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Staten Island youth tackle football: Puccio’s big day lifts Raiders past Jokers in SIBFL Junior action
Chace Puccio had a touchdown run of 66 yards and a receiving one for 49 yards as Frank & Sal’s Italian Market Raiders upended the Gotham Trinity Jokers, 26-20, in a Staten Island Boys Football League Junior division contest. Aiden Aviles and Angelo Della Ragione also added scores for the Raiders, while Jordan Anderson and Bashawn Clover ignited the defensive effort in key spots.
Big changes coming to road in front of Holmdel High School
HOLMDEL - The township will widen Crawfords Corner Road in front of Holmdel High School and William R. Satz Middle School after receiving a $3.5 million state Department of Transportation grant. “This is a noteworthy development and something we are incredibly proud of,” Mayor Rocco Impreveduto said in a news release. “$3.5 million...
Staten Island HS football: A whopping, season-high 42 players tabbed ‘Top Performers’ for Week 7
The win-loss record for Week 7 says it all. The 10 Staten Island teams who competed last weekend combined to go 9-1 against off-Island competition and with all that success, there had to be a lot of players performing. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Field Hockey: South Plainfield Victory Over Middletown South Friday Prepares Team for Tuesday GMC Showdown
SOUTH PLAINFIELD -- Senior forward/back Amber Olsen scored a third quarter goal to pace South Plainfield to a 1-1 home tie with Middletown South on Senior Night Friday. Senior midfielder Caroline Bedetti scored a goal in the fourth quarter to tie the game for Middletown South (9-5-4), who are 2-2-2 in their last six games. Senior goalie Laci Sikora made 16 saves for the Tigers (8-7-1), who are 1-5-1 in their last seven games. The tie was the first for South Plainfield since a 1-1 road deadlock at Metuchen on Oct. 6, 2021. "Last Friday was a great night...
St. Rose Grammar School Launches "Sock-tober" Donation Drive for Jersey Shore Rescue Mission
BELMAR, NJ – This October, St. Rose Grammar School's Student Council is embracing the spirit of giving with their annual "Sock-tober" campaign. The initiative encourages students to donate thick, dark-colored socks, along with other essential items such as deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and men's boxer shorts, to benefit the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission in Asbury Park."St. Rose Grammar School students are truly committed to service. We are so proud of their efforts to give back and help the less fortunate. Socktober has exceeded all of our expectations," stated Principal Kevin Donahue. “Our school is full of socially conscious young people eager to serve. They are an amazing group of students who surprise me everyday. ” Decorated donation boxes have been placed on each floor of the school, with contributions pouring in throughout the month. The school community is known for its generosity, and the student leaders organizing the drive are proud to support the area's disadvantaged. "Every season is an opportunity for giving," said a representative of the Student Council, reflecting the school's commitment to helping those in need. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Poll: Who is Staten Island’s top running back in high school football? | Our picks, your votes
The 2024 high school football season is just past its midway point and a number of talented tailbacks throughout the borough have established themselves on the ground. Each of these hard-nosed gridders has a nose for the end zone and a knack for handling the rock. Staten Island, of course,...
Staten Island HS bowling: Tottenville’s Anthony Laverdi, Petrides’ Kiara Lombardi cop PSAL borough Individuals
Tottenville senior Anthony Laverdi and Petrides junior Kiara Lombardi took different routes to winning the 2024 Staten Island PSAL Bowling Individuals Wednesday at Showplace Bowling Center. Laverdi, who averaged 202.65 during the regular season for the first-place Pirates (9-1), rolled a sizzling 686 series to top teammate Joseph Trupiano (663)...
Staten Island HS boys’ soccer: Patience proves to be a virtue as Sea upends St. Peter’s, 3-1 (photos)
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. St. Joseph by-the-Sea is now a believer of the old adage. The Vikings had gone over an aggregate 100 minutes without finding the back of the net against St. Peter’s dating back to its first game against its rival earlier this season.
Staten Island HS Sports Notebook: Sea, SIA soccer teams shine on the pitch; plus JV football action
The St. Joseph-by-the-Sea boys’ varsity soccer team tallied goals early and often in a 5-1 victory over Mount St. Michael on Saturday in Huguenot. The Vikings struck in the opening minute and never looked back. Matt Distefano hit a 30-yard pass over the defense, sending Hunter McCarthy toward the...
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