Sports Top Stories
By ED BARMAKIAN
March 20, 2026
CHATHAM, NJ – It's no secret that the Chatham boys lacrosse team has a lot of talent returning from last season, accentuated by two high school All-Americans in Shep Boyd and Nick Lagunowich and decorated coach Christian Scarpello - all of whom earned accolades from USA Lacrosse.Chatham got its ...
PATERSON, NJ - One of the great untold stories in the history of the Cosmos was how the club throughout the years has been a showcase of some of the best soccer players the United States has ever produced. In many ways, those Cosmos players from the late 1970s and early ’80s are the lost generation ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Katie Corby of Steinert has been named to the Colonial Valley Conference girls basketball first team.Corby, a junior guard, was honored with the selection in a vote of the conference's coaches. She averaged 17 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 3.8 steals per game for ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Since the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association's (NJSIAA) elimination of the Tournament of Champions four years ago, the best teams are no longer able to compete for the ultimate crown. This leaves sports—including in boys basketball—with six champions and the ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The Hackettstown High School varsity baseball team kicked off its preseason in impressive fashion, defeating Morris Catholic High School 8–1 in a scrimmage held at the Diamond of Dreams at Centenary University.Under the direction of Coach Poyer, the Tigers used the matchup to ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — The university’s women’s basketball team made an overtime comeback to beat Drexel University 69-67 in the first round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament Wednesday at the Reilly Center.Host St. Bonaventure entered the Reilly Center 16-15 overall, with a 7-11 ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP — In a clash of South Jersey golf titans, Mainland Regional High School proved why they remain the team to beat, carding a blistering 151 to hand Southern Regional its first loss of the season at Ocean Acres Country Club.The 151-169 victory keeps Mainland’s perfect record intact ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Parkland Flag Storm 14U girls travel team earned a return trip to the NFL Flag National Championships after winning the Miami Dolphins Regional Tournament this past Saturday. This victory marks the second consecutive year the team has captured the regional title in their ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP — In a clash of South Jersey golf titans, Mainland Regional High School proved why they remain the team to beat, carding a blistering 151 to hand Southern Regional its first loss of the season at Ocean Acres Country Club.The 151-169 victory keeps Mainland’s perfect record intact ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The excitement and enthusiasm surrounding the 2026 version of the Nutley High School boys lacrosse program is real and success on the field seemingly attainable for the Raiders this season.The Raiders are scheduled to host Northern Valley Old Tappan on Saturday, March 28.Varsity tested ...
An incredible season came to a more than fulfilling conclusion for the Bloomfield High Unified basketball team.Paced by head coach Meghan Leonard, the Bengals finished the season with an 18-1 record and won both the North NJSIAA championship and ultimately, the state title, following a 35-20 win ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Two members of the East Brunswick girls basketball team have been named to the Greater Middlesex Conference All-Red American Division first team.Ava Catanho and Julianna DelosSantos-Branson of East Brunswick were both named to the first team in a vote of the conference's ...
SOUTH ORANGE/MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Two members of the Columbia girls basketball team have been named to the Super Essex Conference's Liberty Division first team.JoJo Yarde and Gabriella Ervin of Columbia were each selected to the first team in a vote of the conference's coaches.Yarde, a junior forward, ...
PIPERSVILLE, PA—The Tohickon Creek will be filled with kayakers looking for adventure this weekend when officials release water from Lake Nockamixon on March 21 and 22, 2026.Twice a year, water is released from the dam at Lake Nockamixon into the Tohickon. As millions of gallons of water make their ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Stoneman Douglas Baseball Team appears to have found their stride in recent weeks. The five-time defending State Class 7A Champs have now won seven games in a row, including three wins this week heading into another tough game against 14-4 Berkeley Prep of Tampa.After defeating #7 ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - With spring in the air, it is time for soccer travel tryouts for the upcoming fall 2026-27 season. The East Brunswick Soccer Club is holding tryouts on Saturday, April 11, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday, April 12, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for boys and girls born in 2008 ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Reid Clausi, a junior at West Essex High School, finished in the top four in all of New Jersey in his weight class at the NJSIAA wrestling championships last weekend at Boardwalk Hall.Sipper reached the semifinal round in the state's 165-pound tournament.Seeded second in his ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham boys volleyball team has only been on the court together for one scrimmage, but senior middle Braden Faust has already noticed a difference.“There were moments and glimpses in the first scrimmage when we looked great and played like a team that could make a good run this ...
SPARTA, NJ – Nine returning players will take the field for the 2026 Sparta boys lacrosse team. Four new names join them. “The team returns a core group on offense and defense with many returning varsity All-State and All-Conference players,” Head Coach Sean Peterson said. Returning players:Mike ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway High School girls flag football team opened its 2026 campaign with a tough road loss Wednesday, falling 47-0 to Hunterdon Central Regional High School in the season opener.Playing at Hunterdon Central, Piscataway (0-1, 0-1) ran into a Red Devils squad that set the ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Angela Suske, administrative assistant for the New Providence High School Athletic Department, was honored last week at the 75th annual conference of the Directors of Athletics Association of New Jersey, receiving the organization's Administrative Assistant Award of ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – The local soccer community is buzzing this week as one of its brightest stars, 14-year-old Jackson Feeney, officially prepares to take the next major step in his professional development. The Southern Regional student and standout defender has signed with the FC Cincinnati ...
MANAHAWKIN — The Southern Regional golf team continued its dominant start to the season on Wednesday, improving to 5-0 with a 169–197 victory over Shore Conference rival Lacey at Ocean Acres.Leading the charge for the Rams was junior Paul Reilly, who claimed medalist honors by firing a 3-over-par ...
MANAHAWKIN — The Southern Regional golf team continued its dominant start to the season on Wednesday, improving to 5-0 with a 169–197 victory over Shore Conference rival Lacey at Ocean Acres.Leading the charge for the Rams was junior Paul Reilly, who claimed medalist honors by firing a 3-over-par ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — This veteran member of the Westfield High School girls basketball team is a versatile athlete whose contributions have helped send the squad to several championships, including at the state level this year. Senior Megan Logan is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy ...
KINNELON, NJ - The Kinnelon Wrestling Club will have 10 representing members in the upcoming State Qualifiers portion of the USAW-NJ State Tournament.Qualifiers will take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton. Participating wrestlers include: 2nd Grade: Shayne ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The Roselle Park Recreation Department announced registration is open for its upcoming Spring Cheer program, offering young residents a fun and active way to build skills and teamwork.Open to students in grades K through 5, the program will run from April 16 through June 4, with ...
A little under 72 hours following her state championship before a crowd of nearly 10,000, Saharia Quamina of Bloomfield High was back in her familiar surroundings, with friends, family and teammates at an annual celebration of wrestling at the Bloomfield High cafeteria.When she walked into the ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – The local soccer community is buzzing this week as one of its brightest stars, 14-year-old Jackson Feeney, officially prepares to take the next major step in his professional development. The Southern Regional student and standout defender has signed with the FC Cincinnati ...
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden Board of Education recognized standout Linden High School student-athletes, capping a winter season defined by speed, strength, and state-level success.The recognitions took place during the Board’s February 27 public meeting, where Athletic Director Mike Firestone ...