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Highly-rated son of NBA great includes Rutgers in latest list of schools he is considering
Rutgers remains in the race for the son of an NBA great. The Scarlet Knights are one of the six schools that Kiyan Anthony, a four-star shooting guard in the 2025 recruiting class, included in his latest list after he narrowed his options, the prospect announced Thursday. Steve Pikiell’s program is joined by Syracuse, Auburn, USC, Ohio State and Florida State.
Cover 3 College Football Summer School: Rutgers has best roster and schedule in long time
Rutgers football will get started on its latest bout of training camp next week and there is plenty to talk about in Piscataway. Rutgers has been gaining national attention after going 7-6 last season and defeating Miami in the 2023 Pinstripe Bowl. That opens up a lot of topics to discuss ahead of the 2024 season. It also means it's time for Scarlet Nation publisher Bobby Deren to talk with Bud Elliot for the annual Rutgers installment of Summer School.
Former Coaches: South Plainfield BOE Member Used Position to Support Personal Agenda
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Last month, the school district made headlines when Donald Panzarella, New Jersey’s winningest softball coach, announced his resignation as head of South Plainfield’s varsity team. In a statement issued through his attorney, Panzarella cited ‘undue stress’ and an ‘environment of no accountability’ caused by ‘too many personal and individual parent agendas,’ including that of a ‘parent of a player who is a board of education member.’ As of press time, the district has yet to issue a formal statement regarding Panzarella’s allegations or resignation and, at a South Plainfield Board of Education (SPBOE) meeting July 17, two...
Baseball: Bayonne Beats Madison, 5-4, to Win Summer Championship
BAYONNE, NJ -- The Bayonne baseball team won its second summer championship in the last three years with a 5-4 victory over Madison on Wednesday. It was the second High School Developmental League Union Division title since 2022 for the Bees, coached by Dave Hoffmann. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In 2023, Bayonne lost to Ridge in the final, but 2023 was the year that the Bees won the spring season Section 2, Group 4 championship. Bayonne trailed, 4-3, in the bottom of the sixth inning against Madison on Wednesday when Brandon Drago put the...
Could Rutgers really be a playoff contender? ‘Anything is possible,’ star says
The field for the College Football Playoff will expand from four to 12 teams this year. It’s giving a new group of programs a glimmer of hope and lofty target for their expectations. What does it mean for Rutgers?. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Scarlet Nation Podcast: Rutgers Basketball Updates, Recruiting and more
Rutgers basketball is winding down its summer workouts and Scarlet Nation has been on hand to see the team work out. Our latest podcast offers the latest takes on the team from the practice court and what to expect moving forward. The latest podcast also delves into Rutgers basketball recruiting as new targets have emerged. Click the play button below to listen to our latest podcast featuring Scarlet Nation's Bobby Deren and Chris Tsakonas.
Rutgers’ plans for indoor practice facility have ‘taken backseat,’ Greg Schiano says
INDIANAPOLIS — One of the major goals upon Greg Schiano’s return to Rutgers is now on the back burner. The indoor practice facility project has “taken a backseat,” the Scarlet Knights head coach told NJ Advance Media on Tuesday morning at Big Ten Media Day. If...
What a Season! Hanover's 12U Softball Team Makes Town Proud in Regional Tournament
BRISTOL, CT - In a heartbreaking game, the Hanover Township 12U Softball All Stars lost to the New York State team, 3-0 in the Little League Softball Mid-Atlantic Region Tournament. The girls competed against the reigning champion and were the first team from Hanover and the only team from District 1 ever to be the New Jersey State Champion and play in the Regional Tournament.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Congratulations to the team and coaches on an outstanding season! For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Rutgers’ Tyreem Powell updates injury status at Big Ten Media Days
INDIANAPOLIS — Rutgers linebacker Tyreem Powell knew instantly something went wrong. “I was ready to get into my movement. I went to jump and out of nowhere it just went,” Powell said about the Achilles tear he suffered in February. If you purchase a product or register for...
New Jersey Man Wins Haskell Handicapping Challenge
Monmouth Park's $1,000 Haskell Handicapping Challenge on Saturday, July 20, saw another record field and finished with New Jersey's own Pete Rogers atop the leaderboard, according to a release on Thursday from the racetrack. Rogers's $6,095.50 bankroll was best of 323 total entries and landed the Summit, New Jersey-resident a...
No Work Wednesday: A jam-packed new season has started
Scarlet Nation returns for a special No-Work Wednesday which begins an onslaught of relentless Rutgers coverage. This day is dedicated to all Rutgers fans as we provide a relentless day of content, premium perks and non-stop action on Scarlet Nation. We will have so much content that those of you at work may not get a whole lot done. Regardless of where you are, you can get over the midweek hump by indulging in the plethora of content on Scarlet Nation and the wealth of information on our premium message board, The Round Table. Our lineup starts with the following articles and will have much more to come:
Rutgers Rant: Recapping Big Ten Media Days, previewing Scarlet Knights at Olympics
Rutgers is ready to get back on the field. The Scarlet Knights had plenty of good things to say about their program at Big Ten Media Days this week, using their platform at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to share where things stand ahead of the highly-anticipated 2024 season. The...
Kyle Monangai prepared to enter season healthy and ready to reach expectations
Kyle Monangai completely changed courses in 2023. The product of Don Bosco High School entered Rutgers as a developmental player in what head coach Greg Schiano has called a developmental program. In his first two years with the Scarlet Knights, Monangai carried the ball a total of 171 times. Last season, Monangai went from developmental player to star in the Big Ten.
Baseball: Madison Beats Union, 6-3, in Summer League Semifinals
MADISON, NJ -- Madison scored three runs in the fourth inning and withstood a sixth-inning rally by Union to defeat the Farmers, 6-3, in the semifinal round of the High School Developmental League summer baseball playoffs on Monday night. Left-handed starter Nick Bertolotti allowed just one hit through the first three innings before Madison scored three times in the top of the fourth to take a 5-0 lead. Carter Ferris and Liam Melvin each had RBI singles for the Dodgers.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Union had threatened in the bottom of the first,...
Baseball: Scotch Plains-Fanwood 13U Team Wins 2024 New Providence Green League Championship
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood 13U baseball team won the New Providence Green League championship with an 11-1 win over Somerset Hills in the championship game July 22, capping an undefeated summer season. Starting pitcher Ian Weisholtz went 3 2/3 innings in the final game, surrendering one run on two hits before Lucas Bolton closed the door with 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Offensively, the Raiders were paced by Bolton who had two hits, while Will Frey had a double and drove in two runs. Cole Webster...
Rutgers Football Top 50 Preseason Player Countdown: No.32 Kaj Sanders
The start of the 2024 Rutgers football season is just around the corner and that means it's time for Scarlet Nation's annual Top 50 player projections. We will be counting down the top 50 players based on projections of how they will perform this season. The list moves on with a look at No.32, Kaj Sanders.
St. George Men Plate 4 in 6th To Silence St. Sebastian, 10-6
Entering the past week of St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League action, seven of the eight teams were within two games of each other for the possibility of grabbing the No. 2 spot, while the St.Anthony squad was perched way ahead of the herd at the top spot. With identical records at 58 and sharing the shallow cellar with St. Wolfgang, the St. George boys managed to snap a 6-6 tie with four runs in the top of the sixth inning then held on to defeat St. Sebastian, 10-6, at Brookside Park on July 19 ( the day before the 55th Anniversary of Man’s landing on the Moon).
Dramatic 2-Run Single Boosts Westfield 11U over SOM, 10-9
“Three” became a charm for the Westfield Black 11U in its New Providence Green League, second-round playoff game against the South Orange- Maplewood Cougars. After lightning forced a postponement at Gumbert Field 2 in Westfield on July 16, the game was shifted to July 17 only to be postponed again due to the threat of lightning but the venue was shifted to Gumbert Field 3 and this time, the Westfield Black would emerge victorious with a key two-run single in the bottom of the sixth inning to edge the Cougars, 10-9.
Berkeley Heights Navy 11U Storm Back to Defeat Westfield Black 11U
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights 11U baseball team capped off their summer season with a decisive win against Westfield Black 11U on Saturday, July 20. The final score was 14-4. The game took place at the Thomas Hughes Elementary School baseball field in Berkeley Heights. This victory marked the final game in the New Providence Green League championship.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The team members who contributed to this impressive win include Sachin Papaiya, Alexander Alyana, Brett Giaime, Gavin Neria, Gianni Phillippi, Henry Fluharty, Henry Lebedev, Joey Altavilla, Leo Begansky, Marcus Greenway, Matt Blancuzzi, and Tyler Sun. The team was guided by coaches Jimmy Phillippi, Doug Greenway, Joseph Altavilla, and Alex Sun. The 11-year-olds from Berkeley Heights showcased strong teamwork and skill, ending their season on a high note. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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