Sports Top Stories
By GABRIELLA DRAGONE
May 1, 2026
PATERSON, NJ - John F. Kennedy's softball team edged Paterson Arts, 9-8, in a back-and-forth softball game Thursday.Both teams traded runs early, each scoring three in the first inning and five more in the second to enter the middle innings tied at 8-8. Kennedy broke the deadlock with a run in the ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Robbinsville rallied for six runs in the sixth inning and held off a late threat to earn a 9–7 baseball victory over Steinert on Thursday afternoon.Steinert (9-7) led, 7–3, entering the top of the sixth. Ben Diaz delivered the biggest swing of the day, ripping a three‑run double to ...
Terry Iavarone put it simply, but to the point."HISTORY IS MADE".Bloomfield's head track coach was thrilled to announce that for the first time in the history of the girls track & field program, the Bengals captured the Essex County relay championship. The meet was held on April 28, at West ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – A six-run first was the beginning of Passaic Valley’s offensive outburst as they defeated Wood-Ridge, 22-3, in an independent girls softball game on Thursday afternoon at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. Wood-Ridge falls to 12-4 with the loss. Passaic Valley is now 13-2 with the ...
The work ethic demonstrated by Alessandro Cortese, Reese McGowan and Joseph Armeno captains of the Bloomfield High School boy’s tennis program really is commendable.Not only do they consistently look for ways to better themselves in the sport, but they are considerate of helping their teammates ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison softball defeated Kittatinny, 6-4, on Thursday, April 30.The Dodgers (9-8) started fast, scoring three runs in the first inning and adding another in the second for a 4-0 lead. Kittatinny cut into the deficit with two runs in the third, but Madison answered with two runs in ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — A five‑run first inning set the tone and a late four‑run surge sealed it as the Bridgewater‑Raritan High School softball team rolled to a 9–2 softball victory over Pingry on Thursday.Pingry (8–6) broke through with two runs in the fourth.Bridgewater‑Raritan’s lineup produced 11 ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — When he took the mound last Friday against Cedar Grove, Andrew Kruep brought new dimensions to the concept of efficiency.The junior right-hander pitched an eight-inning two-hitter and finally got the run support he needed after the teams were tied, 0-0, after seven innings. New ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — No. 13 seed Morristown boys lacrosse advanced in the Morris County Tournament with a 14-2 win over No. 20 seed Morris Catholic on Thursday, April 30.The Colonials took control early, scoring four goals in the first quarter and seven more in the second to build an 11-0 halftime ...
EMERSON, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights continued its domination in NJIC Track on Tuesday, capturing both the boys and girls American Division championships by significant margins. The girls team dominated, defeating second-place Bogota by a 267.5 -126.5 score. Lodi was third with 51 points. Wood-Ridge ...
RED BANK, NJ: The 7th Annual Red Bank Classic 5K returns on Saturday, June 20 right in the heart of downtown Red Bank, NJ. This vibrant community event unites runners, families, and supporters of all ages to celebrate our lively downtown, scenic waterfront, and shared commitment to uplifting Red ...
MIDDLETOWN – Middletown South continued its dominant run through the Shore Conference’s Freedom Division on Thursday, sweeping Red Bank Regional, 5–0, in a straight‑sets victory.The Eagles (8–2, 8–0 Freedom) controlled the match from the opening serve, winning all three singles courts and both ...
WAYNE, NJ – The long-awaited start to the 6th annual Wayne Cornhole League happened Tuesday night as 44 teams showed up to the Outback Steakhouse or the Village Inn for some serious (and not-so-serious) corn-tossing competition. Prize Sponsors Dennis Simmons from the Wayne Surgical Center and Conan ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Emma Vallone struck out 14 Glen Rock hitters as Hasbrouck Heights defeated the Panthers, 3-2 in 10 innings in a NJIC Meadowlands girls softball game on Wednesday in Hasbrouck Heights. The Lady Aviators record improved to 10-5 with the win, 3-4 in the Meadowlands. Glen Rock ...
HOLMDEL, NJ — Ryann Buchan scored three goals and passed for four assists as the Holmdel girls lacrosse team defeated Jackson, 16-3, on Senior Day on Thursday.Buchan also won 15 faceoffs. Preeya Chen had three goals and three assists, and Sunny Betz totaled three goals and two assists.Avery Dubin ...
STANHOPE, NJ – Charlie Askins, Analia Garcia and Gigi Hodge each connected for a home run and Lexi Doherty collected four hits and four RBI for Chatham in its 23-14 softball win vs. Lenape Valley on Thursday.Sophomore Hodge launched her first career homer for Chatham in the win (see below).Clare ...
RANDOLPH, NJ – The Chatham girls track & field team saved its best for last at the Morris County Relays, winning the final event, the 4x400 relay, on Wednesday at Randolph High.The winning 4x400 team of Fiona Jackson, Emily Piskadlo, Lucy Arps, and Sarah Nacinovich clocked 4:01.05 and were ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – A six-run first was the beginning of Passaic Valley’s offensive outburst as they defeated Wood-Ridge, 22-3, in an independent girls softball game on Thursday afternoon at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. Wood-Ridge falls to 12-4 with the loss. Passaic Valley is now 13-2 with the ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS boys tennis team took to the courts at the Donald Van Blake tennis complex in Plainfield Wednesday for the opening rounds of the 2026 Union County Tournament. Coach Barbara Joyner’s young squad comprises two freshman, two sophomores, and three ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots walked off the Portland Sea Dogs 9-6 in the ninth inning at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday night. Coby Morales’ walk-off home run marked Somerset’s first since 5/16/25 vs. Portland by Dylan Jasso. It was Somerset’s first walk-off win since DJ Gladney notched a ...
FLANDERS, NJ – The Chatham High golf team delivered a thrilling performance to capture the 2026 Morris County Championship, edging out Madison by just one stroke, 308 to 309, in a dramatic finish that came down to the final hole.Chatham junior Roger Rice wound up in a tie with Brady Grippo of ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots walked off the Portland Sea Dogs 9-6 in the ninth inning at TD Bank Ballpark on Thursday night. Coby Morales’ walk-off home run marked Somerset’s first since 5/16/25 vs. Portland by Dylan Jasso. It was Somerset’s first walk-off win since DJ Gladney notched a ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – South Brunswick scored in each of the first five innings en route to a 9-2 baseball victory over JFK-Iselin on Thursday.The Vikings opened the first inning with two runs, including Isaac Ordiales stealing home and Azlan Shafi driving in another. South Brunswick (7-7) added ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ The Tigers flag football team is officially on a warpath! Yesterday, they headed into Dover and didn’t just win—they dominated, walking off the field with a massive 18-0 shutout victory. ### Total Team Dominance The defense was an impenetrable wall, while the offense moved like a ...
WARREN, NJ — Behind a dominant all-around performance from Riley Bobrowski, Watchung Hills captured its third consecutive Delaware Division championship with an 8-1 victory over Immaculata. Bobrowski was nearly untouchable in the circle, firing a two-hitter with 12 strikeouts across seven innings ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Woodbridge scored in each of the first four innings and pulled away for a 10-3 baseball victory over East Brunswick on Thursday.The Barrons opened the game with a run in the first, added two more in the second, and broke it open with a three‑run third inning. Woodbridge ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township Board of Education honored the high school boys’ basketball team at its April 28 meeting, as the team was formally recognized for a season that redefined the program’s history.Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Gorman invited the athletes to the front of the ...
RENO, Nev. — Playing in his first game at the MLB Triple-A level, Danny Serretti made it one to remember.The former Gov. Livingston standout crushed a go-ahead three-run home run to lead the Reno Aces (Arizona Diamondbacks) to a 5–2 victory over the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Houston Astros) on ...
WARREN, NJ — The dominance continued Thursday afternoon as Watchung Hills improved to 12-0 with a commanding 21-6 victory over Warren Hills. Watchung Hills wasted no time setting the tone, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back. The Warriors led 4-2 after the first quarter, then broke ...
WARREN, NJ — The dominance continued Thursday afternoon as Watchung Hills improved to 12-0 with a commanding 21-6 victory over Warren Hills. Watchung Hills wasted no time setting the tone, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back. The Warriors led 4-2 after the first quarter, then broke ...