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These North Jersey baseball teams got off to surprise starts in April
The simplest explanation for the rapid improvement of the Passaic baseball team is this: GPAs are up, and ERAs are down. Third-year coach Matt Patterson guided the Indians to a 12-3 opening month, which included clinching at least a share of their first Big North Liberty title since 2016. The squad finished 10-12 a year ago and was just 6-13 in Patterson’s first season. ...
Girls Lacrosse: Dayton Beats Boonton, 15-4
BOONTON, NJ -- Lauren O'Brien collected five goals and four assists to lead Dayton to a 15-4 girls lacrosse victory over Boonton on Tuesday. Sara Kaesshaefer finished with three goals and two assists for the Bulldogs (8-2). Maya Smith connected for two Dayton goals.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Gianna Guensch had one goal and two assists, and Ava Pozolante, Sophie Lafferty, Reilly Huber and Amelia Cox each netted one goal in the win. Marissa Duarte made five saves, and Abby Oknin also stopped two shots. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Lacrosse: Upsets bring chaos to first North Jersey rankings of May
In April, there was clarity in the North Jersey lacrosse rankings. In May, there is chaos. We've reached a point on the boys side that everyone outside the top two has some pluses and minuses to consider and no obvious place in the rankings. ...
Glen Rock High School goes with a familiar name as new head football coach
The next McCourt generation has officially arrived, with another one on the way. Kyle McCourt, 33, the son of veteran Cresskill basketball coach Mike McCourt, was approved as Glen Rock's new head football coach on Monday night by the district’s Board of Education. Kyle has been an assistant with the Panthers' football program since 2016.
Hanover Park Softball Beats Parsippany in Morris County Tournament Game
EAST HANOVER, NJ - In a second-round matchup of the Morris County Tournament, Hanover Park Softball faced Parsippany, clinching a resounding 13-1 victory on Tuesday. Spearheading the offense for Hanover Park was Gina Lagravenis who delivered a remarkable performance at the plate, tallying 2 hits, including a powerful home run, and driving in 3 runs. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Grace Waldrum, Sabrina Casola, and Luella Walters, each made significant contributions to Hanover Park's run total. Waldrum and Casola each recorded 2 hits, driving in multiple runs, while Walters added 2 hits of her own, including a crucial RBI. Hanover Park's pitching was equally impressive. Jules Piano delivered on the mound, allowing only 1 hit and 1 run while recording an impressive 9 strikeouts. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
West Milford defeats Lakeland in Passaic County Tournament quarterfinals - Softball recap
Amelia Pilatowski recorded a two-run home run to help sixth-seeded West Milford defeat third-seeded Lakeland in the quarterfinals of the Passaic County Tournament in Wanaque. West Milford (10-6) trailed 1-0 after the second inning before scoring three runs in the third. West Milford added another run in the fifth and sixth.
Boys lacrosse: 2024 Passaic County Tournament bracket, scores, schedule
Wayne Valley locked up the No. 1 seed and the luxury of staying at home in the Passaic County boys lacrosse tournament. The defending-champion Indians were one of five teams to clinch a bye through the first round and join No. 2 Lakeland, No. 3 West Milford, No. 4 Wayne Hills and No. 5 Passaic Tech. ...
Golf: Delbarton holds off the field to claim Morris County Tournament title
MOUNT OLIVE — Delbarton fended off the field to secure another signature win, and Montville senior Eli Kaufman turned in an encore performance, to claim team and individual titles at the Morris County Tournament on Wednesday afternoon at Flanders Valley Golf Course. The Green Wave foursome of John Myles Dziadzio (76), Jake Kurtzman...
Lakeland ends losing skid in win against Fair Lawn - Softball recap
Lakeland put an end to its four-game losing streak and won its 10th game of the season with a 5-4 victory over Fair Lawn in Wanaque. This is the second time this season that Lakeland (10-5) has defeated Fair Lawn. Morgan Hayes and Izzy Villegas each had two hits and...
Agnoli, Force & Zurawlow Lead Montville’s Comeback Win Over Caldwell on Tuesday
MONTVILLE, NJ - Montville’s senior first baseman, Joe Agnoli has been in pressure packed situations before. He had a few appearances in the Mustang’s run to the State Sectional Championship game last year. Agnoli was not phased when he found himself at bat with his team trailing 5-2 in the sixth inning on Tuesday, April 30. Agnoli tripled and knocked in two runs to decrease Caldwell’s lead to 6-5 with no outs in the sixth. Then, Hunter Force was hit by a pitch. That put two runners on base for Montville. Senior right fielder, Logan Force tripled, scoring his twin brother...
Morris County boys lacrosse seeds and brackets, 2024
In what has been one of the most surprising boys lacrosse seasons in recent memory in terms of upsets, certain things just seem immune to change. Delbarton and Mountain Lakes are the top two seeds for the 36th Morris County Tournament, with reigning champion Delbarton seeded No. 1 in search of its 19th title, and Mountain Lakes at No. 2 and after its 15th crown.
All the nominees for 2024 North Jersey HS Sports Awards, presented by Englewood Health
NorthJersey.com and The Record will honor the top high school athletes in Bergen and Passaic counties at the 2024 North Jersey High School Sports Awards show, presented by Englewood Health. The show will be held June 28, 2024 at The Bergen PAC. All tickets will be complimentary, courtesy of Englewood Health. All Player of...
Bailey and Askins Sock Back-to-Back Home Runs for Chatham Softball in 12-11 Setback at Parsippany; Askins 4 hits, 4 RBI
PARSIPPANY, NJ -- Senior Abby Bailey and freshman Charlie Askins belted back-to-back homers for Chatham in its 12-11 softball loss to Parsippany on Thursday. Bailey had two hits, a run scored and two RBI while Askins went 4-for-4 with three singles, a homer, four RBI and two runs scored for Chatham (3-10). Maddie Huth singled, doubled and knocked in three runs for the Cougars.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Chatham also received two hits and an RBI from Austen Dempsey, two hits and a run scored from Avery Andres and a base hit, a stolen base and two runs scored from Clare Shanley. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
County record bites the dust as part of epic 2024 Morris County Relay Championships
Tuesday’s near-perfect weather set the stage for speedy times and huge marks at the 2024 Morris County Relay Championships. County history took a fall, and there were more meet records than clouds in the sky by dusk. It was the meet’s 78th running for the boys and 50th for the girls, and both sides made it memorable.
North Jersey Male Athlete of the Week steps up for his school in any way he can
His first two years of high school, Tyler Benway stuck to the sports he'd been playing his whole life: basketball and baseball. But when you're at a Group 1 school and you're one of the best athletes there, your friends have some influence on your athletic career. "All my friends...
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