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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. ...
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.
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...
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...
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,...
Softball: Livingston Defeats Cedar Grove, 8-1
CEDAR GROVE, NJ -- The Livingston softball team completed a regular-season sweep of Cedar Grove on Wednesday with an 8-1 victory. Sophia Mount pitched a four-hitter and Maddie Rothfeld hit a grand slam for Livingston (7-4), which scored two runs in the fourth inning to take a 3-1 lead before Rothfeld's slam made it 7-1 in the fifth.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Mount struck out 11 batters and walked three in seven innings. She also pitched when the Lancers beat Cedar Grove on April 8, 6-1. She pitched a three-hitter in that game. Allie Nankivell went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and one RBI. Valentina DiIanni had two hits and two RBI. Cayce Kavakich singled in the only run for Cedar Grove (9-4). For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
'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 ...
Girls Lacrosse: West Essex Defeats Verona, 13-9
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ -- Katie Haza and Adelaide Minnella scored four goals apiece and each passed for one assist to pace West Essex to a 13-9 girls lacrosse victory over Verona on Wednesday. Ali Simmons and Alivia Lugo each collected two goals and one assist for West Essex (2-7), which led, 9-4, at halftime.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Winning goalie Abbie Zanelli made 11 saves. Giada DeLorenzo led Verona with four goals and Jane Sorger added three goals. Julia Dacey, who had two assists, and Riley Kenrick each had one goal. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Penn Relays 2024: Parsippany Hills girls bring home wagon wheel trophy
The Parsippany Hills 4x400 team had very clear goals heading to Penn Relays on Thursday afternoon. The girls wanted to surpass their season best 4:16, which they ran just a couple of days earlier. The Vikings certainly achieved their goal. The quartet – junior Kira Chebishev, sophomore Sahar Naematullah, and...
Chatham Girls Track & Field Performers Celebrates 'Senior Day' in Dual Meet Win vs. Montville
CHATHAM, NJ -- The Chatham girls track and field team celebrated "Senior Day" with seniors taking first place in the 400 hurdles, 1600, 100 hurdles, 4x400m relay, high jump, and the shot put in the win vs. Montville. Additionally, first place finishes included, 400 m, 800m, 3200, and triple jump.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This year's seniors include 5 captains: Caroline Himstreet, Julia McCarron, Maddie O'Donnell, Frankie Orentas, Katelyn Hoffelder, along with teammates, Sydney Grossman, Gabby Neuer, Isabella Bickenback, Carly Albanese, Grace Fekete, Izzy Russo, Addison Douglas, Clare Carney, and Sarah Sabin 400H- Julia McCarron 1st place and...
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