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From NJ to Paris, meet the women pushing for Olympic rowing gold
Team USA women's rowing team features a lot of Jersey talent from Garden State. More than one dozen women with ties to Princeton, New Jersey, along with other women with ties to the Garden State and Philadelphia, and the rest of their teammates, are hoping to push harder and win gold at the Paris Olympics.
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.
TE Ben Rothhaar flips commitment to Rutgers
Rutgers landed another commitment in the class of 2025 today when Ben Rothhaar of Norwalk (Ohio) announced his plans to join the Scarlet Knights. The 6-foot-5, 210-pounder was previously committed to Kent State but has flipped to Rutgers. Rothhaar becomes the 30th commitment to the Rutgers 2025 class as he joined the program on a day when the staff was hosting an unofficial visitor barbecue for members of the class of 2026. The class of 2025 commits are expected to be on campus tomorrow.
Maryland and Rutgers benefit from Big Ten expansion in 2024 season, while Purdue faces a daunting climb
INDIANAPOLIS -- When the Big Ten was considering how to adjust its schedule for the pandemic-impacted 2020 season, Mike Locksley suggested ditching divisions and moving to a conference tournament-style approach. The Maryland coach didn't get his wish at the time, but he's thrilled that the Big Ten has dropped divisions...
2024 Rutgers Football Odds: Total Wins Over/Under Odds | July 27
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights’ over/under for 2024 comes in at 6.5 wins, and they are +120 to secure the over. Rutgers Win...
South Brunswick 14U Baseball Team Goes Undefeated in Regular Season
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -- The South Brunswick 14U baseball team will take an 8-0 record into a USABL playoff game on Thursday. The Vikings completed their regular-season schedule undefeated, and now await an opponent to be determined in the playoffs Thursday at 7 p.m. at Rowland Park in Cranbury.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER South Brunswick has scored at least eight runs in every game this season, and have won their last four games by an aggregate score of 54-3. South Brunswick Vikings 14U Roster Andrew Angermeier Ayden Antigua Alexander Katona Dylan Lehman Ryan McGlynn Jake Newman Benjamin Offenburger Azlan Shafi Yashesh Shah Victor Sterlacci Tyler Szakacs Jack Whitlock For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
This ‘little gem’ of a tennis court in N.J. just marked a milestone moment
In a residential area between two houses, hidden by trees and big shrubs, is a secluded tennis court where members of the Hilltop Tennis Club have played for a century. This tennis club is one of the few places in Fanwood where members can play on a softer, Har-Tru (clay) surface.
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...
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...
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.
Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell is ‘defensive mastermind,’ analyst says
Rutgers has some of the best offensive talent in program history on its roster for the upcoming 2024-25 season, but history shows that any team coached by Steve Pikiell will be strong on the defensive end. The Scarlet Knights head coach has developed a reputation as one of the top...
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 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...
Angela McAuslan-Kelly Selected for World U20 Championships
PRINCETON, NJ – Angela McAuslan-Kelly is heading to Peru. The talented rising sophomore has been chosen to represent Great Britain at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima. McAuslan-Kelly will be showcasing her skills in the hammer throw event, marking a significant milestone in her career to represent both her country and Princeton.
North Plainfield Youth Sports Association Raises $2500 at Golf Outing
CLINTON, NJ - The North Plainfield Youth Sports Association (NPYSA) held its 29th annual golf outing at Beaver Brook Country Club in memory of Tony Di Fabio, Jim Durick, Ralph Cammarota, and Dennis Passe, all of whom were instrumental in creating the NPYSA and had volunteered with the organization for many years. “We had good weather, and an excellent turn out, Joe Pisaniello, the event organizer and chairman of NPYSA said.. "We enjoy holding this event each year and we are proud to have it honor the memories of Tony, Jim, Ralph, and Dennis. Those guys were absolutely dedicated to the mission of Youth Sports and over the...
Patriots Squander 2 HRs in 9th-Inning Loss to Sea Dogs, Snap 5-Game Winning Streak
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots fell to the Portland Sea Dogs 7-6 in a late-inning thriller on Thursday night at TD Bank Ballpark in game three of a six-game series. The loss snaps Somerset’s five-game win streak, their longest of the season. RHP Trystan Vrieling (5 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 1 BB, 2 K) did not factor into a decision in his 19th outing (18th start) of the season. Vrieling has pitched to a 2.84 ERA over four July starts with 12 K in 19 IP. The Yankees No. 22 prospect ranks among Eastern League leaders with 101.2...
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.
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.
East Brunswick's Sam Mattis Will Throw Discus in Summer Olympics in Early August
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ -- Earlier this month, East Brunswick native Sam Mattis finished second at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials to qualify for his second straight Olympic team. The opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris will be on Friday, July 26.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Track and field events will be held from Aug. 1 to Aug. 11, with the qualifying round for men’s discus set to take place in the afternoon of Monday, Aug. 5 and the final to be held two days later. Mattis, who graduated from East Brunswick High...
Daley eyes Adios, Hambo successes Saturday
Hightstown, NJ — Noel Daley saw Captain Albano be something of a victim of circumstances in prior races, and the trainer much preferred the way things looked last week in the colt’s Delvin Miller Adios elimination. He wouldn’t mind a repeat viewing in Saturday’s $350,000 final.
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