Sports Top Stories
By GUY KIPP
June 5, 2025
COLONIA, NJ -- After Kevin Penny pitched six brilliant innings in oppressive heat, third-seeded South Plainfield had to sweat out a menacing seventh-inning rally by top-seeded Colonia before hanging on for a 5-4 victory for the NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 baseball championship on Thursday afternoon.The ...
MADISON, NJ – Year one for head coach Jess Plsek ended in heartbreak on Thursday afternoon as Madison was defeated by Mountain Lakes in the North Jersey, Group 1, Sectional Semifinal, 10-9. After losing in the sectional semifinals in the South Jersey bracket the last two seasons, Thursday’s loss ...
STAFFORD - Southern Regional defeated Eastern Regional with a score of 10-8, securing their spot in the South Group 4 sectional final. The Rams were led by Joe Kessler, who scored three goals, and goalie AJ Mattern, who made 11 saves.The game was tight early, with a 2-2 tie after the first quarter.
STAFFORD - In a hard-fought South Jersey Group 4 semifinal, the No. 2 seeded Southern Rams (13-6) triumphed over No. 3 Montgomery (14-9) with a final score of 11-8. Though the Cougars mounted a spirited comeback, scoring the last four goals of the game, Southern's defense, bolstered by goalie ...
STAFFORD - In a hard-fought South Jersey Group 4 semifinal, the No. 2 seeded Southern Rams (13-6) triumphed over No. 3 Montgomery (14-9) with a final score of 11-8. Though the Cougars mounted a spirited comeback, scoring the last four goals of the game, Southern's defense, bolstered by goalie ...
STAFFORD - Southern Regional defeated Eastern Regional with a score of 10-8, securing their spot in the South Group 4 sectional final. The Rams were led by Joe Kessler, who scored three goals, and goalie AJ Mattern, who made 11 saves.The game was tight early, with a 2-2 tie after the first quarter.
PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Westfield High School boys and girls track teams participated at the NJSIAA State Meet of Champions Wednesday at Pennsauken High School.Individually on the boys' side, senior Ryan Daly placed fourth (1:52.82) in the 800-meter final.The boys' 4x800-meter relay team had ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ - The second-seeded Caldwell boys' lacrosse team advanced to the sectional final of the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 1 tournament on Thursday after rallying for a 7-6 victory over Voorhees. The Chiefs (12-9) entered Thursday’s game in arguably their best form all season. Riding a ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Spotswood High School spring track and field team capped off the 2024-25 season with an appearance at the NJSIAA Group Two Championships at South Plainfield High School on May 30 and May 31. Spotswood sent a record number of student-athletes to the competition after a ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- After winning the 2024 NJSIAA North 2 Group 3 State Sectionals last year, the Randolph Lady Rams softball team is back in the finals again in 2025. As the tournament’s No. 5 seed this year, Randolph earned the trip by defeating No. 9 seed Sparta on Wednesday, June 4 at home – by the ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood varsity softball team's Cinderella season came to an end yesterday in a 5-2 loss to Columbia High School in the NJ North 2, Group 4 sectional semifinal game.Coach Matt Giannacio’s 2025 squad defied all odds a few weeks ago, making their second consecutive ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – A rousing ovation greeted the New Brunswick High School baseball team at Wednesday night’s school sports banquet.Those attending the City Council meeting just a few hours earlier had cheered after president John Anderson rattled off their accomplishments.Then came word Thursday that ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Behind a standout performance from Juliana Alicea, the Summit High School softball team defeated Nutley, 6-3, in the North 2, Group 3 semifinals on Wednesday, June 4, advancing to the sectional final.Alicea delivered at the plate and in the field, driving in a pair of runs and playing ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - On Wednesday June 4th, 2025, the South Plainfield High School Varsity Tigers softball team took on the Warren Hills Regional Varsity Blue Streaks in a Semi-Final game of the NJSIAA Sectional tournament for Group 3 softball in North Jersey, Section 2. South Plainfield won the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – There must be something in the water in Morristown. The Colonials defeated Mount Olive in the sectional semifinal, 3-0, to advance to the second straight sectional championship appearance once again on the back of a dominant player in the circle. Last year as Morristown marched on ...
MIDDLSEX COUNTY, NJ - Missing last baseball season was a first for John Oranchak—and a last if he has anything to say about it. The Middlesex College sophomore from East Brunswick is expected to soon return to action for the nationally-ranked Colts after suffering a serious shoulder injury while ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Hightstown Rams softball team just kept rolling in the NJSIAA playoffs with a critical win on Wednesday, sending them to the finals.The Lady Rams knocked off the East Brunswick Bears 1-0 on Wednesday, June 4, in the Central Jersey Group 4 semifinals, punching their ticket ...
PATERSON, NJ - A longtime football coach at John F. Kennedy High School (JFK) publicly challenged the Paterson school district’s hiring process Wednesday night, accusing administrators of mishandling and politicizing the selection for the head coaching position.Ron Jackson, who has served as JFK’s ...
CHATHAM, NJ – When Lochlan Mahoney first started playing lacrosse, they took one look at his size and stuck a long pole in his hands.“I wasn't the best offensive guy,” Mahoney said. “I was tall, I had the size and they put a long pole in my hand and then I kind of ran with it. It's fun."Carrying a ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The sole Bridgewater-Raritan board of education meeting in May rook one last look at a pair of championship teams from this winter. The school board honored both the Bridgewater-Raritan High School wrestling and girls swimming teams at its May 13 meeting, recognizing their ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - On Tuesday, June 3, Somers faced Rye in the finals of the Section One tournament, and while a championship was certainly on the mind of Cam Violante, a trophy wasn’t the only thing inspiring him. “I did it for him,” said Violante.The sophomore was referring to the tragedy that ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — What started as spirited weekend showdowns at Columbia Field — with 7- and 8-year-olds swinging for fun and chasing medals — has since blossomed into something much more meaningful: a softball sisterhood that has grown up, leveled up, and now plays with purpose.For eight ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – Sara Czarnecki's two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning gave Hunterdon Central a 5-3 victory over Marlboro in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 softball tournament on Wednesday.Czarnecki, the No. 9 hitter in the Red Devils' order, hit a 1-2 ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Robert Shaw, senior on the Sayreville War Memorial Baseball team, was recently selected to the 2025 Greater Middlesex Conference All-Academic Team. Shaw has a 4.21 GPA and played three years on the varsity baseball team.“A three-year letter winner for the Bombers Baseball team, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Hightstown Rams softball team just kept rolling in the NJSIAA playoffs with a critical win on Wednesday, sending them to the finals.The lady Rams knocked off the East Brunswick Bears 1-0 on Wednesday, June 4, in the Central Jersey Group 4 semifinals, punching their ticket ...
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The stage is set, and the countdown is on. Next week, Star Boxing is gearing up for a thrilling return to the Westchester County Center in White Plains, on Saturday, June 14. Tickets are officially on sale, and fans are lining up for what promises to be a throwback night of ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Steinert advanced in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 softball tournament with a 10-0 victory over Northern Burlington in five innings on Wednesday.Katie Simonka pitched a five-inning one-hitter with six strikeouts and four walks for Steinert (19-4), which ...
WARREN, NJ – Sandy Baranowski’s legendary career as Bridgewater-Raritan High School’s head softball coach came to an end on Wednesday evening.After 28 years and four different decades in charge, it was therefore only fitting that her team went out with a fight against reigning Group 4 state ...
SECAUCUS, NJ – After a 10-0 season in league play, Hasbrouck Heights captured the NJIC American Division boys tennis title. In conjunction with that, they also dominated the league’s All-Division Team.Senior Jordan Ghongpa, who spent the season as the Aviators First Singles player, was named to ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Colts Neck advanced in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 softball tournament with a 3-2 victory over Middletown South on Wednesday.Ellie Mager's RBI single in the top of the seventh inning gave third-seeded Colts Neck (15-10) a 3-2 lead. Ava Burns also had a ...