Sports Top Stories
By CHARLES DELUCA
October 12, 2024
MADISON, NJ – Madison stayed unbeaten Friday afternoon with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Morris Knolls. As both teams get set for the Morris County Tournament quarterfinals on Wednesday, it was the Dodgers who prevailed on home turf to improve to 12-0 in 2024.All year Madison has possessed a potent ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - It was Senior Night for the Phillipsburg High School football team and cheerleaders on Friday night when the Stateliners entertained St. Joseph of Metuchen in a Big Central Conference cross-division matchup on Bellis Field at Maloney Stadium.But what it really turned out to be ...
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - “Welcome home,” said Athletic Director Chris McCarthy from the podium, looking at a group of John Jay High School’s most accomplished athletes, ever. The phrase said it all.John Jay High School Athletics’ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, held on Sept. 20, was a sweet homecoming.
SOMERS, N.Y. - On Tuesday, Oct. 8 John Jay traveled to Somers, and in Mia Bourla’s time, the goalie has only seen losses. So down one with 28 minutes remaining, Tiana Righetti stood one on one in front of the goal, and another loss seemed imminent. “All I remember was it hitting off my foot,” said ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway High School boys varsity soccer team had already won six games in a row, including four shutouts, when it hosted Brearley at home on Thursday in the first round of the Union County tournament. The Indians would add another win, and another shutout, to its resume, defeating ...
HOLMDEL, NJ -- Quarterback Jack Cannon accumulated 520 yards of total offense to steer Holmdel to a 56-31 football victory over Raritan in the Battle of the Border Game on Thursday night.Cannon, a junior, rushed for 168 yards and three touchdowns on 13 carries and he completed 17 of 19 passes for ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Michael Napolitano had four touchdowns to lead Hasbrouck Heights to a 35-20 victory over Weehawken in a NJIC crossover game on Friday night at Depken Field. Hasbrouck Heights improved to 4-2 overall. Weehawken falls to 2-4.Napolitano scored on the opening drive, capping off ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - Rutherford defeated Wood-Ridge 28-7 off the back of four Chris Gioia touchdowns on Friday night in a NJIC crossover football game at Donna Ricker Memorial Field. Rutherford moves to 4-2 on the season, as the Blue Devils fell to 4-2-1. After the Wood-Ridge offense stalled out on ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham knew it was going to be a grind against Mendham's prolific running game led by Kevin King and Cole Capuzzi. But when the Minutemen added Jordan Lieberwirth to the mix, it was simply too much for the Cougar defense to handle.Mendham's triple-option attack churned out 366 yards ...
BAYONNE, NJ -- Junior halfback Chance Fischer scored three touchdowns to lead Bayonne to its fourth win in a row, a 34-15 football victory over Newark East Side on Friday night.Less than two minutes into the game, Fischer put the Bees on the board wth a 17-yard touchdown run followed by Mike ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta High School girls soccer with a number two seed, took their quarterfinal game against 10 seed North Hunterdon on Friday, playing at the Cassles field 4-1. The Spartans put all their points up in the second half, while holding the Lions scoreless.Abigail Connors had three goals ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School girls soccer team started the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament in the eight-seeded spot with a bye in the first round.The second round, they took on Lenape Valley on Wednesday October 9, the nine-seeded team and tied 2-2 after two overtime periods. The girls won ...
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, ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Senior midfielder Lauren Tracey converted a pass from senior striker Abby Droner in the second half to give Chatham a 1-0 girls soccer win vs. previously unbeaten Point Pleasant Boro on Friday at Haas Field.It was the fourth goal for Tracey in the last three games as Chatham (9-4) ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ – The Woodbridge football team extended its unbeaten run to seven games with a 28-7 victory over Montgomery on Homecoming Friday night.Winless Montgomery (0-7) drew first blood with a touchdown less than three minutes into the game, but it didn't take long for the Barrons to come ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School boys soccer team started the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament in the ninth-seeded spot with a bye in the first round. The second round, they took on eight-seeded Warren Hills.On Wednesday, October 9, Newton beat Warren Hills 3-0 to advance to the Quarterfinal ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston High School girls tennis team advanced in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA Section 1, Group 4 tournament with a 5-0 victory over Morristown on Thursday.Top-seeded Livingston (16-2) will host third-seeded Bergen Tech in the sectional final on Tuesday.First ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg High School took a 1-0 lead into halftime before North Hunterdon scored three third-quarter goals on the way to a 3-1 victory in a Skyland Conference Delaware Division field hockey game on Thursday at the Phillipsburg Athletic Complex.Sophomore Jackie Miller scored ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- Randolph’s junior quarterback Jackson Magley had a breakout game for his team on Thursday, October 10, throwing for three touchdowns and running for another to lead the Rams to a 34-7 thumping of neighbor Roxbury. Sophomore wide receiver Patrick Dell’Aglio was on the receiving end of ...
COLONIA, NJ -- Plainfield scored three touchdowns in the final 12:01 of the game to pull away for a 35-6 football victory over Colonia on Friday night.Colonia (4-3) had an early lead and managed to stay close to its fast, physical and aggressive opponent until an interception at the goal line by ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham girls tennis team won all five matches in straight sets to win its 13th season match, 5-0 vs. Morris Hills on Friday at the Colony Courts.The Cougars pushed their conference record to 9-0 in the NJAC American Division.
EDISON, NJ – North Plainfield showcased their prowess in a crucial match against J.P. Stevens, winning 3-1 in a GMC, Group C boys' soccer clash. With this victory, North Plainfield improved their record to 8-5-1 while J.P. Stevens dropped to 7-6-1.The match began with both teams testing each ...
Manasquan, NJ – Manasquan High School football running back and special teams player Dylan Lu entered the 2024 season with one simple goal: to match last year’s kick-off return for a touchdown. Beyond that, his personal goals were modest—just to enjoy playing alongside his teammates.While modest, ...
BARNEGAT - Barnegat snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over Freehold Borough in Barnegat to earn its second win in Shore Conference -Group F pool play on Wednesday, October 9. Donovan Paul, Nate Scisco, and Aiden O'Halloran each tallied a goal in the victory for the Bengals.Scisco ...
KINNELON, NJ - The Madison girls volleyball team defeated Kinnelon 2-1 on Friday afternoon. The Dodgers improved to 11-7 on the season.Kinnelon took the first set and then Madison took the final two. Dodger Sophia Christoffers had 19 kills and 15 digs while teammate Devon Johnson had 11 kills and ...
DAYTON, NJ - The Madison girls tennis team traveled to face Dayton on Friday afternoon. The Dodgers swept Dayton; 5-0.Kaden Peterson defeated Cristina Moreira in 1st singles. Korryn Peterson defeated Natasha Perianayagam in 2nd singles and Mackenzie Dickson defeated Anna Lahanas in 3rd singles.The ...
WARREN, NJ — In a decisive quarterfinal matchup of the Somerset County Tournament, the Watchung Hills boys’ soccer team showcased their dominance with a commanding 5-0 victory against Manville. The win not only propels Watchung Hills (10-3) into the semifinals but also highlights their offensive ...
MADISON, NJ - Another game, another win. The Madison boys soccer team continues their undefeated streak after defeating Morris Knolls 3-0 on Friday afternoon. The Dodgers are sitting with a perfect 12-0 record this season.Gui Dos Santos, Nolan Keane and Luis Aguilar each scored during today's ...
WARREN, NJ — In a decisive quarterfinal matchup of the Somerset County Tournament, the Watchung Hills boys’ soccer team showcased their dominance with a commanding 5-0 victory against Manville. The win not only propels Watchung Hills (10-3) into the semifinals but also highlights their offensive ...
WARREN, NJ — In an impressive display of skill and teamwork, the Watchung Hills High School tennis team celebrated Senior Day with a resounding 5-0 victory over Warren Hills on a sun-soaked afternoon at their home courts and improved to 8-4 on the season. The match not only showcased the talent of ...