Sports Top Stories
By DANIEL ISRAEL
November 21, 2024
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Department of Recreation and Youth Development recently hosted its annual Flag Football Tournament at Enos Jones Park.According to the City, nearly 200 youth co-ed athletes, ages 7 through 14, participated in the season of “teamwork, fun, and friendly ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ -- Jordan Derkack willingly transferred from a school where he was the biggest star on the basketball court to Rutgers University, knowing that he would be taking fewer shots and scoring fewer points than he did at Merrimack College.Last winter, Derkack, a 6-foot-6 guard who ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ -- Jordan Derkack willingly transferred from a school where he was the biggest star on the basketball court to Rutgers University, knowing that he would be taking fewer shots and scoring fewer points than he did at Merrimack College.Last winter, Derkack, a 6-foot-6 guard who ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ -- Jordan Derkack willingly transferred from a school where he was the biggest star on the basketball court to Rutgers University, knowing that he would be taking fewer shots and scoring fewer points than he did at Merrimack College.Last winter, Derkack, a 6-foot-6 guard who ...
PATERSON, NJ - Mayor Andre Sayegh presented Shadasia Green, the WBO World Super Middleweight Champion and proud Paterson native, with the Key to the City during a celebratory ceremony at City Hall on Thursday. The honor recognized Green's historic victory, making her the first woman from Paterson ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ – While the Bernards Mountaineers’ remarkable football season ended with a 28-14 loss to Shabazz in the NJSIAA North 1, Group 2 championship, the team’s success will be remembered for the countless standout moments and players who left their mark on the program. At the heart of ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—Most of the seniors on Phillipsburg High School's football team mingled on the field a little longer than usual after last week’s game, taking pictures and talking, thinking it could have very well been their last home game on Bellis Field at Maloney Stadium.But everything broke ...
BEDFORD, N.Y. - Members of Fox Lane High School’s girls swim team are taking their talents to Rochester for the state championship meet. Coached by Laurie Kelleher and Valerie Kaplan, the squad took third place at the sectional meet on Oct. 26, with Annabel Smith winning the 100M breaststroke and ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - Somers Youth Football finished their season earlier this month by playing at West Point!The 2024 season was extremely successful, and everyone involved should be very proud.The 8U team, led by Anthony Botticelli, had a very strong showing at the year-end red zone tournament. 9U, led ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- Nicole Swatko, a softball player and Class of 2025 member at South Plainfield High School, signed a letter of intent on Wednesday to attend Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, where she will continue her athletic career.Swatko, who pitches and plays the outfield for the ...
MADISON, NJ - A number of Madison High School girls soccer players were honored within the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference Liberty Division.The Dodgers were Division Champion (tied with Mountain Lakes) and finished 21-2Earning First Team was Kate Reigle, Anna Gominiak and Maddie ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - A number of Morristown High School girls soccer players were honored within the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference National Division.The Colonials were Division Champion this season and finished 15-7-1.Earning First Team was Marin Fisher, Rosalina Lifreri and Adelina ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit Field Hockey ended its 2024 season on a positive note during its year-end banquet, with the following awards handed out:They were led under the expert coaching of Varsity Head Coach, Jen Schwarzenbek, Varsity Assistant Coach, Rachel Killeen, Junior Varsity Coach,Jessica ...
EDISON, NJ - Sophia Colucci has officially signed her National Letter of Intent to play softball at Siena College in Loudonville, New York. She will join the Saints in the fall of 2025 under the guidance of head coach Casey Bump and assistant coaches George Cooper and Michelle Connors. Sophia, a ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - An 18-year-old Boy Scout with a respect for local history has immortalized the borough's favorite son with a display case that hangs in a hallway at the school where Paul Robeson attended high school over 100 years ago before moving on to Rutgers University where he was an ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School Social Worker Morgan Clark started coaching the boys cross-country team in 2019 when she joined the Spotswood School District. Last fall, she began coaching the girls cross-country team as well. This season, the Chargers boys cross-country team won the 20204 ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team remains undefeated after a 76-54 win over Mansfield Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania on Wednesday. The Mountaineers (1-4) kept the game close in the first half, trailing by only 1 point with just under nine minutes left in the ...
14UHead Coach: Caroline RattiRoster: Mackenzie B., Cece C., Leah D., Leah D., Annie F., Bella K., Lucia M., Mia M., Sophia V.This fall season was a short but solid showing for the 14U Tigers, finishing with a 4-3-1 record. The girls battled hard each game, showcasing both their skill and ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — This energetic setter on the Westfield High School girls volleyball team has stepped up her game, guiding her team to a high level of excellence. Junior Emelia Dengler is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy Agency’s Allstate Westfield Athlete of the Week.Dengler’s level ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Hanover Township Wildcats are hosting Molly Mack Day on Thursday, November 21st.The fundriser/event is taking place to show support for Molly Mack, who is recovering from a serious motor vehicle accident that took place several weeks ago.The exhibition game will begin at ...
STAFFORD - Southern Track and Field athlete Cole Cramer, one of New Jersey's top runners, has earned a scholarship to the University of Tennessee. He will continue his academic and athletic career at the Division 1 school, competing in the prestigious Southeastern Conference.Congratulations to Cole ...
STAFFORD - Southern Track and Field athlete Cole Cramer, one of New Jersey's top runners, has earned a scholarship to the University of Tennessee. He will continue his academic and athletic career at the Division 1 school, competing in the prestigious Southeastern Conference.Congratulations to Cole ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Cedar Grove High School Basketball invites residents to witness a day of activities with players of the past and present. All events will be held on December 21. The day begins at 9:30 a.m. with an Alumni Game. The event is open to the public and free of charge, but the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Ridgewood's historic season came to a heartbreaking conclusion Tuesday night in Union County as the Maroons were defeated by Scotch Plains-Fanwood in overtime, 3-2, in the Group 4 State Semifinal. Ridgewood found themselves in a rare position against the Raiders as they had to ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Memories lasting a lifetime are made for kids on the baseball diamond and this fall ball season is a perfect example. Three Milltown Padres teams had a stellar fall season, winning championships. Milltown Padres 8U, 11U and 18U teams brought back championships in their respective ...
DENVILLE, NJ – Morris Knolls seniors Shannon Christal and Abigail Hsu have been named to the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference National Division’s All-Star team for the 2024 season.Both players were selected for the Honorable Mention team after a vote taken by the division coaches. Christal was ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Mia Pope, a member of the Steinert softball team, has made a verbal commitment to attend Division 1 Marist College, where she intends to continue her athletic career.Pope is a member of the Steinert Class of 2026 and has established herself as one of New Jersey's top players.As a ...
ARLINGTON, N.Y.—It was truly a battle of the best when Section 1 champion Lakeland, winners of 12 in a row and listed at No. 13 in the Max Field Hockey Northeast Region High School rankings, took on Section 2 champion Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, which was 20-0 and ranked No. 4, in the state Class B ...
EDISON, NJ - Sophia Colucci has officially signed her National Letter of Intent to play softball at Siena College in Loudonville, New York. She will join the Saints in the fall of 2025 under the guidance of head coach Casey Bump and assistant coaches George Cooper and Michelle Connors. Sophia, a ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – The James Caldwell High School community is mourning the recent passing of Ron San Fillipo, who was the school's athletic director for many years.San Fillipo, a resident of Cedar Grove and Bay Head, died at the age of 82 on Nov. 12.San Filliipo's honors include Essex County ...