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June 17, 2024

CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - Last year, Andy Condon didn’t make it to the states and in this year’s 3200 state qualifier, his second-place finish left him short. Fortunately, the junior runner added another event to his arsenal, and in the home stretch of the steeplechase, he was still in play to qualify ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield High School boys 4x800 relay team made history in the New Balance Outdoor Nationals at Franklin Field in Philadelphia Friday, June 14. The team set a new meet record of 7:36.26, breaking the previous New Balance Nationals record of 7:36.81, which was set by ...

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HOLMDEL, NJ - The monthly 'Committee of the Whole' meeting for the Holmdel Board of Education is slated for Wednesday, June 19th, according to the publicized agenda which is available to the public on the website here.  Notably, various fall coaching positions are slated for approval, including ...

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- The South Brunswick Girls’ Track 4x200 relay team broke the school record on Friday night at the New Balance Nationals at Franklin Field. Angela Owusu Ansah, Ella Koroma, Kelicia Conteh and Hannah Santiago ran 1:42.15 to break the 13-year-old record. On Sunday morning at ...

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MAPLEWOOD, NJ -- Jared Carlucci of Columbia High School was named to the Super Essex Conference All-American Division first team. Carlucci, a senior pitcher, posted a 2.78 earned-run average with 73 strikeouts in 40 innings in 2024. The Rutgers University commit allowed just 20 hits and pitched ...

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ISELIN, NJ -- Two members of the John F. Kennedy High School of Iselin baseball team were named to the Greater Middlesex Conference's All-Blue Division Team. R.J. Coleman and Grant Lorentzen both represent the Mustangs on the team that was selected by a vote of the GMC coaches. Coleman, a ...

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SOMERS, N.Y. - On Thursday, June 13, the Somers Men's Softball League continued its schedule and C League was on display at Reis Park on the upper field. AIM Construction was not only hoping to get back to .500 but start another run for glory.   “The last two years we took the C and D league ...

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CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Cedar Grove Softball once again emerged as state champions during the 2023-2024 season, finishing with an overall record of 23-8. The Panthers won both the NJSIAA Group 1 Tournament over Haddon Township and the Section 1 Group 1 Championship over Wallington.  Defending a title ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Dreams do come true for this kid from Everson Place. Matthew Andzel, a former Blue Devils player and assistant boys football coach for the past 11 seasons, as well as head coach of girls flag football, is taking over the reins of the Westfield boys football program. James ...

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WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- Two members of the Caldwell girls lacrosse team have been named to the Super Essex Conference American Division First Team. Teagan Quinn and Abby Anemone were selected to the first team in a vote of the conference's coaches. Quinn, a senior, scored 89 goals and passed for 35 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – It was a tough end to an incredible season for the Wayne Valley flag football team. After a near perfect start and a dominant run in the playoffs, the perennial champions of Ridgewood just would not be stopped. Despite a valiant effort, the Indians took their first loss of the ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City ended its recreational lacrosse program season with an awards ceremony for participants at 902 Brewing Company at 101 Pacific Avenue last week. Founded in 2010, Jersey City Lacrosse is a non-profit organization that partners with the Jersey City Recreation Department ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Hardman Homers As Patriots Drop Series Finale To Binghamton The Somerset Patriots fell to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 7-2 on Father’s Day in their series finale Sunday afternoon at Mirabito Stadium Sunday marking Somerset’s fifth double-digit strikeout performance over the six-game set vs.

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Hardman Homers As Patriots Drop Series Finale To Binghamton The Somerset Patriots fell to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 7-2 on Father’s Day in their series finale Sunday afternoon at Mirabito Stadium Sunday marking Somerset’s fifth double-digit strikeout performance over the six-game set vs.

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DANSVILLE, NY — The Oilers took Game 1 of a doubleheader with Dansville, 10-8, off the bats of shortstop Joshua Wilson and first baseman Chase Fischer. The Gliders nabbed Game 2 with a dominant 13-3 victory. Fischer started the fourth inning of Game 1 with a solo home run. Wilson added a ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - For the second straight spring track and field season, Spotswood High School has had a student/athlete qualify for th NJSIAA Meet of Champions. Cali Rae Onuska participated in the 2024 Meet of Champions at Pennsauken High School on June 12 in the javelin competition. Last spring, ...

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Linden, NJ-At the last Linden Board of Education Meeting, they voted and approved three new head coaches to the Athletic Department. Rebecca Rotola, Mike Rice, and Tamecka Dixon.   Rebecca Rotola: Head Swim Coach. Rebecca was an assistant coach for the program. She also coaches girls ...

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One of New Jersey college basketball's most successful coaches will be receiving a well-deserved honor. Gerald Holmes, who has led Bloomfield College to its share of championships during his 22 years, will be celebrated by the Bloomfield College Alumni Association, on June 27, at the Highlawn, ...

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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 ...

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FANWOOD/SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA (FSPY) swimmer Clare Logan will compete in the 100 backstroke on Monday, June 17, at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Indianapolis, Indiana. Fellow swimmers, coaches, friends, Scotch Plains Township officials and first responders, and ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

Read more »

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 ...

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ -  Five Hasbrouck Heights High School seniors signed their commitment letters in late May to continue their athletics and academic careers in the fall.  The student-athletes were introduced by Athletic Director Mike Scuilla, and joined by coaches, parents, teammates and ...

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WAYNE, NJ – The final games of the eight-week Wayne Cornhole Leage are happening this Tuesday, June 18. With the championship playoffs happening the following week, these upcoming games are the last chance for teams “on the bubble,” to play their way into the playoffs. In the Pro League, the ...

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