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Remembering North Jersey's greatest high school sports winning streaks
Sue Montegari was there for the beginning and the end of one of the most remarkable win streaks in North Jersey history. Montegari (nee Haarmann) was a sophomore at Ridgewood High School when the girls lacrosse program started in 1995. The Maroons earned their inaugural win against St. Elizabeth in their second game, and roughly two weeks later, they faced their first-ever Bergen County foe, Dwight-Englewood. ...
In Rockland, a successful college track team with no track is finally about to get one
SPARKILL — Ray Kondracki stood in front of a flat, unadorned expanse of lawn on a recent day, a look of anticipation on his face. “If they build it, they will come,” he said. ...
Lacrosse: Historic upset brings new No. 1 to North Jersey rankings
A historic upset in girls lacrosse has prompted a major change in the North Jersey lacrosse rankings. Immaculate Heart takes over at No. 1 for the first time in program history after defeating Ridgewood, 12-11, on Saturday in the Bergen County Tournament final. The victory ended a pair of streaks for the Maroons, who had won all 18 county titles up until that point and 138 straight matches against Bergen County opponents. ...
Softball: One new team joins Top 10 rankings as regular season ends
As the softball regular season comes to an end, the lohud Top 10 rankings stay largely the same as one team joins the list for the first time this year. Here's a look at the lohud Top 10 rankings as the Section 1 tournament begins this week. ...
Hackensack High School Flag Football Team Rushes Through First Season
HACKENSACK, NJ - The High School Girls Flag Football Team recently completed its inaugural season, thanks to a grant from the New York Jets and Nike, according to school officials. Led by Head Coach Gordon Scooter Whiting and Assistant Coach David Sims, the Lady Comets "became a highly competitive team," playing a six-game schedule against several towns that have been playing for four seasons.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The sport is currently a club sport in New Jersey with plans to become a varsity sport in 2026. According to several internet sources, "Flag football, a variant of American football in which players remove flags attached to the ball carrier instead of tackling them, will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The sport was approved for inclusion by the International Olympic Committee in October 2023, along with cricket, lacrosse, squash and baseball/softball." 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. ...
Track highlights from the 2024 Bergen County group girls championships
OLD TAPPAN -- Ridgewood has won 7 straight girls championships in the A division of the Red Littler Bergen County group championships, largely on the strength of its sensational distance team. And make no mistake, the Maroons dominated the four distance events en route to a 150-114 win over a young and up-and-coming Ramapo team, scoring 63 points from the four distance events to 30 for the Green Raiders. But in a year where most of the...
Former FDU basketball star Ansley Almonor transferring to Kentucky
The latest sign of just how much the college basketball landscape has changed in the transfer portal era: FDU basketball star Ansley Almonor will play his senior season at the University of Kentucky. The 6-foot-7 forward, who played high school ball at St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, capitalized...
Valhalla’s future in question for another PGA. Another dramatic finish wouldn’t hurt
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The PGA Championship is returning to Valhalla for the fourth time in the last 28 years, a greater rate than any other golf course over that span. Another memorable finish could go a long way in making sure it stays in the rotation. Two of...
Paterson Charter Softball Falls to Glen Rock 12-2
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Paterson Charter softball team fell to Glen Rock in a final score of 12-2 on Monday. The game started with both teams exchanging runs in the first inning, but Glen Rock quickly took control in the later innings, scoring five runs in both the fourth and fifth innings. The Lions struggled to contain Glen Rock's batters, allowing a total of 11 hits throughout the game.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Troi Jackson led Paterson Charter with a hit and a run scored, while Lexi-Marie Feliciano contributed an RBI. However, the offensive effort wasn't enough to overcome Glen Rock's dominant performance. On the pitching mound, Analeigh Feliciano faced a tough outing, allowing 12 runs on 10 hits in 4.1 innings pitched. Despite the loss, the Lions now have a record of 13-9 overall and 2-8 in the NJIC Colonial division. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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