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Softball: Morris/Sussex Top 10 rankings entering the final week of the regular season
A champion was crowned in Morris County over the weekend, and one will be crowned in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex tournament this week. County championships are not the only titles being decided in the coming days as the regular season will wrap up and state brackets will be seeded on Monday, May 20. As we enter...
Softball: Latest North Jersey Top 25 rankings put league races under the microscope
While most of the North Jersey softball world was focused on the county tournaments over the weekend, a handful of league races (aka division races) are coming down to the wire. Division titles get overlooked by a lot of people, including me, but they are super important to a lot of programs, especially the small schools. ...
Baseball: Morris/Sussex Top 10 rankings ahead of county championship games
It's the final week of the high school baseball regular season, and teams are making a final push before brackets are determined for the NJSIAA playoffs on Monday. But before we get into postseason conversation, let's make room for the Morris County and Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament finals, which will be contested this week. Here's a...
Improvements planned for busy Bergen County intersection ahead of 2026 World Cup games
EAST RUTHERFORD — Improvements at one of the busiest intersections in town aim to fix the flow of traffic and improve pedestrian safety ahead of the influx of traffic expected as MetLife Stadium hosts 2026 World Cup games. A shared service agreement between Bergen County and East Rutherford was approved to move...
Randolph Softball Honors Seniors; Takes Victory Over Roxbury 3-0
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph softball team held a combined "Senior Night / Teacher Appreciation Night" on Monday, May 13. After the pre-game ceremony honoring the soon-to-be graduated seniors along with their families and their most influential teachers, the Lady Rams treated those who came out to a 3-0 victory. ( link to photos at end of story ) Randolph got on the board right from the get-go, when Autumn Leibhauser led off with a full-count double to the fence in left field. Rebecca Dasti was hit by a pitch and Randolph had two runners on early. Daniella...
Morristown High School to Hold Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown High School is full of amazing athletes. The school will be honoring nine athletes and three teams at their Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday June 1 at 1pm. The Athletic Gallery of Honor was made to "celebrate the rich history of Morristown High School athletics and to honor those coaches, players, teams, and friends who helped shape that history. Inductees were selected for this honor not only because of their athletic accomplishments and the exceptional contributions they made to the Morristown High School team but also because of how they represented Morristown High School while competing. Their performance on the field always reflected the highest standards of fair play and, thus, brought honor to Morristown High School".CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The individual athletes being inducted into the MHS Hall of Fame include: Jim Chironna Jerry "Chip" DePalma Kathy Perri Davy Perry Dorian Ritchie Alicia Ryan Robert (Bob) Simone Nick Vena The teams being inducted into the MHS Hall of Fame include: The 2001-2001 Boys Basketball Team The 2004 Boys Baseball Team The 2009 Boys Swim Team The event will take place at the MHS Auditorium. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Veteran Westfield football coach replacing longtime athletic director
Westfield High School will lose pillars in two key athletic roles come July 1, but one of them will return in a new position. Longtime athletic director Sandra Mamary will retire and be replaced by veteran football coach and vice principal Jim DeSarno. DeSarno, head coach for the Blue Devils since 2006, has...
Softball: Livingston Wins on Senior Day, 11-1, Over Caldwell
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston High School softball team continued on its recent tear with an 11-1 victory over Caldwell on Senior Day Tuesday. Heather Downey, Caitlin Hernandez and Sophia Mount were honored in ceremonies with their families as the Lancers' three 12th-grade members.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Livingston (16-6) scored six runs in the first two innings against Caldwell. Valentina DiIanni went 3-for-3 with two runs batted in, Olivia Melucci went 2-for-2 with a triple and two RBI, Allie Nankivell and Sophie Rothfeld each had two hits and two RBI, and Lilah Goldstein was 2-for-3 with one RBI. Mount pitched a five-inning two-hitter with seven strikeouts and two walks for the win, Livingston's fifth victory in its last six games. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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. ...
At 25 years old, new North Arlington football coach brings a winning background
Ali Beh promises this is the start of something new. Beh, 25, was approved as the new football coach at North Arlington last month. He comes to the Vikings after coaching at Newark East Side and Weequahic, his alma mater. “Getting this job is a dream come true,” said Beh,...
Wheelchair athletes headed to Morris County for Adaptive Sports festival this weekend
Could you play quarterback or wide receiver while sitting? What about on wheels?. The Wheelchair Sports Federation will give you plenty of opportunities when it holds its annual Adaptive Sports and Family Day at Central Park of Morris County on Saturday and Sunday. The two-day celebration of sport and inclusion is also sponsored by the DAWN Center for Independent Living in Denville.
Baseball: Gov. Livingston Wins Union County Championship, 10-8, Over Westfield After Wild 7th Inning
UNION, NJ -- Westfield won the seventh inning, but Gov. Livingston won the game, and the county championship. In a seventh inning that resembled the final scenes of a Marvel Universe blockbuster, both teams batted around, with Gov. Livingston scoring seven runs to build a 10-run lead, only to see Westfield's first seven batters reach base in the bottom of the inning en route to the Blue Devils putting up eight runs after being shut out for the first six innings.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This was a white-knuckle finish in which Gov. Livingston...
VOTE for the North Jersey Softball Player of the Week for May 6-12
After another thrilling week of the high school softball season, it's time to look back on the best performances. Read about the players who stood out last week and let us know who you think should be the North Jersey Player of the Week in the poll at the bottom of this page.
Westfield High School Student Publications Seek Support From Community
WESTFIELD, NJ — Looking for a way to support the young journalists of Westfield High School? You can advertise in, subscribe to or donate to Westfield High’s School award-winning publications. The journalism program is overseen by journalism teacher Shawn McDonald, and it is her sixth year supervising after taking it over from Warren Hynes, who is currently one of the school's assistant principals.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER WHS’ main newspaper, Hi’s Eye, has won first place from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association every year since its creation, as well as various other awards. There are...
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...
Kenilworth's Brearley Girls Track & Field Makes School History Again
KENILWORTH, NJ – At the Conference Championships on May 9 and 10, the Brearley Spring Track and Field Team made history again, winning their second championship for the second time in the last three years. They also won the Rebel Relays Team Title in the Saturday Season Opener which took place on April 6. "They have had a great season thus far" Head Coach Matthew Pitarresi said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to Pitarresi, this is the fifth team championship of any kind of boys or girls for winter or spring track. Boys were State...
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