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Track community unites for injured Delbarton athlete at Morris County Championships
BOONTON — Luke Schagelin has spent his senior year setting goals and achieving them. On Friday, Schagelin won his first individual outdoor Morris County title – and helped Morris Knolls capture the boys team title by a single point over Delbarton, whose thoughts were with injured pole vaulter Dakota Lee. Shagelin had a personal-best...
N.J. track athlete who suffered “freak” injury in stable condition, AD says
Delbarton junior Dakota Lee, who was hospitalized following a pole vaulting incident Wednesday, is in stable condition at Morristown Memorial Hospital, according to Delbarton athletic director Tony Negrin. Lee landed on his head during the warm-up session of the Morris County Championships at Boonton High School on Wednesday. The meet...
Simon leads No. 18 Watchung Hills past Bernards - Softball recap
Mia Simon scattered 10 hits, allowing one earned run while striking out 12 and walking four, to help give Watchung Hills, No. 18 in the NJ.com Top 20, a 5-3 victory over Bernards in nine innings in Bernardsville. Simon went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI for Watchung...
Boys Lacrosse: Bernards Beats Bridgewater-Raritan, 5-4, in Somerset County Semifinals
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ -- Bernards advanced in the semifinal round of the Somerset County Tournament with a 5-4 boys lacrosse victory over Bridgewater-Raritan on Thursday. Logan Stevens scored four goals for Bernards (14-1), including the last two of the second quarter and the first goal of the third quarter to give the Mountaineers a 4-2 lead early in the second half.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER David Brothers scored one goal, Charlie Hunnewell passed for two assists, and Jake Caldwell and Finn Vaccaro each passed for one assist in the victory. Trevor Sardis won seven of 12 faceoffs for Bernards. Cameron Kurdyla of Bridgewater-Raritan made 18 saves. Bryce Lewandowski, Alex Rahmini and Nick DiEsso each had one goal in the win. Bernards, the No. 2 seed, will play in the championship game at noon on Saturday at the Torpey Complex in Bridgewater against the Pingry-Ridge winner. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Lou Grasso Resigns as Union H.S. Football Coach
UNION, NJ -- Lou Grasso announced his resignation as the head football coach at Union High School this week. Grasso has accepted the position of athletic director at Colonia High School in Middlesex County, where he will succeed longtime Colonia A.D. Ben LaSala, who is retiring in June.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Grasso was approved as the Colonia High School athletic director at the meeting of Woodbridge Township Board of Education on Thursday. The coach at Union for the last 11 seasons, Grasso posted a record of 67-49 at Union, winning the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 championship in 2019. The opening night of the 2024 football season is a little more than three months away, and Union is seeking a new varsity football coach now. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Giants celebs, Superhero night, kid-friendly hike: 9 things to do in North Jersey May 16-19
So what will you be doing this weekend in North Jersey? If you like music, there will be concerts both large and small — from Morgan Wallen at MetLife to Thesaurus Rex in Teaneck to the Montclair Community Band. Sports fans can enjoy women's professional soccer, Jackals baseball and two 1986 New York Giants at a book signing. Plus, there's a lifestyle and health fair and a woodland hike.
Baseball: Ridge Beats Hillsborough, 12-7, in Somerset County Tournament
FLEMINGTON, NJ -- The Ridge baseball team advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Somerset County Tournament with a 12-7 baseball victory over Hillsborough on Thursday at Diamond Nation. Third-seeded Ridge (17-7) scored eight runs in the bottom of the first inning.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Senior right fielder Ezra Sadowsky went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and five RBI for the Red Devils. Winning pitcher Ben Larner was 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, and Jake Dolan hit a solo home run. Zach Kucerka was 2-for-4 with an RBI in the win. Ridge will play second-seeded Immaculata in the semifinals on Monday afternoon at TD Bank Park, tentatively scheduled for 1 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Rutgers women’s soccer welcomes 9 recruits, including 5 New Jersey natives
Rutgers women’s soccer head coach Mike O’Neill has signed nine first-year players to join the Scarlet Knights program for the 2024 season, including five hailing from New Jersey. The class includes Shaela Bradley, Gianna Delgado, Charlotte Garcia, Claire Hammill, Mikayla Mandleur, Gabby Miller, Charlotte Mills, Riley Morris, and...
Morristown Girls Lacrosse Defeats Morris Knolls on Senior Day
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown girls lacrosse team defeated Morris Knolls; 14-4 on Senior Day. The Colonials improved to 18-1 after the win. Megan O'Brien and Cathleen Moran led Morristown with three goals a piece. O'Brien had three assists and Moran had one. Teammates Anna Rivetti and Anna Szporn each added two goals. Ava Adubato, Caitlin Collins, Caroline Condon and Kylie Pfeffer each added one.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Tessa Simone added two goals for the Golden Eagles. Morristown goalie Eloise Downes was credited with 15 goals. Sign up to get all the news as it happens at www.TAPinto.net/enews and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MorristownTAP/ and on Twitter at @MorristownTAP and on Instagram at @tapintomorristownDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Download the TAPinto App! Click here for Android. Click here for iOS For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Somerset County Tournament semifinal round - Girls lacrosse roundup
Ava Kirkwood had five goals to help give top-seeded Pingry, No. 11 in the NJ.com Top 20, a 20-8 victory over fourth-seeded Hillsborough in Martinsville. Annabelle Mahoney had four goals and Campbell Clark-Schoeb had three goals and two assists for Pingry (12-5). If you purchase a product or register for...
No. 3 Pingry boys lacrosse holds on late, 3-peats as Somerset County champs (PHOTOS)
The postgame celebrations, the pictures with the trophy and the feeling that comes with winning the Somerset County title are all things that have become almost routine for Pingry. It’s all played out the same three years in a row and it would be easy to lose sight of how much those championships mean.
WHRHS Baseball: Watchung Hills Tops Rutgers Prep in Somerset County Quarterfinals, 1-0
WARREN, NJ — 11 innings! Watchung Hills is moving on in the Somerset County Tournament after defeating Rutgers Prep in the quarterfinals on Thursday in 11 innings, 1-0. “ ROBBIE CENTAMORE,” said WHRHS head coach Joe Tremarco. “We knew it was going to be a battle with their guy on the mound….but it was great to see the Sophomore grow up right before our eyes! We knew with his effort, we couldn’t lose this game. Ethan Byrd coming in and slamming the DOORS and another Sophomore JJ Jaconski with the clutch hit to score the Freshman Stefano DiGeronimo. Just a much needed TEAM win to get some MOJO for the most fun time of the year!”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Watchung Hills improves to 12-12 and next hosts Middlesex on Saturday. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
WHRHS Softball: Watchung Hills Tops BR on Senior Day 2024
WARREN, NJ — Maddie Cerami hit a tie breaking 2 run double in the bottom of the 5th to lead Watchung Hills to a 5-3 win over Bridgewater-Raritan on Senior Day at Watchung Hills Thursday. Mia Simon and Morgan Bobrowski each had 2 hits for the Warriors. Simon got the win in the circle, throwing a complete game giving up 5 hits, 2 walks and 9 strikeouts. Prior to the game the seniors and their families were recognized.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER SEE VIDEO “Very happy to honor our seniors this afternoon with a win,” said WHRHS head coach Brian Figueriedo. “These seniors have had very distinguished careers and they will leave an everlasting legacy with the Watchung Hills softball program. They’ve accomplished so much so far in their careers and we’re hoping to add one more accomplishment starting next week.” The stands were packed with supporters.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Watchung Hills improves to 21-3 and next plays at Bernard’s on Saturday. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
On This Day: Coach steps down at Centenary, 23-year-old takes over baseball program
After seven years as the head coach of Centenary baseball, James Farrar stepped down on this day 40 years ago today. One of his former players, Andy Watson, was named as his replacement at 23 years old. “I don’t know if there is a good time to retire,” Farrar said....
Morristown Softball Fell to Randolph; 2-0
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown softball team fell to Randolph; 2-0 on Thursday afternoon. The Colonials weren't able to scratch anything across the plate. Randolph scored their goals in the top of the 5th and 7th innings. Callie Volker was on the mound for Morristown. She allowed one earned run on seven hits while striking out five.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Colonials will be back in action on Saturday May 18 when they host Mountain Lakes. Game time is 7pm. Sign up to get all the news as it happens at www.TAPinto.net/enews and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MorristownTAP/ and on Twitter at @MorristownTAP and on Instagram at @tapintomorristown Download the TAPinto App! Click here for Android. Click here for iOSDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Football: O’Hara Senior Bowl namesake addresses seniors at inaugural media day
HILLSBOROUGH − When Super Bowl champion Shaun O’Hara was a senior lineman at Hillsborough High School in the fall of 1994, only four teams per section qualified for the NJSIAA football playoffs. So, when the Raiders’ season ended with a 29-7 win on a frigid Thanksgiving Day at...
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