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What they're saying: North Jersey coaches, wrestlers react to major rule changes
On Thursday, the National Federation of State High School Associations wrestling rules committee officially announced several major changes to high school wrestling rules. The changes include takedowns being worth three points (instead of two) and wrestlers only needing to maintain one point of contact with the mat to continue wrestling, both bringing the high school rules in line with college rules. ...
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. ...
Irvington’s defense comes up big in flag football wins over Mastery, Ridgewood
Red zone stops made Irvington’s flag football team go Friday night. In an anticipated rematch with rival Ridgewood, the Lady Knights stopped what would have been a game-tying conversion not once, but twice. The final stop came with a minute left when senior Brenae Jones disrupted the timing on an option pitch preserving a 20-19 victory.
BCWCA/Bergen County Tournament, First Round - Softball roundup
Top-seeded Immaculate Heart, the No. 9 ranked team in the NJ.com Top-20 rankings, soared to a 10-0 victory in five innings over 32-seed Saddle Brook during the first round of the BCWCA/Bergen County Tournament in Washington Township. Natalie Bonsignore and Gabi Dellavolpe combined to throw a perfect game against Saddle...
Paterson Charter Softball Dominates in Passaic County Tournament Preliminary Round
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Charter's softball team secured a 13-2 victory against Eastside, with a final score of 13-2 in the Passaic County Tournament Preliminary Round. The Lions were lef by Lexi-Marie Feliciano who contributed three runs, two hits, and two RBIs. Supported by strong pitching from Analeigh Feliciano, who recorded seven strikeouts, the team demonstrated their cohesion and prowess in all aspects of the game.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER With this win, Paterson Charter advances to the next stage of the tournament. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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.
MBSA Opening Day Was a Home Run
MONTVILLE, NJ - The Montville Baseball and Softball Association held its opening day parade and ceremony on Saturday, April 20. Baseball and softball players of all ages, along with their coaches, walked from Lazar Middle School to the Municipal Fields. The parade was led by a police motorcyclist, police cars, the Montville Township High School marching band, and fire trucks. The marching band also performed the National Anthem once everyone arrived on the field, while members of VFW Post 5481 Color Guard presented the colors. Over twenty-five kindergarten through twelfth grade baseball and softball teams were represented...
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...
Kelshaw has big day as No. 1 Mount St. Dominic beats Columbia - Softball recap
Ava Kelshaw tossed a three-hitter with 13 strikeouts and belted a home run to lead Mount St. Dominic, No. 1 in the NJ.com Top 20, to a 5-1 win over Columbia in Caldwell. Mount St. Dominic led 1-0 after four innings before breaking the game open with a four-run fifth. Columbia got on the board in the seventh before Kelshaw shut the door.
Track & Field: Gov. Livingston Boys Win HCTCA Relay Carnival; Girls Place 2nd
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Governor Livingston Girls and Boys Track and Field teams kicked off the outdoor season with a series of relay meets–and plenty of personal records (PRs) and medals. On April 20, the Highlanders showcased their depth and talent with impressive performances at the 46th HCTCA Relay Carnival, hosted by the Hudson County Track Coaches Association at Kearny High School. The competition included athletes from 29 high schools throughout NJ, and the Highlanders Varsity and JV teams competed in the Small School division. GLHS dominated in several events and showed the power of...
Westwood baseball continues its hot hitting and outslugs Ramapo
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP – Westwood continues to build a strong case for a top-four seed for the Bergen County baseball tournament. The hard-hitting Cardinals, No. 4 in the NorthJersey.com Top 25 rankings, out-smashed No. 7 Ramapo, 9-8, Thursday in the Big North Conference to improve to 12-1. Joe Cerritelli hit...
Ridgewood Recap: A Re-LAXing Week
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A big fight feeling hung in the air when the Ridgewood boys lacrosse team locked horns with their division rivals, the Mountain Lakes Lakers. Ultimately, the Maroons overcame the outside pressure and the raucous Mountain Lake crowd to out duel their foes, 12-7. “It is Mountain Lakes and Ridgewood, so you know it is going to be a good game,” said Ridgewood Head Coach Mike Pounds. “We did not have to do anything different [to get ready]. It was just a matter of our guys staying within themselves and understanding that the environment was...
These North Jersey track athletes and relay teams will participate at Penn Relays
The 128th Penn Relays begin Thursday and run through Saturday at the University of Pennsylvania's historic Franklin Field in Philadelphia. Here's what to expect from North Jersey athletes at this year's event. Girls 4-x-800 Relay ...
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