Sports Top Stories
By RICH MONETTI
August 6, 2024
SOMERS, N.Y. - Somers 11u began the GHVBL playoffs by overcoming a 6-0 deficit in the first round against Wallkill. Riding the momentum to the finals, the boys faced another dire deficit on August 4. Down 5-2 in the bottom of the sixth with one on, Lucas Robinson didn’t shy away from the short ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Another season of high school football is quickly approaching. The Colonials are coming off a 2023-2024 season in which they finished 4-6. A full schedule for the 2024-2025 season has been released, with the first game falling on August 30 home, against Paterson ...
CLARK, NJ — Clark resident and St. Benedict's Prep rising senior Baden Wandling had quite a July in Florida. For most of us, such an utterance would simply indicate that we had a super terrific time hanging out at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom. But when you're part of an elite, nationally-ranked soccer ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The outdoor portion of the collegiate athletic season is now complete and it’s a good time to take another glance at Lenape High School graduates who made a name for themselves in spring time sports. Gillian Cortese was a senior goalie for the Gettysburg College (Pennsylvania) ...
DENVILLE, NJ - A new season of volleyball is rapidly approaching. Morris Knolls High School Girls Varsity Volleyball released its 2024-2025 schedule following a highly successful 2023-2024 season. The Golden Eagles finished with a 19-8 overall record and an appearance in the NJSIAA Tournament ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Putman Park officially opened to the public late last month and on Friday, Aug. 2, a group of residents took to the courts for South Plainfield's first-ever Pickleball Tournament. Over the course of the two-hour tournament, 14 participants battled the heat and humidity and ...
PARIS, France -- Sam Mattis of East Brunswick, N.J. narrowly missed out on advancing in the men's discus on Day 10 of the Olympic Games early Monday. Mattis, 30, competed in the Group A qualifier. The top six throwers advanced. Mattis' throw of 62.66 meters placed him seventh. The sixth-place ...
PARIS, France -- Sam Mattis of East Brunswick, N.J. narrowly missed out on advancing in the men's discus on Day 10 of the Olympic Games early Monday. Mattis, 30, competed in the Group A qualifier. The top six throwers advanced. Mattis' throw of 62.66 meters placed him seventh. The sixth-place ...
PARIS, France -- Sam Mattis of East Brunswick, N.J. narrowly missed out on advancing in the men's discus on Day 10 of the Olympic Games early Monday. Mattis, 30, competed in the Group A qualifier. The top six throwers advanced. Mattis' throw of 62.66 meters placed him seventh. The sixth-place ...
PARIS, France -- Sam Mattis of East Brunswick, N.J. narrowly missed out on advancing in the men's discus on Day 10 of the Olympic Games early Monday. Mattis, 30, competed in the Group A qualifier. The top six throwers advanced. Mattis' throw of 62.66 meters placed him seventh. The sixth-place ...
ORLANDO, FLA. -- Chatham residents and rising 8th graders Brady Ruddy and Harry Morrow recently completed their club soccer season by capturing the U.S. Youth Soccer U13 National Championship. The Football Academy NJ 2011 Boys Black team won the championship game on July 26th with a well-played ...
WARETOWN - Yoga by the Bay is hosted in Ocean Township. Check out the flyer below.
The Bloomfield High baseball team put together a solid season in summer action, finishing with a 7-2-1 record. BHS head coach Mike Policastro was certainly pleased with his team's performance. The 2024 Bengals were a young team during the varsity season this past spring. With many of those ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School's soccer program held its fourth annual alumni game on August 3. Chargers head soccer coaches Jeff Marvinny (boys) and Michael Reid (girls) had always wanted to hold a game celebrating its past and present players. In August 2021, the hope became a reality.
EDISON, NJ - The township’s Men’s Adult Softball League will begin on September 5 and the Over 50 League will begin on September 4. Team roster and liability forms are now available. The application for the Men’s Softball League can be found by clicking here, forms for the Over 50 League can be ...
MADISON, NJ - Another season of high school football in is rapid Madison is quickly approaching. The Dodgers are coming off a 2023-2024 season in which they finished 3-6. A full schedule for the 2024-2025 season has been released, with the first game falling on September 7, home vs ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Union Catholic track legend and defending Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone competes in the first round of the women's 400-meter hurdles on Sunday, Aug. 4, at 6:35 a.m. EDT. Her alma mater will host watch parties for the world record holder on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Union Catholic track legend and defending Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone competes in the first round of the women's 400-meter hurdles on Sunday, Aug. 4, at 6:35 a.m. EDT. Her alma mater will host watch parties for the world record holder on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown Area Little League, representing New Jersey, faced off against South Shore Little League representing New York on Monday afternoon in the Little League Metro Regionals. The Morristown Area Little League defeated New York, 11-1 Morristown drew first blood ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Minor League Baseball has named Somerset Patriots OF Spencer Jones the Eastern League Player of the Week for July 29-Aug. 4. Over six games during Somerset’s series with Bowie, the Yankees No. 2 prospect went 9-for-22 (.409) with 2 HR, 9 RBI, 5 R and 6 XBH. During that time ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Minor League Baseball has named Somerset Patriots OF Spencer Jones the Eastern League Player of the Week for July 29-Aug. 4. Over six games during Somerset’s series with Bowie, the Yankees No. 2 prospect went 9-for-22 (.409) with 2 HR, 9 RBI, 5 R and 6 XBH. During that time ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Despite playing soccer for the U.S. Under-19 team in Spain this summer, Bella Winn couldn’t decide if the highlight of her summer was attending prom or walking at graduation. Winn thoroughly enjoyed her time at Ridgewood High School, but she sacrificed her final few months there ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Union Catholic track legend and defending Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone competes in the first round of the women's 400-meter hurdles on Sunday, Aug. 4, at 6:35 a.m. EDT. Her alma mater will host watch parties for the world record holder on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from ...
CLARK, NJ — Clark resident and St. Benedict's Prep rising senior Baden Wandling had quite a July in Florida. For most of us, such an utterance would simply indicate that we had a super terrific time hanging out at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom. But when you're part of an elite, nationally-ranked soccer ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - If one were looking to name one of Westchester’s and Putnam’s most respected – some would say feared – Section 1 boys basketball referees, Howie Green would be a slam dunk. That’s especially true for his proud fans on the Somers Town Board who recently presented the 81-year-old ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — The Long Branch High School Varsity Football Team is preparing for the upcoming season. Here is the 2024 schedule, as posted on the Long Branch Athletic Department's website. Date Time Opponent Location August 30 6:00 ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ - The Sayreville War Memorial High School 2024 varsity girls soccer schedule has been announced. This year, the Bombers will play five home games and seven road games. Highlights of the schedule include the season opener on Sept. 5 vs. East Brunswick, Sept. 14 vs. Monroe Township, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown Area Little League advanced in the Regionals after defeating Connecticut 7-4 on Saturday evening. The team will now face New York on Monday July 5 at 1pm. All Seasons Golf and Social Club will be holding a Watch Party to support the team on their journey to the Little ...
PARIS, FRANCE — West Orange resident and photographer Elsa Garrison is on location in Paris photographing the victories, defeats and glory of the Olympics. It's an exciting and all-consuming assignment. Garrison reported, “It's a grueling event under the best of circumstances. The hours are ...
RED BANK, NJ: Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting to play, this event offers a fantastic opportunity for friendly competition and camaraderie, all while supporting the impactful mission of HABcore. Join us for an unforgettable day on the greens at the stunning Beacon Hill ...