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Softball: Caldwell Stuns Cedar Grove, 12-6
WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- Caldwell scored nine runs in the bottom of the first inning and went on to a 12-6 upset victory over Cedar Grove in softball on Wednesday. Sophia Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a double and a run batted in for Caldwell (5-4), which erased a 2-0 deficit with its outburst in the bottom of the first inning.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Ava Marchetta was 1-for-3 with two RBI and Kathryn Carollo and Ava Rodriguez each had one hit and one RBI for Caldwell. Addison Keenan also had two RBI. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Softball: Columbia Hammers Caldwell, 19-6
WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- Columbia hit three home runs as part of an 18-hit attack en route to a 19-6 softball victory over Caldwell on Tuesday. Claire Shupe, Charlotte Klepesch and Addison Secor all hit home runs for the Cougars (5-3). Shupe had three hits and three runs batted in. Klepesch was 3-for-5 with three RBI. Secor was 2-for-4 with three RBI.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Sam Stein also had three hits and scored a run, Abby Coulter had two hits and two RBI and Elyse Hermes went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and one RBI. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Baseball: Undefeated teams lead the way in latest North Jersey Top 25 rankings
The further into a baseball season teams get, the fewer are left standing unbeaten. At this time last year, North Jersey only had two undefeated squads remaining. At this point in 2024, there are four, three of which lead the way in this week’s Top 25 rankings. Joining Don...
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 […]
Baseball: Millburn Beats Caldwell, 4-1
MILLBURN, NJ -- Junior Jake Roesler pitched a four-hitter to lead Millburn to a 4-1 baseball victory over Caldwell on Wednesday. Roesler needed only 75 pitches to complete a game in which he struck out seven batters and walked one.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Keigo Fujita singled and knocked in two runs for Millburn (3-6), which scored two runs in the fourth inning to take a 3-1 lead. Matthew Weiner had a single and an RBI for the Millers, who avenged a 5-4 loss to Caldwell earlier in the season. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Watchung Hills overcomes 4-goal deficit to power past Caldwell - Girls lacrosse recap
Watchung Hills came back from a four-goal deficit in the first period to outlast Caldwell 12-11 in West Caldwell. Camille Spata, Nora Herko and Nicole Johnstone each scored three goals for Watchung Hills (2-4), which won its second straight game following four straight defeats. Lianna Bartnick tallied two goals and two assists and Olivia Risler finished with 10 saves.
Passaic Valley Baseball Falls Short Against Lakeland in Tough Match
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley's baseball team faced a challenging defeat against Lakeland, with a final score of 8-3. Despite a valiant effort from Hornets' Dante Pallazzo, who tallied two hits and an RBI, and Eric Allmendinger, who contributed a crucial RBI, Passaic Valley was unable to overcome Lakeland's strong offensive and defensive play.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER On the mound, the Hornets' Jacob Giarrusso struck out six batters in 5.1 innings of work. However, Lakeland's Matt Nicholson proved to be a formidable opponent, limiting Passaic Valley's scoring opportunities and securing the win for his team. Passaic Valley moves to 4-4 for the season. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Softball group and conference rankings for April 18
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10 Morristown High School Athletes Sign Litters of Intent to Play in College
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Wednesday morning was National Signing Day around the country as Morristown had 10 student-athletes officially commit to continuing their careers at the collegiate level. “Always exciting, as you can see our numbers are always up,” Morristown High School Athletic Director Smitty Horton said. “Teammates want to come in and watch which is great because they see that this is something they can aspire to do themselves. We are always proud to put on this performance for the athletes.” CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For the students, Wednesday’s event is a culmination...
Morris/Sussex boys lacrosse Top 10: Morris Knolls, Montville face off in autism fundraiser
It will be tough to tell Morris Knolls' fans from Montville's at Friday's Rizk boys lacrosse game. Most will be wearing similar gray T-shirts. The Mustangs' logo has been transformed with multicolored puzzle pieces, as has the Golden Eagles' MK. They're part of a fundraiser for All About the Journey,...
Boys Lacrosse: Pancake Cup Goes to Caldwell After 9-6 Win Over West Essex
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ -- Skyler Brown scored three goals to lead Caldwell to a 9-6 boys lacrosse victory over West Essex in the annual Pancake Cup game on Monday. Jonluca DeStefano scored two goals and Jack Goldbach had one goal and three assists for Caldwell (6-0), which led, 5-3, at halftime.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER James Goodwin, Sean Murtagh and Jordan Gruzas had one goal apiece and Matthew Lista passed for two assists for the Chiefs, who got 12 saves from Landon Pini. Anthony Drago of West Essex (2-4) scored three goals and Michael Lozito, Luca Tartara and Michael Corbo each had one goal. Tyler Gann supplied one assist. Teddy Skopak made nine saves. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Baseball: West Essex Downs Nutley, 7-3
NUTLEY, NJ -- The West Essex baseball team built a five-run lead after three-and-a-half innings and went on to a 7-3 victory over Nutley on Monday. Devin Fogg and Jack Epstein each delivered three hits and each scored a run for the Knights (7-1), who scored two runs in the top of the fourth inning to take a 5-0 lead.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Luca Leonardis and Joe Panzarino each had two hits and two RBI for West Essex and Max Garcia had two hits and scored two runs. Drew Feuerstein got the win, going five innings, striking out five, walking none and allowing three hits. Jackson Lodgek struck out two batters in two perfect innings of relief. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Overall, grade-by-grade boys lacrosse weekly stat leaders, April 10-16
Check out the lists below to see the weekly stat leaders in the state in six statistical categories: points, goals, assists, saves ground balls and faceoffs won. This includes leaders in all four grade levels across the state from games between Wednesday, April 10, and Tuesday, April 16. *These numbers...
Softball: Livingston Defeats West Essex, 9-2; Junior Allie Nankivell Surpasses 100 Career Hits
LIVINGSTON, NJ — After recently getting the 100th hit of her softball career at Livingston High School, junior Allie Nankivell collected two hits in three official at-bats and scored four runs in Wednesday's win over West Essex. Sophia Mount pitched a three-hitter to lift Livingston (6-3) to a 9-2 victory. Mount, a senior right-hander headed for Villanova University in the fall, struck out four batters, walked four and allowed one earned run.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Sophie Rothfeld was 3-for-4 with a double and four RBI; Maddie Rothfeld had two hits and two runs batted in; and Lilah Goldstein had two hits to contribute to the Lancers' 12-hit attack. Nankivell now has a total of 102 career hits heading into the Girls Varsity Panther Invitational against Red Bank Catholic High School in Cedar Grove on Saturday. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Baseball: Verona Beats West Orange, 12-4
VERONA, NJ -- Ryan Radigan had two hits, including a home run, to help Verona to a 12-4 baseball victory over West Orange on Wednesday. Winning Frank Orrei struck out eight batters over five innings in which he allowed two hits and two runs. Orrei also had a hit and an RBI.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Matt McMahon had two hits and two RBI and Julian Santorelli had two hits and scored two runs for Verona. Andrew DePaul singled and drove in a run in the win. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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