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Boxing Facility Hosts Grand Opening
Asbury Park Police Lt. Lorenzo Pettway cuts the ribbon at the Asbury Park Boxing Club facility on Main Street Fri. April 12. In September of last year there were five members in the Asbury Park boxing program. Today there are more than 65 and still growing. “I’ve been amazed and...
Abinanti delivers a big hit and a complete-game win for Freehold Borough softball
Giana Abinanti struck out eight in a four-hitter, doubled and drove in three runs to lead Freehold Borough to an 8-2 win over Ocean Township in Freehold. Abinanti allowed two unearned runs and didn’t issue a walk as the Colonials (4-3) snapped a three-game losing streak. Olivia Edmonds had...
Wall defeats Monmouth - Softball recap
Wall scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning to secure a 6-4 victory against Monmouth in Tinton Falls. Wall (5-3) took a 4-2 lead into the bottom of the fifth inning before Monmouth (2-5) scored two runs to tie the game. Wall also led 3-0 after the first inning before Monmouth scored a run in the second and third.
‘It’s been an amazing ride’: After 17 years, RollerJam USA will soon close its doors for good
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In a heartfelt social media reel, Joe Costa delivered the sad news to his 10,000+ followers: After 17 years and more than 50,000 parties, RollerJam USA – the popular indoor skating rink located in Richmond Valley – will close its doors for good on May 4.
Shore girls lacrosse coach preparing to play in World Championships
Rachel Lasda is not only a Ranney high school girls lacrosse coach and science teacher, she's also a professional lax player who's making a sacrifice to compete on the international stage. Lasda hasdbeen Ranney's head coach after a successful run at Oak Knoll, a Union County school where she guided the lacrosse team to two Tournament of Champions title and coached 39 players who went on to complete at the Division 1 level. ...
Megha Ganne Qualifies For 2024 U.S. Women's Open
A Monmouth County golfer who was in high school while on the leaderboard of an LPGA major tournament's final round is returning to the event three years later. Megha Ganne qualified for the 2024 U.S. Women's Open after winning a U.S. Golf Association qualifying tournament on Monday, Apr. 15. The Holmdel native finished six under par in the two-round event in El Macero, California.
Vote for the Shore Conference Baseball Player of the Week from Week 2
The second week of the scholastic baseball season saw a much more complete schedule. Only one day from April 9-14 was rained out. There were some outstanding performances during the week and here is a look at the 10 outstanding candidates. It is time to vote to vote for the...
Basketball Rebels Make History
HOWELL – It was a historic season for the Howell High School girls basketball program. The Rebels, who began play in 1972 (Howell opened in 1964 as Southern Freehold), won their first NJSIAA sectional title in program history. The second-seeded Rebels downed top-seeded Hightstown 48-25 in the Central Jersey Group IV championship game.
Middletown South defeats Southern - Girls lacrosse recap
Anna Stumberger recorded three goals and two assists to lead Middletown South past Southern 9-7 in Middletown. The sides were tied at six entering the fourth quarter before Middletown South (2-3) outscored Southern 3-1. Middletown South also led 6-2 at halftime. Caroline Bedetti added three goals and one assist for...
Kovach deals one-hit gem; Matawan rolls past Freehold Borough - Baseball recap
Senior Mark Kovach strung together a beauty on the mound to lead Matwan to a 10-0 victory over Freehold Borough in Aberdeen. Kovach tallied his first complete game of the season, pitching five scoreless innings of one-hit ball with seven strikeouts. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Softball: Sayreville Routes Undefeated North Brunswick, 16-3
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Sayreville War Memorial softball handed North Brunswick their first loss of the season on Wednesday, April 17, by a final score of 16-3. This was a massive win for Sayreville, with North Brunswick being one of the top teams in the Greater Middlesex Conference. Sophomore Josephine Vanore pitched six innings for the Bombers, earning four strikeouts while allowing just three runs and two hits. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Fellow sophomore Sara Williamson had a perfect game at bat, going 3 for 3 with an RBI and three runs scored, while junior Hailey Kilpatrick went 3 for 4 with three RBIs and a run scored. Other Sayreville hits included two from Vanore and one from both Caydence Barton and Rose Joseph. With this win, Sayreville is now 5-2 and sits in second place in the White Division. They will play their next game on Saturday, April 20, at home against East Brunswick. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Baseball: Sayreville Wins Back-to-Back Against Perth Amboy
SAYREVILLE, NJ - Sayreville War Memorial baseball capped off back-to-back wins against division rival Perth Amboy at home on Tuesday, April 16, winning by a final score of 14-4. The Bombers won their first game against Perth Amboy on the road on Monday, April 15, by a score of 9-1. Sophomore Logan Kaufman pitched five innings for Sayreville, earning six strikeouts with no walks and only allowing two runs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Eight different batters for Sayreville made up the team's 14 total hits, with sophomore Justin Maher going 3 for 3 with two RBIs and two runs scored and senior Jake Romanello hitting 2 for 4 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Other hits for Sayreville came from Jaiden Johnson Molina, Moe Hedderman, Thomas Schlaline, Jaydon Stio, Jack Zapoticzny, and Michael Robinson. Sayreville War Memorial is now 4-4 this season and sits in third place in the White Division of the Greater Middlesex Conference. They will play their next game on Thursday, April 18, against Colonia. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Ocean Township strikes early to edge past Manasquan - Baseball recap
A four-run start bolted Ocean Township to a 6-4 victory in Manasquan over the Warriors. Ocean Township (6-4) tallied a four-run frame in the first inning to get out to an early lead and held a six-run lead over Manasquan (4-2-1) through four innings of play. If you purchase a...
Banick’s big day at the plate helps Point Pleasant Beach baseball stay perfect
Noah Banick went 3-for-3 with a double, a stolen base and four RBI as Point Pleasant Beach blanked Henry Hudson, 10-0, in five innings in Point Pleasant. Banick, a junior, raised his average to .609 (14-for-23) as the Garnet Gulls improved to 7-0. If you purchase a product or register...
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