Sports Top Stories
By GUY KIPP
August 30, 2024
LIVINGSTON, NJ -- Barringer's bus didn't arrive at Livingston High School until 7 p.m. Friday night. That was supposed to be when kickoff would be, but the Newark team's late arrival pushed the start of the opening football game of the season back 35 minutes. When it finally got under way, ...
OLD TAPPAN, NJ -- West Essex dug a deep hole in the opening quarter and couldn't climb out despite three good defensive quarters the rest of the way, as the Knights lost, 19-7, to Old Tappan on the opening night of the football season on Friday. Old Tappan returned an interception for a long ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots were shut out by the Reading Fightin Phils 2-0 to snap their five-game win streak on Friday night in game four of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark. The Patriots honored the Negro Leagues’ New York Black Yankees on Friday in front of 6,625 in ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots were shut out by the Reading Fightin Phils 2-0 to snap their five-game win streak on Friday night in game four of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark. The Patriots honored the Negro Leagues’ New York Black Yankees on Friday in front of 6,625 in ...
For a season opener, there were some bright spots. But unfortunately, a number of injuries put a damper on Bloomfield High's first football game of the 2024 season. Head coach Mike Carter's squad held leads on three different occasions, but Newark Central used a strong fourth quarter to defeat ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The Roxbury High School football team won its season opener Friday night with a dramatic 18-13 victory over Parsippany Hills. Playing at home on Jr. Gaels night, Roxbury outlasted the Vikings in a see-saw contest that saw Par Hills take a 7-0 lead in the first quarter following an ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Ready or not, the regular season is just about to start for high school sports in New Jersey. That’s welcome news to the Paramus High School girls soccer program. The Spartans are scheduled to host Bergenfield on September 5. “Our team would love to advance in both the (NJSIAA) ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Ready or not, the regular season is just about the start. That’s welcome news to the Paramus High School boys soccer program. The Spartans are scheduled to host Indian Hills on Saturday, September 7. First year head coach Stephen Contreras is hoping to see his team with a ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Morristown High School football team opened the season with a dominating 36-7 home victory over Paterson Eastside on Friday night. The Colonials outscored Eastside 21-0 in the second half after leading 15-7 at halftime. Quarterback Weston Elms was efficient with three passing ...
BERNARDVILLE, NJ — After being down 4-0, Watchung Hills came close scoring three goals in the second half ultimately falling to Bernards, 4-3. The Warriors had goals from Andreia Mendes, Nina Dusza, and Bella Harrington with assists from Alexa Goret and Caroline Sifert. Captains for the ...
BERNARDVILLE, NJ — After being down 4-0, Watchung Hills came close scoring three goals in the second half ultimately falling to Bernards, 4-3. The Warriors had goals from Andreia Mendes, Nina Dusza, and Bella Harrington with assists from Alexa Goret and Caroline Sifert. Captains for the ...
SUMMIT, NJ – A year after winning the North II, Group III championship, Summit boys soccer is green. With all-state players Akira Bofinger, Jack Staples, Sebastian Arias and Cade Gilbert all lost to graduation, the Hilltoppers will have to restock and reload quickly if they hope to make a run ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - As the Governor Livingston Highlanders gear up for the upcoming football season, third-year Head Coach Pete Ramiccio remains optimistic about the team's prospects. After a solid 6-4 record last season and making just their second state playoff appearance since 2009, the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - As the Governor Livingston Highlanders gear up for the upcoming football season, third-year Head Coach Pete Ramiccio remains optimistic about the team's prospects. After a solid 6-4 record last season and making just their second state playoff appearance since 2009, the ...
BELMAR, NJ - The 48th Annual Belmar 5 Mile Run is set to make waves this Saturday, August 31, 2024, with a start time of 8:00 AM. Hosted by the Goodwill Hose Co., the Borough of Belmar, and the Jersey Shore Running Club, this event will showcase the scenic Belmar oceanfront and local streets while ...
Phillipsburg, NJ – The Phillipsburg Stateliners faced off against the Ramapo Raiders in a football scrimmage on August 29, 2024, at Maloney Stadium. Phillipsburg, fans got a preview of the upcoming season, watching both teams on the field in preparation for their official kickoffs. This ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - Over the past two seasons, it's been no secret what type of weapon Anthony Feaster can be for the Montville football team. He's put together impressive sophomore and junior campaigns, with nearly 3,000 career yards between rushing and receiving. If Thursday night's ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — John F. Kennedy High School football team, from Iselin, opened its season with a 27-9 loss to Perth Amboy on Thursday evening. JFK's Mustangs did all their scoring in the second half. Richie Trotman threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Grant Lorentzen in the third-quarter, followed ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg High School girl’s volleyball team will look a bit different this season after losing five seniors to graduation. Middle blocker RaYanah Brown-Smith, setter Sara Ellison, opposite outside-hitter Caitlin Jansen and Addison Acuna will be the senior ...
MADISON, NJ – 2023 was a struggle for the Madison Dodgers boys soccer program as the team finished a disappointing 6-10 and missed out on the sectional tournament for the first time under head coach Richard Vasquez. In 2024, Vasquez is looking for a bounce back season behind a strong group of ...
TOMS RIVER - In a tightly contested matchup, Toms River East secured a 12-7 victory over Barnegat in their season opener. The game was a defensive battle throughout, with both teams struggling to gain momentum. A 28-yard field goal by Mert Fat gave East a 3-0 lead at halftime. Barnegat responded ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ -- After New Providence built a 14-point lead in the first 12:07 of the game, South Plainfield rallied and threatened to seize all the momentum by halftime. But two big defensive stands by New Providence helped the home team reestablish control of the game en route to a 23-7 ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Pickleball enthusiasts in Hamilton, or those that want to pick up the fast growing sport, can now sign up for a series of clinics at Veterans Park, catering to beginners, advanced beginners, and juniors. These sessions offer flexible time slots on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – After a successful 2023 campaign that saw them fall just short in the postseason, the Ridgewood boys soccer program seems poised for a breakthrough in 2024. The Maroons finished last season with an impressive record of 13-5-1 and reached the sectional semifinals before losing ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley High football team bowed to River Dell, 42-7, in the season-opening contest for both schools last night before 1,200 at The Park Oval in Nutley. The Raiders (0-1) were scheduled to travel to take on Bloomfield on Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Nutley trailed River Dell, 14-0, at ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ -- Mark Poore's debut as head coach of Sayreville HS football did not go as intended, as the Bombers lost their home opener to Colonia 14-13 on Thursday, Aug. 29.The first drive of the game for Sayreville ended with an interception from Colonia senior Nygel Hill which then resulted ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots swept the Reading Fightin Phils 4-3 and 2-1 in a doubleheader on Thursday afternoon at TD Bank Ballpark. Game one was a continuation of Wednesday night’s contest, suspended in the 5th inning due to rain. The Patriots have now won four straight games and 11 ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots swept the Reading Fightin Phils 4-3 and 2-1 in a doubleheader on Thursday afternoon at TD Bank Ballpark. Game one was a continuation of Wednesday night’s contest, suspended in the 5th inning due to rain. The Patriots have now won four straight games and 11 ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - A new chapter of Elizabeth Varsity Football will begin on Saturday. The Minutemen are coming off a rough 3-8 campaign in 2023-2024. However, two of their three wins were in the NJSIAA Regional Consolation Games over Paterson Eastside, and the NJSIAA Crossover Game against ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg High School boys’ soccer team hopes to get off to the same start as last season when it won its first two games and four of its first six. The midfield should be a strength with returning starters including senior Evan James (first team all-Skyland Conference ...