Sports Top Stories
By CHIP ARMONAITIS
February 16, 2025
HACKENSACK, NJ –Bergen Tech’s Samantha Seneres captured the Bergen County Championship on Saturday morning in Hackensack, qualifying first overall and winning in the championship match.Teammate Kayla McManus, the 2024 champion, finished fourth.Seneres , who has signed to bowl for Division 1 FDU in ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - North Hunterdon won nine of 14 bouts against Phillipsburg High School for the second time this season and this time claimed the NJSIAA Group 4 state championship, 37-27, on Sunday afternoon at Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway.The Lions dominated the eight bouts between 120 and ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - No one saw this coming. After an 8-18 campaign last season and Coach McCarney taking the reins of the Sparta girls basketball program, the Spartans sit at 17-6 amidst an improbable run to the H/W/S championship game.Saturday afternoon 3-seed Sparta took on 2-seed Voorhees in an ...
The following article originally appeared on the Jersey High School Sports Blog (www.jerseyhighschoolsports.com) which is run by Plainfield resident and high school sports enthusiast Noel Pyne.ELIZABETH, NJ — “The Big Man from the Promise Land” was the description used by the announcer for the Mel ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ -- After South Plainfield rallied from a seven-point deficit in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter to force overtime, Sayreville scored the first four points of overtime and never trailed after that, going on to defeat the Tigers, 77-70, in the quarterfinal round of the ...
BARNEGAT - On National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, the Barnegat Township Police Department celebrated Ptl. Brian Weber's exceptional service to the students of Barnegat Township. Ptl. Weber's commitment transcends standard duties, tirelessly working to build strong relationships ...
DAVIDSON, NC — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team struggled on the road Sunday afternoon, losing by 18 points to the Davidson Wildcats. That was St. Bonaventure’s 10th straight loss and the team’s 12th away loss this season.The Bonnies started the match strong. Following a layup from ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit-Chatham wrestling team wrapped up its regular season with a 7-15 record, looking ahead to the postseason with optimism. “We had three 20+ win wrestlers this season. And one of them is a freshman,” said head coach Dan Gollin. The coach provided his thoughts on the three ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - Southern defeated Bridgewater-Raritan 58-18 in the NJ Group V championship at Rutgers. The Rams finished the season 20-3 and with 10 consecutive dual meet wins. It became the first Southern team — in any sport — to win three group titles in a row.With the win, the Rams won their ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - Southern defeated Bridgewater-Raritan 58-18 in the NJ Group V championship at Rutgers. The Rams finished the season 20-3 and with 10 consecutive dual meet wins. It became the first Southern team — in any sport — to win three group titles in a row.With the win, the Rams won their ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit-Chatham wrestling team wrapped up its regular season with a 7-15 record, looking ahead to the postseason with optimism. “We had three 20+ win wrestlers this season. And one of them is a freshman,” said head coach Dan Gollin. The coach provided his thoughts on the three ...
MANASQUAN, NJ - On Friday, the top-seeded Manasquan Lady Warriors took on the Colts Neck Cougars in a crucial Shore Conference tournament matchup. Despite a slow start, the Warriors found their rhythm in the second quarter and never looked back, securing an impressive 58-34 victory to move on to ...
MAHOPAC, N.Y.—At its Jan. 28 meeting, the Mahopac Board of Education recognized varsity athletes who earned recognition for their performances on the field last fall. Cross CountryIra Waring: All-League, All-CountyGianna Hartmann: All-League, All-CountyOlivia Spinella: All-League, All-CountyBrandon ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta High School celebrated the seniors on the boys varsity basketball squad on Thursday night. Elliot Trento playing at guard, wearing number 3, was met by his parents, Laura and Michael. This is Elliot’s ninth year playing basketball. After graduating from Sparta High School ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ – Livingston shut Cedar Grove out in the first quarter and went on to a 55-13 girls basketball victory on Saturday.Amanda Weinberger collected 13 points and 10 rebounds and Aubrey Cohen had 13 points, three steals and two assists for Livingston (15-4), which outscored Cedar Grove, ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – In an exciting series of wrestling competitions, North Plainfield showcased their dominance in two separate matches, achieving decisive victories against both Somerville and Linden.In the match against Somerville, North Plainfield won with a commanding score of 44 to 27. The ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Dave Kobryn scored 22 points, grabbed six rebounds and handed out three assists to lead Bayonne to a 60-48 boys basketball victory over Weehawken in the second round of the Hudson County Tournament on Saturday.Noah Shaw finished with 13 points, five rebounds and four assists for ...
MAHOPAC, N.Y. - Lakeland-Panas gymnasts raised the bar to take the Div. 2 title on Feb 11., led by sophomore (and 2024 Westchester-Putnam Gymnast of the Year) Olivia Marricco, who topped the all-around with a 38.325. Marrico earned high scores in the bar (9.875) and floor (9.775) on her way to ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ -- After South Plainfield rallied from a seven-point deficit in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter to force overtime, Sayreville scored the first four points of overtime and never trailed after that, going on to defeat the Tigers, 77-70, in the quarterfinal round of the ...
MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ – Morris Knolls didn’t waste any time taking control of the two matches they won when the Eagles closed out their regular season with a double-dual meet at Mountain Lakes High School on Friday, Feb. 14.The Golden Eagles (19-5) won the first six matches of the meet in a 62-15 ...
RANDOLPH, NJ – Unbeaten Morris Catholic put its 20th victory of the season into the Crusader basketball record books and unstoppable Mia Pauldo put her 2,000th point of her varsity career into those same books.It all happened on Friday, Feb. 14, at the County College of Morris when the top-seeded ...
STATEN ISLAND, NY – Another “Mission Accomplished” for the Morris Knolls winter track program!Coaches Drew Reinhart and Peter Stallupi took a small contingent of eight runners to the Garden State Invitational at the Ocean Breeze Track and Field Facility on Friday, Feb. 14, and all eight came home ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Making his mark in the literary world, United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee and Taekwon-Do Master Chris Malarkey is translating his years of discipline and expertise into words with his debut book, Journey from White to Black: Translating Martial Arts to Life.Malarkey, ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Dayton rallied from a nine-point deficit after three quarters for a 45-43 girls basketball victory over East Brunswick on Saturday.Senior forward Amiel Dillard scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Dayton (9-12), which trailed, 39-30, going into the fourth quarter.Penelope ...
LINDEN, NJ – They did it again! The Linden Tigers Varsity Bowling Team stormed into Easton, PA, took down 4th-seeded Phillipsburg, and punched their ticket to the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 semifinals with an electrifying performance.This time, there was no slow start. Unlike their ...
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - On Wednesday, Feb. 12, John Jay took to the County Center and was hoping to crown a few sectional champions. Unfortunately, none reached the top of the podium, but it was still a good day for the Wolves.A second place finish for David Corrales will send the freshman to the ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Dayton rallied from a nine-point deficit after three quarters for a 45-43 girls basketball victory over East Brunswick on Saturday.Senior forward Amiel Dillard scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Dayton (9-12), which trailed, 39-30, going into the fourth quarter.Penelope ...
HACKENSACK, NJ –Bergen Tech’s Samantha Seneres captured the Bergen County Championship on Saturday morning in Hackensack, qualifying first overall and winning in the championship match.Teammate Kayla McManus, the 2024 champion, finished fourth.Seneres , who has signed to bowl for Division 1 FDU in ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Caldwell will host West Essex in a girls' basketball game on Tuesday night that will raise funds for Hoops for Hopes.Proceeds from the game will go towards a former high school teammate of Caldwell girls' basketball coach Amanda Keenan's who has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
STATEN ISLAND, NJ — The Livingston High School girls track and field program has navigated a challenging winter season marked by weather disruptions and facility issues, demonstrating resilience and dedication. Despite these obstacles, the Lancers recently secured their second consecutive ...