Sports
By BOBBIE PEER
November 25, 2024
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Ava Yiu, a junior at Ridge High School, has emerged as a standout player for the Ridge girls' soccer team this season, earning the Valairco Heating & Cooling Ridge Athlete of the Week honor for her exceptional performance, leadership, and resilience as goalkeeper, with 131 ...
After nine years, and a 100-90 record coaching boys basketball at Lakeland, Steve Fallo won’t be on the sidelines this winter.“It was just time to step away,” Fallo said. “Obviously, I’m going to miss the players and coaches. Game day was always fun.”Fallo’s highlight was when his squad went to the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Abby Kim, a junior outside hitter for the No. 10 state-ranked Gov. Livingston volleyball team, has been named the Valairco Heating & Cooling Highlander Athlete of the Week. Following an extraordinary season, Abby led the Highlanders to their third consecutive sectional ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ -- Four members of the Class of 2025 at Hunterdon Central, all baseball players, signed letters of intent to attend colleges at a special signing ceremony.Soren Gregor, Ryan Lundari, Anthony Petino and Aidan Walsh all took part in the event at Hunterdon Central Regional High School ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Soccer Club of Springfield U11 boys Sonics have always been known for their heart and determination, even if they weren't always the strongest on the field. Despite previous rough seasons, they recently found their rhythm, and something incredible happened. In their Mid-NJ ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Extra time appeared evident in Saturday’s Group 4 state title meeting between the Westfield and Eastern girls soccer teams at Franklin High School.Westfield High School sophomore Emilie Caidgan had other plans.With 2:05 remaining in regulation, Cadigan put in a state ...
BEDFORD, N.Y. - Hard work, a growth mindset, grit, perseverance. These are all essential traits for a successful student — and for a successful athlete.Five of Fox Lane High School's student-athletes are taking those traits with them to college next year and have committed to playing Division 1 ...
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - On Saturday, Nov. 16, Sloan Wasserman made her second straight appearance at the Cross Country State Meet. At Queensbury High School, the uptick in competition initially had her on unfamiliar ground. In 7th or 8th place, she said, “It was pretty concerning. But I knew they were ...
“It was so cool to see the hard work pay off in the end,” head coach Kelly Unverdorben remembers telling the undefeated Portville Varsity Girls Volleyball Team after they won the New York State Public High School Athletic Association championship series on Sunday afternoon.The round-robin ...
FRANKLIN, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys soccer team was expected to be special this year and thrilled supporters with Union County and Sectional championships, but the ultimate title eluded the team as No. 8 Southern Regional blanked the No. 2 Raiders, 2-0, on Sunday in Franklin in the Group ...
MADISON, NJ - A number of Madison High School girls volleyball players were honored within the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference Freedom Division.The Dodgers were awarded the Sportsmanship Award and finished the season with a record of 17-13Earning First Team was Sophia Christoffers and Devon ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - A number of Morristown High School girls volleyball players were honored within the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference American Division.The Colonials were Division Champion, tied with Sparta. Morristown finished the season with a record of 19-7.Earning First Team was Gwen ...
SOMERSET, NJ- For the Randolph boys’ soccer team, the stretch run of the 2024 season was one for the history books. Unfortunately, the fairy tale ending fell one win short, as the Rams dropped the NJSIAA Group 3 State Finals to Shawnee 2-0, on Sunday, Nov. 24. ( link to game photos at end of ...
FRANKLIN - Aidan Donnelly scored the only two goals in the game to give Southern its first state title in program history. The eighth-seeded Rams defeated the second-seeded Scotch Plains- Fanwood 2-0 at Franklin High School. Donnelly scored in the 14th and 78th minutes to lead Southern to a ...
FRANKLIN - Aidan Donnelly scored the only two goals in the game to give Southern its first state title in program history. The eighth-seeded Rams defeated the second-seeded Scotch Plains- Fanwood 2-0 at Franklin High School. Donnelly scored in the 14th and 78th minutes to lead Southern to a ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND - Recent blustery winds have made ocean fishing for stripers off Long Beach Island an “iffy” proposition, but when conditions allow, some of the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have been finding limit catches on bass.Dave Wittenborn has had his “Benita J” ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND - Recent blustery winds have made ocean fishing for stripers off Long Beach Island an “iffy” proposition, but when conditions allow, some of the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association have been finding limit catches on bass.Dave Wittenborn has had his “Benita J” ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - On Friday, Nov. 22, Somers traveled to Shenendehowa High School for a rematch of last year’s regional final versus Averill Park, and for the third time in three games, the Tuskers did not score first. “People might think we are regressing,” said running back Mason Kelly. But for ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ– The 2024 Long Branch High School Boys Soccer team went on one of the most unpredictable runs in recent memory. The Green Wave got off to a 2-10 start but finished on an incredible run, winning the state sectional championship. Throughout their rough start to the season, Long Branch ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y.—It was a dominant fall for the Yorktown Huskers, which won the 12U Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League (GHVBL) Division 1 championship.“It always means a lot to be the last team standing in the highest division,” said Huskers’ head coach Mike DePaola. “We welcome the competition of ...
COLONIA, NJ — Matt Fasulo, a member of the Colonia High School Class of 2025 and the school's baseball team, has made a verbal commitment to attend Rutgers-Newark University, where he will continue his athletic career.Fasulo earned a reputation as one of the best fielders at shortstop of anybody in ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove Panthers are rolling in playoff play, defeating Butler 52-21 in Friday's NJSIAA Group 1 Tournament Semifinal Round. Quarterback Stephen Paradiso completed 22 of 35 passes for 381 yards and four touchdowns. Paradiso added 17 rushing yards. Wide receiver Jackson ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg Senior Powder Puff Team Preps for Rivalry Game Against EastonThe Phillipsburg High School senior Powder Puff team is gearing up for its annual Thanksgiving Week rivalry flag football game against Easton Area High School. This highly anticipated matchup will take ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Dani Haskell's 22 points were not enough as the St. Bonaventure University women's basketball team dropped a game to Colgate, 82-71, Saturday afternoon in the Reilly Center. St. Bonaventure led by as many as 9 in the first half, but Colgate rallied back late in the second ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — St. Bonaventure men’s basketball head coach Mark Schmidt will face off against his son Nick, who’s in his first year as an assistant coach for Bryant University. “I’m just proud he’s got his start,” the elder Schmidt said. “He’s with a good coach, a good guy and a good ...
SOMERSET, NJ – Madison’s dream season came to an end Saturday evening as the Dodgers were defeated by Point Pleasant Boro, 3-1. Point Pleasant opened a two-goal lead with a goal in the 15th minute before scoring early in the second half. Camryn Visich halved the deficit for the Dodgers with a ...
UNION, NJ - In a nail-biting showdown, the Hanover Park football team lost to Shabazz in a heart-breaker of a game,8-7. The game’s only offensive fireworks came early, as both teams scored all their points in the first half. Shabazz struck first with a 1-yard touchdown run by Daveion Porter, ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- On Sunday, November 24, the Randolph RAMS Boys Soccer team is playing in the NJSIAA Group 3 State Finals. The team is hoping to get a lot of support from the town as they take on Shawnee. This is what they've been working towards all season, so please try to come out, show Randolph ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Golf enthusiasts have a new spot to perfect their swing as GolfCave officially opened its doors in New Providence. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the occasion, attended by Mayor Al Morgan, Councilman Matthew Cumiskey, Councilwoman Diane Bilicska, town administrators, New ...
DENVILLE, NJ -- Colleen McGavin, Mackenzie Comprelli, Louise Miniter, and Shivani Bapatla of the Morris Knolls High School field hockey team were selected to the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference’s National Division All-Star First Team by the division coaches for the 2024 season.McGavin, a ...