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When their school closed, these North Jersey softball players found a new home together
RUTHERFORD − They brought their Immaculate Conception letter jackets, they brought their uniforms and their softball traditions. Except the wolf on a stick, which remains missing. “I don’t know how you’re supposed to put a Gael on a stick,” laughed St. Mary junior Ryann Burke. ...
What they're saying: North Jersey coaches, wrestlers react to major rule changes
On Thursday, the National Federation of State High School Associations wrestling rules committee officially announced several major changes to high school wrestling rules. The changes include takedowns being worth three points (instead of two) and wrestlers only needing to maintain one point of contact with the mat to continue wrestling, both bringing the high school rules in line with college rules. ...
Greater Newark Tournament Baseball Seeds Announced
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ -- Livingston has been awarded the No. 1 seed in the 91st Greater Newark Tournament. The tournament gets under way with preliminary round games on May 1. The championship game is scheduled for Verona on Saturday, May 18.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The top eight seeds all get a bye into the round of 16. Following Livingston (7-2-1), the rest of the top eight seeds are: 2-Seton Hall Prep (10-2-1), 3-Columbia (7-3-1), 4-Montclair (7-5-1), 5-Millburn (4-7), 6-Caldwell (5-8), 7-West Essex (10-2) and 8-Nutley (1-8). There will be seven preliminary round games on...
She's the Real MVP: These are the unsung heroes of North Jersey softball
These are the girls who aren’t afraid to get dirty, sacrifice for their team, play when it hurts, shift positions or give advice and be a team leader. They may not play on teams in the North Jersey Top 25 rankings. They may not have the prettiest jerseys, or the newest bats, but when it’s time to make a play, they are the ones who step up. They are the Real MVPs of North Jersey softball.
Call Them the '4 Blocks of Granite': The Amazing Success Story of the Robeson Football Classic, Led by Founders Larry Schumacher, Dr. Steve Cowan, Ken Trimmer and Mike Carter, as the Game Celebrates its 30th Renewal
When it comes to high school football, especially on the Essex County gridiron, their names are etched in greatness. Collectively, the late Larry Schumacher, Dr. Stephen Cowan, Ken Trimmer and Bloomfield's own Mike Carter have made contributions to the game that can't possibly be imagined.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER And now, as the foursome's 'baby' celebrates a special anniversary this coming June 11, it seems a good time to reflect on a special All-Star football game, put together by four amazing coaches, and men. The aforementioned 'baby' is the Paul Robeson All-Star Football Classic,...
Passaic County Tournament, opening round- Baseball recap
Jonas Paulino went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI to lead 13th-seeded West Milford to a 9-1, 11-inning win over 12th-seeded Clifton in the opening round of the Passaic County Tournament in Clifton. The game was scoreless through 10 innings, before West Milford (3-10) erupted for nine runs in...
Paterson Charter Softball Dominates in Passaic County Tournament Preliminary Round
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Charter's softball team secured a 13-2 victory against Eastside, with a final score of 13-2 in the Passaic County Tournament Preliminary Round. The Lions were lef by Lexi-Marie Feliciano who contributed three runs, two hits, and two RBIs. Supported by strong pitching from Analeigh Feliciano, who recorded seven strikeouts, the team demonstrated their cohesion and prowess in all aspects of the game.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER With this win, Paterson Charter advances to the next stage of the tournament. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
These North Jersey track athletes and relay teams will participate at Penn Relays
The 128th Penn Relays begin Thursday and run through Saturday at the University of Pennsylvania's historic Franklin Field in Philadelphia. Here's what to expect from North Jersey athletes at this year's event. Girls 4-x-800 Relay ...
'Mr. Versatility': These North Jersey baseball players can do it all
These North Jersey baseball players handle so many positions, contributing in so many ways, and they deserve recognition. Here is the second annual North Jersey.com "Mr. Versatility" team, as nominated by coaches from the Big North Conference and North Jersey Interscholastic Conference. Noah Ampudia ...
Seton Hall lands Ohio State transfer Scotty Middleton: ‘I think that we can do something special’
Scotty Middleton has known Shaheen Holloway since he played at The Patrick School in Hillside, N.J., and Seton Hall was one of his three finalists -- along with UConn -- before he chose Ohio State in 2022. So when Middleton entered the transfer portal after his freshman season at the...
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