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Newark’s Keith Colon to Make Boxing Pro-Debut at Prudential Arena
NEWARK – Keith Colon is set to make his professional boxing debut in his hometown of Newark at the Prudential Center on Saturday. “It's kind of been a long journey, but it's definitely been anticipated, and this opportunity to fight at all is a blessing,” Colon said. “I feel as though there's no better way to start my pro career than fighting home in front of my friends and family and support system.” Colon, a graduate of St. Benedict’s Preparatory School and a psychology major at Rutgers - Newark, has been training for the fight for some time.CLICK...
Allstate Westfield Athlete of the Week to Return in September
WESTFIELD, NJ — The popular Allstate Westfield Athlete of the week series, sponsored by Allstate Insurance Agent Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy Agency, will resume in September with the start of the school year. The weekly series highlights outstanding Westfield High School student athletes.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “It’s important to give back and be involved in the community in different ways,” said Andy Heinz, owner of The Westfield Legacy Agency. “The Allstate Westfield Athlete of the Week is a way for us to recognize the hard work of scholar athletes on and off the playing fields of Westfield High School,” Heinz said. In addition to making the series possible, Heinz donates $50 to the Westfield Boosters Association each time someone calls his office at 908-301-0711 for a new auto, home or life insurance quote and mentions the Allstate Westfield Athlete of the Week. Take a look back at the 2023-2024 Allstate Westfield Athletes of the Week. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Shakur Stevenson vs Artem Harutyunyan weigh-in video
A day before their world title fight, Shakur Stevenson and Artem Harutyunyan step on the scales to make it official. The pair battles it out in the main event live on ESPN from Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on July 6. Newark’s three-division world champion Shakur Stevenson puts his...
Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Helps This Legendary NJ Pizzeria Rebuild
If you are unfamiliar with Dave Portnoy, he is the founder of Barstool Sports and a popular internet personality. Dave does a very popular social media food segment "one bite" and as the name implies, Dave takes one bite (ok maybe two or three lol) of a pizza and then gives the pizzeria a review and score and folks love this segment. So as you can see Dave has a close connection to pizza, so it's no surprise he is reaching out to help a pizzeria that suffered a devastating fire.
HIGLIGHTS: 100th Livingston Roundup Rodeo
LIVINGSTON — Watch Highlights above of the 4th of July performance at the 100th Livingston Roundup Rodeo. All-around cowboy: Edward Ramirez, $901, tie-down roping and team roping. Bareback riding: 1. Richmond Champion, 86 points on Bailey Pro Rodeo's Candy Coated, $6,521; 2. Weston Timberman, 85, $5,000; 3. Rocker Steiner,...
Harrison’s Pacheco returns to D1 women’s basketball, commits to Marshall
Adiana Pacheco acknowledges that committing to continue her playing career at Marshall represents a leaving of her comfort zone since it will be her first time leaving the Northeast. But for Pacheco, who lives in Harrison and was also a North Arlington resident in her younger years, the return to...
N.J. star showcases stick skills by thriving in 2 sports on offense and defense
At nine years old, Eloise Downes had mastered the art of juggling sticks. In a flash, she could trade a lacrosse stick for a hockey stick - and vice versa - and not miss a beat on the field or the ice. Not much has changed since then. She’s expertly...
Cranford's Gordon Graceffo Makes His Major League Baseball Debut
CRANFORD, NJ -- The success of the Cranford baseball program over the past two decades is undeniable. Under the guidance of head coach Dennis McCaffery, the Cougars have become one of the premier programs in the state. But the program has reached a whole new level since the canceled 2020 season. During that time, Cranford has won three Watching Division Conference championships, two Union County Tournament championships, and one Group 3 State championship, all while compiling a spectacular record of 84-20. “It starts with the players,” McCaffery noted. “For the 30 years I have been here,...
William Brancato Wins 2024 Milltown Painting the Town Red, White and Blue 5K
MILLTOWN, NJ - Rutherford's William Brancato crossed the finish line of the 2024 Milltown Painting the Town Red, White and Blue 5K first on Thursday with a winning time of 16:00.3. The 29-year-old was also first in the male 20-29 age bracket. Brancato beat Milltown's Kyle Price by 50 seconds. Price has won the annual race in his hometown for several years running. This year, the Spotswood High School alumnus finished second with a time of 16:50.0. Somerville's Arthur Smith III finished third with a time of 17:56.4. Milltown's Ivri Pinto was fourth overall with a...
Glen Rock basketball court, site of shooting, reopened as borough weighs options
The Wilde Memorial Park basketball court in Glen Rock, the site of a shooting on May 21, reopened last week as the town considers all future options for the site. The borough has set up a special task force to observe and detail how much the court gets used. Once the task force finishes gathering the data, "we will have the necessary information to make the best decision moving forward,” the borough said in a statement posted on its Facebook page.
With spot in 2024 Olympics, Mendham swimmer Jack Alexy is 'living my dream'
Jack Alexy still remembers watching swimming at the 2012 London Olympics from his family's Mendham home. All four Alexy siblings – Kate, Max, Jack and Rob – were swimmers, growing from "Mom and Tot" classes through tadpoles, minnows, and all the other levels at Somerset Hills YMCA in Basking Ridge. Jack was...
Track: Final Top 25 rankings
Apologies for the late posting of the final top 25 in boys and girls track and field. Here are those rankings with comparison to the pre-season predictions. The process used to rank the teams puts emphasis on performances in the county relays, league championships, county championships (for Bergen the groups) and the sectionals with the sectionals counting for 40% of the score, the counties 30%, the leagues 20% and the relays 10%. Head-to-head performances are also figured...
Tradition Never Graduates: Bloomfield High Wrestling Program Thriving Under Ryan Smircich, and a Dedicated Group of Bengal Coaches
While the high school wrestling season doesn't commence until near Thanksgiving, there's plenty going on during the "off season", both on the mat, and honoring a storied legacy at Bloomfield High. Head coach Ryan Smircich succeeded a legend in Sam Fusaro back in 2017, after serving as an assistant with the program. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER And Smircich's momentum has always moved forward. The wrestling program has enjoyed some tremendous seasons in Smircich's first seven years. Last winter, he won his 100th career match. During Smircich's tenure, the girls wrestling program has taken off. That...
Capriola Named Assistant Football Coach
WAYNE, N.J. – William Paterson University head football coach Shaun Williams announced the addition of Brian Capriola ’15 as the new offensive coordinator on July 3. “I am excited to add Brian to our staff,” Williams said. “He has a great offensive mind and a lot of connections with New Jersey high schools. Brian is looking to bring the explosive air raid offense and philosophy to the NJAC and I am excited to see his scheme implemented into our program.” Capriola, a 2015 William Paterson graduate and former assistant football coach for the Pioneers, rejoins the program after spending the…
Last Chances to Register for the North Jersey Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing on July 17
WAYNE, NJ – The North Jersey Chamber of Commerce's annual charity golf outing - this year benefitting the Passaic County 200 Club, will be held at the award-winning Ballyowen Golf Course on July 17th and there is still time to register your foursomes. The deadline for registration is July 10. To register to play, click here.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For each of these annual North Jersey Chamber of Commerce outings, a benefactor, who will recieve the proceeds from the event, is randomly chosen. This year's benefactor is the Passaic County 200 Club, an organization...
Julia Tozduman of Lyndhurst is the 2024 Jim Hague Observer Female Athlete of the Year
Track & Field might not have been the first sport Julia Tozduman tried out. But it didn’t take long for the then sixth-grader at Sacred Heart School in Lyndhurst to fall in love with the sport. But even after finding her sport, Tozduman had yet to discover what would...
Hole-in-one for the Knights of Columbus Annual Scholarship Golf Outing
KENILWORTH, NJ – Recently the Knights of Columbus (KoC) Council 6386 of St. Rose of Lima Church in Short Hills, NJ, held their Annual Scholarship Golf Outing at the picturesque Galloping Hill Golf Course. The event saw over 40 enthusiastic golfers, along with generous sponsors and supporters, come together for a day of golfing with a shared mission of supporting the KoC Scholarship Fund. KoC Golf Outing Chairman, Daniel Cannon, expressed his satisfaction with the event, stating, "Interestingly, this day was a hole-in-one for all who participated. We had fun in the sun while making a real difference...
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