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By TAPINTO HASBROUCK HEIGHTS/WOOD-RIDGE/TETERBORO STAFF
January 25, 2025
NEW MILFORD, NJ – Gina Minichiello scored 33 points as Hasbrouck Heights defeated New Milford, 63-42 in a NJIC non-divisional girls basketball game on Friday evening in New Milford. The Lady Aviators improved to 8-7 with the win, while New Milford is 5-8.Hasbrouck Heights jumped out to 11-5 lead ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Navesink Maritime Heritage Association is offering a free presentation of the history of iceboating on the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers. Join iceboating enthusiast, historian, and photographer Jeff Smith for a fascinating presentation exploring the rich history of iceboating on ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen Tech swept an understaffed Clifton 7-0, 7-0 in Big North Liberty Division bowling action on Friday afternoon. The girls improved their record to 17-0 on the season, including a perfect 5-0 in Liberty Division action.The boys improved to 13-3 on the season, 5-0 in Liberty ...
WAYNE, NJ - With Monday’s Passaic County Boys Basketball seeding meeting fast-approaching, four teams have emerged as a potential top-seed: Paterson Charter (15-3), Wayne Valley (10-5), Wayne Hills (9-6), and West Milford (8-5).Based on record alone, it would seem that Paterson Charter has the ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Quinn Burke's talent on the basketball court blended with a little luck on Friday night and that combination made for the game of his career in Chatham's 76-63 win vs. Delbarton to the delight of the Cougar Nation crowd at CHS.The 6-7 senior scored a career-high 30 points, highlighted ...
RICHMOND, Va. — St. Bonaventure controlled much of the first half, but VCU flipped the script with a dominant second half as the Rams pulled away for a 75-61 victory Friday night at the Siegel Center.The Bonnies led by 8 at the break before VCU exploded for a 50-28 second half.VCU started just ...
STAFFORD - In a thrilling finish, Junior Jake Sliwinski's left-handed drive at the buzzer lifted the Rams over the Hawks.Sophomore Noah Perna led Southern with 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals. Sliwinski's game-winner brought him to 11 points, along with 5 rebounds and 4 steals.For Manchester, ...
BARNEGAT - Mason Krey, a senior, led Barnegat Bengals (9-5) to a victory over the Ocean Spartans (3-12) with a balanced scoring effort and strong defensive performance.Krey's leadership was supported by seniors Todd Muhammad and Luke Tortorici, who each contributed eight points. Aidan Saint Louis, ...
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Sophomore Toby Monks rolled the highest game of the tournament, a 265, in leading Chatham to a runner-up finish at the Morris County Bowling Tournament on Friday at Rockaway Lanes.The closest bowlers to Monks' 265 were John Sprague of Kinnelon with a 257 and Nick Aiello of Jefferson ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta boys basketball added two to the win column with a victory over Randolph on the road and Morris Knolls at home. On Friday, Sparta beat the Rams 64-48. Three Spartans got to double digits; Leshem Little had 19, Hayden Kopco had 15 and Tyler Conlee had 11. Pat Connors, Anthony ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School girls basketball team won 38-26 over North Warren when they hosted them on Wednesday, January 22.Newton came out strong in the first quarter with nine points and then added another nine points to lead by five going into the second half. They scored another 20 ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – Alexis Lease-Springer collected 23 points, eight rebounds and five assists to lead South Brunswick to a 71-61 girls basketball victory over Piscataway on Friday.Kendall Dixon totaled 16 points and six rebounds for South Brunswick (7-8), which outscored Piscataway, 22-9, in the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - In a rare opportunity to learn about what it means to attend college as a Division I, II, or III athlete, the East Brunswick Public Schools is offering a workshop for student athletes and their families about what is involved and expected in college athletic programs on Monday, ...
STAFFORD – Southern Regional High School Athletics announced the outstanding achievements of its fall sports programs during the 2024 season. Southern celebrated multiple championships and dominant performances across various sports on January 16, 2025. Championship Teams:Field Hockey: Earned the ...
STAFFORD – Southern Regional High School Athletics announced the outstanding achievements of its fall sports programs during the 2024 season. Southern celebrated multiple championships and dominant performances across various sports on January 16, 2025. Championship Teams:Field Hockey: Earned the ...
Kieran Quinn scored 16 points to lead four double-digit scorers and Gill St. Bernards used a 13-point advantage in the second quarter on the way to beating Phillipsburg High School, 73-54, in a Skyland Conference Delaware Division boy’s basketball game on Thursday on Thomas Fisher Court.Seniors ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Gov. Livingston Boys Basketball edged out a thrilling 61-59 victory over Brearley, captured in an exclusive photo gallery by Stephen O'Keefe. Relive the action and intensity of the game through Peak Reaction Photography—follow on Instagram @Peak_Reaction_Photography.
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The New Providence Boys and Girls Swim Teams celebrated their senior athletes during a spirited meet against Kent Place on Wednesday at the Jersey Aquatic Center. The event recognized the dedication and achievements of seniors Mark Alexandrov, Carina Pang, Keira Lawlor, Maryam ...
RAHWAY, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Boys Basketball team has now reached 10 wins on the season after defeating Rahway 56-50 on Thursday, Jan. 23. Since losing back to back games to end 2024, the Raiders have won eight of their last nine games and are currently on a two-game win streak.To start ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Sayreville War Memorial Boys Basketball team defeated Perth Amboy 61-50 on Thursday, Jan. 23 to improve their record to 14-2 for the season. The Bombers are now on a six-game win streak and are still tied with Colonia (14-1) for the most wins in the Greater Middlesex ...
The SEC County tournament took place this week and both Bloomfield bowling teams had excellent performances. The boys finished in 4th place, only 68 pins away from the top spot. Jayden Padilla had the high series on the team and qualified for the county singles tournament. The girls team ...
HILLSIDE, NJ – Kiziah Morgan scored 12 points and pulled down nine rebounds to lead Union to a 56-12 girls basketball victory over Hillside on Thursday.Wisnalie Joseph had 10 points and four rebounds and Keira Miller-People finished with 10 points and two assists for Union (5-7), which led, 23-4, ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Tea Fiore scored 20 points, handed out five assists and grabbed five rebounds to lead Caldwell to a 65-22 girls basketball victory over Columbia on Thursday.Elena Kearns scored 12 points for Caldwell (13-1), which led, 29-13, at halftime.Addison Keenan contributed 10 points and ...
NEWARK, NJ – Sasha Resnick and Jordan Salisbury combined for 41 points in West Essex' 54-32 girls basketball victory over Payne Tech on Thursday.Salisbury totaled 21 points, six rebounds and four steals for West Essex (8-5), which led, 28-15, at the half.Resnick finished with 20 points, 12 ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Gaetano Iavarone scored 24 points to lead West Essex to a 71-56 boys basketball victory over University on Thursday night.Max Garcia finished with 18 points for the Knights (6-7), who outscored University, 22-11, in the second quarter to take a 36-29 halftime lead.Chris ...
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – Lamir Boxley scored 14 points and handed out five assists to lead Hoboken to a 53-42 boys basketball victory over North Bergen on Thursday.Yuhanna Calloway collected 12 points and seven rebounds for Hoboken (10-5, which outscored North Bergen, 17-4, in the third quarter to take a ...
WARREN, NJ – Calling all volunteers! Mayor Lisa Lontai and the Warren Township Committee have announced the formation of the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign following the unanimous passage of a resolution at the township’s January 23rd meeting. According to Lontai, who also serves as the Warren Middle ...
NEWARK, NJ – Caldwell placed second and West Essex was third among all the teams in the Essex County wrestling tournament that was contested Wednesday and Thursday at Essex County College.Seton Hall Prep was the team champion with a score of 236.5. Caldwell (215) and West Essex (195) rounded out ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Chatham track athletes Adam Petitjean, Marcus Valenzuela and Finn Valli placed 1-2-3 in the mile at the SJTCA meet held Wednesday in the Rothman “Bubble”.Petitjean crossed first in 4:22.10, Valenzuela was second in 4:22.78 and Valli third in 4:26.93.Chatham's Cole Morris took gold ...
HACKENSACK, N.J. – When high school swimming faced a potential downturn, two rival programs discovered an unexpected solution: joining forces. Hampered by declining participation after losing swimmers from neighboring Maywood, Hackensack and Teaneck high schools, they have merged to create a more ...