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Lakeland strikes quickly, wins Passaic County baseball title for first time in 18 years
PATERSON — Mickey Gilligan and his Lakeland baseball team seemed to be stuck on repeat in the latter stages of the Passaic County Tournament. Two batters into Tuesday night’s championship game at Hinchliffe Stadium, the sophomore catcher hit a two-run homer to ignite a four-run first inning. He had done the exact same thing in the semifinals three days earlier. ...
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.
Remembering North Jersey's greatest high school sports winning streaks
Sue Montegari was there for the beginning and the end of one of the most remarkable win streaks in North Jersey history. Montegari (nee Haarmann) was a sophomore at Ridgewood High School when the girls lacrosse program started in 1995. The Maroons earned their inaugural win against St. Elizabeth in their second game, and roughly two weeks later, they faced their first-ever Bergen County foe, Dwight-Englewood. ...
Lacrosse: Historic upset brings new No. 1 to North Jersey rankings
A historic upset in girls lacrosse has prompted a major change in the North Jersey lacrosse rankings. Immaculate Heart takes over at No. 1 for the first time in program history after defeating Ridgewood, 12-11, on Saturday in the Bergen County Tournament final. The victory ended a pair of streaks for the Maroons, who had won all 18 county titles up until that point and 138 straight matches against Bergen County opponents. ...
Early offense paves Lakeland to 5th Passaic County Tournament championship
Lakeland never forgot their county tournament loss in the quarterfinals last year. The Lancers knew they had the talent to put together a championship season, but things just didn’t go their way. Fast forward to 2024 and Lakeland left no question as to what their mission is on the...
Passaic County Tournament Boys Volleyball Final preview: Passaic Charter vs. Passaic Tech
Saturday, May 18 at Clifton High School in Clifton, 12 p.m. | BRACKET. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Verona Softball Halts Comeback Effort For 11th Victory
VERONA, NJ - Verona Varsity Softball secured their 11th victory of the season on Monday, but not without some late-game stress, courtesy of Nutley sluggers. After a three-run sixth inning put the Hillbillies up 5-1 heading into the final frame, Nutley answered with three of their own before their comeback effort was sealed shut. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Seniors Julia Loudon and Alexandra Popowich each had multi-hit efforts in the contest. Junior Danielle Imbriano, sophomore Synclaire Szamborski, and seniors Gabby Egnezzo and Lauren Paz each had an RBI. Szamborski also took the mound in the contest, allowing four runs (one earned), walking three, and striking out two. For the Raiders, Quennie Chavez and Gianna Haines recorded multiple hits. Seven of the nine sluggers in the lineup recorded a hit, with a Gabriella Botti double representing the only one that went for extra bases. Next up for Verona is a showdown at Newark Academy on Wednesday. First pitch is at 4 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Behind Aiden Dill's gem, Delbarton baseball secures fifth straight Morris County title
MONTVILLE - Aiden Dill hit the trifecta and Delbarton secured the five-peat. Dill, the winning pitcher of record in the last two county championship games, threw his way to a third and final victory, to lift the Green Wave past Chatham, 3-0 in the Morris County Tournament final on Thursday night at...
Sparta High School Girls Lacrosse Honors 2024 Seniors
SPARTA, NJ – The high school girls lacrosse team honored their seniors before the game on Monday. Jayne Bleakly, wearing number 21, was accompanied by her mother Morgan, father Rob and brother Truman. In the fall Bleakly will be attending Clemson University to pursue a degree in business. She has been playing lacrosse for seven years, including four years on the Sparta varsity squad as an attacker. Off the field Bleakly is an officer in DECA and manager of the school store.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER She said she would like to thank...
Seton Hall basketball: With love and regret, JaQuan Harris turns the page
Last month, after spending two years dressed in plain clothes on the Seton Hall basketball team’s bench due to knee problems, JaQuan Harris got the news he’d been longing to hear. “I got cleared for basketball activities,” he said. “I can do almost everything now (except contact). I’m...
Championship with history: 2 baseball teams won’t forget playing at Hinchliffe
For once, high school baseball players were given a homework assignment they didn’t mind spending their time on. Ahead of the 2024 Passaic County Tournament championship, Pompton Lakes head coach Mike Riordan sent out some reading material for his players to learn. If you purchase a product or register...
Track highlights from the 2024 Bergen County group girls championships
OLD TAPPAN -- Ridgewood has won 7 straight girls championships in the A division of the Red Littler Bergen County group championships, largely on the strength of its sensational distance team. And make no mistake, the Maroons dominated the four distance events en route to a 150-114 win over a young and up-and-coming Ramapo team, scoring 63 points from the four distance events to 30 for the Green Raiders. But in a year where most of the...
Hackensack High School Flag Football Team Rushes Through First Season
HACKENSACK, NJ - The High School Girls Flag Football Team recently completed its inaugural season, thanks to a grant from the New York Jets and Nike, according to school officials. Led by Head Coach Gordon Scooter Whiting and Assistant Coach David Sims, the Lady Comets "became a highly competitive team," playing a six-game schedule against several towns that have been playing for four seasons.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The sport is currently a club sport in New Jersey with plans to become a varsity sport in 2026. According to several internet sources, "Flag football, a variant of American football in which players remove flags attached to the ball carrier instead of tackling them, will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The sport was approved for inclusion by the International Olympic Committee in October 2023, along with cricket, lacrosse, squash and baseball/softball." For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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