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Softball: Woodbridge Triumphs Over Perth Amboy, 13-3
WOODBRIDGE, NJ -- Gia Pedde and Kylie Rackett drove in two runs apiece to lead Woodbridge to a 13-3 softball victory over Perth Amboy on Senior Day Monday. Pedde and Rackett each went 2-for-4 for the Barrons (10-5), and Quinn Boyd had two hits and two runs scored.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Gabriella Montalvo chipped in with a double and two runs batted in for Woodbridge. Madelyn Brenner allowed two earned runs in six innings for the win. Vanessa Morales and Grace Musselman were the two 12th-graders from Woodbridge who were honored in Senior Day ceremonies. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Baseball Recap: Woodbridge's loss ends 16-game winning streak on the road
It was a good run, but Woodbridge unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Saturday. They took an 11-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Monroe Township Falcons. Woodbridge was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Monroe Township apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Rutgers lands veteran transfer at position of need
Rutgers has added a potential starter at a position of need through the transfer portal. Shedrick Rhodes Jr., an offensive lineman from Ohio, signed with the Scarlet Knights following an official visit to campus this week, the program announced Tuesday evening. The 6-foot-6, 322-pound Georgia native — who garnered interest from Louisville, Washington and other Power Four programs — has one year of eligibility remaining.
Scott Goldsberry GoFundMe
A GoFundMe page was created for Scott Goldsberry to help him in his battle against the neurological disorder. He has been a commissioner and head coach of football for the Hazlet Youth Athletic League. More than $4,000 had been raised from at least 18 donations as of Tuesday, May 6.
Softball: Old Bridge the top seed in the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament
The 2024 Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament and GMC Invitational Tournament were seeded Tuesday morning at Spotswood High School, with Old Bridge taking the top seed in the championship bracket and Perth Amboy named the top seed in the GMCIT. Five-time defending champ St. Thomas Aquinas is the No. 5 seed, while last year’s...
Gov. Livingston Secures Top Seed in Union County Tournament with Thrilling Victory over Dayton
SPRINGFIELD, NJ - The battle for the Union County Conference Watchung Division title reached its climax in a thrilling showdown between Governor Livingston (GL) and Dayton, a contest teeming with Union County playoff implications. Coach Erin Lanigan, reminiscing on GL's last title triumph in 2017 under former head coach Mike Roof, described the significance of this pivotal clash. "The game against Dayton was huge for so many reasons," Lanigan remarked. "Not only did we have the Watchung division title in sight, but I'd say we were also both battling to secure the number 1 seed in the...
Metuchen over Monroe - Softball recap
Leslie Flaherty went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI for Metuchen in its 6-4 win over Monroe in Monroe. Kathryn Morano finished 3-for-4 with a double and a RBI for Metuchen, which led 6-0 after four innings and held off a big challenge from Monroe over the final two frames. Eva Szap allowed three earned runs on seven hits in a complete game to earn the victory in the circle.
Softball: Colonia Drubs South River, 15-4
COLONIA, NJ -- Myiah Sutton drove in five runs to lead Colonia to a 15-4 softball victory over South River on Monday. Sutton went 2-for-3 with a triple, a home run and three runs scored for Colonia (12-9), which scored seven runs in the third inning to take a 14-4 lead.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Marisela Cardona was 2-for-2 with three runs scored and two RBI; Hailey Conklin hit two doubles and scored two runs; and Sydney Leshnower went 2-for-3 with two runs scored. On Senior Day, the following Colonia 12th-graders were honored: Amelia Carrion, Megan DaCunha, Shelby DeCillis, Myiah Sutton and Abigail Terebetsky. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Baseball: Woodbridge Advances Past South River, 9-2, in GMC Tournament
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Woodbridge ace Eddy Nunez dominated eight of the nine hitters in the South River lineup. That was more than enough to carry second-seeded Woodbridge to a 9-2 baseball victory over 18th-seeded South River in the first round of the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament under the lights on Monday night.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Woodbridge will play 10th-seeded Sayreville in the GMCT quarterfinals Wednesday at 7 p.m. at North Brunswick Community Park. Nunez pitched a three-hitter with one walk and eight strikeouts, and neither of the runs against him was earned. But, as well...
Quarterback Conundrum: The Issue of Rutgers Football
Rutgers football, throughout its recent history, lacks a quarterback that fans can point to as a shining star of his era. They have seen some relatively good and consistent quarterback play from guys such as Mike Teel, Gary Nova, and Ryan Hart but none of these names are what someone can label as a star. The issue is that with the exception of Teel, none of the other quarterbacks proved that they were good enough to be drafted during their time on the banks.
SOFTBALL: Montalbano’s no-hitter sends streaking Metuchen over East Brunswick Magnet
EAST BRUNSWICK — Alicia Montalbano has been ill this week and was practically a game-time decision for the Metuchen High School softball team in its GMC inter-divisional match with East Brunswick Magnet on Tuesday. By the end of the afternoon, it was East Brunswick Magnet that was feeling woozy...
Thompson leads Manville past South Amboy for first win of season - Softball recap
Vanessa Thompson went 3-for-5 with a triple, two RBIs and a run as Manville defeated South Amboy 7-4 in South Amboy for its first win of the season. Valentina Barrios added two hits and two RBIs and Zairabella Perry earned the win for Manville (1-12).
Three-star recruit Isaiah Deloatch brings physicality to Rutgers football
Rutgers football received a commitment from 2025 recruit Isaiah Deloatch on Friday, with the three-star prospect adding toughness and physicality to the Scarlet Knights’ defense. The 6-foot-1, 210-pound inside linebacker is a tackling machine, recording 53 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception, and one fumble recovery as a junior at Hillside High School in North Carolina. With his speed and athleticism, the future Scarlet Knight is one of the more explosive recruits in the 2025 recruiting class. The addition of Deloatch gives Rutgers the No. 28 recruiting class in the nation according to 247Sports. He is now the eighth player...
Barstool Sports Review of Massa Roman Square Pizza in Scotch Plains Is in...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The much anticipated review of Massa Roman Square Pizza by pizza connoisseur Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports is in, and he gave the Scotch Plains pizzeria an 8.1. One bite, everybody knows the rules.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Now that's a giant pizza... this feeds a lot of people," Portnoy began. "Yeah, I love this style pizza; it's always crispy." "Light, crispy, tastes good. It's an 8.1," he said. "It lives up to the hype. Massa. The Township of Scotch Plains. Real score 8.1. A good score. I love it." Portnoy, 47, is a popular social media personality and the founder and owner of Barstool Sports. He ranks the pies on a scale of 1-10, and rarely gives a score above 9. A positive One Bite Pizza Reviews can catapult a pizzeria into the national consciousness. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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