Sports Top Stories
By CHARLIE DELUCA
March 25, 2025
MADISON, NJ – Few programs had as much success across the board in 2024 as the Madison track & field teams. Both the boys and girls squads captured Liberty Division championships with the girls side winning the program’s first sectional title since 2009. In 2025, expectations have remained the ...
OLD BRIDGE, NJ - Spotswood High School seniors Lizzie Calandruccio and Zeyad Elshazly will represent the Chargers in the 2025 Greater Middlesex Conference All-Star Game at Old Bridge High School on Tuesday. The girls' all-star game takes the court at 6 p.m. and the boys' tip off is at 8 p.m.
MORRISTOWN, NJ – As the Morristown boys tennis team kicks off their season Tuesday afternoon against Mount Olive, the Colonials have high expectations for 2025. Buoyed by a strong returning group of players head coach Lance Lieberman is exuding confidence in his talented, experienced team. “We ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y. —In its third season as a program in 2024, Lakeland finished 15-3 and as the No. 2 seed, lost to visiting No. 3 Tappan Zee 21-12 in the semifinals of the Section 1 Division 2 Tournament.Lakeland’s top returnees this season are seniors Gabby Santini (wide receiver/cornerback) and ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ -- Livingston will be the first baseball team in Essex County to open its regular season when the Lancers play Randolph on the road on Thursday, March 27.Randolph is one of Morris County's top teams, and this opening game is an indicator of Livingston's intent to challenge itself ...
The Madison Area YMCA is thrilled to announce registration is now open for two dynamic fitness events this spring: the 2025 MAY We Tri Indoor Triathlon and the 2025 Masters Mariners Invitational. Whether you're new to fitness or a seasoned athlete, there's something for everyone. “These events are ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Demarest defeated Fairview 20-11 in overtime to win the Bloomfield Home & School Basketball League 6th Grade Girls Championship. Eileen Marri and Gloria Guzzo coached the girls to a 9-3 season, after starting the season 0-3 before winning their next 7 games. Coach Marri ...
LINDEN , NJ – When the Linden Tigers Girls Varsity Flag Football team storms onto the field at Tiger Stadium on Wednesday, March 26, at 4 PM, they won’t just be chasing victory—they’ll be making history. 𝙒𝙚𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 26 4:00 𝙋𝙈 𝙆𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙤𝙛𝙛 𝙏𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙪𝙢, 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙏𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙫𝙨. 𝙆𝙚𝙣𝙩 ...
The Madison Area YMCA is thrilled to announce registration is now open for two dynamic fitness events this spring: the 2025 MAY We Tri Indoor Triathlon and the 2025 Masters Mariners Invitational. Whether you're new to fitness or a seasoned athlete, there's something for everyone. “These events are ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown boys volleyball team opened the 2025 season with a 2-0 victory over Sparta on Monday afternoon. The Colonials won both sets; 25-21 and 25-23.Morristown's Alex Kalfoglou had six kills and four digs. Dylan Riesmeyer had four kills and one dig.The Colonials will host ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Spring has certainly sprung for Hamilton Township high school sports, and the Nottingham golf team is already in full swing. Starting earlier than other sports, the team teed earlier this month but fell short in its season opener against West-Windsor Plainsboro North. Starting the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys volleyball team will look to continue its dynastic run in 2025, after a third consecutive 30-win season in 2024. The Raiders almost completed the trifecta of championships last season, winning both counties and sectionals, but falling just ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ -- The Bridgewater-Raritan baseball team will open its season April 1 at Diamond Nation against Immaculata after a 2024 season filled with championships.The Panthers had a Halley's Comet type of season last year, winning the Skyland Conference Delaware Division, the Somerset County ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - Last season, after Somers flag football opened with several losses, the Tuskers reached the sectionals and did more than just show up in the first round when they beat Panas 32-0.“The whole team was jumping around,” said Rebecca Lippolis. But even though the Tuskers were the team ...
WAYNE, NJ – On Sunday morning 20 flag football teams from a variety of North Jersey high schools traveled to Wayne Valley High School for the 2025 7v7 Valley Jamboree, a pre-season girls flag football tournament. The host team went undefeated, winning seven games to take home their second ...
UNION, NJ -- The Union High School softball team will open its season on Tuesday, April 1 at Union Catholic.Last year was a rebuilding campaign for the Farmers, who are a lot more experienced coming into the 2025 season and are optimistic that things could turn around this spring."We're extremely ...
CHATHAM, NJ – It's one of those hard lessons a team needs to learn.“You can't underestimate any opponent,” Anna Amster, Chatham boys volleyball coach, said.After holding the upper hand in a scrimmage vs. Jefferson on Saturday in its final prep for the 2025 boys volleyball season, the Cougars faced ...
HOLMDEL, NJ -- The Holmdel boys lacrosse team will open its season at home against Red Bank Catholic at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27.The Hornets have won 32 games over the previous two seasons, including a 15-6 record last season under coach Brendan Quinn, who returns for his seventh season as the ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ -- The Middletown South softball team will open its season on Monday, March 31 at home against Monmouth Regional.That opener will follow a KSA Spring Training road trip to Orlando, Fla. for preseason games from March 26-30.Last season, the Eagles posted a 13-9 record under coach Lisa ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta High School golf coach, Jerry Carter outlook for the upcoming season is “positive” looking to the talent of six returning players to continue the program’s success.“We are returning several players with match experience who will be valuable contributors,” Carter said. Those ...
STAFFORD - On Saturday, March 22nd, the Southern Regional School District held its 35th Annual Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony. The event was hosted by Chuck Donohue, Jr. Director of Athletics. Each year a special former teacher and administrator, Jan Kristbergs makes the trip to serve as the emcee ...
STAFFORD - On Saturday, March 22nd, the Southern Regional School District held its 35th Annual Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony. The event was hosted by Chuck Donohue, Jr. Director of Athletics. Each year a special former teacher and administrator, Jan Kristbergs makes the trip to serve as the emcee ...
SOMERSET, NJ -- The Franklin softball team will open its season on Tuesday, April 1 at Pingry.The Warriors are coming off a 17-9 season in 2024 but will be moving up from the Valley Division to the Raritan Division of the Skyland Conference this spring."After winning our division with a 9-1 record, ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Woodbridge High School's girls softball team will open their season on Tuesday, April 1 at home against Perth Amboy.The Barrons had an 11-9 record in head coach Mike Jago's first season in 2024 as an interim coach. Jago has since been named the full-time varsity softball coach, a ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove Recreation Department announced the opening for the Panthers Swim Team, open to children ages 6 through 12th grade. Participants must be able to swim the length of the pool one time without touching the bottom. All practices will be held at the Cedar Grove ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The 2024-2025 Roselle Park Boys Varsity Basketball Team wrapped up the season with a 6-18 record. Despite the challenges, the team showed significant growth, with several standout performances and team achievements to be proud of. The Panthers capped off the season with a ...
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - Two years ago, John Jay defeated Rye in the Wolves' run to the state finals. The Garnets returned the favor last season in their long run. But the playing field has changed, and both teams have to be ready.A 90-second shot clock has been added, explained Coach Jess McDonough, ...
VAUXHALL, NJ – New York Red Bulls (NYRB) midfielder and lifelong New Jersey resident Daniel Edelman will be appearing at Kicks N Sticks, the family-owned soccer and lacrosse specialty store located on Vauxhall Rd. in Vauxhall, NJ on Sunday, April 6, from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.Daniel, who led the Red Bulls ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield girls lacrosse team is looking to get over the .500 mark for the first time in three years.The Blue Devils finished 10-10 last year for the second straight season after dropping four of the last six games including a 17-11 home loss as the fourth seed to fifth-seeded ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Both teams were strong in the circle on Saturday, but the South Plainfield Varsity Tigers defeated Middletown South Varsity Eagles 3-0. Nicole Swatko #34 started the game for the Tigers and recorded nine outs. The starting pitcher only allowed three hits and zero runs over ...