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December 5, 2024

HACKENSACK, NJ – The Bergen Tech boys and girls bowling teams kicked off their seasons by winning the Big North Liberty Division Opening Tournament on Wednesday, with Theo Zamora capturing first place for the boys high series, and Kayla McManus capturing first place for the girls.Zamora rolled a ...

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – A new coach, but returning bowlers give Hasbrouck Heights a strong foundation to compete in the 2024-2025 season.   Brian Wenzel takes over the program, which had a strong turnout, as they look to improve on last season’s 10-12 season. “Although we are young, we return the ...

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WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Returning three of four starters from last year’s 12-10 season, the Wood-Ridge bowling team has a strong core heading into the 2024-25 season.  The Blue Devils finished with a 10-9 record in the Meadowlands Division and should challenge for a spot in the top tier of the ...

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Brought to you by:WAYNE, NJ – Success in cross-country is all about putting in the miles in the off-season, according to Wayne Valley track and cross-country coach Doug Flower, and November’s Athlete of the Month has run at least 500 miles during the summer months of his freshman-through-senior ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway Chiefs football celebrated senior Jahai Johnson who committed to play football at Bowling Green University in Ohio on National Signing Day on Wednesday. Johnson, who at defensive back and wide receiver was a two-time captain and 2024 All-State selection, was joined by ...

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LEWISBURG, Pa. — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team earned its second win in a row in dominant fashion Wednesday night, taking down the Bucknell University Bison, 64-47, on the road at Sojka Pavilion.The Bonnies (8-1) remained neck-and-neck with the Bison (4-6) during the game's first five ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham-Millburn girls ice hockey team showed its dedication to the game by showing up on Tuesday morning for a 5:45 a.m. practice at Mennen Arena.The early time was to accommodate second-year coach Kayla Meneghin's work schedule heading into the season opener at 5:15 p.m.

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Charlee Perna, flanked by her parents, as the Morris Knolls High School senior signed her National Letter of Intent. Charlee will continue her academic and soccer career at Monmouth University.Photo Courtesy of Morris Knolls Athletics Twin sisters Elana (left) and Alicia Ramos flank Rehanna Syed ...

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HILLSIDE, NJ - Winter sports are returning to Hillside, with another season of Comets basketball right around the corner. The Hillside Boys Varsity Basketball Team finished the 2023-2024 season with an overall record of 8-18, including an appearance in the First Round of the Union County ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Years of activity in a different sport helped vault this valuable member of the Westfield High School Cross Country team to top performance. Senior Ryan Daly is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy Agency’s Allstate Westfield Athlete of the Week.As the 2024 season drew to ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – After a historic run last year, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood bowling team will now be competing for their ninth consecutive winning season. This time, the team will be led by a new head coach, Joanne Guarnuccio.“The Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS bowling program has had much ...

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YORKTOWN, N.Y.—Hockey season got underway for players in both of Yorktown's school districts last week.The Cortlandt Rebels (which includes Lakeland players) started their season playing three games at the Guy Mathews Thanksgiving Invitational Hockey Tournament at Ebersole Ice Rink in White ...

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SOMERSET, NJ -- Three members of the Franklin High School boys soccer team have been selected to the Valley Division First Team for 2024.Ike Eluwa, Daniel Straub and Daniel Ordonez of Franklin were all named to the first team in a vote of the conference's coaches.Eluwa, a senior forward, led ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elmora Youth League invites interested baseball and softball players to register for the Spring 2025 season. Registration can be done online or in person on the following dates: January 6, 2025, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Elmora Racquet ClubJanuary 16, 2025, from 7 p.m. to ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood High School boys basketball season opens on the road on Wednesday, December 18 at Middlesex High School. Spotswood has four scrimmages from December 9 through December 14 to help prepare for the season opener. The Chargers head coach Steve Mate returns for his 30th ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – Last season was an inconsistent endeavor for the Morristown Colonials on the ice could never really find their footing en route to an 8-12-1 record and a first-round exit in the state tournament. In 2023-24 Morristown had two separate win streaks of three or more games but also had ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham-Millburn girls ice hockey team showed its dedication to the game by showing up on Tuesday morning for a 5:45 a.m. practice at Mennen Arena.The early time was to accommodate second-year coach Kayla Meneghin's work schedule heading into the season opener at 5:15 p.m.

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MADISON, NJ – With Madison set to open the new season in a little more than 24 hours there is some newfound optimism that comes with the start of a fresh year. A year ago, a young Dodgers squad struggled with inconsistent play and a rough start as Madison lost five of their first six games. The ...

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COLONIA, NJ — Two players from the Colonia High School boys soccer team were named to the All-Greater Middlesex Conference Team for 2024.Seniors Noah Belo and Cristian Alvarez of Colonia were both selected to the team in a vote of the conference's coaches. Belo finished with 12 goals and nine ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Two players from the Woodbridge High School boys soccer team were named to the Greater Middlesex Conference All-White Division Team for 2024.Senior Sebastian Correa and junior David Baez were both selected to the team in a vote of the conference's coaches.  Correa, a midfielder, ...

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KATONAH, N.Y. - Harvey hockey will soon drop the puck on a brand-new season, and the emphasis is on new as the Cavaliers will suit up mostly first-time players led by two new coaches.Under the guidance of former National Hockey League player Colton Orr as head coach and his assistant, one-time ...

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DENVILLE, NJ – Colleen McGavin and Louise Miniter of Morris Knolls have been chosen by the Morris County field hockey coaches to be part of the 2024 All-County Field Hockey Team.McGavin, a senior forward who led the Lady Eagles in scoring with 16 goals and 17 assists, was selected to the Second ...

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NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Three members of the West Essex boys soccer team have been named to the Super Essex Conference Liberty Division First Team for 2024.Ilias Skounakis, Adam Handzelek and Sebastian Bladek all represent West Essex on the first team, as selected in a vote of the conference's ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ -- The Franklin girls bowling team opened its season with a 7-0 victory over Bridgewater-Raritan on Tuesday.Claudia Martinez had the high series for the Warriors, a 477. Coral Lowrie had the high game for Franklin, a 183 in the third game.Franklin 123HSTOTHGAVGGPGamesCoral ...

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FLEMINGTON, NJ -- The Hunterdon Central boys bowling team opened its season with a 7-0 victory over Watchung Hills on Tuesday.Lucas Reed had the high series for the Red Devils with a 717. Nicolas Borella finished with a three-game score of 621 in the victory.Hunterdon ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Three members of the Dayton High School boys soccer team have been named to the Union County Conference's All-Valley Division Team.Antonio Moccia, Alex Casas and Justin Rodriguez of Dayton were selected to the team in a vote of the conference's coaches.Moccia, a senior midfielder, ...

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HAMILTON, NJ -- Five members of the Steinert High School girls soccer team received All-Colonial Valley Conference recognition.Senior back Mia Garofalo was selected to the first team in a vote of the conference's coaches. Garofalo had four goals and one assist in the 2024 season as she headed up a ...

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Two Hasbrouck Heights football players were named to the All Bergen County Coaches Association football team that was officially announced on Tuesday.Senior defensive lineman Joseph Russo was named to the First Team All Defensive squad.  Russo led the Aviators with 17 ...

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KEYPORT, NJ -- The Keyport boys bowling team opened its season with a 3-0 victory over St. John Vianney on Tuesday.Ryan Walpole had the high series for Keyport, a 573. Walpole also had the high game of the day with a 241.Keyport 123TOTHSHGAVGGPGamesMekai Henderson0147117264264147132.0012Gabriel ...

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KEYPORT, NJ -- The Keyport girls bowling team opened its season with a 3-0 victory over St. John Vianney on Tuesday.Annabella Yale led Keyport with a 449 series. Olivia Grabowski had the high game for the Red Raiders, a 154.Keyport 123HSTOTHGAVGGPGamesDeena Mohamed8974852482488982.6713Sofia ...

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