Sports Top Stories
By STEVEN CUSUMANO
June 20, 2024
BRIDGEWATER, NJ -The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Erie SeaWolves on Wednesday night at TD Bank Ballpark by a final score of 11-2. LHP Brock Selvidge (4.2 IP, 9 H, 7 ER, 2 BB, 4 K) was handed the losing decision, allowing career-highs in hits and runs. RHP McKinley Moore (2.1 IP, 2 ...
INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- Warren's Matt Fallon, a Pingry School graduate, is going to the Olympics! Fallon took1st place and broke the American record with a time of 2:06.54 He was the top seed in the 200-meter breaststroke. His time of 2:07.39 in the semifinals on Tuesday night was just .22 shy of ...
INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- Warren's Matt Fallon, a Pingry School graduate, is going to the Olympics! Fallon took1st place and broke the American record with a time of 2:06.54 He was the top seed in the 200-meter breaststroke. His time of 2:07.39 in the semifinals on Tuesday night was just .22 shy of ...
COLONIA, NJ — The 14U–Navy Colonia Cyclones recently edged out the Toms River Surf 1-0 in a tough battle at Colonia Middle School to take home the 2024 Central New Jersey Girls Softball League Championship in the Gold Division. This Cyclones team ended their spring season June 6th on top, adding ...
INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- Warren's Matt Fallon, a Pingry School graduate, will be the top seed in the 200-meter breaststroke. His time of 2:07.39 in the semifinals on Tuesday night was just .22 shy of the American record, making him a favorite to win and qualify for his first Olympics. NBC will begin ...
SMITHFIELD, RI — Bryant University has added former Olean High School basketball star Nick Schmidt to its coaching staff for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Schmidt is the son of St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball coach Mark Schmidt. "Nick Schmidt comes with deep basketball bloodlines with ...
OLEAN, NY — Lightning and eventual rain delayed — and then ended — the game between the Oilers and the Genesee Rapids at eight innings Wednesday night, giving the Rapids the victory. The Oilers had two runners on in the bottom of the eighth, and the Rapids responded by bringing in relief pitcher ...
UNION, NJ -- Gabriel Gobbi, a senior infielder and pitcher for the Union High School baseball team, has been named to the Union County Conference All-Mountain Division First Team. Gobbi played second and third base for the Farmers, batting .275 with 20 runs scored and 12 stolen bases, both of ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The RHS Boys Golf team finished the long season strong with a winning record of 11-10. The season began with a promising 3-2 start, with RHS securing victories against Morristown Beard, Morris Knolls and Mount Olive, while suffering losses to Pope John and Delbarton. In ...
CHATHAM, NJ — Chatham High students Riley Cross and Caroline Sadai, alongside several recruited Chatham athletes, joined a panel discussion at the Chatham Township Firehouse on Monday. The event aimed to raise awareness for cardiac arrest, the No. 1 killer of student-athletes in the U.S. The ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Four members of the Livingston baseball team were named to the Super Essex Conference All-American Division First Team. E.J. Frayne, Julian Schultz, Max Peri and John Marco Maiello all were selected to the first team in a vote of the conference's coaches. Frayne, a junior ...
PARAMUS, NJ – Eleven seniors of the Paramus High School Class of 2024 who are graduating on June 20 signed with their chosen colleges and universities in early June. Pictured: Daniel Elyash - Davidson College - Wrestling; Isaac Moon - Moravian University - Football; Meghan Jones - Montclair ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y.—Yorktown 12U YAC Huskers took home the Greater Hudson Valley League Championship in a seesaw battle on June 6, hanging on to defeat the New Castle Cyclones 14-13 in a game of big innings. The intense matchup saw Yorktown build an early lead, withstand a strong comeback, and ...
OMAHA, Neb. -- Pierce Coppola, a 2021 graduate of Verona High School, was the winning pitcher on Wednesday afternoon when the University of Florida defeated Kentucky, 15-4, to remain alive in the NCAA Division 1 World Series. It was the first college victory for Coppola, a 6-foot-8 left-hander ...
SUMMIT, NJ – The Summit Department of Community Programs is hosting the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, at the Summit Family Aquatic Center (SFAC) located at 100 Ashwood Avenue. This event is free and open to all Summit residents; SFAC membership not ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -- Two members of the South Brunswick baseball team were named to the Greater Middlesex Conference All-Red Division Team. Colin Perna and Ethan Fantel were both selected in a vote of the GMC coaches. Perna, a sophomore third baseman, batted .352 with four home runs, 14 ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ -- Lukas Meyer, a senior second baseman from East Brunswick, was named to the Greater Middlesex Conferene All-Red Division Team. Meyer batted .308 and led the Bears with nine runs scored and 16 hits (a team-tying lead). He was selected in a vote of the GMC coaches. Meyer ...
MADISON, NJ – Members of the Madison High School boys tennis team were recognized within the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference’s Independence Division. The first doubles team of juniors Luke Cimino and Scott Sullivan made the first team, and second doubles sophomores Christopher Lee and Bryce ...
STAFFORD - The annual Ram Tough Wrestling Camp July 8th, 9th and 10th at Southern Regional High School's 11/12 gym. Clinicians will be Southern alum, Olympian, and Arizona State coach Frank Molinaro and world bronze medalist Zahid Valencia. Times: 9 AM to 12 PM. You can register online or ...
STAFFORD - The annual Ram Tough Wrestling Camp July 8th, 9th and 10th at Southern Regional High School's 11/12 gym. Clinicians will be Southern alum, Olympian, and Arizona State coach Frank Molinaro and world bronze medalist Zahid Valencia. Times: 9 AM to 12 PM. You can register online or ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ -- Three members of the Hunterdon Central softball team have been named to the Skyland Conference All-Delaware Division first team. Senior pitcher Kaitlyn Kozak, junior shortstop Zoe Totaro and senior DH/pitcherEmily Van Cleef were all selected to the team in a vote of the Skyland ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Another season has come and gone for the Cedar Grove Varsity Baseball team. The Panthers made it to the Semifinal Round of the NJSIAA Section 2 Tournament, being narrowly defeated by Brearly 4-3 on May 31. Overall, they finished 19-7-1 on the season. Nick Russo, Evan Turi, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Erie SeaWolves 6-1 in their series opener on Tuesday night at TD Bank Ballpark. RHP Trystan Vrieling (7 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 4 K) earned his team-leading seventh win in his 13th start of the season. The Yankees No. 22 prospect has earned the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Erie SeaWolves 6-1 in their series opener on Tuesday night at TD Bank Ballpark. RHP Trystan Vrieling (7 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 4 K) earned his team-leading seventh win in his 13th start of the season. The Yankees No. 22 prospect has earned the ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN - It appears that summer weather has finally arrived in the Beach Haven, New Jersey area. This means the water temperatures are on the rise, and fishing excitement will be increasing. The main target in bay waters currently is fluke. These fish are in the bay waters and inlets. In a ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - It’s an admirable trait for an individual or team to strive for lofty goals. It’s indeed something special when those lofty goals are met--and even surpassed--as the Glen Rock High School softball program did in 2024. “Entering the season, I had expectations for winning the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bradley Gardens Little Loop held its closing ceremonies for the season June 15, when players played their final games and celebrated with presentations of trophies.
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ -- McKenah Schilp recently concluded a stellar career as a member of the Bernards High School girls lacrosse team. The Class of 2024 graduate played both as an attacker and midfielder for the Mountaineers, helping Bernards achieve a 14-7 record this past season. Schilp ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ -- Four members of the West Essex baseball team were named to the Super Essex Conference All-Liberty Division First Team. Chris Murano, Joe Panzarino, Max Garcia and Devin Fogg were all selected to the first team in a vote of the conference's coaches. Murano, a junior ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- Two members of the Dayton High School baseball team have been named to the Union County Conference's All-Mountain Division first team. Junior shortstop/pitcher Frank Dasti, and senior third baseman/shortstop Peter Ramirez were both selected to the first team in a vote of the ...