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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. ...
Pearl River standout leads Rockland boys basketball All-County teams; see the full list
After hours of debate and deliberations, we've made some decisions. Here are the 2024 Rockland Journal News All-County teams picked based on their impact on this past high school season. Nominations were sent in by coaches and statistics were reviewed, along with strength of competition. Team success was a major factor, as well.
Ridgewood High School Ranked Highly in National Survey
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Ridgewood High School (RHS) once again received high marks in the annual U.S. News Best High Schools Rankings. RHS was ranked 764 in the entire country, up from 784 last year — a deceptively good ranking, as the survey contained 13,242 schools. RHS was also ranked at 37 in New Jersey, which also represented an improvement from last year. The ranking is determined by evaluating a variety of student test scores and graduation rates. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "We are pleased to see Ridgewood high school again near the top of the U.S. News &...
Softball: 2024 Bergen County Tournament bracket, scores, schedule
For the fifth time in a row, Immaculate Heart Academy was granted the top seed in the Bergen County softball tournament. The Blue Eagles were also the top seed in 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2019. No tournament was held in 2020. IHA knocked off Ramsey 1-0 in last year's Bergen County Tournament final...
Menzel, Ramsey extend win streak in victory over Pascack Valley - Softball recap
Ramsey extended its winning streak to six straight games with a 13-3 victory over Pascack Valley in Hillsdale. Taylor Menzel drove in five runs during the victory and Sydney Marchisin, Brooke Donofrio and Tessa Jarvis each recorded an RBI for Ramsey (10-1). Lily Kelly had two RBI to lead Pasack...
Two star freshmen leading a revival for one Bergen County girls lacrosse team
The new face of Holy Angels lacrosse has two different sides. There is the Jane Tenaglia off the field, the unassuming 5-foot-3 freshman with the friendly smile. Then there is the one on it – a highlight waiting to happen, bouncing left, right, left and underneath the nearest defender. The player who stays a...
Star Albertus Magnus sophomore leads Rockland girls basketball all-stars
She stands 6-foot-3 and she might still be growing. But what's not in doubt is that Julia Scott's already-high-level game is growing. And that's bad news for anyone playing against her Albertus Magnus High School girls basketball team. ...
Girls lacrosse: Private-school team leaps into latest Top 10 rankings
Nyack remains Section 1's lone undefeated team and held on to the No. 1 spot in The Journal News/lohud girls lacrosse weekly rankings. This week's rankings find a newcomer in Rye Country Day, as well as some shuffling after the top five. Note: Records reflect games played through April 21. ...
Hillsdale's Olivia 'Livvy' Dunne and LSU gymnastics win the 2024 NCAA championships
Bergen County native Olivia "Livvy" Dunne and her fellow Louisiana State University gymnasts were crowned the NCAA champions over the weekend at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. This win marks LSU gymnastics' first-ever national championship win and the 52nd win in the history of LSU athletics. This historic Tigers team took...
State champion wrestler Rocco Dellagatta transfers to St. John Vianney
Rocco Dellagatta, the 2024 NJSIAA 285-pound champion, has transferred from St. Joseph (Montvale) to St. John Vianney for his senior season. St. John Vianney athletic director Rich Lamberson said late Monday afternoon Dellagatta has enrolled as a student at the school. A Cornell University recruit, Dellagatta won his state championship...
Pickleball returns to Wollman Rink at Central Park
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Pickleball is here to stay in New York City, thanks to a partnership with Central Park’s Wollman Rink. The sport is returning to Wollman Rink on May 1, with 14 permanent new courts. The new courts, “lay the foundation for a best-in-class experience for new and returning players.” The three-year partnership […]
Paterson Charter Dominates Kennedy with 13-2 Victory
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Charter's softball team secured a 13-2 win over Kennedy on Monday. From the outset, the Lions scored consistently across the innings. Their offensive charge was led by players such as Troi Jackson, Lexi-Marie Feliciano, and Julianny Tavarez, who delivered crucial runs and hits, propelling their team to an early lead.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Pitcher Analeigh Feliciano stifled the Knights' offense with 10 strikeouts over five innings. With this win, Paterson Charter advances with a record of 7-5, while Kennedy's record stands at 4-6. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
College softball: Rockland native enjoying comeback season after open-heart surgery
SPARKILL − Like all senior athletes in their final season, St. Thomas Aquinas standout Tara Hagan is aiming to make the most out of her last hurrah on the softball field. The New City native and Clarkstown South alumna is fearless whenever she steps into the batter's box. There isn't a fiery fastball or a crafty changeup in an opponent's arsenal that intimidates her.
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