Sports Top Stories
By GUY KIPP
October 11, 2024
BRIDGEWATER, NJ -- Senior halfback Jackson Jankowicz scored four touchdowns to lead Hillsborough to a 34-24 football victory over Bridgewater-Raritan on Thursday night.Jankowicz's heroics overshadowed another excellent performance by Bridgewater-Raritan quarterback Declan Kurdyla, who ran for two ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – In a high-profile crossover matchup, the Hunterdon Central boys soccer team defeated Seton Hall Prep, 3-1, on Wednesday.Michael Catanzarite scored five minutes into the game to give Hunterdon Central (9-1) a 1-0 lead before Seton Hall Prep (8-4) tied it up a minute before ...
HAMILTON, NJ - It was a fittingly crisp autumn day for Hamilton Township Division of Recreation’s “Let’s Fall for Pickleball” event at Veterans Park on Thursday. The event was a celebration of the growth of the Township facility which now includes 18 courts dedicated to the sport. The courts were ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ -- Senior fullback Aidan Stieglitz rushed for five touchdowns to lead Ridge to a 41-13 football victory over Hunterdon Central on Thursday night.Stieglitz carried nine times for 115 yards for Ridge (5-1), which won its fifth straight game. Ridge had a 34-0 lead at halftime.Ridge led, ...
UNION, NJ - Union High School's September Athletes of the Month are:George AsanteTracy TranSamantha HaugCourtney LamadieuAsante, a senior, is a three-year starter and captain of the boys soccer team. He has one goal and one assist as a defenseman. His strong play is the reason the team only gave ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Rutherford won two tiebreakers to lift it to a 3-2 win over Hasbrouck Heights in an NJIC Meadowlands girls tennis match at the Neal McCarthy Courts at Hasbrouck Heights on Thursday.Rutherford’s Arrianna Amante rallied past Isabella Guida in Third Singles, 3-6, 6-4, 10-7, to ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Senior quarterback Noah Ramos passed for a career-high 303 yards to lead Livingston to a 36-0 football victory over Columbia on Thursday night.Ramos completed 15 of 18 passes for the Lancers (3-3) with one interception. His performance put him well over the 1,000-yard passing mark ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -- After falling behind by a touchdown in the opening quarter, Union stormed back for its first football victory of the season, 35-7, over South Brunswick on Thursday night.Kamari Toney's 1-yard TD run and Greg Schifrin's extra point kick gave South Brunswick (3-4) a 7-0 lead ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -- After falling behind by a touchdown in the opening quarter, Union stormed back for its first football victory of the season, 35-7, over South Brunswick on Thursday night.Kamari Toney's 1-yard TD run and Greg Schifrin's extra point kick gave South Brunswick (3-4) a 7-0 lead ...
ISELIN, NJ – Richie Trotman passed for three touchdowns to lead JFK of Iselin to a 39-26 football victory over North Plainfield on Thursday night.After a 7-yard touchdown run by Fiheem Howell Jr. gave the Mustangs (3-4) a 6-0 first-quarter lead, Trotman threw a 23-yard TD pass to Zack Tyler and ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - As the Hawthorne High School boys soccer program fights hard against one challenging opponent after another on the pitch this season, something that has remained consistent is the strong leadership of the team captains: Michael Cucci, Justin Orlikoff, Miguel Pleitez and Jeremy ...
NEWARK, NJ – Nick Mignone rushed for 144 yards and scored two touchdowns in the second half as Caldwell's football team defeated Shabazz, 21-6, on Thursday night.The Chiefs (2-4) took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter on Adam Sepe's 25-yard pass to Solomon Soriente and Matt Murtagh's extra point ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Glen Rock High School girls cross-country program has a lot going in its favor this season, and that certainly includes the leadership department.The Panthers are paced by four strong captains on the roster Brianna Donatelli (junior), Amber Wang (junior), Jenna Yim (junior) and ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham will be trying to pass its way past Mendham and its triple-option running attack at 3 p.m. Friday when the two meet in a Super Football Conference, Liberty Blue Division clash at Cougar Field.Mendham (5-1, 2-0 Liberty Blue) comes in with a five-game winning streak and an ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ -- Terrence Hanratty's 5-yard touchdown run with 55 seconds left gave undefeated Bernards a 29-22 come-from-behind victory over Summit on the first cold night of the football season on Thursday at Olcott Field.The Mountaineers (7-0) rallied from deficits of 15-7 and 22-21 to come ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – SPF PAL played on the road in Westfield on Sunday, Oct. 6.The teams play in the New Jersey Suburban Youth Football League. Scores and players of the game are listed below:A level (8th grade)Westfield 18, Scotch Plains Fanwood 8Raiders Offensive Players of the Game: Joey ...
It's been a hard-hitting season, with a lot of successes for the Bloomfield High boys' soccer team, as the year reaches its pinnacle.Head coach Michael Aiello's Bengals took a 6-5-1 record into a home match, at Watsessing Park, on Oct. 11, versus Morris Hills. Kickoff time there is 3:30 p.m. On ...
As the 2024 season begins to wind down, the Bloomfield High football team has some big games coming up.Head coach Mike Carter's team will take a 2-4 record into its final regular season home game, on Oct. 11, in a 6:30 p.m. start. The Bengals close out the regular season with games at Livingston, ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The Ridge Cricket Enthusiasts Club (RCEC), founded in early 2024 by cricket enthusiasts Vrinda Deval and Megha Jain, has quickly made its mark on the local cricket scene. On October 5th, the team secured their first victory in a thrilling match against New Providence, the team ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Molly Chazen and Allie McCaffrey each collected a goal and an assist for Chatham in its 5-0 field hockey win vs. Montville on Thursday.The Cougars also received a goal apiece from Emily Deutsch, Fiona McSweeney and Marissa Symon. It was the first career goal for freshman ...
𝙻𝙸𝙽𝙳𝙴𝙽 , 𝙽𝙹 -- We're halfway through an action-packed season, and our Tigers are bringing their A-game! Whether they're gearing up for the final stretch or closing in on the end of their schedule, one thing is for sure—our athletes are pushing to reach their full potential and leave it all on the ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ --In a decisive field hockey match, North Plainfield showcased their skills and teamwork, defeating Piscataway on Senior Night 5-1. The game, held at North Plainfield's home field, marked another challenging outing for Piscataway, which is still seeking its first victory of the ...
NEWTON, NJ – It took extra time for the Newton field hockey squad to win a battle with Hackettstown on Thursday 6-5. The Braves netted three in the first frame and two in the second but was held scoreless in the second half. The Tigers paced themselves with one goal in the first three quarters, ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - During the first round of the Morris County Boys Soccer Tournament, Kinnelon High School secured a 1-0 victory over Whippany Park.The first half saw both teams struggling to break through each other's defenses, with neither side able to score. Kinnelon goalkeeper Jason Osterman and ...
STAFFORD - Southern Regional's Girls Tennis team had an impressive 3-2 victory over Toms River East on Thursday.Southern won the third singles as Athena Caruso defeated Rachel Wnek 6-0, 6-3.The Rams took first and second doubles. Keira Barrish and Lauren Mancine defeated Kelly Forrester and ...
STAFFORD - Southern Regional Director of Athletics Chuck Donohue Jr. submitted an update about the successful Southern Sailing team. The Southern Regional Sailing Team continued their winning streak this fall, capturing their second consecutive event at the Monmouth Hawks Invitational. The team's ...
STAFFORD - Southern Regional Director of Athletics Chuck Donohue Jr. submitted an update about the successful Southern Sailing team. The Southern Regional Sailing Team continued their winning streak this fall, capturing their second consecutive event at the Monmouth Hawks Invitational. The team's ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The No. 5 seed Morristown girls soccer team advanced in the Morris County Tournament after defeating Parsippany Hills 3-0 on Wednesday afternoon.Grace Mertz, Gianna Laratta and Maggie Stork all scored for Morristown. Marin Fisher and Rosalina Lifrieri each had assists.Morristown ...
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 ...
RANDOLPH, NJ - The Morristown field hockey fell to Randolph 3-0 on Thursday afternoon. The Colonials dropped to 3-9 on the season after today's loss. The Colonials will host Pequannock on October 15. The game time is 4pm.