Sports Top Stories
By CHRIS GUENTHER
February 27, 2025
CLARK, NJ — The 2025 NJSIAA Individual Tournament kicked off this weekend, as high school wrestlers from across the state faced off in thirty-two separate district contests.After competing in District 16 two years ago, the Crusaders were moved to District 13 ahead of last year’s tournament. This ...
ROSELLE, NJ - In a dominant performance, the Gov. Livingston-New Providence hockey team defeated Freehold Township 7-3 in the first round of the NJSIAA South, Public Co-Op Championships on Monday night at Warinanco Skating Center. The victory secures their spot in the quarterfinals, where they will ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Gov. Livingston girls swim team made history on Sunday, February 23, by competing in the NJSIAA Group C Finals for the first time, facing off against the undefeated powerhouse Haddonfield at Rutgers University. Despite falling 118-52, the Highlanders' journey to the ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – The West Essex girls basketball team advanced in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 1, Group 3 tournament with a 47-45 victory over Morris Hills on Wednesday.West Essex (17-10) rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit, outscoring Morris Hills, 14-7, in the fourth ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Three players on the Sayreville War Memorial Boys Basketball team received All-Division and All-State honors for their performances in the 2024-2025 regular season; juniors Chidi Chukwurah and Sam Jones, and senior Keithan Shuler.All-Division Chidi ChukwurahSam JonesKeithan ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Gov. Livingston gym was packed with excitement as young PAL players filled the stands to cheer on the Highlanders during Gov. Livingston PAL Basketball Day. The event opened on Saturday with the Highlanders taking on Oak Knoll School, creating an electric atmosphere as ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Gina Minichiello scored 18 points and Paige Sonzogni scored 15 to lead Hasbrouck Heights to a 43-19 victory over Bergen Charter in the opening round of the NJSIAA girls North 1, Group 1 sectional basketball playoffs on Wednesday night in Hasbrouck Heights.Hasbrouck Heights ...
WALLKILL VALLEY, NJ – Wallkill Valley outscored Hasbrouck Heights 24-16 in the second quarter to take a 35-28 lead into halftime, and dominated the second half in an 81-57 victory over the Aviators in the opening round of the North 1, Group 1 Boys Basketball tournament Wednesday at Wallkill ...
BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Middletown North girls basketball team advanced in the opening round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 tournament with a 43-35 girls basketball victory over Brick Township on Wednesday.Danielle Gonzalez scored 18 points for Middletown North (17-9), which outscored ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham held an eight-point lead at the half against Lincoln in the opening round of the boys basketball state tournament on Wednesday and the obvious strategy for the second half was to get the ball inside to Quinn Burke.“The first half, I don't think we moved the ball well as a ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Hitting skills sessions for the Hornetts Baseball program will begin this Sunday.
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Essex-Caldwell ice hockey team advanced in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North, Public Co-Op Tournament with a 3-2 victory over Park Regional on Wednesday.Ryan McInerny's goal late in the second period with an assist from Dante Gallucci have West Essex (15-10-1) ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Senior forward Amiel Dillard scored 25 points to lead Dayton to a 65-41 girls basketball victory over Manville in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 1 tournament on Wednesday.Dillard scored nine points in the first quarter, when Dayton (11-14) opened an 18-12 ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham girls basketball team came into the postseason seeking a six-game winning streak in the state tournament to bring home the NJSIAA Group 3 state championship, its goal ever since losing in the Group 3 state final a year ago.The top-seeded Cougars began their championship ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – The Millburn boys basketball team advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 tournament with a 61-54 victory over Somerville on Wednesday.Chase Plotkin scored 20 points for Millburn (14-11), which outscored Somerville, 13-9, in the third quarter to open a 41-33 ...
PHILADELPHIA — The St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball team ended the possibility of a double-bye after losing to Saint Joseph’s University, 75 to 64, Wednesday night at Hagan Arena. The Saint Joseph’s Hawks entered the contest seeking their first win over the Brown and White since Jan. 6, ...
COLONIA, NJ – The Colonia boys basketball team opened defense of its NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 tournament championship with a 61-42 victory over Cranford in the opening round on Wednesday night.Colonia (24-4), the top seed, needed the better part of four quarters, though, to pull away from ...
CARTERET, NJ – The Carteret girls basketball team advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 tournament with a 40-33 victory over Nutley on Wednesday.Anilah Diggs scored 15 points and made a pair of steals for Carteret (18-8), which rallied from a 21-12 halftime deficit.Ivanni ...
KEYPORT, NJ -- New Providence advanced in the opening round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 1 tournament with a 66-58 boys basketball victory over Keyport on Wednesday night.Senior forward T.J. Munn scored 27 points and came up with 10 steals for 10th-seeded New Providence (9-17), which ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council unanimously approved the purchase of 140 E-Z-GO RXV Elite golf carts for a total of $1,128,140 during Tuesday’s meeting.The new golf carts will feature Pace Shield Service, a recommendation by city staff that includes geofencing and remote vehicle lockdown ...
RANDOLPH, NJ – The end of last season did not go the way Randolph intended. The previously undefeated Rams reached the NJSIAA State Sectional final but were soundly beaten by Northern Highlands in an 8-3 game that few of the players or coaching staff have forgotten. “Last year really pissed us ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- After falling behind by 12 points at home early in the fourth quarter, the South Plainfield boys basketball team had all the elements necessary to put together a thrilling comeback, except for one: their shooting touch at the foul line.Orange, which never led in the first ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - At Tuesday’s region 1 seeding meeting, the matchups and seeds for the NJSIAA region 1 wrestling tournament were announced. Phillipsburg advanced 12 wrestlers to the Region 1 tournament this weekend, which will take place across Friday, February 28th, and March 1st. The top 4 at ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Though relatively new to high school track and field, this Westfield High School pole vaulter’s skills in other sports have helped him contribute to the boys track and field team's successful season.Senior Liam Morris is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy Agency’s ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The #1-seed Manasquan Warriors entered the Shore Conference Tournament semifinals against the #4-seed St. Rose team—a familiar foe they had already faced twice this season. The Warriors boasted a 19–4 record heading into the game, with half of their losses coming against the ...
PITTSBURGH — The St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball team (6-22, A-10 2-15) dropped their last regular season road game to the Duquesne Dukes (18-10, A-10 9-8) 74-48 on Wednesday.Bonnies guard Mackenzie Pettinelli scored 13 points with two rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes of action, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield wrestling season is not over yet as host South Plainfield finished third at the NJSIAA/IBEW Local 102 District 16 Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 22. Seven wrestlers from that tournament will participate at the Region 4 Tournament at Union High School on ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Sayreville War Memorial Boys Basketball played their final game of the regular season, defeating Donovan Catholic 69-64 at home on Tuesday, Feb. 25.Junior Chidi Chukwurah ended the game with a double-double, 27 points and 12 rebounds, his ninth double-double of the season. Other ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – One more mark. That’s all the Morris Knolls bowling team needed to advance to the title match of the NJSIAA Boys Bowling Group 3 Tournament at Bowlero Lanes on Tuesday, Feb. 25.No. 2 seed Deptford put an end to No. 3-seed Morris Knolls’ season with a 2-1 victory in the Group 3 ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Sports Management students and members of the West Essex ice hockey team had the opportunity to meet Aron Augustitus, a video coach for the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday, Feb. 14. Augustitus, a West Essex alumnus, spoke about his journey through high school and college, ...