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July 14, 2024

LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - The story right now for the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association is the weather. Between those strong south winds, waves of heavy rains, and lightning storms, the boats have been staying at the docks much longer than they would like. When they have ...

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SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Recreation Track and Field program had a successful second year with 80 participants ages six through 15. The boys team took second place overall in Division 2 and Sparta  athletes brought home 26 medals from the Lakeland League Championships in June at Mount Olive High ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- It isn't that often that an athlete from Chatham competes in the Olympics. In the case of the USA men's soccer team headed for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, it happens every 28 years. Red Bulls defender John "JMi" Tolkin will be representing the USA and Chatham as one of 18 ...

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ERIE, Pa. - The Somerset Patriots were propelled by a 16 hit offensive explosion in their 10-3 victory over the Erie SeaWolves on Saturday night in game five of a six-game series at UPMC Park. Eight different batters had a hit, while six different Patriots had multiple hits in the contest.

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ERIE, Pa. - The Somerset Patriots were propelled by a 16 hit offensive explosion in their 10-3 victory over the Erie SeaWolves on Saturday night in game five of a six-game series at UPMC Park. Eight different batters had a hit, while six different Patriots had multiple hits in the contest.

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LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - The story right now for the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association is the weather. Between those strong south winds, waves of heavy rains, and lightning storms, the boats have been staying at the docks much longer than they would like. When they have ...

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LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - The story right now for the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association is the weather. Between those strong south winds, waves of heavy rains, and lightning storms, the boats have been staying at the docks much longer than they would like. When they have ...

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BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. - On Wednesday, July 10, in the GHVBL College Division, the Bedford Hills Hawks got off to a good start when CJ Polworth dusted off his 2022 John Jay degree and retired the Pelham Pirates in order.  That left it to his classmate Miles Capobianco to ignite the offense, and he ...

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LONG VALLEY, NJ -- The 14U Caldwell-West Caldwell Chiefs won the Babe Ruth Baseball Association Northern New Jersey State Championship on Thursday, July 11. The Chiefs clinched the championship with a walk-off 6-5 victory over Westfield in Long Valley. The championship concluded an undefeated ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Anna Hendricks of the 2024 12u Softball team has a new accomplishment.  She is now the New Jersey State Tournament Home Run Derby Champion. She had an impressive 42 long balls. Congratulations Anna!  

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CHATHAM, NJ -- It isn't that often that an athlete from Chatham competes in the Olympics. In the case of the USA men's soccer team headed for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, it happens every 28 years. Red Bulls defender John "JMi" Tolkin will be representing the USA and Chatham as one of 18 ...

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CHATHAM, NJ -- It isn't that often that an athlete from Chatham competes in the Olympics. In the case of the USA men's soccer team headed for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, it happens every 28 years. Red Bulls defender John "JMi" Tolkin will be representing the USA and Chatham as one of 18 ...

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OLEAN, NY — The only lead in the game that matters is the last one.  The Oilers entered the bottom of the ninth with a three-run deficit and a stadium that saw 80% of its fans leave before the Oilers' first batter in the inning saw a pitch. The Oilers seemed unfazed by the fans leaving and ...

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Several Nutley High School graduates continued their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level with pride, dedication and determination right here in New Jersey and beyond.   Let’s take a glance at the outstanding performances of some of those student athletes.   Fallyn ...

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LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - The story right now for the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association is the weather. Between those strong south winds, waves of heavy rains, and lightning storms, the boats have been staying at the docks much longer than they would like. When they have ...

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LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - The story right now for the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association is the weather. Between those strong south winds, waves of heavy rains, and lightning storms, the boats have been staying at the docks much longer than they would like. When they have ...

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LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - The story right now for the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association is the weather. Between those strong south winds, waves of heavy rains, and lightning storms, the boats have been staying at the docks much longer than they would like. When they have ...

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LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - The story right now for the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association is the weather. Between those strong south winds, waves of heavy rains, and lightning storms, the boats have been staying at the docks much longer than they would like. When they have ...

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ERIE, Pa. - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Erie SeaWolves by a final score of 7-1 on Friday night at UPMC Park. RHP Bailey Dees (4.1 IP, 4 H, 7 ER, 6 BB, 6 K, 2 HR) was tagged with the loss, after both home runs that he allowed accounted for all seven runs scored by Erie. RHP ...

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ERIE, Pa. - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Erie SeaWolves by a final score of 7-1 on Friday night at UPMC Park. RHP Bailey Dees (4.1 IP, 4 H, 7 ER, 6 BB, 6 K, 2 HR) was tagged with the loss, after both home runs that he allowed accounted for all seven runs scored by Erie. RHP ...

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MANASQUAN, NJ - Milltown Little League's 12U District 10 champs were supposed to take the field at the South Wall Township Little League on Saturday morning. Friday's afternoon rain, though, pushed back the start of the New Jersey Little League Section Three Tournament until Saturday evening to ...

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LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - Captain Raymond Lopez reports the “Miss Liane” is now sailing for billfish and tuna. Their last trip out was excellent as they hooked onto a white marlin and blue marlin. They are sailing every week offshore for tuna and billfish, weather permitting. Captain Gary Dugan ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – USA Today’s Golf Week recently rated West Orange’s Rock Spring Golf Course number four in the state, just behind Crystal Springs Resort (Ballyowen) in Hamburg, Neshanic Valley in Neshanic Station and Seaview (Bay) in Galloway. The rest of the list (in order) includes: 5.

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YORKTOWN, N.Y. — Those competing for Lakeland, Lakeland/Panas, and Yorktown did a great job on the field this spring, and for their efforts were rewarded with numerous honors. Lakeland Baseball: Ramzi Done (All-League), Logan Crilly (All-League, All-Section Honorable Mention), Ryan Done ...

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Looking back at the history of Bloomfield High fall sports has provided a number of interesting parallels to stability and successes. Joining that list is the BHS cross country program, which has certainly stood the test of time. The boys program began in 1913, while the girls team first hit the ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Hanover's majors girls team won game 1 of the State Tournament, defeating Elmora 10-2. On Saturday the team will face the winner of the Toms River vs. Audobon game that will be played at Main Memorial Park in Clifton, NJ at 12pm. Congratulations and good luck to the ...

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OLEAN, NY — Three Oilers relievers pitched in the ninth inning and gave up a total of five runs to the Genesee Rapids in an 8-5 loss Friday night. Pitcher Caleb Wurzer entered in the eighth inning and allowed three of the first four batters he faced to get on base before striking out two ...

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BARNEGAT - Reilly was named the Press of Atlantic City 2024 Coach of the Year. Reilly leads both the boys and girls outstanding programs. Paul Reilly, the coach's son, only a freshman was honored as a first-team selection.  He averaged 38 in nine-hole matches and 77 in his seven tournaments. He ...

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STAFFORD - Southern Regional Boys and Girls Head Coach Jeff Reilly received a wonderful award. Recently Reilly was named the Press of Atlantic City 2024 Coach of the Year. Reilly leads both the boys and girls outstanding programs. Paul Reilly, the coach's son, only a freshman was honored as a ...

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OXFORD, UK — On the way to Sunday’s Euro 2024 championship match, England’s national soccer team acquired some new fans from across the pond.  Students in St. Bonaventure University’s Francis E. Kelley Oxford Program at Trinity College, have immersed themselves in the excitement, watching ...

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