Sports Top Stories
By GUY KIPP
April 4, 2026
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — After preserving Ridge's slim lead by starting a slick 3-2-3 double play in the fourth inning, Aidan Kerrigan gave the Red Devils a huge dose of insurance in the sixth.The junior first baseman's three-run home run in the sixth inning was his team's first hit of the game, and the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit High School baseball team weathered yet another tight contest Thursday, edging Pingry 8‑7 in eight innings at Summit High to improve to 3‑1 on the early season.Summit jumped out with three runs in the first inning, but Pingry battled back throughout, tying the game and ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Little Falls’ girls recreational basketball program wrapped up a standout winter with championship runs, undefeated finishes and strong performances across multiple age levels.From the 3rd- and 4th-grade team to the 7th- and 8th-grade squad, Little Falls teams turned in dominant ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken High School girls flag football program enters its second season aiming to build on early progress and return to the postseason.Head coach Joe Borkowski, now in his second year leading the program, has guided the RedWings to a 1–1 start in 2026 after finishing 5–4 last ...
PATERSON, NJ - The New York Cosmos earned a 3-2 victory over Charlotte Independence at Hinchliffe Stadium on Matchday 5, powered by a standout performance from Ajmeer Spengler. Spengler opened the scoring early from the penalty spot in the 6th minute, but Charlotte responded through Viggo Ortiz ...
PATERSON, NJ - Eastside's baseball team picked up its first win of the season with a 6-0 shutout over Paramus on Thursday.Francis Tejada sparked the Eastside offense, going 2-for-3 with two runs scored, while Zahid Martinez went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI. Samuel Pena added an RBI single, ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Borough of Roselle Department of Recreation is inviting young athletes to step up to the plate this spring with its 2026 girls softball program, open to students in grades 3 through 8.The developmental and scrimmage-based program will run from April through June 2026, offering ...
Manasquan, NJ – A dominant fourth inning and strong pitching performance powered Manasquan to a 6-2 win over Central Regional, completing a two-game sweep and giving the Warriors a 2-0 start to the season.In a game that began as a tightly contested pitching duel, Manasquan leaned on timely hitting ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove Baseball team defeated Glen Ridge on Thursday, 6-5, surviving a seventh-inning rally that nearly trimmed the three-run deficit. The Panthers improve to 2-1. The Panthers started off the game with a five-run first inning. Dominic San Giacomo, Jake Scirica, John ...
SADDLE BROOK, NJ – Freshman Emma Vallone pitched a three-hitter, striking out 10, as Hasbrouck Heights defeated Saddle Brook, 7-1, in a NJIC non-divisional softball game on Friday in Saddle Brook. Hasbrouck Heights improves to 2-0 on the season. Saddle Brook is now 2-2.Hasbrouck Heights scored ...
PARK RIDGE, NJ – Park Ridge rallied, scoring two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to send the game into extra innings, and that added one more in the ninth for a 5-4 victory in a NJIC non-divisional boys baseball game on Thursday in Park Ridge.The Aviators are now 1-1 on the season.Jack ...
Brought to you by: WAYNE, NJ — The lone Wayne Hills representative at the individual wrestling state championships in Atlantic City, Jamal Kouzer, has been chosen as his school’s Athlete of the Month for March. He earned this title and his trip to AC through discipline, dedication and a desire to ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — Brookdale Community College continues to build momentum in the rapidly expanding world of collegiate esports, announcing that Old Bridge High School senior Evan Kraja has signed a National Junior College Athletic Association Esports (NJCAAE) Letter of Intent to join its ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — Brookdale Community College continues to build momentum in the rapidly expanding world of collegiate esports, announcing that Old Bridge High School senior Evan Kraja has signed a National Junior College Athletic Association Esports (NJCAAE) Letter of Intent to join its ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — Brookdale Community College continues to build momentum in the rapidly expanding world of collegiate esports, announcing that Old Bridge High School senior Evan Kraja has signed a National Junior College Athletic Association Esports (NJCAAE) Letter of Intent to join its ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Flag Football team opened its season with a 33-7 home victory over Dover on April 2.“This feels amazing, big relief,” Sophomore Rosie Carroll said. “I have high hopes for the future games we have.”A season ago, Jefferson was winless in its first five games. Head coach ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Portland Sea Dogs by a score of 18-2 on Opening Night of the 2026 season at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ on Friday night. The 18 runs were the second-most in Somerset Double-A franchise history, trailing only the 22 runs scored on 8/18/23 ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Portland Sea Dogs by a score of 18-2 on Opening Night of the 2026 season at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ on Friday night. The 18 runs were the second-most in Somerset Double-A franchise history, trailing only the 22 runs scored on 8/18/23 ...
STAFFORD — Wednesday, April 1, was already a milestone day for Mackenzie Sininsky, but the Southern Regional High School sophomore added a memory that will last a lifetime. On her 16th birthday, Sininsky netted the game-winning goal in the final minute of regulation to lead the Rams to a thrilling ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School lacrosse team took on Mahwah on Tuesday, March 31 and won a close game 9-8. Max Faye hit a Braves milestone, breaking the 100 point mark.The Braves scored three goals in the first quarter. The Thunderbirds netted two in the first and two in the second to take the ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School boys tennis team hosted the Kittatinny Cougars on Tuesday, March 31 and lost 3-2.The results of the matches are as follows:Singles: 1st: Luke Sills (K) won over Jack Boffa (N) 6-3, 6-42nd: Diego Pena (N) won over Gabe Davis (K) 7-5, 6-33rd: Chase Freeman (K) won ...
For Saharia Quamina, the focus and desire were never a question.The Bloomfield High senior had become the fourth wrestler in school history to win a NJSIAA championship, on March 14, at Boardwalk Hall, in Atlantic City.Saharia then made one more trip, to affirm her greatness.The 2026 NHSCA High ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Park Regional boys lacrosse team battled throughout but came up short in a 14-11 loss to Gov. Livingston on Wednesday afternoon.Chase Olszweski led the way for Park Regional with a standout performance, scoring four goals and adding two assists for a team-high six points.
BELMAR, NJ – Professional basketball returns to Belmar this Saturday as the Jersey Shore Breaks take the court for a Spring Break home game against the Virginia Valley Vipers at St. Rose High School.Tip-off is set for 5:00 p.m. on April 4, with the Breaks looking to draw a strong local crowd and ...
BELMAR, NJ – Professional basketball returns to Belmar this Saturday as the Jersey Shore Breaks take the court for a Spring Break home game against the Virginia Valley Vipers at St. Rose High School.Tip-off is set for 5:00 p.m. on April 4, with the Breaks looking to draw a strong local crowd and ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - It was not the home opener the Spotswood High School varsity baseball team was hoping for on Thursday. Spotswood took on Middlesex High School in the second game of a Greater Middlesex Conference White Division home-at-home. Middlesex won the first game 6-1 following an emotional ...
The Hackettstown High School girls flag football team continued its historic inaugural season on April 2 with a competitive 12–7 matchup against Indian Hills High School on the road.Led by quarterback Anna Willis, the Tigers showed poise and determination against a tough Indian Hills defense.
STAFFORD TWP, NJ – The Southern Regional Rams extended their season-opening winning streak to four games on Wednesday, delivering a commanding performance to defeat Pennsylvania’s Strathhaven (PA) 13-3.While the Rams’ offense found its rhythm early and often, the story of the game was the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Junior Evan Placotaris scored six goals to give him 79 in his career as undefeated Easton pulled away from a close game at halftime to defeat Phillipsburg High School, 12-5, in a non-conference boy’s lacrosse game on Thursday at Cottingham Stadium.Peter Assise added two scores ...
MANASQUAN, NJ – If there were any doubts about how a first-year program would handle the bright lights of Shore Conference competition, the Barnegat Bengals are answering them with authority. On the back of a historic performance from their sophomore signal-caller, Barnegat improved to 2-0 with a ...