Sports Top Stories

July 14, 2025

BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - It has been more than four decades since Bernards High School athletes have been chasing the track record set back in 1983 by Paul Stogryn, Sean Tutton, Chris Blanchett and John Carlotti. This past June, to the jaw-dropping amazement of coaches, spectators and the runners ...

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The Schoharie County Conservation Association (SCCA) announced the successful completion of this year’s Youth Fishing Derby, where 22 children registered and demonstrated their fishing skills and enthusiasm for the outdoors.The competition featured two weigh-ins, each highlighting the talent and ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Governor Livingston High School baseball team will be honored at a public ceremony Tuesday evening at Berkeley Heights Town Hall for its undefeated 2025 season and back-to-back state championship titles.The event, which will begin at 5:45 p.m. on July 15, will feature a ...

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WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Three members of the Caldwell High School girls lacrosse team were cited on the Super Essex Conference's All-American Division teams.Abby Anemone, a junior attack, was named to the division's first team in a vote of the conference's coaches. Anemone led Caldwell with 59 goals ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Over at Ponytail Park, South Plainfield softball players now have the opportunity to hone their skills year-round without traveling to a privately owned or an out-of-town facility where they would have to pay a rental fee. Nicknamed the ‘Tiger Den,’ the 500-square-foot indoor ...

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SYRACUSE, NY — The New York Collegiate Baseball League has announced its 2025 All-Star rosters, with Olean pitchers Owen Smith and Luis Arreola selected to represent the West Division.Arreola has been a key piece of the Oilers’ bullpen, posting a 2.66 ERA with 26 strikeouts over 11 appearances this ...

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The Somerset Patriots defeated the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in the finale of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, N.J. on Sunday by a score of 5-1.The Patriots won their fourth series in which they won five or more games in the set, with three of those series coming against New ...

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The Somerset Patriots defeated the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in the finale of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, N.J. on Sunday by a score of 5-1.The Patriots won their fourth series in which they won five or more games in the set, with three of those series coming against New ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – About 80 youth football players participated in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL Summer Football Camp during the first week of July. "There's no pads, it's non-contact, just a lot fun of football drills. The kids learn how run, throw, and catch the ball," said PAL vice ...

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DANSVILLE, NY — Sunday’s game between the Olean Oilers and Dansville Gliders, scheduled for 5 p.m., was postponed due to rain.The game will be made up on Monday, July 21, at 5 p.m. in Dansville.The Oilers hit the road Tuesday for a matchup against the Horseheads Hitmen. First pitch is set for 5 p.m.

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CLARK, NJ — Clark Soccer Club is holding its third soccer camp of the summer, from July 21-24, 6-8 p.m., at Bartell Field, located at 80 Bartell Place in Clark.Competitive Soccer Training will be running the 2025 camp.The fee for the camp is $155 per player and includes a camp shirt.The camp is for ...

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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 ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway High School head football coach Dan Higgins has been inducted into the New Jersey Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, earning a place among the state's elite coaches for his decades of leadership and success on the gridiron.Higgins was honored during halftime of ...

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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 ...

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NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Six members of the West Essex High School girls lacrosse team were cited on the Super Essex Conference's All-American Division teams.Alivia Lugo and Adelaide Minnella were both named to the American Division first team in a vote of the conference's coaches.Lugo, a junior, led ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – Each year, the Boland Golf Tournament raises funds for the West Orange Police Athletic League (PAL) and special needs programming initiatives. The tournament has been held at a few golf courses and is back at Rock Spring where it began five decades ago.William “Lefty” Boland was ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ  – The New York Yankees have scheduled RHP Luis Gil for an MLB rehab assignment with the Double-A Somerset Patriots on Sunday, July 13. The Patriots take on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Toronto Blue Jays) at 1:05 pm at TD Bank Ballpark.The Yankees placed Gil on the 60-day injured ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ -The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in game five of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday by a score of 5-3. The Patriots fell to 2-3 in five games this season dressed as their alternate identity, the “Jersey Diners”. The Patriots’ ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ -The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in game five of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday by a score of 5-3. The Patriots fell to 2-3 in five games this season dressed as their alternate identity, the “Jersey Diners”. The Patriots’ ...

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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 ...

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OLEAN, NY — The Olean Oilers were shut out by the Hornell Steamers, 3-0, on Saturday at Bradner Stadium.Pitching dominated early, with both teams held scoreless through the first three innings. Hornell starter Sebastian Ecker threw a complete game, striking out eight and scattering seven hits.The ...

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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 ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Another great week of Soccer Camp returns to Nutley's Owens Field next week with Nutley High School Soccer Coach Mike DiPiano. For the past 15 years, DiPiano's coed soccer camp has become a township staple, with many participants eventually going on to play soccer in high school and ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ — Two standout athletes from the Park Regional Boys Lacrosse Team have been honored for their exceptional 2025 season performances.Chase Olszewski was named Kimber Division Player of the Year, a prestigious award recognizing his leadership, skill, and impact on the field.His ...

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WEST CALDWELL, NJ – The Caldwell Chiefs 18U baseball team remained undefeated in summer league play after sweeping two games from West Essex this week.The Chiefs won, 14-4, over the Knights on Thursday. Michael Arvanites went 3-for-3 with three runs scored and two RBI for Caldwell (5-0-1), which ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Fall athletic paperwork for student-athletes interested in playing sports for the upcoming seasons for Memorial Middle School and Spotswood High School must be submitted by Friday, August 1. Completed paperwork can be placed in the dropbox located outside of door number two at ...

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ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Roselle Park Department of Recreation announced that registration for Recreation Cheerleading begins August 1. Recreational Cheer is open to young residents from kindergarten through fifth grade. The cost to register is $60 plus a 2025-2026 annual rec membership. Games will ...

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VERONA, NJ - The Verona Community Pool honored one of its residents who inspired its creation with a new plaque, presented by UNICO Verona. When Jed Graef attended Verona High School, the school had yet to establish a swim team. In the summers, Graef practiced at Lake Mohawk and Wayne Pond, and ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in game four of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday by a score of 5-3.The Patriots won their seventh game  in a row, the longest active win streak in the Eastern League. Somerset improves to 15-1 against New ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in game four of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday by a score of 5-3.The Patriots won their seventh game  in a row, the longest active win streak in the Eastern League. Somerset improves to 15-1 against New ...

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