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Softball: County tournaments shake up latest North Jersey Top 25 rankings
The county tournaments, so far, have proven that some teams belong in the Top 25 rankings, and others were ranked too high. Wayne Valley, OK, I’m sold. You beat Passaic Valley three times and you’re in. The Passaic County final and Bergen County quarterfinals are both on Saturday. The early forecast is so-so....
9 Byram Hills HS Seniors Commit To College Programs
Nine seniors at Byram Hills High School in Armonk committed to playing their sports at college programs during a ceremonial signing day event, Byram Hills Central School District officials announced on Monday, May 6. The nine students and their programs were:. Dario Amicucci, who committed to High Point University's Division...
Perfectly Matched: Queens high school badminton team wins their second championship title in three years
This article is one of the winning submissions from the New York Post Scholars Contest, presented by Command Education. In November 20, the boys varsity badminton team at Townsend Harris High School finished their triumphant season with a victory against Franklin. D Roosevelt High School, securing their position as PSAL Champions for the second time in three years. The final game came down to an intense second doubles match between Townsend Harris players, Apurbo H. and Victor W., and Franklin. D Roosevelt players, Jiexian T. and Jun Yuan W C. After a deep shot into the corner made by Victor, Townsend Harris secured the...
VOTE for the North Jersey Softball Player of the Week for April 29-May 5
After another fun 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. ...
New York Baseball Team Looking for a New Mascot
How would you like to get paid anywhere from $67,000 to $89,000 a year helping promote of of New York's Major League baseball teams?. If you are currently looking for a career change and are a fan of baseball the New York Mets have a job that just might be the perfect fit.
BeccaVaillancourt thriving in her swan song
When Hofstra’s head softball coach, Adrienne Clark, arrived to the Pride’s dugout as the skipper in 2022, she was quick to get catcher Becca Vaillancourt to Long Island for the 2023 season after she found out Vaillancourt hit the transfer portal. “I remembered her in her initial recruiting...
These North Jersey baseball players are 'Gold Glove' fielders
These North Jersey baseball players do some of their best work with a glove, and their defense often makes the difference between a win and a loss. Here is the fourth-annual North Jersey baseball "Gold Glove" team, as chosen by coaches and provided by NorthJersey.com: Mike Carcich ...
50 Years Of Bicycle Sundays
July – 7, 14, 21, 28 (*Note earlier time 8am-12pm) To mark the occasion, six hand cycles will be available to those who need extra assistance, thanks to a grant from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation to expand the WPF Trails Without Limits. Westchester Parks Foundation and the Westchester County Parks Department are also encouraging residents to share their memories by posting old photos and tagging both organizations on social media and using the #BicycleSundaysTurns50.
Top softball daily stat leaders for Monday, May 6
Check out the lists below to see the daily stat leaders for Monday, May 6 in seven statistical categories: hits, extra-base hits, home runs, runs, RBI, stolen bases and strikeouts. *These numbers are based off stats reported by coaches to njschoolsports.com by 8 a.m. on Tuesday morning. If you purchase...
Rutgers football recruiting – Jermaine Kinsler wins defensive line MVP at Under Armour Next camp
One of New Jersey’s top prospects in the 2026 class, Jermaine Kinsler, had a noteworthy showing at the Under Armour Next High School camp this past Sunday. Kinsler took a visit this spring to Rutgers. A defensive lineman from Bergen Catholic (Oradell, New Jersey), Kinsler shared defensive line MVP honors at the one-day camp event in Hackensack, New Jersey. The 6-foot-5, 270-pound prospect is ranked a four-star by ESPN, where he is the No. 218 player in the nation. He holds a strong offer list that includes Florida, Florida State, Maryland, Miami, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, South Carolina, Syracuse and Tennessee. This...
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