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Mercer County Tournament, Quarterfinal Round - Softball roundup
Top-seed Robbinsville, the No. 7 ranked team in the NJ.com Top-20 rankings, rolled behind Katie Ziliani to a 9-2 victory over eight-seed Ewing during the quarterfinals of the Mercer County Tournament in Robbinsville. Ziliani tossed seven innings of two-run ball on three hits and a walk with seven strikeouts. At...
Central Jersey baseball notes: A record broken, top teams meet & can’t-miss games
There aren’t many things that South River junior Julius Rosado can’t do on a baseball field. As talented as they come, Rosado can do it all and has the tools to be a dominant player. He can hit for average, power and can be a dominant pitcher on the mound as well, overpowering hitters.
Celebrate National Tennis Month in Bucks County
For decades, May has been National Tennis Month and, while this year is no different, the Bucks County Tennis Association has a different way to celebrate it. May is a special time to celebrate tennis and raise awareness that the sport is inclusive, easy and social, not to mention healthy — studies have proven that playing tennis has been found to add 10 years to your life.
Willow Grove Teacher Zach Devlin Embraces Philly Sports Fan Community
Philadelphia sports fan Zach Devlin, a Willow Grove teacher and church worship leader, with his wife and three children. Zach Devlin of Willow Grove, a teacher and church worship leader, loves the camaraderie that comes from being a part of the Philadelphia sports community, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio.
Reed McFadden of Lander Signs with Princeton for Track & Field
Lander's Reed McFadden has been one of the brightest stars in the Wyoming High School Track circuit and he's going to take his skills to the Ivy League. McFadden has committed to Princeton University in New Jersey to compete in the 400 meters and the heptathlon. At the State 3A...
Baseball: Hunterdon Central Beats Bayonne, 5-2, in 8 Innings
BAYONNE, NJ -- Hunterdon Central scored three runs in the top of the eighth inning for a 5-2 baseball victory over Bayonne on Thursday. Mike Contiliano, a senior shortstop and a Seton Hall University commit, went 3-for-5 with two runs batted in for Hunterdon Central (9-9), which scored its other two runs in the fifth inning.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Greg Kasperek pitched four shutout innings in relief for the Red Devils, striking out five and walking one. Senior right-hander Nolan Geisler pitched 6 1/3 innings, struck out 10 batters and walked three, but he was not involved in the decision.Louis Pelliccia and Russell Ward each had two hits for the Bees (9-12). For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Merunka, Reissman deliver two hits each as Delran baseball ends losing streak
David Reissman and Nick Merunka had two hits each as Delran defeated South Hunterdon, 6-4, in Delran, to end a five-game losing streak. Reissman drove in a run for the Bears. Merunka swiped two bags and scored a run. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
MCT rematch set, as No. 3 Notre Dame, No. 7 Robbinsville, win semifinals
Last year, the Mercer County softball final was decided on the final play of the game with a play at the plate. It is fitting, then, as the four and a half decade competition gets ready to end, that we get one more state top 10 contest for final bragging rights.
Baseball Game Preview: Valley Forge Military Academy Heads Out
The Valley Forge Military Academy Trojans will head out on the road to face off against the Morrisville Bulldogs at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with 14 consecutive losses dating back to last season for Valley Forge Military Academy and six for Morrisville.
Bordentown Teen Clinches Amateur Boxing Championship
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Bordentown teenager Holden Spratt recently reached the pinnacle of amateur boxing by clinching the Eastern District Pennsylvania Golden Gloves Championship. At just 17-years-old, Holden clinched the title on April 6 at the competition held at the Witherspoon Boxing Gym in Bristol, PA. During his training at the gym under the watchful eyes of former professional boxer Tim Witherspoon, Jr. and renowned coach Mike Plebani, Holden sharpened his skills through dedication, passion and the transformative power of mentorship.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to Spratt's team, his "meteoric rise in the boxing world belies his relative newcomer...
Football: Inaugural Shaun O’Hara Senior Bowl all-star game set
Senior high school football players and cheerleaders in Somerset and Hunterdon counties once again have an all-star game. The Basilone Bowl was cancelled last year due to funding issues, but there’s a new game in town, as the Shaun O’Hara Foundation announced a new annual senior bowl – dubbed the Shaun O’Hara Bowl...
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