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February 26, 2026

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — It will be a busy week for area bowlers are the NJSIAA Individual Tournament takes place on Thursday at Lucky Strike Bowling Lanes in New Brunswick.  Nine Bergen Tech bowlers and one Hasbrouck Heights bowler were among the 101 boys and 100 girls who qualified for the ...

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WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Robbinsville/Allentown advanced with a 6-0 ice hockey victory over Millburn in the first round of the NJSIAA South Public Co-op Tournament on Wednesday.Second-seeded Robbinsville (19-5) did it with two goals in each period, starting with James Morino and Jake LaChance scoring in ...

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CALDWELL, NJ – The Mount St. Dominic girls basketball team is pinning the hopes that its difficult schedule this season will result in at least a couple of victories in the upcoming state tournament.    The Lions will start their state voyage on Feb. 26 when they host 12th-seeded Holy Angels at ...

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Clifton, NJ - In a fast-paced first-round clash of the NJSIAA North, Public Co-Op sectional tournament, Morris Knolls-Hills erupted for three third-period goals to pull away from Clifton United North Co-Op for a 6-2 victory on Wednesday night.Morris Knolls (10-13) outshot Clifton 44-19 and used a ...

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MADISON — Junior goalie Clementine Dickson-Child turned in a standout performance with 40 saves, but Madison’s season ended with a 2-1 loss to Summit in the NJSIAA Tournament first round.After a scoreless first period, Summit broke through at 10:26 of the second when Dahlia Kim put the Hilltoppers ...

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STOCKHOLM, NJ – The top seed United ice hockey team took 16-seed Parsippany Hills 3-1 on Tuesday in the first round of the NJSIAA tournament. Three different skaters scored.  Cormac Gibbons, Braydon Sisco and Alex Roslan each got past the Par Hills goalie. Cooper O’Neil had two assists.  Michael ...

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The state tournament begins for the Bridgewater-Raritan High School ice hockey team Thursday, at 4 p.m. at Bridgewater Sports Arena.The team had already clinched a thrilling 6-5 comeback victory and back-to-back Skyland Cup crowns in the finals Feb. 18 at Bridgewater Sports Arena.Fresh off an ...

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FLEMINGTON, NJ – Hunterdon Central advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA South Public tournament with a 6-2 ice hockey victory over Manalapan on Wednesday.Goals by Kyle Easley and Andrew Devyatkin in the first period gave eighth-seeded Hunterdon Central (12-10) a 2-0 lead.Easley finished with ...

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NEPTUNE, NJ – The Chatham boys swim team crushed expectations of a slim victory by winning 10 of the 11 races, including all three relays, as the Cougars secured their fifth consecutive NJSIAA Group B state championship, 102-68, vs. Moorestown on Wednesday at the Neptune Aquatic Center.“When we ...

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NEPTUNE, NJ – Senior Madeline Crawford put her stamp on another historic meet for the Chatham girls swim team by setting two school records as the Cougars completed an undefeated season with their third straight NJSIAA Group B state championship. It was the 36th consecutive meet win for ...

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ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — St. Bonaventure men's basketball's offense continues to produce.The defense remains a concern.After surrendering 99 points at Richmond, the Bonnies return home Thursday to face Rhode Island University. The game was postponed from Wednesday night.“We’ve had a hard time keeping ...

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PARSPIPPANY, NJ - Will Maass scored a game-high 18 points and Parsippany Hills used a dominant fourth quarter to pull away for a 50–44 win over Parsippany on Friday night in NJAC crossover action.Parsippany Hills (14-10, 5-7 NJAC National) broke open a tight game by outscoring Parsippany 22–16 in ...

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NEPTUNE, NJ – In case anyone has noticed, the sirens can be heard on the streets of Chatham every year at this time.The Chatham High state championship swim set off the commotion again on Wednesday evening, with a police and first responders escort down Main Street and back to the high school after ...

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STOCKHOLM, NJ – Braydon Sisco scored his 29th goal of the season as top-seeded Kinnelon/Jefferson/Sparta (KJS) United defeated 16th-seeded Parsippany Hills in the first round of the North Jersey, Public Co-op tournament.Sisco has found the back of the net in five of the team's last six games.Cormac ...

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STOCKHOLM, NJ – The top seed United ice hockey team took 16-seed Parsippany Hills 3-1 on Tuesday in the first round of the NJSIAA tournament. Three different skaters scored.  Cormac Gibbons, Braydon Sisco and Alex Roslan each got past the Par Hills goalie. Cooper O’Neil had two assists.  Michael ...

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WASHINGTON — The St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball team had the lead for just 18 seconds in its 61-47 loss to George Washington University on Wednesday in the Charles E. Smith Center. The Revolutionaries were looking to get revenge on their senior night, having lost to the Bonnies on ...

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STAFFORD - It is a busy and proud week for the Southern Regional High School athletic community. From collegiate commitments to alumni matchups and national academic honors, the Rams continue to excel both on and off the field. Here are the latest updates from the athletic department:Oravets ...

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STAFFORD - It is a busy and proud week for the Southern Regional High School athletic community. From collegiate commitments to alumni matchups and national academic honors, the Rams continue to excel both on and off the field. Here are the latest updates from the athletic department:Oravets ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — This enthusiastic member of the Westfield High School Girls Swimming team leads with spirit and drive, inspiring team members to strive for aquatic excellence.Junior Jane Kavanagh is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy Agency’s Allstate Westfield Athlete of the ...

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WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Robbinsville/Allentown advanced with a 6-0 ice hockey victory over Millburn in the first round of the NJSIAA South Public Co-op Tournament on Wednesday.Second-seeded Robbinsville (19-5) did it with two goals in each period, starting with James Morino and Jake LaChance scoring in ...

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MORRISTOWN — The Morristown girls ice hockey team mounted a third-period rally, but the comeback came up short as the Colonials dropped a 10-6 decision to Kent Place in the 2026 NJSIAA Girls Hockey Tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 25.Morristown (7-4) was led by Eloise Downes, who finished with three ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Park Regional hockey used a five-goal offensive performance and a decisive third period to defeat Verona 5-2 on Wednesday in the first round of the NJSIAA North Public Co-Op Sectional Tournament.The postseason matchup opened tightly. Verona (9-12-3, 6-6-1 NJIIHL – Kelly ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Hanover Park Girls Basketball team will be the No. 7 seed in the 2026 NJSIAA Girls Basketball North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 Tournament.  The matchups and brackets are as follows: No. 1 seed Caldwell vs No. 16 seed HarrisonNo. 2 seed Bernards vs No. 15 seed LyndhurstNo. 3 ...

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NEPTUNE, NJ – It never seemed like a question of ‘if’ the Bridgewater-Raritan High School boys’ swimming team would win every meet this season.That question eventually became: “How much would it win by?”After its final team meet of 2025–2026 on Wednesday morning, only one question remains that will ...

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NEPTUNE, NJ – One year ago, Hall-Of-Fame head coach Chris Levin took a glimpse into the future.After his Bridgewater-Raritan High School girls’ swimming team saw its season come to an end in the state semifinals last season, he gazed into a crystal ball that foreshadowed one promising fact.The last ...

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ROSELLE PARK, NJ - On February 4, 2026, Roselle Park High School honored six students who plan to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level during its annual NCAA Signing Day event. The committed athletes include Brianna Appello, Mia Botello, Sidney Smith, Jose ...

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RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens girls’ basketball team headed out on the road for their first playoff game of the postseason and took home the win.The Ravens defeated the Broadalbin-Perth Patriots 58-42 in a Section 2 Class A game on Feb. 24. RCS poured on the pressure in the second and third ...

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NEPTUNE, NJ - The magical ride for the Bridgewater-Raritan High School girls’ swim team was capped with a state championship.On Feb. 25, the Bridgewater-Raritan girls’ team, ranked third in New Jersey, captured the Group A state championship with a 102.5–67.5 victory over 10th-ranked Cherry Hill ...

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NEPTUNE, NJ - A state championship and the recognition of being the best boys’ swim team in New Jersey were achieved by Bridgewater-Raritan High School on the morning of Feb. 25, in Neptune.Bridgewater-Raritan, ranked No. 1 in New Jersey, cruised past its Somerset County rival, fourth-ranked ...

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WALL, NJ — After two weeks without a league game — and a handful of “filler” matchups to stay sharp — the Warriors returned to meaningful hockey Tuesday night and looked anything but rusty.In the opening round of the NJSIAA Tournament, the Warriors overwhelmed Johnson (Clark) from the opening ...

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