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2024 Philly Live II: Day 3 PYB Standouts (Sun., June 30)
CoBL Staff (@hooplove215) — The second session of Philly Live 2024 has more than 220 high school teams playing over the course of three days, with hundreds of college coaches at all levels in town to watch. Here’s who stood out to the CoBL staff in Sunday games at Philly...
2024 Paris Olympics: Rudy Winkler, Rutgers alum, makes U.S. track & field team
Once again, Rutgers track & field has an Olympian. And it’s a familiar name. Alum Rudy Winkler is headed to his third Olympics in the men’s hammer throw. He placed second at the U.S. trials Sunday with a distance of 258-10 and will head to Paris with a top-10 world ranking. ...
Kelsey Reott Added To Princeton Women’s Staff As Assistant Coach
Reott joins the Tigers after spending the last two seasons on staff at Pittsburgh where coached both the men's and women's programs. Princeton welcomes Kelsey Reott as an assistant coach with its women’s swimming and diving team as announced by head coach Abby Brethauer. “We are overjoyed to welcome...
Rutgers Football: A look ahead to September
Rutgers football will kick off its season with four games over the first month of the 2024 season. The Scarlet Knights open Aug 29 at home against Howard followed by a Sept 7 showdown with Akron before rounding out the month at Virginia Tech (Sept 21) and at home against Washington on Sept 27.
Young, Kass and Estevez Represent Bayonne in Quad-County Baseball All-Star Games
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -- Three rising seniors on the Bayonne High School baseball team represented the Bees at the Quad-County Underclassmen All-Star Games last Friday at Community Park in North Brunswick. Elijah Young, Steven Kass and Jadie Estevez all appeared as part of the Hudson County roster in its game against Middlesex County that ended in a 5-5 tie.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Young posted a 2.74 earned-run average with 35 strikeouts in 23 innings pitched in 2024 for Bayonne. Kass, a catcher, batted .292 with five extra-base hits and 10 RBI. Estevez played third base and finished with eight stolen bases and 10 RBI. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Film Breakdown – Rutgers football secured an elite athlete in Chase Linton
Rutgers football landed a commitment from an elite athlete at the defensive end position in four-star 2025 prospect Chase Linton. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound edge rusher from North Atlanta High School in Georgia, Atlanta, is extremely athletic.His commitment in early June gives Rutgers yet another elite athlete in this recruiting class. When Linton reports to campus in 2025, he can be impactful. He offers both stopping the run and putting pressure on the quarterback at the defensive end position. Linton has long arms, preventing offensive tackles from getting their hands on him. Linton is a speedy pash rusher who plays gap-sounded defense in the rushing...
Now for a second time, Greg Schiano’s vision for Rutgers football is turning into reality
BEDMINSTER, NEW JERSEY — The patient, pragmatic and at times painful rebuild of Rutgers football is once again on the verge of a dramatic step forward. And as the calendar turns to July, it is clear that Rutgers and head coach Greg Schiano have this program pointed up. An incredible month of June for Rutgers football saw a staggering 20 commits during the month. There was a buzz about Rutgers, almost palatable at times, with the Big Ten program now ranked top-15 nationally. As he did at Rutgers during his first tenure as head coach, Schiano has built – or rather rebuilt...
'Any chance to get an edge': Inside Rutgers football's offseason in the weight room
PISCATAWAY – Before Jay Butler ended up at Rutgers as football’s strength and conditioning coach, the Bucknell grad began his career as a graduate assistant in the strength and conditioning department at East Carolina University. The year was 1992. He was 22. He well remembers the first day he walked into the weight room...
Rutgers football lands Pennsylvania 3-star Gavin Sidwar
Three-star quarterback Gavin Sidwar committed to Rutgers football on Monday, becoming the Big Ten program’s first commitment in the class of 2026. Sidwar is a 6-foot-3, 185-pound quarterback prospect at La Salle College (Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania). He holds offers from Duke, Indiana, Maryland, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Virginia, Virginia Tech and West Virginia among others.
Discus Thrower Sam Mattis of East Brunswick Qualifies for 2024 Summer Olympics
EUGENE, Ore. -- Sam Mattis, a 2012 graduate of East Brunswick High School, finished second in the men’s discus at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Saturday. Mattis' throw of 216-9 was short of the Olympic standard (220-5), but he had entered the competition ranked 13th in the world, so he is virtually assured of qualifying for the Paris Olympic Games.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Mattis, 30, who attended the University of Pennsylvania, advanced to the final with a throw of 211-10 in the first round on Thursday. This would be the second time that...
Big Wins for Piscataway Boys Basketball at Summer Tournaments
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Although the school year and high school sports seasons have ended for 2023-2024, Piscataway’s boys basketball continues to compete, even during the summer. The Chiefs traveled to Essex County on Saturday where they beat Orange, 55-36 in the East Orange Summer League championship.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Donald Nwaigwe, a rising junior at PHS, was named the finals MVP. The win comes off a tough 44-41 loss to Hunterdon Central in their first game of the New Jersey Basketball Coaches Association’s (NJBCA) Boys Jersey Live 2024 tournament at Montgomery High School in Skillman on June 22. Vaughn Turner, a rising senior, led Piscataway in scoring with 13 points. The Chiefs went on to defeat Trenton Central High School, 76-43 in their second game of the morning. Turner took home top-performer honors again, this time with 25 points.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. The annual NJBCA tournament is an invitation-only high school basketball showcase featuring the premiere teams and players in the state. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Atmosphere for Rutgers football has potential, latest rankings say
Potential seems to be a word following the Rutgers football team this offseason — even when it involves where the Scarlet Knights play their games. With the Big Ten set to expand to 18 teams this season, CBS Sports ranked the conference’s 18 best atmospheres, a completely subjective undertaking from writer Tom Fornelli. While Rutgers’ SHI Stadium ranked 14th, Fornelli noted how memorable things got in Piscataway when the Scarlet Knights were a consistent Top 25 team during coach Greg Schiano’s first stint.
This day in Rutgers history: RU joins the Big Ten Conference
Today is a memorable day in Rutgers history as it was exactly 10 years ago that Rutgers joined the Big Ten. A lot has changed in that time as there has been a change in athletic directors as well as two changes in the head football coach and a changing of the guard in the basketball coach. Tim Pernetti helped usher in the Big Ten membership as Rutgers' athletic director but was not in charge when the official membership began. Pernetti gave way to Julie Hermann in 2013 months after the Mike Rice debacle when Rutgers gained unwanted national attention for Rice's abusive treatment toward his players.
Summit Baseball Shines at Quad County All-Star Game in NJ
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ -- Summit Baseball was well represented at the Quad County Underclassmen All-Star Game held Friday night at Community Park in North Brunswick. Hilltopper Second Baseman Ryan Barber, batting lead off, recorded two hits in getting on base four times while teammate Pitcher Gavin Smith got the start for Union County in a lopsided win for Union County over Essex County, 22-9. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Summit’s TJ Flack also led the offensive barrage for Union County, going two for three at the plate and providing defense at shortstop. Summit’s Matthew...
Scotch Plains-Fanwood Baseball Players Shine in Underclassmen All-Star Game
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -- On a beautiful summer night in North Brunswick, the top Underclassmen high school baseball players from Union County battled the top from Essex County. Scotch Plains Fanwood was represented by three players on Friday, June 28: outfielder Jack Sponheimer and RHP/1B CJ Bates (juniors) and outfielder Joe Larosa, a sophomore.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Union County squad was coached by Gov. Livingston HS coach Chris Roof and assistant coaches Joe Higgins of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Lou Clemente of Union, Jay Cook of Westfield, and Chris Broduer of New Providence. While down...
Massive 2025 offensive tackle Hill Greenlee commits to UConn Football
UConn Football continues to add new recruits to their 2025 recruiting class as they recently landed a commitment from offensive tackle Hill Greenlee earlier this week. The 6-foot-9, 285-pound offensive tackle hails from Dallas, Texas where he played for Highland Park High School, before recently reclassifying and enrolling at the Hun School in Princeton, New Jersey this offseason.
Mercer County to Expand Veterans Discounts on Golf Greens and Pro Shop
WEST WINDSOR, NJ -- Veterans may now receive a 30% off discount on golf greens fees. They will also be eligible for a 10% discount on items from the Golf Pro Shop, Mercer County Executive Dan Benson recently announced. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Veterans will only need to show proof of service or a VA identification card to receive discounted rates. “I am excited to make golf more accessible and affordable for our veterans as a way to show our continuing gratitude for their service,” Benson said. “Research has shown golf can be a therapeutic outlet for veterans to practice mindfulness while getting physical exercise.” For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Zach Lebovic Joins Men's Swimming & Diving Coaching Staff
Princeton has added Zach Lebovic to its men's swimming and diving coaching staff as announced by head coach Matt Crispino. "We're thrilled to add Zach Lebovic to our staff here at Princeton," said Crispino. "Early in our search, it became clear that Zach has the knowledge and skill set to make an immediate and lasting impact on our program. His values, enthusiasm for the sport, and competitiveness all fit in perfectly with our PUCSDT culture. He has already jumped in with both feet as we prepare for the start of our academic year in September."
Military Appreciation: Nov. 9 vs. Minnesota
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers football will host its annual Military Appreciation Day for the Nov. 9 matchup against Minnesota at SHI Stadium. The game is presented by Provident Bank. A military flyover will take place prior to the game, while various military vehicles will be placed along the Rutgers...
Rutgers making final push for four-star Dorian Jones
Rutgers basketball is still looking for its first commit in the class of 2025 and is in a prime position to add a player. Four-star point guard Dorian Jones of Richmond Heights (Cleveland, Ohio) will announce his college choice tomorrow and Rutgers is one of four finalists, along with Ohio State, Missouri and Michigan.
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