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April 1, 2026

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Cole Sudol’s two-run triple in the bottom of the sixth broke open a 5-5 tie and put Hasbrouck Heights up for good as the Aviators beat Dwight Englewood, 7-6, in a NJIC non-divisional baseball game on Tuesday afternoon at Depken Field in Hasbrouck Heights. Caden Fiant got the ...

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NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – West Essex scored four runs in the third inning and went on to an 8-4 baseball victory over Millburn in its first game of the season on Tuesday.It was the second game for Millburn (1-1), which trailed, 5-0, after three innings before getting two runs apiece in the fourth and ...

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NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – West Essex scored four runs in the third inning and went on to an 8-4 baseball victory over Millburn in its first game of the season on Tuesday.It was the second game for Millburn (1-1), which trailed, 5-0, after three innings before getting two runs apiece in the fourth and ...

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LONG VALLEY, NJ — Ridge opened its baseball season with a 7-4 victory over West Morris on Tuesday.The Red Devils rallied for four runs in the top of the seventh inning after trailing, 4-3, after six innings.Ridge scored an unearned run to tie the game, 4-4, then Casey Kucerka drilled a three-run ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – While the Chatham boys volleyball team has been picking up wins early in the season, the Cougars are also learning about picking each other up when things are not going well in a match.That mental lift was one of the more subtle aspects of Chatham's 2-0 decision vs. Jefferson that ...

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ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball junior guard Darryl “Buddy” Simmons II announced he will enter the NCAA transfer portal.Simmons is the second Bonnies player to do so this offseason following the program’s first coaching change in 19 years. (Coach Mark Schmidt ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – Senior midfielder Peyton Furst describes teammate Nicolette Grossman as the “Swiss Army Knife” of the Chatham girls lacrosse team because of the advantages she gives the Cougars from different positions on the field.Grossman started on defense and then moved into the midfield, ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — New Providence built an eight-run lead after four innings and held on for a 13-9 baseball victory over Union on Tuesday.James Keneally went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs batted in and Andrew Kruep was 2-for-4 with three RBI for New Providence (1-1), which led, 9-1, ...

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NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Livingston rallied from a three-run deficit after four innings for a 7-3 softball victory over West Essex in the opening game for both teams on Tuesday.Valentina Dilanni went 3-for-4 with a double and three runs batted in for Livingston, which scored four runs in the fifth ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — New Providence built an eight-run lead after four innings and held on for a 13-9 baseball victory over Union on Tuesday.James Keneally went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs batted in and Andrew Kruep was 2-for-4 with three RBI for New Providence (1-1), which led, 9-1, ...

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MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Joey Kerner drove in six runs to lead Columbia to a 13-1 baseball victory over Livingston in the opener for both teams on Tuesday.Kerner hit two home runs for the Cougars, who scored four runs in the third inning and nine more in the fifth.Isaac Buchalter and Eli Angelou each had ...

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 HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — A new chapter in Hackettstown High School athletics is officially underway this spring, as the school introduces its very first Girls Flag Football team—marking a historic moment for both the program and the community.In what is the inaugural season for the team, these ...

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PATERSON, NJ - The Cosmos, in partnership with Ion Bank, are offering a limited number of tickets per match at a $5 price point through the Ion Cares initiative. The program is available exclusively to Paterson residents and provides access to professional soccer at one of the most unique venues in ...

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MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Joey Kerner drove in six runs to lead Columbia to a 13-1 baseball victory over Livingston in the opener for both teams on Tuesday.Kerner hit two home runs for the Cougars, who scored four runs in the third inning and nine more in the fifth.Isaac Buchalter and Eli Angelou each had ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Pitcher Kiera Swartz set the tone for Whippany Park’s season opener, throwing a complete-game shutout in an 8-0 win over Pequannock on Tuesday.Swartz struck out 11 batters and allowed just three hits across seven innings, keeping Pequannock off the board. She also had a ...

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LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Southern Regional Boys Golf team made a thunderous statement to open the 2026 season, capturing the Pinelands Wildcat Invitational championship on Monday, March 30. On a day defined by precision and poise, the Rams outlasted a competitive field to hoist the trophy and cement ...

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NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Livingston rallied from a three-run deficit after four innings for a 7-3 softball victory over West Essex in the opening game for both teams on Tuesday.Valentina Dilanni went 3-for-4 with a double and three runs batted in for Livingston, which scored four runs in the fifth ...

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LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Southern Regional Boys Golf team made a thunderous statement to open the 2026 season, capturing the Pinelands Wildcat Invitational championship on Monday, March 30. On a day defined by precision and poise, the Rams outlasted a competitive field to hoist the trophy and cement ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Monroe scored four runs in the sixth inning and went on to a 10-7 baseball victory over East Brunswick in the opener for both teams on Tuesday.Justin Mangano went 3-for-4 with three runs batted in and two runs scored for Monroe, which took a 9-5 lead with its four runs in the ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Steinert opened its season with an 8-6 girls lacrosse victory over East Brunswick on Tuesday.Makenna Callahan, Katie Corby and Paige Bates each scored two goals for Steinert. Brooke Meseroli had one goal and one assist and Mia Petracca scored a goal.Erika Riggio finished with ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ- The 2025 Randolph girls lacrosse team had a tough go if it, as a super challenging schedule, and a super young team with only two seniors saw them get overmatched in most of their games.  In 2026, with virtually everyone returning another year older and more experienced, the Lady Rams ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The South Brunswick baseball team made new head coach Lou Urbano's first game at his new school a rousing success.Highlighted by an eight-run third inning, South Brunswick rolled to a 13-2 victory over Perth Amboy on Tuesday.Collin Perna went 2-for-3 with two runs batted in ...

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COLONIA, NJ — Dominant through his first three innings, Colin Kroner had to call upon all his resources to get out of a bases-loaded jam in the sixth inning.But there was no question that the senior right-hander was going to be accorded the right to get out of it himself.Kroner escaped major ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - North Hunterdon used a seven-run third inning to ignite a 10-4 victory over Phillipsburg High School to spoil the Stateliners season and home-opening softball game on Tuesday in a Skyland Conference game at the Ruth Gibbs Complex.Freshman Madelyn Hoadley collected two of P’burg’s ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – Under normal circumstances, a trip to the Morris County Tournament semifinal and a win in the state tournament would be a solid season. But, for Morristown the 2025 campaign was a down year relative to where the program had been the last half decade. After winning a state title in ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - It was an amazing way to start the 2025-26 softball season for Spotswood High School's varsity softball team. Senior pitcher Mikayla Ott threw a perfect game to help the Chargers win their home opener on Tuesday over Metuchen High School. Ott pitched seven innings and struck out 11 ...

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MADISON, NJ — Madison girls lacrosse dropped its season opener Tuesday morning, falling to Chatham, 15-5.Chatham built control early, scoring seven goals in the first quarter and five more in the second to take a 12-2 halftime lead. The Cougars added three goals in the third before Madison closed ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ – The Hoboken baseball team opened its season with a 12-8 victory over Kearny on Monday.Hoboken scored five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to take a 12-8 lead.Mason Blaskewicz went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a triple and four runs batted in for the RedWings.William Herrera went ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken youth can take advantage of free indoor basketball all this week as the City’s Division of Recreation rolls out open gym hours during the school district’s spring break. The program began Monday, March 30, at the Damon Murray Community Gym, located at 605 Jackson St.Open gym ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Hanover Park baseball team wasted no time making a statement to open the 2026 season, erupting for 15 runs in a 15-6 victory over Whippany Park on Monday.After falling behind early, Hanover Park broke the game open with a seven-run third inning and never looked back. The ...

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