Sports Top Stories
By CHRIS WIGHTMAN
March 17, 2025
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – In a stunning display of tenacity and skill, the Summit fourth-grade girls' gold basketball team clinched the Jersey Basketball League (JBL) championship on Sunday, defeating previously unbeaten Westfield 32-21 at Bridgewater High School.Summit entered the finals with a 14-4 ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – John Timan, the only coach the Caldwell High School boys lacrosse program has ever had, recently announced that he would be retiring.Timan, who launched the Chiefs' lacrosse program more than two decades ago, leaves with an overall record of 234-135. He has been a Physical ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y.—Yorktown senior Brian White had an amazing winter, which included a great performance at the Nike Indoor Nationals 2025, at the Nike Track and Field Center, at the Armory in New York City on March 15.White competed in the 60-meter dash in the emerging elite event, finishing with a ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - The Bernards HS Girls Ski Race Team finished the regular season in 6th place in all of New Jersey, despite being in the most competitive conference in New Jersey high school ski racing. The girls team qualified for the NJISRA team state championship races for the third ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - In her third run at the indoor state championships, Haylie Donovan stood in last place with 50 yards to go in the 300-meter run.“I pushed and was able to pass everyone at the end,” said the Tusker. Only the second heat of three, though, Donovan shifted into neutral and opted for ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — After the Plainfield boys basketball team completed its convincing 17-point victory over Montgomery in the Group IV championship game on Sunday, the team and its fans rushed to Plainfield High School to celebrate.Hundreds awaited the Cardinals outside the cafeteria entrance of ...
WESTMONT, NJ – Ridgewood Crew showed off both its speed and depth at the 2025 Haddon Hammer, earning five individual medals across four races while the boys team took home the overall ‘fastest boat’ trophy.Also billed as the New Jersey Indoor Rowing Championships, the event at Haddon Township High ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team will continue its season in the 2025 National Invitation Tournament (NIT), earning the #3 seed in the San Francisco region after a 22-win season. The Bonnies (22-11, 9-9 Atlantic 10) will host Kent State (22-11, 11-7 Mid-American) in ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Today, March 16th, Neptune Township Middle School's Girls Basketball team won the highly competitive Run for the Roses Invitational Tournament.The tournament, in its 45th year, has been a showcase for some of the finest young basketball talent in New Jersey. In 1979, St. Rose ...
MANASQUAN, NJ – The Lady Warriors have done it again—Back-to-Back Group 2 State Champions! Facing off against the 25-6 Madison Dodgers at Rutgers’ Jersey Mike’s Arena on Sunday, Manasquan delivered a commanding 47-34 victory. Led by standout seniors Shea Donnelly, Olivia Shaughnessy, Kayden Clark, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – A trailblazing season for the Madison boys basketball program came to an unceremonious Sunday afternoon as the Dodgers were defeated in their first appearance in the Group 2 State Final. The Manasquan Warriors won their second state title in three years with a 67-56 win over ...
LINDEN, NJ — The final buzzer has sounded, the mats have been rolled up, and the lanes have gone quiet—another thrilling winter sports season has come to an end. But the echoes of Linden Tigers’ determination, skill, and heart will be felt for seasons to come.𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗳𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 ...
Update: Right after Plainfield's victory, the Cardinal's held a celebration back at the Rico in Plainfield where Coach Mike Gordon spoke and Lenny Cathcart was able to do his signature powder toss. Read about that here.PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield Boys Basketball team defeated Montgomery on ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – It was an unfortunate case of déjà vu for the Madison girls basketball program Sunday afternoon as the Dodgers were suffered a loss to Manasquan in the Group 2 State Final for a second straight year. After coasting to five double-digit wins on the path to the state final, Madison ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — In the hours before the Plainfield Boys Basketball team was set to take on Montgomery for the New Jersey Group IV championship on Sunday, the red and blue faithful gathered in the Plainfield High School parking lot to tailgate.Originally, Cardinals fans were set to tailgate outside ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Bob Fetterly, a resident of North Caldwell, will be inducted into the 2025 Bloomfield High School Hall of Fame. Fetterly will be honored at the BEF Annual Gala at Nanina’s in the Park in Belleville on April 30 at 6 p.m. Reservations to attend this event can be made ...
NEW JERSEY: Trailing by five points at halftime, Colts Neck made 74 percent of its shots in the second half, rallied and eventually pulled away for a 54-46 victory over Ramapo for the school's first NJSIAA Group 3 boys basketball state championship Saturday night at Rutgers University.Senior guard ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Coach Robert Baum, who passed away on February 9, was posthumously named NJ Boys Fencing Coach of the Year (2024-2025) by nj.com. He was also named the NJ.com Coach of the Year in 2015.Under Baum's leadership, the boys fencing team was perched at the top of the rankings for most of ...
NEW JERSEY: Trailing by five points at halftime, Colts Neck made 74 percent of its shots in the second half, rallied and eventually pulled away for a 54-46 victory over Ramapo for the school's first NJSIAA Group 3 boys basketball state championship Saturday night at Rutgers University.Senior guard ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The game plan was a simple one and Cherry Hill West carried it out to the great satisfaction of its coach, Dan Butler, in gaining the school's first girls state basketball championship.“We wanted to defend the 3-point line,” Butler said. “Once we denied their three-point line, I ...
NEW JERSEY: Trailing by five points at halftime, Colts Neck made 74 percent of its shots in the second half, rallied and eventually pulled away for a 54-46 victory over Ramapo for the school's first NJSIAA Group 3 boys basketball state championship Saturday night at Rutgers University.Senior guard ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Spartan girls track and field team will be looking to a strong field of returning varsity athletes for the 2025 season with three seniors and seven juniors on the roster.“Our greatest strength is the dedication from our returning athletes and an abundance of newcomers,” Coach ...
PADUA, Italy - Mitchell Saron’s sword gleamed under the arena lights, his focus unwavering as the crowd roared. As an Olympic Saber fencer and proud member of Team USA, he has always been a force to reckon with. Following his performance at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Saron took another step onto ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Once again, in a championship game, the New Providence girls basketball team flirted with danger, but never succumbed to it.Threatened, but never rattled, the Pioneers held off a late charge by Glen Ridge to win the NJSIAA Group 1 state championship, 42-36, at Rutgers University ...
MANASQUAN, NJ – After an electrifying run through the NJSIAA Tournament, capped off by three dominant wins last week to secure the Central Jersey, Group 2 Championship, one player stood out above the rest for this week’s Manasquan High School Athlete of the Week. That honor goes to boys basketball ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Recreation Basketball program wrapped up an exciting season with championship games that brought the community together. Over 250 boys and girls from kindergarten through 8th grade participated in the program, which ran from December through the final matchups. Students in ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Just when it had started to look as if Paul VI possibly … maybe … perhaps … could have … had a chance against Morris Catholic, the senior Pauldo twins would show up big time.The setting was the championship game of the NJSIAA Non-Public A Girls Basketball State Tournament at Jersey ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - A number of Morristown High School girls basketball players were honored within the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference American Division.First Team- freshman Nawel Ibazatene LefebvreSecond Team- senior Kacie BushHonorable Mention- junior Caroline CondonCongrats to all!
MADISON, NJ - A number of Madison High School girls basketball players were honored within the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference Liberty Division. The Dodgers were crowned Division Champs.First Team- senior Charlotte Tuhy, senior Gabby Mariani, senior Devon JohnsonSecond Team- senior Mallory ...
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - This season, North Salem's track team will have a young roster, with many freshmen and sophomores looking to make their mark. On the girls team, junior captain Emma Gautier will look to build on last spring’s success that saw her make the state qualifiers for the 400M hurdles.