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May 27, 2024

ROSELLE PARK, NJ  — After recovering from a day of hot dogs and burgers, there will be plenty of things to do for Roselle Park residents this week.   Monday, May 27 Memorial Day Service, 11 a.m.  Casano Community Service   Wednesday, May 29 Varsity Boys Tennis vs. Highland ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — After Memorial Day, the Ridgewood lacrosse teams will have their quarterfinal s matuchups  Monday, May 27 Memorial Day   Tuesday, May 28 Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustment, 7 p.m.  Ridgewood Village Hall   Wednesday, May 29 Varsity Baseball vs. North ...

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NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School baseball team hosted Lenape Valley on Tuesday, winning 5-4 in their last regular season game. Mason Bucci and Shea Vallorosi each went 2-for-4 at bat with two singles and two RBIs for the Braves. Bucci scored one run for Newton. Maxwell Maslowski and Hunter ...

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MANCHESTER, NH - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Sunday afternoon in their series finale by a final score of 13-1, managing only four hits and striking out 13 times. The 12-run margin of defeat marks Somerset’s largest loss of the season. The loss ...

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MANCHESTER, NH - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Sunday afternoon in their series finale by a final score of 13-1, managing only four hits and striking out 13 times. The 12-run margin of defeat marks Somerset’s largest loss of the season. The loss ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - On the heels of her winning the women’s U.S. Criterium Championship last week, cycling phenom Coryn Labecki will arrive at the 79th Tour of Somerville P/B Unity Bank bicycle race on Memorial Day with expectations of adding another win to her 57 career victories. On Monday, ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ - There will be a two-day Youth Girls Basketball Clinic this summer from July 22nd - 23rd at Parsippany Hills High School. The clinic is open to girls entering 4th through 9th grade, and it will take place between 9:00am - 12:00pm.  The clinic will be run by Coach Mike ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ -- A day after setting a school record for victories in a season, Bridgewater-Raritan ended a 28-year drought by winning its first Somerset County Tournament baseball championship since 1996 with a 10-7 victory over Ridge on Friday night at TD Bank Park. In a game that at times ...

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FLEMINGTON, NJ -- The Hunterdon Central girls lacrosse team advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 4 tournament with a 16-1 victory over East Brunswick on Friday. Kylie Hamer collected two goals and two assists for the Red Devils (18-2), who led, 8-1, after one quarter and ...

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BARNEGAT, NJ - Barnegat Lacrosse will be hosting a summer skill and stick work camp for children ages 3-5 at Barnegat High School. This camp is perfect for beginners and young athletes looking to learn and improve their lacrosse skills.   See flyer below for more information:   s.

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - On the heels of her winning the women’s U.S. Criterium Championship last week, cycling phenom Coryn Labecki will arrive at the 79th Tour of Somerville P/B Unity Bank bicycle race on Memorial Day with expectations of adding another win to her 57 career victories. On Monday, ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The WAMS Vikings secured a resounding victory over Bridgewater, avenging an earlier loss this season. Their dominant performance, culminating in a 16-2 win enforced by the mercy rule after just five innings, showcased their complete team effort. Now, with their ticket punched, ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ- Last Tuesday, May 21st, the Ridge Track and Field Team returned to Hillsborough for the Skyland Conference Championship. Maintaining momentum from last week’s Somerset County Championship win, the boys won the meet for the second year in a row! The boys also captured the division ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ -- After losing its first five games of the season, the Ridge softball team has turned things around. The Red Devils' 9-8 victory over Bridgewater-Raritan in the first round of the Section 2, Group 4 tournament on Wednesday was their 10th win in the last 16 games. Junior ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ -- The New Providence boys lacrosse team took a five-game winning streak and hopes of winning a sectional title into Memorial Day weekend. One of the key contributors to the Pioneers' success this spring has been junior Michael Henry, who had two goals and three assists in New ...

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YORKTOWN, N.Y. — Top-seeded Yorktown went against No. 3 Horace Greeley in the Section 1 Class B girls lacrosse championship game at Lakeland on May 23, looking for its 13th sectional title in its illustrious history. Yorktown, the No. 8 ranked Class B team in the state, overcame a 6-2 deficit to ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ - Goalball athlete Kevin Orcel of Elizabeth was one of 11 athletes named to the 2024 U.S. Association of Blind Athletes Sports Ambassador Program. Orcel participated in multiple sports in high school, including track and field, varsity wrestling and goalball, per Florida ...

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MAHOPAC, N.Y. — The Mahopac Wolf Pac unified basketball team staged a furious comeback in a home game against Brewster earlier this month, falling just short before an enthusiastic crowd at the high school gym. Now in its third season, the team’s roster includes students with special needs and ...

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MANCHESTER, NH -The Somerset Patriots won their second straight game over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 5-3 on Saturday at Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester, with Jasson Dominguez providing the game-decisive hit, a two-run homer in the seventh inning. It was the third straight game where the ...

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MANCHESTER, NH -The Somerset Patriots won their second straight game over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 5-3 on Saturday at Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester, with Jasson Dominguez providing the game-decisive hit, a two-run homer in the seventh inning. It was the third straight game where the ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Franklin rallied from a pair of four-run deficits, but was unable to mount a third comeback in a 13-7 loss to Scotch Plains-Fanwood in the first round of the Section 2, Group 4 baseball tournament on Friday. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (20-8), the No. 2 seed, will host ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- The earlier than usual 2 p.m. school day start didn't slow down the Raider bats, as they opened the 2024 NJSIAA State Sectional tournament against Franklin. Scotch Plains-Fanwood jumped out to an early 4-0 lead after the first inning.   Jaden Carpien had an RBI ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The YES Network, in partnership with the Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, will air the Wednesday, May 29 game on the YES Network and on the YES App. The Patriots 11 a.m. game versus the Bowie Baysox (Baltimore Orioles) is the first of six games ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The YES Network, in partnership with the Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, will air the Wednesday, May 29 game on the YES Network and on the YES App. The Patriots 11 a.m. game versus the Bowie Baysox (Baltimore Orioles) is the first of six games ...

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MANCHESTER NH - The Somerset Patriots topped the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Friday night in a thrilling 8-7 late inning victory in game five of a seven-game series at Delta Dental Stadium. Catcher Agustin Ramirez (3-for-4, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 2B, SB) singled home the go-ahead run in the 9th inning, ...

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MANCHESTER NH - The Somerset Patriots topped the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Friday night in a thrilling 8-7 late inning victory in game five of a seven-game series at Delta Dental Stadium. Catcher Agustin Ramirez (3-for-4, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 2B, SB) singled home the go-ahead run in the 9th inning, ...

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CLARK, NJ — The Clark Soccer Club's 5th grade travel program is hosting its "Battle of the Borders" games for both boys and girls on Friday, June 7. The matchup will pit Hehnly students versus Valley Road students, under the lights at the Bartell Turf Field. The girls game begins at 6:30 p.m.

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - Coach Kelly Dowell is in the 300 club. On May 20, Dowell got her 300th win as coach of the Glen Rock High School Softball team in a 5-0 win over Hawthorne. With the win, the Panthers finished on top of their league with a regular season record of 12-0 in league play and a 20-5 ...

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VERONA, NJ - Verona Varsity Softball brought their best stuff to the mound on Wednesday, blanking Secaucus 14-0 in the opening round of the NJSIAA Tournament.  Synclaire Szamborski and Sienna Armani combined for ten strikeouts and threw a combined no-hitter for the Hillbillies. Armani was ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - For the second straight spring athletic season, Spotswood High School spring sports teams have won their respective Greater Middlesex Conference Division titles. It was back-to-back division titles for the Chargers baseball, golf, softball and boys tennis teams. For the Chargers' ...

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