Three Bridges
SPORTS
Another N.J. 4-star opts in: Big North RB stays home, picks Rutgers
New Jersey’s fastest player with the ball in his hands is staying home. John Forster, a four-star all-purpose back from St. Joseph Regional (Montvale, N.J.), committed to Rutgers on Saturday, two weeks after officially visiting the Piscataway-based school. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
For Rutgers football’s Malcolm Ray, there is no bigger transition this year than becoming a father
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — As if Malcolm Ray wasn’t facing a big enough task already, the Rutgers football defensive lineman is also tackling the job of being a father. In a year of transition for Ray, the biggest change for him has been changing diapers for the past seven months. Along with his strong Christian faith, Ray says that fatherhood and his marriage defines who he is as a man. As if being a student-athlete isn’t challenging enough, the Rutgers defensive lineman must also make time to be a father and a husband. Those roles at home, Ray said, are what motivates him...
Rutgers football lands a second defensive back on Sunday in Jakarrion Kenan
It was two for Sunday for Rutgers football, with the commitment of Jakarrion Kenan. The addition of Kenan made it two defensive back commits for Rutgers on the day. Kenan’s commitment came while on his official visit to Rutgers. He is the third player to commit to Rutgers over the past two days. On Sunday, defensive back Kaylib Singleton committed to Rutgers. One day prior, four-star running back John Forster gave his verbal to the Scarlet Knights. A 6-foot, 185-pound defensive back from Marlboro County (Bennettsville, South Carolina), last year in 11 games played Kenan had 17 total tackles with five tackles...
WATCH: Rutgers Football CB commit Kaylib Singleton in action
Rutgers has secured another commitment in the class of 2025 bringing its total to 25. That occurred today when cornerback Kaylib Singleton of Fleming Island (Orange Park, Fla.) joined the Scarlet Knights by committed on the last day of his official visit. The 6-foot-1, 173-pounder gives Rutgers three cornerback commitments in the class and five from the state of Florida. He is a high-three star with a player rating of 88 and the No.61-ranked prospect in Florida for the class of 2025. Here is a look at his latest highlight reel.
Rutgers football offers class of 2027 Khalil Taylor
This week, Rutgers football sent a scholarship offer to Khalil Taylor, a talented wide receiver in the 2027 class. While Taylor is an exciting prospect, Rutgers is one of many schools that have shown interest. The Seton-La Salle High School (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) product has also received scholarship offers from Penn State, Pittsburgh, UNLV, Akron, Nebraska, and Miami. For programs in need of wide receiver help, Taylor has gotten a lot of attention. Although Taylor still has room to grow, he has a high ceiling. That is partly due to his trainer, DeWayne Brown, who has called Taylor special in the past. Brown...
Rutgers star Morgan Smith named top two-way player in college softball
With the college softball season in the books, Morgan Smith has continued to add to her trophy case. On Monday, the Rutgers star was named the No. 1 two-way player and No. 23 player overall in Softball America’s Top 100 Players List. It is Smith’s latest achievement following a historic season. In 169 at-bats during the 2024 campaign, Smith posted a .408 batting average while driving in 66 runs. She also made an impact with her power as 39 of her 69 hits went for extra-bases. The Pinnacle High School product set career highs in home runs with 19, triples with...
Film Study – Michael Thomas III gives Rutgers football an electric player
The Tuesday commitment of Michael Thomas III gives Rutgers football a high-level athlete with elite attributes. Thomas from Donovan Catholic (Toms River, New Jersey) has elite speed, great footwork, strong hands, a solid frame, and excellent hands. He is the kind of player who could be special for Rutgers. He is a multi-sport athlete, recording a 10.76-second 100-yard dash in track. The 5-foot-11 200-pound wide receiver doesn’t have a ton of height but can outjump most defensive backs. His athletic abilities allow him to beat opponents on 50-50 balls. He has a strong lower half, breaking weak arm tackles in the open...
Rutgers Football 2024 Schedule Predictions: June
The Rutgers Football season is just over two months away so it is time to roll out the first round of schedule predictions. There will be one of these prediction articles released every month until the season starts meaning that this is part one of a three-part series that will be updated every month until season kickoff. These articles will have the entire Rutgers football season broken down game by game.
Taeshawn Alston recaps his Rutgers football official visit
Despite the Rutgers football class filling up, recruits like Taeshawn Alston continue to be a priority for the program. A three-star defensive end, Alston took an official visit last weekend to Rutgers. A class of 2025 recruit, he plays for Vance County High School (Henderson, North Carolina). Last year for Vance County, he had 27 total tackles including nine tackles for a loss to go along with five sacks in seven games played. He is the tenth-ranked overall recruit in North Carolina and is the No. 35 edge rusher in the country according to 247Sports. In breaking down his official to Rutgers over...
Rutgers baseball lands transfer portal infielder Tony Rossi
Rutgers baseball landed transfer infielder Tony Rossi from Susquehanna University this weekend. Rossi recorded a stellar 2024 season, logging a .402 batting average, seven home runs, 17 doubles, and 26 stolen bases at Susquehanna. He played three years at Susquehanna and now heads to the Big Ten to play for Rutgers. The 6-foot-5, 225-pound third baseman from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, received ABCA/Rawlings NCAA DIII All-Region Teams honors with the River Hawks this past season. Also, the future Scarlet Knight was selected as the First-Team third baseman for Region 5. It’s the second time Rossi has been selected in his career, having been named to...
Final Greater Middlesex Conference boys lacrosse season stat leaders for 2024
Check out the lists below to see the Greater Middlesex Conference season stat leaders in the state in six statistical categories: points, goals, assists, saves, ground balls and faceoffs won. *These numbers are based off stats reported by coaches to njschoolsports.com. NOTE: Some mobile apps, including the Twitter app, may...
EGRL Wraps On Another Stellar Season
The Elite Girls Rugby League (EGRL) wrapped on its 2024 15s season, which culminated on June 8-9 in Lebanon, N.J. It was a semifinal/final weekend that once again paired with the 4th annual Rugby Showcase East. The larger tournament welcomes non-EGRL and all-star teams and puts players in front of college rugby and USA Pathway eyes. It’s a truly well run event, run by a devoted administration looking to provide more and better opportunities for its players. [lead photo: @LindsayEisenhart for @RugbyShowcase]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.