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August 20, 2024

PARKLAND, FL- Friday Night Lights are back in South Florida. The Stoneman Douglas Football Team kicks off its 2024 football season this Friday, August 23, 2024, at Cypress Bay High School of Weston, Florida. New Coach Christian Baldwin takes the helm for the Eagles, who finished the season 4-7 ...

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CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Girls’ Volleyball clinics are returning to Cedar Grove this Fall.  The Cedar Grove Recreation Department is holding Monday clinics from September 16 to October 21 at the Cedar Grove High School Gym. No clinic will be held on Monday, October 14.  Clinics are for girls in ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston High School football team will open its 2024 season on Friday, Aug. 30 at home against Barringer High School of Newark. Bob Breschard returned in 2023 for his second tenure as the Lancers' head coach, after guiding the program in a previous term through the 2020 ...

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SHIP BOTTOM - A surf movie will be shown on Saturday, August 24.  It will be shown at 19th Street and Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom - Grace Calvary Church Courtyard.  This FREE event sponsored by www.addicted to surf.com and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA SURF LBI).  Dress for the ...

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SHIP BOTTOM - A surf movie will be shown on Saturday, August 24.  It will be shown at 19th Street and Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom - Grace Calvary Church Courtyard.  This FREE event sponsored by www.addicted to surf.com and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA SURF LBI).  Dress for the ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – It is a new era for the Ridgewood girls soccer program as Marissa Madison takes over head coaching duties from Pete Kay.   Madison replaces Kay who led Ridgewood to an outstanding 37-3-2 record over the last two years, which included consecutive trips to the Group 4 state final, ...

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It was the first scrimmage, but with a very quick pre-season schedule, every snap certainly counts. Bloomfield High had its first tuneup on Aug. 19, at Foley Field, hosting a tri scrimmage which included Essex County opponents, Verona and Irvington. On Aug. 22, Newark East Side will visit ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ -- The East Brunswick High School football program had a more active off-season than most teams would prefer.After a 1-9 season in 2023, Andy Steinfeld was replaced after five seasons as the Bears' head coach despite there being quite a bit of support for him to remain. (See that ...

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ROSELLE, NJ - In under two weeks, another season of Rams football will be underway.  Roselle finished the 2023-2024 season 4-6 (1-3 in conference play). They made the Regional Consolation Game of the NJSIAA Tournament, losing to Lower Cape May 43-7.  Below is the full schedule for the ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- While U.S. gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik was compared to Clark Kent for his transition from glasses-wearing electrical engineering major to bronze medalist, McGinn Elementary School media specialist John Lohn transforms into on-site Olympic editor for Swimming World ...

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NEPTUNE, NJ — Time is running out to register for the Neptune Fall Recreation Soccer program. Registration will close on August 26th for this popular youth league, open to children from Pre-K to 8th grade, born between October 1, 2010, and October 1, 2020. The season, which is set to run from ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- While U.S. gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik was compared to Clark Kent for his transition from glasses-wearing electrical engineering major to bronze medalist, McGinn Elementary School media specialist John Lohn transforms into on-site Olympic editor for Swimming World ...

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CLARK, NJ — TAPinto Clark attended the final day of the Crusaders Basketball Camp at Arthur L. Johnson High School on Friday, August 9. It was a great afternoon wrapping up a terrific basketball camp run by a cadre of dedicated volunteers and coaches. Kevin Tenpenny, one of the coaches and ...

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PARKLAND, FL- The 2024 Stoneman Douglas Cross Country season is just around the corner. Training is in full swing for the team, who is led by Head Coach Michael Mauro. Mauro is entering his sixth year at the helm of the Eagles Cross Country Team. He'll be joined again this season by Robyn ...

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MILLTOWN, NJ - Online registration is open for the Milltown Recreation Department's Adult Softball League. The league runs from September 17 to October 22. There will be a Championship Game on October 24. Games will be played on Tuesday or Thursday at 7 p.m. or 8:15 p.m. The registration fee is $75 ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - After the Governor Livingston baseball team completed what may be the best season in the school's history, the excitement has only continued to build. The Highlanders' championship run has been followed by a wave of thrilling post-season news, including rising junior ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - After the Governor Livingston baseball team completed what may be the best season in the school's history, the excitement has only continued to build. The Highlanders' championship run has been followed by a wave of thrilling post-season news, including rising junior ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- While U.S. gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik was compared to Clark Kent for his transition from glasses-wearing electrical engineering major to bronze medalist, McGinn Elementary School media specialist John Lohn transforms into on-site Olympic editor for Swimming World ...

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WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Frank Kozibroda, class of 2000, will  be inducted into the Wood-Ridge Hall of Fame as part of the Hall of Fame Class of 2024 on September 25th at the Fiesta.   Kozibroda, described as 5-9, 215 block of granite, was a standout in both football and track and field for the Blue ...

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LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - The annual White Marlin Tournament sponsored by the Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club is now in full swing, and several Captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are competing. Those result should be available in a few days. The final tally should be ...

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LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - The annual White Marlin Tournament sponsored by the Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club is now in full swing, and several Captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association are competing. Those result should be available in a few days. The final tally should be ...

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NEWTON, NJ—Newton Roller Hockey 2024 fall season registration is now open for the co-ed league for any player ages five to 18. The league has several competitive divisions based on age and the players’ ability and it is open to residents of Sussex, Warren, Morris and Pike counties. An ...

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MAHOPAC, N.Y. —  Mahopac Baseball 13U turned a spring disappointment into summer delight by winning the Division 3 Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League title at Lakeland High School earlier this month. “Mahopac Baseball 13U ground its way to the championship,” said head coach Pete Maccio, whose ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston graduatre, Sam Bass (2020), signed a professional contract with the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers, a team in the United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL). The USPBL, based in Michigan, provides a platform for players to showcase their talents ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK — Pat Hobbs has resigned as the athletic director at Rutgers University, breaking ties with a department that has a budget of almost $170 million — accounting for about 3% of the school’s $5.6 billion budget. Hobbs is stepping down due to health issues, according to a statement ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Pat Hobbs has resigned as the athletic director at Rutgers University, breaking ties with a department that has a budget of almost $170 million - accounting for about 3% of the school’s $5.6 billion budget. Hobbs is stepping down due to health issues, according to a statement ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Pat Hobbs has resigned as the athletic director at Rutgers University, breaking ties with a department that has a budget of almost $170 million - accounting for about 3% of the school’s $5.6 billion budget. Hobbs is stepping down due to health issues, according to a statement ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston graduatre, Sam Bass (2020), signed a professional contract with the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers, a team in the United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL). The USPBL, based in Michigan, provides a platform for players to showcase their talents ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston shortstop Zach Geertsma has officially committed to the University of Virginia (UVA), where he will continue his academic and athletic career. After an impressive summer showcase season, Geertsma ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston shortstop Zach Geertsma has officially committed to the University of Virginia (UVA), where he will continue his academic and athletic career. After an impressive summer showcase season, Geertsma ...

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