Sports Top Stories
By GREG FALLON
October 16, 2024
WHIPPANY, NJ - The Whippany Park Girls volleyball team secured a straight-set victory over High Point on Monday, winning 25-23, 25-21 to improve to 3-14 on the season. High Point fell to 4-11 after coming up short in both sets.The first set was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team gaining a ...
MADISON, NJ – It was a celebratory day in Madison Wednesday afternoon as the Dodgers improved to 13-0 in 2024 and advanced to the program’s first Morris County Tournament Semifinals since 2014 with a 5-2 victory over Dover.It was a clean win for the No. 2 seeded Dodgers as they dominated right out ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Hanover Park football team continued their undefeated season on Thursday night, overpowering Jefferson 42-7. Hanover Park improved to 6-0 while Jefferson fell to 1-6 on the season.The Hornets wasted no time setting the tone, with quarterback Joey Borrello leading the charge.
SPARTA, NJ - This past Monday, the Sparta girls volleyball team hosted a familiar foe from the NJAC American division in the Roxbury Gaels for the annual ‘Dig Pink’ match. ‘Dig Pink’ matches are played across the country to raise awareness for breast cancer, in addition to honoring those who have ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg High School sophomore Addie Davis crushed her personal best time in finishing 11th on the girl’s side and classmate Anthony Pettinelli was the top boy’s runner for the Stateliners at the Skyland Conference cross-county championship meet and on a cool Tuesday morning ...
MADISON, NJ – It was a heavyweight bout Wednesday afternoon between the Morristown Colonials and Madison Dodgers in the quarterfinals of the Morris County Tournament. The two teams entered play with a combined record of 21-3 with a trip to the county semifinals in Mount Olive on Saturday on the ...
MADISON, NJ – It was a heavyweight bout Wednesday afternoon between the Morristown Colonials and Madison Dodgers in the quarterfinals of the Morris County Tournament. The two teams entered play with a combined record of 21-3 with a trip to the county semifinals in Mount Olive on Saturday on the ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y.—Here's a rundown of how local teams performed in soccer, football, field hockey, and boy's volleyball.YORKTOWN GIRLS SOCCER (10-1-2)Yorktown 8, Poughkeepsie 0Tuesday, Oct. 8, Poughkeepsie High SchoolYorktown, the No. 11 ranked Class AA team in New York state, defeated the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Just under one month ago, it came down to the final court for Bridgewater-Raritan High School and Westfield High School in their regular-season match at Westfield’s Blue Devil Invitational tennis tournament.On Tuesday afternoon, it fittingly came down to third singles between ...
𝙻𝙸𝙽𝙳𝙴𝙽, 𝙽𝙹 – Linden High School's 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫, 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥, 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦!𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭Brianna’s standout stats from September 30 to ...
CARTERET, NJ - Pool play continued on Tuesday for the Spotswood High School boys varsity soccer team. Spotswood had losses to Old Bridge and East Brunswick High School in the Greater Middlesex Conference Group D Pool Play when the team took the field against Carteret High School. Group D teams ...
WARREN, NJ --The Warren Fall 5K is set for Saturday, October 19, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This exciting event is open exclusively to Warren residents, promising a fun and vibrant atmosphere for families and friends to come together for a day of fitness and community spirit. Registration closes, ...
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - With the playoffs looming, Tigers volleyball has been showing their teeth. As the squad comes down the stretch, they have picked up a number of impressive wins, including sweeps of Haldane and Leffell earlier this month. Putnam Valley 3, North Salem 0Tuesday, Oct. 1The squad ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ – Senior Finn Valli ran 15:40 and junior Marcus Valenzuela turned in a 15:44 in placing third and fourth, respectively, as the Chatham boys cross-country team won the large school division of the NJAC Championship meet held Tuesday at Greystone.Chatham averaged 16:14 as a team, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ -- The New Providence girls soccer team advanced in the first round of the Union County Tournament with a 3-1 victory over Brearley on Tuesday night.The ninth-seeded Pioneers (8-6-1) scored all their goals in the first half. Maddie Merrick gave New Providence a 1-0 lead before ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ -- Chatham junior Nicolette Grossman clocked 20:40.04 to place 16th out of 87 runners, leading the Chatham girls’ cross-country team to sixth place in the NJAC Large Schools 5K race over the Greystone course on Tuesday. The other 6 varsity girls finished within 10 places of each ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – The Ridge field hockey team beat Hillsborough 5-1 on Tuesday afternoon, October 15th, the second time this fall that the Red Devils have held the Raiders to one goal, having landed a 4-1 victory against Hillsborough earlier in the season.Senior Jenna Narleski scored a hat trick ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – The West Essex boys soccer team advanced in the preliminary round of the Essex County Tournament with a 1-0 overtime victory over Shabazz on Tuesday.James Fries broke the scoreless tie in OT with a goal off an assist from Franky Daniil. Sebastian Bladek made six saves to ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - In the final game of “The battle of Whippany Road”, the Whippany Park Wildcats outlasted Morristown Beard Crimson, 1-0.The windy cold weather did not keep the fans away as it was a packed house with fans representing both teams.The game was tied 0-0 late into the second half until ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD -- Junior forward/back Megan Mehl scored three goals with an assist and senior forward Ava Chapman added two scores with an assist to power South Plainfield to a 6-0 home victory over Piscataway Tuesday. With the win, South Plainfield (8-7) snapped a five-game losing streak after a ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Elizabeth Chen, who has held the 1st Singles position since her freshman year, has been named the Valairco Heating & Cooling Mountaineer Athlete of the Week for her remarkable dedication and skill on the tennis court.Her coach, Elizabeth St. Ours, praised Chen for her work ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater resident Justin Cherbonneau is taking his baseball talents to game 2 of the baseball World Series in October.Major League Baseball Pitch Hit & Run is a free event that allows boys and girls to showcase their baseball and softball skills, while also earning a chance ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - The boys and girls cross country team were in motion on Oct. 8 for the championships at Somers High School, and the finish line was the only thing stopping them. Second place for the boys wasn’t bad, but the girls rose to the top again.The girls took their fourth consecutive league ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Just under one month ago, it came down to the final court for Bridgewater-Raritan High School and Westfield High School in their regular-season match at Westfield’s Blue Devil Invitational Tournament.On Tuesday afternoon, it fittingly came down to third singles between ...
HOPEWELL, NJ – The Robbinsville boys soccer team remained undefeated with a 3-2 victory over Hopewell Valley on Tuesday.With the victory, Robbinsville clinched the Colonial Valley Conference's Colonial Division.Nicholas Grippa scored two goals and Henry Honeywood had one goal for the Ravens ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ -- The Hunterdon Central boys soccer team advanced in the semifinal round of the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament with a 7-2 victory over Hackettstown on Tuesday.Michael Catanzarite and Tim D'Alessandro each scored two goals for the Red Devils (11-1), who led, 2-1, at the half ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – Bridgewater-Raritan scored two goals in the first quarter and went on to a 5-0 field hockey victory over Hunterdon Central on Tuesday.Grace Miller scored two goals and assisted on one, and Angelina Casey had a pair of goals for the Panthers (7-7-2).Zaina Ahmed finished with one ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Bridgewater-Raritan girls volleyball team advanced in the first round of the Somerset County Tournament with a 25-21, 25-10 victory over Ridge on Tuesday.Bridgewater-Raritan (8-9) will play either Pingry or Rutgers Prep in the quarterfinal round on ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick girls tennis team won the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 championship, 4-1, over Marlboro on Monday.East Brunswick (12-1) will advance to the overall state Group 4 semifinals on Thursday at Mercer County Park in West Windsor.First Singles Anvita Shankar ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – Bridgewater-Raritan scored two goals in the first quarter and went on to a 5-0 field hockey victory over Hunterdon Central on Tuesday.Grace Miller scored two goals and assisted on one, and Angelina Casey had a pair of goals for the Panthers (7-7-2).Zaina Ahmed finished with one ...