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Softball Game Preview: Minisink Valley Heads Out
Minisink Valley has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Middletown Middie Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Minisink Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Baseball: Marlboro erupts offensively, topping Wallkill and Spackenkill to win MHAL title
Mentally, Dan Conrad said of himself and his teammates, they still were charged up and riding an emotional high. But, physically, they were exhausted. “It was unusual,” Marlboro baseball coach John Morrissey said, “there wasn’t a peep out of them on the bus ride back. But it was perfect, because I knew it was because they had left all their energy on the field.” ...
Baseball Recap: Marlboro Central has no trouble against Wallkill
Marlboro Central scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Wallkill Panthers with a sharp 24-14 victory. The result was nothing new for Marlboro Central, who have now won six games by seven runs or more so far this season.
DePaul softball returns to the top, captures first Passaic County title since 2018
RIVERDALE – Vita Waddell knew a little something about the great DePaul Catholic softball teams and its storied past when she first came to the Wayne parochial school three years ago. The junior pitcher was aware that the program had won a bunch of county titles at one time, and that for most...
Baseball: Legacies will be on the line in Passaic County final
After being held at Passaic Tech for more than two decades, the Passaic County baseball tournament final is headed to historic Hinchliffe Stadium this year. Perhaps, then, it is fitting that two of the county’s “legacy” programs will clash in the title game that is scheduled to take place in Paterson at 6 p.m. Tuesday. ...
Hillsborough defeats Montgomery in Somerset County Tourn. quarters - Girls lacrosse recap
Mary Kate Toth recorded three goals and two assists to lead fourth-seeded Hillsborough past fifth-seeded Montgomery 12-8 in the quarterfinals of the Somerset County Tournament in Hillsborough. Evelyn Reese and Kiley Toth each had two goals and one assist for Hillsborough (9-7). If you purchase a product or register for...
West Milford makes history with first girls lacrosse county title
WAYNE - West Milford danced while the game was in doubt, and oh, how they danced when they won. Inspired by Coach Harry Shortway’s footwork and pep talk after the third quarter, the Highlanders won their first Passaic County girls lacrosse title with a thrilling 10-9 win over DePaul Saturday at Wayne Valley. ...
HS flag football: Hill scores huge comeback win to gain CHSAA semis; Sea, Moore also reach final four; NDA ousted
The St. Joseph Hill flag football team is channeling its own version of the cardiac kids. The Hilltoppers, who have had several come-from-behind wins and close calls during the regular season rallied for 16 unanswered points after halftime to defeat Maria Regina, 22-18, in the first round of the CHSAA playoffs on Friday.
Wayne Valley rides big first half on way to Passaic County boys lacrosse title
WAYNE - Once again, Wayne Valley left no doubt. Powered by five goals from sophomore Brayden Dunne and a dominating first half, the Indians won their second straight Passaic County boys lacrosse title with an 11-5 victory over West Milford Saturday afternoon. ...
Dzwolak’s OT winner lifts Peddie past Monroe - Boys lacrosse recap
Devin Dzwolak’s game-winning goal in overtime was the difference, as it lifted Peddie to an 8-7 victory over Monroe in Monroe. The dramatic victory moves the Falcons over .500 at 6-5 overall, and neither team held a lead of more than two goals in this one. John Giblin added a hat-trick for Peddie, while Kyle Welsh added two goals and two assists.
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