Sports Top Stories

June 16, 2024

WAYNE, NJ – Each year the North Jersey Chamber of Commerce holds a really fun golf outing, and each year they randomly choose a benefactor for the outing. This year, the Passaic County 200 Club, an organization of men, women, and public safety professionals who stand ready to provide financial ...

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OLEAN, NY – The Oilers late offensive surge wasn’t enough to win against the Genesee Rapids. Entering the bottom of the seventh inning, the Oilers were down 6-0, but has the bases loaded. Right fielder Jason Story grounded out to first, but two wild throws cleared the bases, cutting the lead to ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ -- The Livingston girls lacrosse team is represented by eight players on the Super Essex Conference's Colonial Division First Team. In a vote of the conference's coaches, the following Lancers were selected to the first team:  Casey Conklin, sophomore Delia Lederman, ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ — In the rubber game between the county foes, top-seeded Summit took control in the third quarter and edged Westfield, 7-5, to win the Kirst Cup on Saturday at Kean University.  “The team’s hard work and dedication contributed to the victory,” said Summit head coach Jim Davidson.

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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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BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 6-4 in an extra-innings thriller in game five of a six game series on Saturday night at Mirabito Stadium,. Saturday marked Somerset’s fourth double-digit strikeout performance over the first five games of the series vs.

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BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 6-4 in an extra-innings thriller in game five of a six game series on Saturday night at Mirabito Stadium,. Saturday marked Somerset’s fourth double-digit strikeout performance over the first five games of the series vs.

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — They say that once is good, but twice is nice. It is a sentiment that the Ridgewood girls flag football team can attest to as they, under the bright lights of MetLife Stadium, defeated Wayne Valley to win their second state championship in as many years — cementing themselves as 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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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Online registration is open for the 2024 Spotswood 5K on Saturday, September 14. This family-friendly event is for runners and walkers and is sponsored by the Spotswood Recreation Department. Walkers hit the 5K course at 8:45 a.m. The runners start is at 9 a.m. Cost for the annual ...

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SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - 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 ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ — The Westfield and Summit boys lacrosse teams met in Saturday’s Kirst Cup final at Kean University in the third meeting between the two this season. In the rubber game between the county foes, top-seeded Summit took control in the third quarter and edged the third-seeded Blue ...

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SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - 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 ...

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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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MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn High School (MHS) tennis team had a very impressive season, ending with a 23-3 record. According to MHS Tennis Coach William Wickenheisser, “Millburn has earned 28 state titles, which is the most of any public school. The next best public school, Westfield, has 15 ...

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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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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Online registration is open for the 2024 Spotswood 5K on Saturday, September 14. This family-friendly event is for runners and walkers and is sponsored by the Spotswood Recreation Department. Walkers hit the 5K course at 8:45 a.m. The runners start is at 9 a.m. Cost for the annual ...

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BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots fell to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 9-7 in heartbreaking fashion on a walk-off home run in a ballgame which saw five lead changes in game four of a six-game series on Friday night at Mirabito Stadium. RHP Blane Abeyta (5.1 IP, 6 R, 7 H, 2 BB, 5 K) did not ...

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BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots fell to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 9-7 in heartbreaking fashion on a walk-off home run in a ballgame which saw five lead changes in game four of a six-game series on Friday night at Mirabito Stadium. RHP Blane Abeyta (5.1 IP, 6 R, 7 H, 2 BB, 5 K) did not ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - In an incident that parents called “unexpected and disheartening” incident, a father who was coaching his son's 10U baseball team went on a rampage against his own child during a game, using explicit language and creating an uproar among spectators and participants alike. The ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – Members of the Morristown High School track and field team were recognized within the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference’s United Division. Representing the first team for the boys were Ethan Stallone, Jack Donegan, Ronald Morgan, Alpha Oduro and Karl Williams. Second-team ...

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MADISON, NJ – Members of the Madison High School track and field teams were represented within the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference’s Liberty Division. For the girls, representing the first team were Maya Van Horn, Kelsey Greer and Ella Tucker. Isabella Bolstad, Leah Fass and Alana Flynn all ...

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UNION COUNTY, NJ — Each year, athletic departments throughout Union County choose a male and female graduating senior athlete who embodies well-rounded excellence, through athletic and academic success. These students are the best of the best, movers and shakers both in the classroom and in the ...

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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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VERONA, NJ - Another spring season has come and gone for the Verona High School Girls Track and Field team.  The 2023-2024 season saw the Hillbillies reach the NJSIAA Group 1 Championships. Gwendolyn Neale took home first place in the 800m, and second in the 400-meter dash final. Neale’s efforts ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Online registration is open for the 2024 Spotswood 5K on Saturday, September 14. This family-friendly event is for runners and walkers and is sponsored by the Spotswood Recreation Department. Walkers hit the 5K course at 8:45 a.m. The runners start is at 9 a.m. Cost for the annual ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- Don Panzarella, the dean of Middlesex County softball coaches and one of the most successful coaches the state of New Jersey has ever had in the sport, tendered his resignation as the varsity coach at South Plainfield High School, a position he has held since 1982. The ...

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