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WATCH: Steve Pikiell speaks Rutgers Basketball Media Day
PISCATAWAY - Rutgers basketball is getting closer to the start of its season and today marked the team's annual media day. It also meant that it was time for head coach Steve Pikiell to take the podium for his preseason press conference. Here is a look at Pikiell's presser which involves an extensive Q and A answer session with the media.
Girls Soccer: Bridgewater-Raritan Defeats North Hunterdon, 5-0
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Reese Reimann scored three goals to lead Bridgewater-Raritan to a 5-0 girls soccer victory over North Hunterdon on Wednesday.Audra Day and Ella Giacomazza also scored goals for the Panthers (6-2-1), who took a 1-0 lead on Day's first-half goal with an assist from Sophia Rosato.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAudrey Martinho and Day had the assists on two Reimann goals that followed in the opening half. Ashley Straka had a second-half assist.Three goalies took turns in the net for Bridgewater-Raritan: Brooke Engstrom and Juliana Imwalle had two saves each and Laila Acquista had one save. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Rutgers’ basketball expectations sky high thanks to superstar freshman duo
The arrival of Dylan Harper and Airious “Ace” Bailey has changed so much for Rutgers. There is the potential of a preseason top-25 ranking, and already there is significant hype rarely attached to the New Jersey state school. NBA scouts will flock to Jersey Mike’s Arena to see the two five-star prospects and projected one-and-done lottery picks. Along with that comes pressure, the weight of expectations before a game is even played. Rutgers will be a national story, eyeballs fixed on these Scarlet Knights. Much is expected. That’s just fine with Steve Pikiell. He loves it. Zach Martini looks to provide veteran presence for...
Union Catholic Unveils New Olympic Banner for Olympic Gold Medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Union Catholic legend Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who won two gold medals and broke her own world record in the 400 hurdles at the Olympics in Paris in August, returned to her alma mater on Tuesday for the unveiling of another Olympic banner highlighting her latest accomplishments.It's been a big week for the New Jersey native, who was also honored in her hometown of Dunellen at Columbia Park, where she trained as a young athlete on an oval that is now called the Sydney McLaughlin Track. About 2,000 fans came out to meet the Olympic legend on Monday. McLaughlin-Levrone was joined by her parents, sister Morgan, brother Ryan, Union Catholic High School principal Sister Percylee Hart and track coach Mike McCabe, as well as numerous friends, fans, and politicians. Related: Dunellen Names Track After Union Catholic Legend Sydney McLaughlin A three-time Olympian, the 2017 UC graduate has now captured four Olympic gold medals in her career. Click here to watch Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's world record-setting race in Paris last month. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
The nation's first Black country club gets more than love in its coffers
Shady Rest Country Club in Scotch Plains, New Jersey was the first Black-owned and operated country club in the United States. The building that sits next to its 9-hole public golf course has a rich history, but the building needs work. The Preserve Shady Rest Committee was founded in 2013,...
Erie SeaWolves face off against Somerset in game two of 2024 Eastern League Championship
The Erie SeaWolves are just one win away from winning another Eastern League Championship. Tuesday night, they will take on the Somerset Patriots in game two of a best-of-three series. This game will be played at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, New Jersey. If the SeaWolves lose Tuesday, game three will be a “winner take […]
Overtime goal sends Somerville past College Achieve Central - Boys soccer recap
Scoring was plentiful for both sides when Somerville earned a 5-4 victory over College Achieve Central in Somerville. Kevin Bernal led Somerville (3-4) with two goals, with Denis Music and Evan Beaugris adding a goal apiece. Ethan Flynn chipped in a huge way with three assists. For College Achieve (3-4),...
Zach Martini looks to provide veteran presence for Rutgers’ superstars
Zach Martini has played deep into March before, and he was determined to do it again. He couldn’t think of a better place to attempt to return there than close to home at Rutgers. So when he entered the transfer portal, and Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell called him less than an hour later, it became clear where the former Princeton forward should use his final year of eligibility. Rutgers’ basketball expectations sky high thanks to superstar freshman duo “It was a no-brainer,” the Warren, N.J., native said Tuesday during Rutgers media day. “I love New Jersey, I’ll rep New Jersey ’til the day...
Field Hockey: South Plainfield Wins, 1-0, over Metuchen in Game Dedicated to the Memory of Kylie Williams
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- The South Plainfield field hockey team hosted Metuchen on Tuesday afternoon in a game that honored the memory of 3-year-old Kylie Williams.Kylie lost her life last winter in a multi-vehicle accident involving an impaired driver. She was the daughter of Metuchen field hockey coach Joelle Williams, who suffered serious injuries in the crash.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER"Kylie's Crew" was established to educate teens and adults of the ramifications of driving while impaired. On game day, donations were collected in support of Kylie's Crew. South Plainfield Field Hockey...
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