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Denville Schools Kick Off Week of Respect with "Blue Up" Monday, October 7
Beginning Monday, October 7, schools across Denville, NJ, will observe the Week of Respect, part of a statewide initiative to promote respect, kindness, and anti-bullying awareness. Students and staff at schools such as Morris County School of Technology (MCST), Riverview Elementary, and Valleyview Middle School are encouraged to wear blue on Monday to demonstrate unity against bullying.The Week of Respect serves as an important reminder of schools' role in fostering a positive and inclusive environment. While specific activities may vary, all schools will focus on promoting the values of respect and kindness throughout the week. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Girls Soccer: Results, recaps & photos for Friday, Oct. 4
Morristown-Beard (4-4) at Morris Catholic (5-5-1), 4:30pm. Perth Amboy Magnet (0-4) at Pennsauken Tech (1-7), 4pm. Asbury Park (0-7) at Middletown North (6-3), 3:45pm. Moorestown Friends (2-8) at Burlington Township (6-5), 3:45pm. Lindenwold (1-8-1) at Florence (2-7), 3:45pm. Bordentown (2-8) at Medford Tech (0-7-1), 3:45pm. Thrive Charter (0-5) at New...
Remembering a Great High School Wrestling Rivalry Between Bloomfield's Rami Ratel and Belleville's Anthony Conte
When he was in grade school, Joe Dubuque recalls going to a Bloomfield vs Belleville wrestling match, with one of his buddies, Joe Schoch, to see some intense wrestling, especially when Anthony Conte of Belleville would step onto the mat to face Rami Ratel.“My friend, Joe Schoch, was a big Rami Ratel fan. and I was a Conte fan,” said Dubuque, today the head wrestling coach at Princeton University, following a successful stint as an assistant coach at Hofstra, the University of Indiana, and then Princeton. (Dubuque, of course, had an incredible wrestling career himself, winning two NJSIAA championships at Glen Ridge High and a pair of NCAA...
Sparta High School Boys Soccer Beats Pope John
SPARTA, NJ – The Spartan boys soccer squad defeated Pope John 5-2 on Friday, playing on Cassels field. Kyle Enderle led Sparta with three goals. Andy Parreno netted two and got an assist on another.Patrick Connors had three assists. Jakub Targonski also earned an assist.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERKeeper Evan Miller got the win with six saves. Targonski spent time in goal as well.Sparta put three in the net in the first half with the second two in the second half while the defense held the Lions to one goal in each frame.Sparta moves their record to 8-1-1. They will host Newton on Monday at 6:30 and Passaic Charter on Thursday at 7 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Gerdes’ Goal Wins for MK, 2-1
DENVILLE, NJ – Sophomore Abagail Gerdes’ first goal of the season 4:45 into the final period proved to be the difference as Morris Knolls defeated Jefferson, 2-1, in a high school field hockey game played at Knolls Wednesday, Oct. 2.Gerdes was assisted by fellow sophomore midfielder Elizabeth Boyle, who had scored an unassisted goal in the third period to create a 1-1 tie after Jefferson had scored the only goal of the first half.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERBoyle’s goal was her fourth of the season; her assist was her first.Senior goalie Emily Hollner had to make but one save to record the goaltender’s victory. Morris Knolls put four shot on Jefferson’s goal.The Lady Eagles’ overall season record improved to 8-2-1; Knolls is 5-1-1 in the North Jersey Athletic Conference’s National Division. The Lady Eagles are in second place in the division, trailing Mount Olive (10-1, 8-0). Jefferson is 6-5 overall and a division-leading 3-0 in the NJAC Colonial Division. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Preview: West Orange Welcomes the Stateliners to Suriano Stadium
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - While the Phillipsburg High School’s football team continues to rack up yards and touchdowns on offense like it’s going out of style it’s the Stateliner defense that is a cause of concern as we near the midway point of the 2024 regular season.An extremely speedy and well-balanced West Orange squad welcomes the Stateliners to Suriano Stadium on Friday for a rare 8 p.m. kickoff in a non-conference matchup.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAnd the Mountaineers (4-1) will undoubtably test P’burg’s defense, which has allowed exactly 383 yards in 51...
Football: Bayonne Beats Clifton, 27-7
CLIFTON, NJ – Chance Fischer rushed for two touchdowns and Nico Sampson Jr. passed for two touchdowns to lead Bayonne to a 27-7 football victory over Clifton on Friday night.Fischer rushed for 167 yards on 18 carries for Bayonne (3-2), which led, 13-7, at halftime.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSampson completed 11 of 16 passes for 114 yards with TD passes to Jared Edwards and Caleb Bazille. Daryl Smith caught three passes for 40 yards in the win.Bayonne, winners of three straight games, will host Newark East Side on Friday night. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Recap: Phillipsburg Volleyball v. Hackettstown
Caitlin Jansen produced 16 of Phillipsburg High School’s 33 kills and Sara Ellison set up 26 of them to lead the Stateliners to a 25-21, 16-25, 25-17 victory over visiting Hackettstown in a girl’s volleyball game on Thursday in the high school gym.Ray-Anah Brown-Smith added nine kills, Adison Acuna led the team with six service points and sophomore Alexa Megjuric had a fine overall performance with five kills, five blocks, four digs and four service points.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERPhillipsburg improved to 4-8 on the season after its second straight victory while the Tigers fell to 8-5. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Millburn High School Student Creates Website to Help People on the Spectrum Navigate Music Therapy
MILLBURN, NJ — Angela Cui, a Millburn High School senior, is a talented singer and piano player. She discovered the power of musical therapy while teaching a 9-year-old girl how to play piano. The girl is on the autistic spectrum, and Cui found the girl’s response to music very inspiring. She decided to create a website with music, music therapists and resources about music therapy.She spoke about her music student, “When I first met her, she was pretty shy and didn’t say much. Talking wasn’t easy for her, and staying focused was a bit of a challenge....
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