scheduled for Monday, September 29 at Hackensack Golf Club, will feature several activities for ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Minor League Baseball has named Somerset Patriots OF Brendan Jones as the Eastern League Player of the Week for games played July 7-13.In six games this past week versus the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Toronto Blue Jays), Jones led all Patriots with 8 RBI and 5 R. Jones went ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Minor League Baseball has named Somerset Patriots OF Brendan Jones as the Eastern League Player of the Week for games played July 7-13.In six games this past week versus the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Toronto Blue Jays), Jones led all Patriots with 8 RBI and 5 R. Jones went ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Owen Klasey didn’t set out to become one of Governor Livingston High School’s most recognizable figures, but his camera lens has captured far more than just highlights — it’s captured the heart of a school community.Klasey, a 2025 graduate, has been named this week’s ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Owen Klasey didn’t set out to become one of Governor Livingston High School’s most recognizable figures, but his camera lens has captured far more than just highlights — it’s captured the heart of a school community.Klasey, a 2025 graduate, has been named this week’s ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville’s Softball 10s are the District 12 champions.The team, Robbinsville Little League reported on Facebook, took the trophy with the Sunday win over Toms River. The game, with a final score of 6-5 ended with a walk-off hit with two outs in the bottom of the 8th inning, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Two longtime community volunteers may soon have their names cemented in Coral Springs history.The city’s Naming Rights Group Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday, July 28, to consider proposals to rename the main court at the Coral Springs City Gymnasium and the softball ...
BARNEGAT - Puorro Leads Barnegat Boys Basketball, Celebrates Successful Summer Camp Mike Puorro, the head coach of the Barnegat High School Boys Basketball team, is at the forefront of a program that recently celebrated the conclusion of its 5th Annual Basketball Summer Camp. A social media post ...
On Sunday, local fishermen Roy Bilby and Mark Kiburz competed in the MVAC Bass Tournament at Onondaga Lake near Syracuse. The team called through a dozen largemouth during the day to weigh in a five-fish limit weighing 18.5 pounds and took second overall in the event. They received a cash award and ...
CANAJOHARIE — On Sunday, June 29, three clubs played a 12 verse 12 verse 12 match at the Canajoharie Golf & Country Club. The format was two-person best ball cumulative stroke play. The representing clubs were Cobleskill Golf & Country Club, Canajoharie Golf & Country Club & Ouleout ...