Sports Top Stories
By APRIL SAUL
October 14, 2024
For Camden High football coach Rob Hinson, the Panthers' 18-7 win over Timber Creek on October 11 was particularly sweet. Not only was it a victory over Hinson's alma mater - a school where he'd spent 13 years coaching and won four sectional titles - but it came a week after the Panthers were ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The Week 7 rankings are out, and they show that for Verona and Cedar Grove, their future is in their own hands when it comes to where they finish in the North Group 1 rankings at year-end.The top two spots are pretty secure, as Cedar Grove and Butler have been the best two teams ...
VOORHEES, NJ - In a back-and-forth, high-scoring thriller that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Gov. Livingston Highlanders overcame a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat Voorhees 50-46 on Saturday. Standout performances from Jack Dally and Lucciano Santamaria were capped off ...
VERONA, NJ – Riley Schultz scored three goals and assisted on one to lead Livingston to a 5-1 field hockey victory over Verona on Monday.Schultz, a junior forward, has 29 goals and 16 assists this season.Shaye Lastella and Zoey Culver scored one goal each for the Lancers (11-2), who had a 2-0 lead ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Hasbrouck Heights boys soccer team shut out Ridgefield Park in the opening round of the Bergen County Tournament on Sunday at Hitchock Field.All goals were scored in the first half. Johnathan Caceres scored first for the Aviators, with an assist from Chihiro Suenaga to make ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - Two goals late in the second half lifted Bergenfield to a 2-1 win over Wood-Ridge boys soccer team on Sunday night in the opening round of the Bergen County Soccer Tournament at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex.Bergenfield is now 7-5-1 overall, while Wood-Ridge's record is 9-6-1.All ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Two second half goals from Lyndhurst’s Nikalena Iacono lifted the Bears past Hasbrouck Heights, 2-0 in a preliminary round game of the Bergen County Girls Soccer Tournament on Sunday morning at Hitchcock Field in Hasbrouck Heights.After a scoreless first half, Iacono broke ...
WAYNE, NJ - Just a week ago, the Wayne Hills football team defeated Wayne Valley in their spirited and highly anticipated annual rivalry game. While there is always a lot of hoopla surrounding that game, both teams, interestingly enough, have intense rivalries with other schools. Wayne Valley’s ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The Week 6 rankings are out, and it shows that for both Hasbrouck Heights and Wood-Ridge, their future is in their own hands when it comes to where they finish in the North Group 1 rankings at year-end.As was announced on Saturday, Hasbrouck Heights, up to 7th in the rankings, ...
RUMSON, N.J. — The Don’t Shock Me Foundation will hold its fourth annual Flag Football Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the Rumson-Fair Haven High School fields. The event honors the memory of Rumson High School Alum, Maddy Massabni, who tragically passed away on March 30, ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Former local high school athlete Kaitlyn Salisbury has taken a job at Bucknell University as an assistant coach with its track and field program. Salisbury, who was a soccer player at Hawthorne High School, became a track athlete when she attended college at Bucknell in Lewisburg, ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Common ground between the Paramus High School soccer programs (girls and boys teams) can be witnessed in the capable leadership produced by the captains for each side.Let’s take a closer look at those team captains:Paramus Boys Soccer Captains:Luca Amato, Mikey Rickard, Adrian Qira, ...
SPARTA, NJ - This past Friday, the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex athletic director committee released the bracket for the 2024 HWS Girls Volleyball Tournament. With a record of 12-2, Sparta has earned the 2nd-seed and is poised for a chance at winning the second consecutive title.Here is how the bracket ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ -- Justin Rosatio scored two touchdowns to lead Middletown South to a 21-14 football victory over Long Branch on Friday.Rosato carried 19 times for 104 yards to lead a Middletown South rushing attack that totaled 177 yards on 40 attempts. Brandan Silva gained 69 yards on 17 carries ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Do you believe in miracles? The Nutley High football team and its fans sure do. On the final play of the game, sophomore quarterback Brady King completed a nine-yard pass over the middle to Mike Misner, who then lateraled the ball to Jordan Small. Small quickly ran towards the right ...
VOORHEES, NJ - In a back-and-forth, high-scoring thriller that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Gov. Livingston Highlanders overcame a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat Voorhees 50-46 on Saturday. Standout performances from Jack Dally and Lucciano Santamaria were capped off ...
BAYONNE, NJ – The Bayonne girls soccer team advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Hudson County Tournament with an 8-0 victory over Harrison on Saturday.Samara Porch and Kylie Galano each scored two goals for Bayonne (12-3-1), which led, 5-0, at halftime.Julieta Hernandez and Jenna Gaetani each ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Residents are invited to have their say in an online community survey to gather input on potential events and activities the City could host during the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament scheduled to occur from June 11 to July 19, 2026. With matches set to take place at the New York New ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley’s girls volleyball team secured a 2-0 victory over Passaic Charter in a dominant performance on Friday. The Hornets, now 11-5, showcased their teamwork and skill, sweeping the match with set scores of 25-23 and 25-18. Leading the charge was Alina Ferguson, who had ...
Monday, Oct. 7 – The Morris Tech boys and girls soccer teams suffered first-round losses and were eliminated from their respective Morris County Tournaments today, the boys falling to Roxbury, 7-0, at Roxbury and the girls bowing to Whippany Park, 2-0, in Whippany.Morris Tech, the No. 25 seed in ...
WARREN, NJ —In an intense battle of wills, the Rahway Indians (5-2) triumphed over the Watchung Hills Warriors (5-2) on Senior Night Saturday with a thrilling 14-10 victory, highlighted by a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback.Prior to the game, the senior players, cheerleaders and their families were ...
WARREN, NJ —In an intense battle of wills, the Rahway Indians (5-2) triumphed over the Watchung Hills Warriors (5-2) on Senior Night Saturday with a thrilling 14-10 victory, highlighted by a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback.Prior to the game, the senior players, cheerleaders and their families were ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - In honor of his 90th birthday and 65th wedding anniversary with his wife Pat, Flemington resident J. Kirby Fowler was given a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience — throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at a Boston Red Sox game in July.Kirby said their five children – Cathy Fowler ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - On Wednesday, Oct. 9, Somers went across town to Kennedy Catholic, and there was a time in the previous century where a fierce rivalry took precedence. But that was not the case on this day. Instead, the volleyball exhibition and fundraiser was meant to turn sadness into joy and ...
After hitting a mini slump, the Bloomfield High girls' volleyball team got back on track, with three consecutive victories.Coach Louis Stevens' team was 10-7 heading into a home match, on Oct. 14, versus Hoboken High School, starting at 4 p.m. On Oct. 16, the Bengals visit Nutley, in a 7 p.m.
SAYREVILLE, NJ – In near perfect weather for a run or walk, runners participated in the annual Hit the Bricks Trail Run on Saturday, Oct. 12. The event supports Sayreville Brain Injured Children (BIC). The organization's mission is to promote greater interest in brain injured children and to ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Sabri Melvin accounted for three touchdowns to help lift Nottingham to a 28-14 football victory over Princeton on Saturday.August Cassidy and Melvin both ran for touchdowns in the first half, when the North Stars (2-5) took a 14-6 lead.Melvin caught a 5-yard scoring pass from Dante ...
SECAUCUS, NJ – Finally, it is official. The North Jersey Interscholastic Conference announced the schedule on Saturday evening for the NJIC Playoffs, and crossover games for Week 7 and 8, and what has been rumored, but not confirmed, is now official. On Friday, October 18th, Hasbrouck Heights ...
RUMSON, N.J. — The Don’t Shock Me Foundation will hold its fourth annual Flag Football Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the Rumson-Fair Haven High School fields. The event honors the memory of Rumson High School Alum, Maddy Massabni, who tragically passed away on March 30, ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The CB South Titans held onto their perfect record in a Thursday night game this week, crushing the Abington Galloping Ghosts 63-0 in a home game.The Titans’ win featured the defense sacking Abington’s quarterback eight times and the offense racking up more than 200 yards of rushing.