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When their school closed, these North Jersey softball players found a new home together
RUTHERFORD − They brought their Immaculate Conception letter jackets, they brought their uniforms and their softball traditions. Except the wolf on a stick, which remains missing. “I don’t know how you’re supposed to put a Gael on a stick,” laughed St. Mary junior Ryann Burke. ...
What they're saying: North Jersey coaches, wrestlers react to major rule changes
On Thursday, the National Federation of State High School Associations wrestling rules committee officially announced several major changes to high school wrestling rules. The changes include takedowns being worth three points (instead of two) and wrestlers only needing to maintain one point of contact with the mat to continue wrestling, both bringing the high school rules in line with college rules. ...
She's the Real MVP: These are the unsung heroes of North Jersey softball
These are the girls who aren’t afraid to get dirty, sacrifice for their team, play when it hurts, shift positions or give advice and be a team leader. They may not play on teams in the North Jersey Top 25 rankings. They may not have the prettiest jerseys, or the newest bats, but when it’s time to make a play, they are the ones who step up. They are the Real MVPs of North Jersey softball.
HS Softball: North Arlington Rallies by Wood-Ridge
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – A five-run sixth inning lifted North Arlington to 6-5 victory over Wood-Ridge in a NJIC non-divisional girls softball game on Wednesday afternoon at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. North Arlington improved to 8-6 overall, while Wood-Ridge is now 6-6. Ava Rizos had three run batted in and scored two runs, while driving in one, to lead the Wood-Ridge offense on the day, which collected nine hits while scoring five runs. Alexa Celentano had two hits and drove in a run. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Jeylene Joza had two hits and two runs scored for North Arlington, while Kyra Garcia had a hit and two runs batted in. Cadence Mansfield picked up the win for North Arlington, allowing five runs, three earned on nine hits, walking one, and striking out four. Brooke Stellato went six innings for Wood-Ridge, allowing six hits, walking seven, and striking out 11. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
North Jersey Female Athlete of the Week never loses focus and keeps moving forward
One of the oldest of softball and baseball cliches is the term "a can of corn". It describes a lazy fly ball that can easily be caught by an outfielder. When Bergenfield's Deja Suero talks about "going to hit corn," she's talking about something far more dangerous and difficult. ...
Pickleball returns to Wollman Rink at Central Park
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Pickleball is here to stay in New York City, thanks to a partnership with Central Park’s Wollman Rink. The sport is returning to Wollman Rink on May 1, with 14 permanent new courts. The new courts, “lay the foundation for a best-in-class experience for new and returning players.” The three-year partnership […]
'Mr. Versatility': These North Jersey baseball players can do it all
These North Jersey baseball players handle so many positions, contributing in so many ways, and they deserve recognition. Here is the second annual North Jersey.com "Mr. Versatility" team, as nominated by coaches from the Big North Conference and North Jersey Interscholastic Conference. Noah Ampudia ...
An attempt to roll back protections for trans students in sports angers NYC students and families
Rebeca moved to New York City a year ago to protect her daughter, now 8, from increasingly trans-restrictive laws in Florida.So it came as a shock when she received a 7 a.m. text from a parent at her children’s school on March 21. A Manhattan parent-led advisory board had voted 8-3 the night before calling on the Department of Education to revisit guidelines on trans girls’ sports participation.Rebeca — who asked that we use only her first name and a pseudonym, Sophie, for her daughter, who is transgender — had thought of herself as a political refugee from a state...
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