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May 4, 2025

DENVILLE, NJ – Daniela McNally supplied the defensive pressure … Tessa Simone came up with the game-winning assist … and Aleena Seyam scored the winning goal when Morris Knolls edged Madison, 9-8, in a Morris County Girls Lacrosse Tournament quarterfinal game played Friday, May 2, at Knolls.The ...

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MANASQUAN, NJ – The Lady Warrior lacrosse team entered last week bracing for a challenging stretch against two formidable opponents: Rumson-Fair Haven and Trinity Hall. Freshman standout Chloe Stevens rose to the occasion with an outstanding performance across three games, showcasing her skill and ...

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SUMMIT, NJ— The Summit High School boys lacrosse team extended its strong 2025 season with a pair of victories last week, defeating Rumson-Fair Haven and Bernards to improve to 10-2 overall.On Wednesday, April 30, Summit visited Rumson-Fair Haven and came away with a gritty 6-3 win. Jack Freeman ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ – In about 13 months, the first games of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will kick off. Canada, Mexico and the United States are hosting the biggest World Cup ever, with a total of eight games to be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, including the final match of the ...

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Summit, NJ — The Summit High School Varsity Sailing Team celebrated its senior leaders during a special Senior Day ceremony on Wednesday, recognizing three standout student-athletes for their dedication and accomplishments over the past four years.Senior captains Grace Penque, Peter ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ -- One-pitch outs are a pitcher's best friend on a hot day, and Ethan Cifarelli was a model of extreme efficiency on Saturday afternoon.The senior right-hander needed just 70 pitches over seven innings to boost New Providence to a 7-3 baseball victory over Scotch Plains-Fanwood ...

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MENDHAM, NJ -  The No. 6 Madison baseball fell to No. 3 seed West Morris 6-10 in the Quarterfinal Round of the Morris County Tournament on Saturday afternoon.West Morris will advance to face No. 2 Roxbury on Saturday May 10. Chris Vaughan and Pat Layng scored twice for Madison while Sam Berk and ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ – For those fans of boys high school tennis who missed the first-singles finale at the fourth annual Morris Invitational Tennis Tournament on Friday, May 2, there could be a repeat performance soon – very soon.The Friday finale at Parsippany Hills High School was a freshman vs.

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DENVILLE, NJ – Emily Roth’s two-run single keyed a three-run third inning and the Morris Knolls softball team went on to beat Hanover Park, 4-1, in a Morris County Tournament quarterfinal game played Friday, May 2, at Knolls.Knolls, the No. 4 seed in the MCT, now moves on to the semifinals where it ...

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MOUNT OLIVE, NJ – Dylan Ralston and Julian Vogel each scored four goals and Brandon Strunck finished with three goals and three assists to lead Morris Knolls to a 13-1 victory over Mount Olive in a boys lacrosse game at the high school here on Friday, May 2.Knolls (8-4) started slowly with two ...

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DENVILLE, NJ – Hanover Park pushed across the only run of the game in the fifth inning and held on to eliminate Morris Knolls, 1-0, from the Morris County Baseball Tournament in a first-round game held Friday, May 2, at Knolls.Morris Knolls, the No. 5 seed, was held to six hits by two Park ...

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Brought to you by: WAYNE, NJ – Record-breaking Sophia Passaro, the best hitter in Wayne Valley Softball history (according to her stats), has earned the honor as the April Athlete of the Month. Passaro is a four-year starter, a senior and a two-year captain, plays third base and is the team’s ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ – Alicia Ramos ran the anchor leg and Wendy Graziani also ran a leg in three winning relay races to spark the Morris Knolls girls track and field team to the team championship in the Morris County Relay Championships held on Thursday, May 1, at Randolph High School.Knolls finished with ...

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WARREN, NJ -- After a rough start to a season with high expectations, the Bridgewater-Raritan baseball team put itself back in the conversation of Somerset County contenders with some markedly improved play of late.But a bad day in the field offset some good at-bats on Saturday for the Panthers, ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL has launched girls flag football for the spring. The girls are practicing and learning passing and running drills, and other skills.Starting this year, the PAL & Scotch Plains Fanwood Athletics has teamed up with Hog U and Gladiator ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ  - Rutgers has launched its search to replace athletics director Pat Hobbs, who resigned abruptly in August 2024, citing health issues.The results of a subsequent university investigation released earlier this year revealed Hobbs was in a relationship with women’s gymnastics coach ...

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LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Long Branch Little League season continued this past Saturday. The first game of the morning was at the Tee Ball level between the Base Bashers and Tee Sluggers on a warm spring morning on the turf at Manahasset Park. The Tee Ball level consists of kids between the ages of ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ – After having just sponsored New York Yankees catcher J.C. Escarra's visit to the Sayreville Little League, Mama Dee's Empanadas (494 Washington Road, Parlin) will be hosting a meet-and-greet with Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera on Saturday, June 21.The meet-and-greet will run ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Bernards Township Committee honored the Ridge High School Boys Fencing team for their outstanding victory in the 2024-2025 state championship. Bernards Township Mayor Janice Fields praised the team’s performance, stating, “The team demonstrated exceptional skills and ...

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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Bridgewater-Raritan High School track and field team tied for fifth with Watchung Hills at the Somerset County Championships April 29 in Hillsborough.“Both our athletes and coaching staff have been putting in the time and energy all season to make this happen,” coach Adam ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ – In about 13 months, the first games of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will kick off. Canada, Mexico and the United States are hosting the biggest World Cup ever, with a total of eight games to be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, including the final match of the ...

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NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - North Salem’s power was on display when the Tigers picked up a trio of dominant wins last week. North Salem 14, Croton-Harmon 2Tuesday, April 29The Tigers kicked off the week on the road, battering Croton on their home turf. The squad combined for 16 hits, with Sophia Aqeel ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ  - Rutgers has launched its search to replace athletics director Pat Hobbs, who resigned abruptly in August 2024, citing health issues.The results of a subsequent university investigation released earlier this year revealed Hobbs was in a relationship with women’s gymnastics coach ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ  - Rutgers has launched its search to replace athletics director Pat Hobbs, who resigned abruptly in August 2024, citing health issues.The results of a subsequent university investigation released earlier this year revealed Hobbs was in a relationship with women’s gymnastics coach ...

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BAYONNE, NJ - The Hudson County Board of Commissioners recently approved $40,000 in funds for the NJ Coaches in the Community, Inc. to run an Instructional Basketball Program in Stephen R. Gregg Park in Bayonne.The NJ Coaches in the Community Basketball League is a seven-week program developed ...

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RED BANK, NJ: Join us for this captivating event at the picturesque Rumson Country Club on Tuesday, June 10. Golfers of all skill levels are invited to spend a delightful day on the course, culminating in cocktails and a delectable buffet.Join us for the 15th Annual Parker Family Health Center ...

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ -  Damon Rivera scampered home with the winning run on a passed ball as Hasbrouck Heights broke a 3-3 tie to beat Bergen Tech, 4-3, in the Bergen County Coaches Association Boys County Baseball Invitational Tournament on Saturday afternoon at Depken Field in Hasbrouck ...

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ALLENDALE, NJ – Northern Highlands scored eight runs in the third inning to lead the Highlanders to a 13-2, four-inning victory over Wood-Ridge in the Bergen County Coaches Association Boys County Baseball Tournament on Saturday morning in Allendale. Wood_Ridge falls to 10-8 with the loss.Northern ...

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NEW MILFORD, NJ – Wood-Ridge dropped a 12-6 decision to New Milford in the opening round of the Bergen County girls softball tournament on Saturday afternoon in New Milford. Wood-Ridge falls to 6-9 on the season, while New Milford improves to 11-5.Wood-Ridge jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the third, ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph boys lacrosse team celebrated senior night on Thursday, May 1, when they hosted Madison for an evening home game. After enduring a tough start to the season front loaded with a challenging schedule, the Rams finally broke out on their special night and took an 8-4 ...

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