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January 3, 2025

UNION, NJ -- More than half of Union's boys basketball games so far this season have been decided by one or two points, and maybe all that experience in tight games has started to pay off.Senior guard Carl Matala scored six of his career-high 27 points in overtime to lead Union to a 63-61 victory ...

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BARNEGAT -  Barnegat rolled to 5-0 after impressive 57-35 victory over Raritan on Friday afternon. The trio of Riley Fitzpatrick (21 pts), Emma Thornton (18 points, 10  rebounds) and Zemirah Enalls (17 pts and 14 rebounds) led the way to victory. Raritan (2-4)9913435Barnegat (5-0)2919141375Raritan ...

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ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Roselle Park Girls Varsity Basketball Team remains undefeated, following their 61-57 victory over Carteret on December 27. The win moves them to 5-0 on the season. Sidney Smith led the way for the Panthers, dropping a team-high 43 points and seven steals, adding six rebounds, ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Governor Livingston Highlander Booster Club is excited to host its annual fundraiser, "Fantastic Friday/Super Saturday," on January 10 and 11, 2025. This two-day event will feature a wide variety of athletic competitions, clinics, and activities to support all 23 athletic ...

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SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta High School wrestling team defeated the Jefferson Falcons on Thursday, January 2. The Spartans’ wins:106 lbs – Francesco Digioia with a pin in 2:30126 lbs – Patrick Bruseo in an 8–4 decision 132 lbs – Chase Brodersen with a 16–1 technical fall138 lbs – Ryan Hrenenko with a ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ – The Bergen Tech boys and girls bowling teams kicked off 2025 with a sweep of Mahwah, 7-0, 7-0, in Big North non-divisional bowling action on Thursday.   The boys improved to 5-1 overall, while the girls maintained their perfect record to date, moving to 7-0 on the season.Captain ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Spotswood High School girls varsity basketball team returned to regular season action on Thursday. Spotswood remains undefeated in regular season play after a 48-33 victory over South Plainfield High School. Lizzie Calandruccio and Gabby Hill lead the offensive charge for ...

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PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The Woodbridge girls basketball team won for the first time this season, defeating Perth Amboy, 68-49, on Thursday.Angel Smith collected 21 points, 10 rebounds and four assists for Woodbridge (1-5), which outscored Perth Amboy, 19-13, in the third quarter to open a 17-point ...

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COLONIA, NJ – Junior swingman Aiden Derkack scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Colonia to a 57-27 boys basketball victory over Monroe on Thursday night.Junior forward R.J. Wortman finished with 10 points for the Patriots (6-1), who outscored Monroe, 19-7, in the second quarter to take ...

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SOUTH RIVER, NJ – East Brunswick scored the first 24 points of the game and went on to a 62-13 girls basketball victory over South River on Thursday.Ava Catanho scored 24 points for the Bears (2-4), who led, 30-2, at halftime.Zoey Aleixo had 10 points for East Brunswick, Gianna Gonzalez led the ...

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WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Two members of the Caldwell boys lacrosse program have signed letters of intent to attend Division 1 colleges where they will continue their athletic careers.Two members of the Caldwell Class of 2025, Sean Murtagh and Will Swift both took part in the signing ceremony earlier ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ – The Bergen Tech boys and girls bowling teams kicked off 2025 with a sweep of Mahwah, 7-0, 7-0, in Big North non-divisional bowling action on Thursday.   The boys improved to 5-1 overall, while the girls maintained their perfect record to date, moving to 7-0 on the season.Captain ...

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SOMERS, N.Y. - On Friday, Dec. 27, Somers left the holiday festivities behind for the first round of the Pelham Holiday Tournament, and a lot of Clarkstown North length initially put a damper on the after-party. A 29-18 first half deficit resulting, Somers was in danger of being run out of the gym.

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SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Sayreville War Memorial Boys Basketball team is now on another three-game win streak after defeating North Brunswick 58-43 on Thursday, Jan. 2.Juniors Chidi Chukwurah and Sam Jones both tied as leading scorers for Thursday's win with 14 points each, followed by 13 points from ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Governor Livingston Highlander Booster Club is excited to host its annual fundraiser, "Fantastic Friday/Super Saturday," on January 10 and 11, 2025. This two-day event will feature a wide variety of athletic competitions, clinics, and activities to support all 23 athletic ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains-Fanwood Bowling earned a redemption win on Thursday, Dec. 2, defeating Rahway 4-3. This was their first win since losing to Linden on Dec. 20, which broke their five-game winning streak to start the season.Senior Nate Leversee helped the Raiders get back on ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair Public Schools has recently announced the appointment of a new Athletic Director for the District. Commencing February 2025, Matthew Belford will begin his role as Athletic Director. According to district officials, he comes with 23 years of experience in athletics, ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Sayreville Winter Track team earned gold, silver, and bronze medals at the South Jersey Track Coaches Association Meet on Monday, Dec. 30.Gold medals were won for the girls team by Laila Stevenson (400 Meter) and for the boys team by Will Lewis (Pole Vault). The list of silver ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair Public Schools has recently announced the appointment of a new Athletic Director for the District. Commencing February 2025, Matthew Belford will begin his role as Athletic Director. According to district officials, he comes with 23 years of experience in athletics, ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg High School boy’s basketball team finally opened the home portion of its season with a high-flying act that featured seven dunks by four different players as the Stateliners defeated winless Mt. Olive, 71-52, in an independent game on Thursday night on Thomas ...

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MADISON, NJ -  The Madison girls basketball team faced Colonia on Thursday January 2. The Dodgers defeated Colonia 71-38. That wasn't the only thing to celebrate. Senior Charlotte Tuhy was honored as Madison's All-Time Leading Scorer with 1,837 points and counting. During Thursday's contest Tuhy ...

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DENVILLE, NJ – Justin Hanson followed the game in which he scored the 1,000th point of is varsity career with a 21-point performance as Morris Knolls handed South Plainfield its first loss of the season, a 54-51 decision in a high school boys basketball game played at Knolls on Thursday, Jan. 2.The ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – It all started out quietly enough – Morris Knolls-Hills led the Bernards Tri-Op hockey team, 1-0, after one period – but by the time it had ended, 11 different Golden Eagles had scored at least one point as Knolls-Hills rolled to a 10-0 ice hockey victory in a game played at ...

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FLEMINGTON, NJ -- Hunterdon Central dominated the fourth quarter to come away with a 62-52 boys basketball victory over Trenton on Thursday.Gavin Baden scored 18 points for the Red Devils (2-4), who led by one point before outscoring Trenton, 16-7, in the final quarter.Kieran Livingston and Cameron ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ – The Bergen Tech boys and girls bowling teams kicked off 2025 with a sweep of Mahwah, 7-0, 7-0, in Big North non-divisional bowling action on Thursday.   The boys improved to 5-1 overall, while the girls maintained their perfect record to date, moving to 7-0 on the season.Captain ...

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NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ - Wood-Ridge swept Harrison, 7-0, in a makeup NJIC Meadowlands Division bowling match on Thursday afternoon in North Arlington. Dylan Matawa led the way for the Blue Devils, rolling a team-high 554 series.  Jadyn Arnone rolled a team-high 206 in game two.The Blue Devils improved ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Chatham boys basketball team always wants to win, but coach Todd Ervin was more than satisfied with what his Cougars got from their 59-53 loss to undefeated Ridge on Thursday evening.It was the first real test of the season for Chatham (6-1), which came into the game winning ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY - United Soccer Coaches have unveiled the recipients of the 2024 College Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Awards, with Brookdale Community College's women's soccer team, under the guidance of Coach Nil Onder, earning the coveted Gold Award.  This prestigious accolade recognizes ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY - United Soccer Coaches have unveiled the recipients of the 2024 College Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Awards, with Brookdale Community College's women's soccer team, under the guidance of Coach Nil Onder, earning the coveted Gold Award.  This prestigious accolade recognizes ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY - United Soccer Coaches have unveiled the recipients of the 2024 College Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Awards, with Brookdale Community College's women's soccer team, under the guidance of Coach Nil Onder, earning the coveted Gold Award.  This prestigious accolade recognizes ...

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