Sports Top Stories
By TAPINTO WESTFIELD STAFF
June 3, 2024
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The Westfield High School girls track and field team won the North 2, Group 4 sectionals at Ridge High School over the weekend. It was the first sectional title for the Westfield girls. The Blue Devils were in a tough fight for much of the event, edging runner-up Franklin.
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Massimo Depaola's two-out RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning gave Livingston a 4-3 victory over Montclair for the NJSIAA Section 1, Group 4 baseball championship before a crowd of hundreds at the Livingston Memorial Oval on Monday. It was the second sectional ...
UNION, NJ -- Frank Dasti pitched a shutout to send Dayton to a 4-0 victory over Brearley for the NJSIAA Section 2, Group 1 championship over Brearley at Teener Field on Monday. Dayton (17-11) will advance to play at home against Pompton Lakes (24-4) in the NJSIAA overall state Group 1 semifinal ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — A roaring crowd of Lancer fans flooded the Livingston Memorial Oval on Monday afternoon to witness the third-seeded Livingston High School baseball team become this year's NJSIAA Section 1, Group 4 champions with a 4-3 victory over fourth-seeded Montclair. This was the fourth ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- After a challenging 12-regatta season that included a long stretch of cold, dreary weather, the Summit High School Sailing Team celebrated at their recent Spring Awards Dinner. Congratulations to all our SHS varsity sailors - Lauren Murray, Dara Greengrass, Emma Gumny, Michael ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Memorial Middle School's softball team had an amazing spring last year, finishing with a 13-2 overall record. Due to the team's strong performance, the Colts moved up a division for the 2023-24 middle school softball season. The move had the team competing against larger middle ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Anna Kramarchuck earned the title of Valairco Heating & Cooling Highlander Athlete of the Week with an outstanding performance at the Union County Conference Championships. Displaying remarkable talent and dedication, she contributed 21 points to her team's overall score ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Anna Kramarchuck earned the title of Valairco Heating & Cooling Highlander Athlete of the Week with an outstanding performance at the Union County Conference Championships. Displaying remarkable talent and dedication, she contributed 21 points to her team's overall score ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove Panthers are the winners of the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1 Group 1 championship, defeating Wallington via a 7-0 shutout. Cayce Kavakich had a game to remember on the mound and at the plate. She finished a triple shy of the cycle at the plate with two runs ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ -- Few baseball pitchers in New Jersey had more experience pitching in close, low-scoring games, start after start, than Robby Roth. The right-hander from New Providence got almost all of the team's toughest assignments this spring, and often matched up against the opponent's ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- On Wednesday, May 29, the Randolph girls lacrosse team hosted North Hunterdon in the NJSIAA State Sectional Quarterfinals. The No. 4 seed Lady Rams sent the No. 5 seed Lions home on the short end of a 10-8 score, and in the process set themselves up for a Semifinals' showdown with ...
After an eight-year hiatus from facing Somerville, the Manasquan boys lacrosse team entered the game as the 1 seed and favorites to win. However, Somerville proved to be a formidable opponent, ensuring a suspenseful match. Manasquan maintained the lead for the majority of the game and slowed the ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - The 2024-2025 travel softball tryouts for the Lady Diamonds league are underway. The season is open to 12u, 14u and 16u potential players. Personal tryouts can be set up by contacting Coach Evan Davis at 201 400 7936.
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Brearley Varsity Softball team had quite a notable game Saturday afternoon. After being down 3-0, the Bears made an incredible comeback to win in extra innings 5-3, defeating No. 14 Weehawken for the Sectional State Championship N2G1 title. This brings the Bears current record ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The Westfield High School boys track and field team won its second sectional title in a row and sixth overall in the North 2, Group 4 sectionals at Ridge High School over the weekend. The Blue Devils finished with 125 points, getting past runner-up Piscataway (84) and Ridge ...
NUTLEY, NJ - There are many positive terms that can be used to describe the 2024 Nutley High School boys volleyball program. Among them are productive, memorable, unified and ultimately victorious. The Raiders finished the season with a very solid overall record of 15-8 and they were 7-3 as ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Sure, the Hackensack High School softball program was faced with a schedule filled to the brim with tough opponents on the field this recently concluded season. But the good news is that the Comets stood tall and put their best effort forward on the field, be it during practices ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - After a phenomenal showing at the qualifying meet, three Tuskers are headed to the state championships this weekend. Continuing a standout season at last week’s qualifier, Haylie Donovan punched her ticket to states in a trio of events. She will compete in the 100M, 200M, and ...
OLD BRIDGE - Southern Regional High School's volleyball team squares off on Monday at 4:30 p.m. against top-seeded Old Bridge in the SJ Group IV Championship. The Rams advanced to the championship after defeating Howell on Friday. The Rams won 25-11 and 25-21 in two straight ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – On Saturday afternoon a new group of Morristown athletes were honored for their impact and achievements as Morristown High School hosted the 2024 Athletic Gallery of Honor Induction Ceremony. Nine individuals and three teams were officially inducted into the Gallery of Honor ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Woodland Park hosted the ninth annual Behind the Badge Memorial Softball Tournament on Saturday, a heartfelt event that brought together law enforcement agencies, community members, and supporters from across the region. This year's tournament held special significance as it ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Any team in any sport competing in its first year at the varsity level is almost sure to suffer from some severe growing pains. It’s likely that the Lenape High School boys volleyball program, in its first year of varsity action, suffered some growing pains of their own this ...
WARREN, NJ -- Watchung Hills scored all its runs in the fourth inning and went on to defeat Hunterdon Central, 5-1, in the NJSIAA Section 2, Group 4 championship game on Saturday. Kathryn Wighard drew a bases-loaded walk in the fourth inning, then Riley Bobrowski followed with a two-run single, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Fifth seeded Brearley had a thrilling game Friday afternoon, defeating top seeded Cedar Grove with a 4-3 victory. This is the third continuous win for the Bears which brings their standing record to 17-8. Highlights of Friday's game from Head Coach Dave ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ – For the second straight year, the Hasbrouck Heights track team swept the North 1, Group Sectional Championships, handily winning both the boys and girls titles. The boys' team defeated Kinnelon, 164–75, with Hawthorne High School in third (66 points), New Milford fourth (45) and ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Wood-Ridge boys and girls 4 x100 relay teams set school records as the Blue Devils competed in the North 2, Group 1 Sectional Championships at Ridge High School on Saturday. The boys' team was made up of Jaydin Punt, Za’ki McGhee, Ben Lopez and Kledji Elezaj. Aleksandra ...
Brought To You By: WAYNE, NJ – A determined and talented three-season runner, a selfless team leader and the Wayne Valley High School Salutatorian for the class of 2024 is a heck of a combination. Senior Milan Mistry is all three of these things and more, including this month’s TAPinto ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Months of spring sports have led to this. The Ridgewood boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse and flag football teams will all finish up their seasons this week. Monday, June 3 NJSIAA Tournament Semifinals Ridgewood Girls Lacrosse vs. Hunterdon Central Regional, 4:30 ...
By Mark Kane For Capital Region Independent Media Dirt track racing is in full action at tracks around the Capital Region. Mark Kane/For Capital Region Independent Media The Memorial Day weekend usually produces some great racing action in the Capital District, and this year “The Great ...
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - Another tennis season in the books, John Jay continued to move the program forward. The Wolves won their last 11 matches and took the league championship. The boys did run into a pretty tough team in the sectionals, though. After advancing to the quarterfinals, John Jay faced ...