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Unheralded Bergen County baseball program boasts two Division I commits
Everett Garber recently made a reference to the phrase so often applied to tough-minded athletes: “He’s got that ‘dog’ in him.” Given the presence of Garber and classmate Rhys Bowie atop the pitching rotation, a similar saying could describe their Dwight-Englewood baseball team: “The ’dogs have got that Division I talent in ’em.” Long...
Paterson hopes to bring MLB game to Hinchliffe Stadium
PATERSON, N.J. (PIX11) – Awaiting a potential call-up to the big leagues is Paterson’s historic Hinchliffe Stadium. Mayor Andre Sayegh told the PIX11 Morning News Wednesday he’s looking to bring a Major League Baseball game to the venue that was home to Negro League Baseball. “I can confirm we’ve been talking with Major League executives,” said […]
Nation’s No. 2 guard Boogie Fland talks senior year, commitment news
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (PIX11) – Archbishop Stepinac High School on Wednesday celebrated its tremendous season at an annual basketball banquet. The Crusaders went 26-4, capturing several titles, including back-to-back CHSAA city and state titles. Stepinac also came out victorious in the inaugural CHSAA vs. PSAL champions event. Star guard Boogie Fland’s future is still yet […]
Boston Marathon winner fights for $100,000 prize money after 10 years
NEW YORK - Thousands of people filled the streets in Boston on Monday to watch the competitive and highly anticipated Boston Marathon, but here in New York, one runner in Riverdale has been patiently waiting for her cash out after winning that race 10 years ago.There are simple pleasures in life Bronx resident Buzunesh Deba never takes for granted."This life is beautiful, it's different," said Deba in her first TV interview.But for the last 10 years, there's been one thing weighing on her mind."She took my chance. I lose so many things," said Deba.The Boston Marathon in 2014 changed the...
Bergen Catholic star thrower Benjamin Shue makes his college choice
Benjamin Shue has known what he wanted to do in sports since before he was 8 years old. He's known from the time he went to his first wrestling matches, played in his first football game and threw the shot and discus for the first time. "Every little kid growing up wants to play college sports on the Division I level, and it's awesome that I am going to get the chance to do that," the Bergen...
Deriso pitches three-hit shutout for Pascack Valley over Fair Lawn - Baseball recap
JT Deriso pitched a three-hitter with six strikeouts and one walk for Pascack Valley in its 2-0 win over Fair Lawn in Fair Lawn. Evan Biener went 1-for-3 with a double and a RBI for Pascack Valley, which scored both of its runs in the first inning.
Play Ball! Wood-Ridge/Moonachie Little League Opens the 2024 Season
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - A rain shower and wind didn't dampen spirits on Saturday morning for the annual Wood-Ridge/Moonachie Little League Opening Day parade and ceremony at 6th Street Field. The parade kicked off from the corner of Sussex Road and Valley Boulevard. Players, coaches and parents received an escort from the Wood-Ridge Police Department and Fire Department to the baseball field. The 2023 championship teams received rides down the parade route in pick-up trucks. The District 5 Little League champs, and Junior and Senior Division Champion softball teams lead the parade behind the organizers and league banner.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
HS Baseball: Wood-Ridge Defeats Park Ridge at Home
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – A four-run first inning propelled Wood-Ridge to a 9-7 win over Park Ridge in an NJIC non-divisional game on Thursday. The Blue Devils improved to 5-5 with the win. Down 1-0 after the top of the first, Salvatore Catanzaro started the rally in the bottom of the first with a lead-off double, moving to third base on a ground out and scoring on a steal of home. Jake Wall walked, stole second and third and scored on a sac fly by Jacob Metcalfe for a 2-1 lead. Lucas Mendoza was hit by a pitch,...
DeLeon, Block pace New Milford past Waldwick - Baseball recap
Derek DeLeon finished with four RBI while Liam Block scored two runs and had three RBI as New Milford knocked off Waldwick 15-2 in New Milford in five innings. Justin Devine went 2-for-4 and Josiah Swaim scored two runs and had two RBI for New Milford (3-4). Luis Placido and Andy Aviles each had two RBI.
Division I commits share top Westchester/Putnam boys indoor track honor; see the full list
They'll both compete in Division I next year. Before they get there, Horace Greeley's Niko Wright (UConn) and Stepinac's David Davitt (Penn) are working on adding to their already substantial high school track resumes. They certainly did that this winter. The two, who share The Journal News/lohud Westchester/Putnam Boys Indoor...
No. 8 Ridgewood defeats Paramus - Baseball recap
Jack Nesland went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run to lead Ridgewood, No. 8 in the NJ.com Top 20, past Paramus 8-3 in Paramus. Ridgewood (7-0) trailed 3-1 entering the fifth inning before taking control and scoring seven unanswered runs. Diego Reilly-Bell, Zach Kranz, and Matt Bond also recorded an RBI.
Dumont walk-off against Northern Highlands - Softball recap
Charlotte Keating allowed two earned runs on seven hits with six strikeouts and no walks in a complete game in the circle for Dumont in its 3-2 win over Northern Highlands in Dumont. Gianna Suquilema and Avalon Davis drove in runs for Dumont, which trailed 2-1 in the bottom of...
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