Sports Top Stories
By NATALIE HEARD HACKETT
August 5, 2024
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Significant upgrades to the Bobby Hurt Basketball Complex at Glenfield Park have been completed, says Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. The improvements, which were unveiled on Friday, included a state-of-the-art playing surfaces, new nets, and redesigned ...
BOWIE, Md. - The Somerset Patriots swept the Bowie Baysox 4-1 and 6-1 in a doubleheader on Sunday afternoon to clinch a series victory at Prince George's Stadium. Game one was a continuation of Saturday night’s contest, suspended in the 3rd inning due to rain. Somerset has never lost a series to ...
BOWIE, Md. - The Somerset Patriots swept the Bowie Baysox 4-1 and 6-1 in a doubleheader on Sunday afternoon to clinch a series victory at Prince George's Stadium. Game one was a continuation of Saturday night’s contest, suspended in the 3rd inning due to rain. Somerset has never lost a series to ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - Fishing action in the Beach Haven area continues to improve for the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association. There is panfish action in the sheltered bay waters. bottom fish on the artificial reefs, and a variety of big game fish offshore. Captain John ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - Fishing action in the Beach Haven area continues to improve for the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association. There is panfish action in the sheltered bay waters. bottom fish on the artificial reefs, and a variety of big game fish offshore. Captain John ...
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 ...
Fall sports are quickly approaching at Bloomfield High. With August now here, teams will begin practicing, in earnest soon. High school football begins in late August, while the other varsity and junior varsity sports at BHS will begin practice in mid to late August, and open its respective ...
While Bloomfield High baseball coach Mike Policastro takes a lot of pride in coaching and developing the high school players, he also enjoys the chance, during the summer, to work with the future of program, as well. Policastro has hosted a baseball camp for youngsters, and this year was no ...
The calendar may say it's early August, but in New Jersey, high school football is well underway. At Bloomfield High, that means practice is about to begin for real, as the Bengals will open the regular season in less than four weeks, when the team travels to Shabazz Stadium, in Newark, to take ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood High School girls varsity soccer team had a banner season last year. Spotswood won back-to-back Greater Middlesex Conference Blue Division titles and tied the high school's record for most-wins-in-a-season with 17 victories. The record was set in 2005. After dominating ...
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 ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - David Brearley High School upcoming sophomore Alexa Rivera, recently participated in the prestigious National Championship Tournament held in Orlando, Florida with her club team, the NJ Nationals. A standout soccer player for the Bears, Alexa's journey to this national stage has ...
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 ...
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 ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — With a score of -19 under through eighteen holes, Ridgewood native Scottie Scheffler has narrowly edged Great Britain's Tommy Fleetwood to capture the first Olympic gold medal of his career. Scheffler was behind by six strokes after the first nine holes but closed with a masterclass ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Union Catholic track legend and defending Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone competed 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 ...
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 ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School 2024 cross-country schedule has been announced. This year, the Raiders will have a total of 13 meets this season, including invitationals and championship meets. Both boys and girls cross-country teams are led by head coaches Jeff ...
MILLBURN, NJ – According to the Millburn Bluefish’s coach Maddy Tavel, “The Millburn Bluefish made a serious splash during the 2024 Summer Swim Season!” Led by returning Head Coach Maddy Tavel and Assistant Coach Annabelle Houng, the Bluefish swam against teams from Livingston, Chatham, Cedar Grove ...
GARFIELD, NJ - Catching up on some stories that were missed over the past few months in local sports. The Hasbrouck Heights/Garfield swim team honored one of its biggest classes before the home meet against Fair Lawn High School. Head Coach Laura Mielke recognized each swimmer for their ...
DENVILLE, NJ - Another season of high school football in Denville is rapidly approaching. Morris Knolls High School is coming off a 2023-2024 season in which they finished 6-4. The Golden Eagles made it to the NJSIAA Tournament Semifinal round, losing to Ramapo High School. A full schedule ...
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 ...
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 ...
CONNECTICUT - The Morristown Area Little League State Champs traveled to New England to face Connecticut in the opening round of the Metro Regionals on Saturday night. Morristown, which represents New Jersey defeated Connecticut 7-4.Morristown was down 4-2 before a 3 1/2 hour rain delay sidelined ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Registration is now open for the Jersey City Department of Recreation and Youth Development’s “Play & Learn Cricket Program” The co-ed program is open to children ages seven to 15 years old. The program will take place on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. from September 12 to ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ - Kick off Labor Day Weekend with Rutgers football and fireworks at SHI Stadium! Rutgers Athletics is offering Piscataway Township families special $20 tickets for the Rutgers vs. Howard football game on Thursday, August 29th. The offer is part of their "Hello Neighbor" program, ...