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Chargers Defeat East Brunswick Magnet on the Diamond on Senior Day
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - After a Friday Night Lights victory at Milltown's Michelin Field, the Spotswood High School varsity baseball team was back at it on Saturday. Spotswood defeated East Brunswick Magnet 15-5 on Senior Day. The Chargers exploded for nine runs in the bottom of the sixth inning, giving the team its third mercy rule victory in a row. Carter Cumiskey charged Spotswood offense and Jack Bicsko picked up the win on the mound. Ryan Orth, Breckyn DeAngelis and Mason Bitalla had multiple hit games for the Chargers. Bicsko pitched two innings, giving up two runs and striking...
Greater Middlesex Conference Baseball Tournament Play-In Roundup
Sophomore Chris Aracena drove in a pair of runs as Perth Amboy turned four hits into eight runs in an 8-5 road win over East Brunswick in the play-in round of the Greater Middlesex Conference Baseball Tournament. Junior Chris Rodriguez scored three times, stole a pair of bases and worked...
NCAA Basketball: Clemson at Rutgers
Nov 30, 2021; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Cliff Omoruyi (11) shoots the ball over Clemson Tigers forward Hunter Tyson (5) during the second half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
WATCH: Rutgers football commit Isaiah Deloatch in action
Rutgers added another commitment today as class of 2025 linebacker Isaiah Deloatch of Hillside High (Durham, N.C.) announced his plans to join the Scarlet Knights. He becomes the second prospect from the state of North Carolina to join the RU 2025 recruiting class. The 6-foot-1, 210-pounder brings a wealth of athleticism and is a high three-star prospect with a player rating of 88 and pulled in 15 offers. Here is a look at highlights of Deloatch's junior season.
Rutgers wrestling – Shane Cartagena-Walsh wins Sam Cali Award
After entering the 2023 campaign with high expectations, Rutgers wrestling did not disappoint with a 12-5 overall record. While the Scarlet Knights got contributions from everyone on the roster, one player who stood out was Shane Cartagena-Walsh. On Wednesday, he received recognition for his stellar play when he won the Sam Cali Award given to the top freshman. In his first season with Rutgers, Cartagena-Walsh finished with a 4-1 record. The New Jersey native also added one bonus point win to his resume. In the 174 weight class he posted a 8-5 record. For head coach Scott Goodale, the performance of...
‘Lots of goodbyes, tears’: RollerJam USA closes its doors after 17 years on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- There was a lot of skating down memory lane this weekend as RollerJam USA prepared to close its doors for good Saturday. After 17 years and more than 50,000 parties, the popular indoor skating rink in Richmond Valley had one last skate Saturday night. It was expected to go until 2 a.m.
Spotswood High School Softball Clinches Back-to-Back GMC White Division Championships with Shutout over North Plainfield
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Spotswood High School's varsity softball team clinched back-to-back Greater Middlesex Conference White Division championships on Thursday with a 17-0 shutout over North Plainfield High School. The title is the third consecutive division title for the Chargers. Spotswood won the Greater Middlesex Conference Blue Division title in 2022. Mikayla Ott pitched a one-hit shutout and struck out seven to earn the victory on the mound for Spotswood. The Chargers erupted for five runs in the first and 10 in the second. Hanna Brown had a big afternoon at the plate for the Chargers. Brown...
After a throwing session at his school, Gavin Sidwar offered by Rutgers football
Rutgers football visited Pennsylvania quarterback Gavin Sidwar on Thursday, watching the class of 2026 have a throwing session. Following that throwing session, Sidwar was offered by Rutgers football. Sidwar, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound quarterback prospect at La Salle College (Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania), threw in front of Rutgers offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca and running backs coach Damiere Shaw. Rutgers has had recent success recruiting La Salle, having successfully landed Samuel Brown in the 2022 class. A four-star recruit, Brown was ranked the seventh-best recruit in Pennsylvania by Rivals during his time at La Salle. As for Sidwar, he already holds an impressive list of offers including from...
Coleman Frost Gets Victory on the Mound Under the Lights in Chargers Annual Game at Michelin Field
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Friday Night Lights game at Milltown's Michelin Field is always special and brings out the fans. Friday's weather cooperated, and the Chargers wrapped up their 16th victory of the season, defeating Dunellen High School 12-2. Coleman Frost made his first career start for the Chargers on his hometown field. Frost earned the win, pitching four innings and giving up two runs on five hits. The senior struck out five. Breckyn DeAngelis picked up the save for the Chargers. DeAngelis, another Milltown native, pitched the final inning of the game, giving up one run on...
The Monday Morning Kickoff
It's time to start a new week in the scarlet nation. It's time to start a new week in the scarlet nation as there is still a lot going on with Rutgers football and basketball. There was a heavy dose of quarterback news last week as fans will now know what to expect to see on opening day. Meanwhile, recruiting continues as the spring evaluation period is in full swing.
Rutgers transfer Cliff Omoruyi cuts list to 4 schools, sets decision date
Cliff Omoruyi is down to his final four schools. The Rutgers transfer narrowed his list of options to North Carolina, Alabama, Georgetown and Kansas State, with Sunday set as his decision date, according to a report from On3′s Joe Tipton. Omoruyi visited all four schools, with a trip to Chapel Hill on Thursday marking his final stop.
Santangelo collects 100th hit, Dayton outlasts Middlesex - Softball recap
Alyssa Santangelo recorded her 100th hit for Dayton in its 6-4 victory against Middlesex in Springfield. The sides were tied at two entering the bottom of the fourth before Dayton (13-5) scored a pair of runs and one in the fifth. Middlesex (9-6) cut it to a one-run game in the sixth but Dayton responded with a run.
Big Ten Network’s Rapheal Davis makes a bold claim about Rutgers’ Dylan Harper
If it wasn’t already abundantly clear that Rutgers basketball is in hype season, then it is now official. Count Big Ten Network Rapheal Davis among those believing that the Scarlet Knights are on the up heading toward next season. The arrival of five-star forward Ace Bailey and five-star guard Dylan Harper are pushing the excitement meter into overdrive around the Rutgers basketball program. Davis, an analyst with the Big Ten Network, believes that Harper in particular is a transformational guard for the Scarlet Knights. A former standout guard in his own right at Purdue, Davis is one of the most popular analysts...
Johnson Freshman Cassie Conforti Breaks 100 Strikeouts for Season in Win Over Westfield
CLARK, NJ — ALJ softball pitcher Cassie Conforti has now pitched over 100 strikeouts in her freshman season, securing the feat in a home game against Westfield on Friday. The Crusaders defeated the Blue Devils, 7-0. Conforti entered the game with 94 strikeouts. In a complete game shutout, she added 12 more to that total for 106 overall. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Along with the strikeouts, in just under 90 innings pitched thus far, Conforti has allowed just 73 hits and walked 23 batters. Her ERA is an impressive 1.95. Against Westfield, senior Lacey Vill led the Crusaders with three...
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