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NJ Little League team loses state final when game suspended for rain, then officials declare it ‘over’
A New Jersey girls’ Little League team lost the state championship final last week, after their game was suspended by lightning and officials refused to let the players complete the final innings the following day as planned. The call left the kids and others questioning the fairness of the decision. The Toms River Little League Majors 12-year-old softball team played their final game against Hanover on Wednesday, but play was suspended before the start of the sixth inning due to the storm. Tournament officials initially said the game would be played the following day, but Toms River’s coach Brad Bossow got an...
Parsippany Blues F.C. Announce Open Team Tryouts for 2024-2025 Season
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Blues F.C., a prominent team in the Garden State Soccer League’s A-North Division, is gearing up for the upcoming 2024-2025 season by hosting open team tryouts. The tryouts will occur on Sunday, August 11th, inviting players aged 18 and over to showcase their skills and potentially join the competitive squad.
‘A Season to Remember’ for Summit Boys Lacrosse Team
SUMMIT, NJ -- As the Summit Boys Lacrosse team entered its spring season, the Hilltoppers knew they had plenty to live up to given their previous season. After all, the team had a tremendous year in winning multiple championships. Plus, with key players graduating, expectations for the new year could have been reasonably lowered as a younger group took the reins. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER But the incredible results from last year didn’t stop Head Coach Jim Davidson from setting continued lofty goals for this year’s team, saying before the season began, “Our...
Josena Noel: From Orange High School Valedictorian to Notre Dame Scholar
ORANGE, NJ - Junior year is typically associated with being one of the toughest years in high school. For Orange High School's 2024 Valedictorian Josena Noel, this proved to be true. Josena was at a crossroads. She was faced with a tough decision on how to prioritize her time and her many responsibilities. Little did she know, her decision to let go of something she loved would have a positive impact, and send her down the path of politics. Early Life and Influences CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Born in Newark, New Jersey, Josena...
New Jersey Swimmers Fallon and Alexy Earn Spots in U.S. Olympic Trials
NEW JERSEY - Two New Jersey swimmers, Matt Fallon of Warren and Jack Alexy of Mendham, have earned spots in the U.S. trials for the 2024 Olympics, which kick off in Paris on July 26. Fallon broke the American record in the 200-meter breaststroke, while Alexy secured his spot in the 100-meter freestyle by outperforming a seven-time gold medalist. Fallon, a 2021 graduate of the Pingry School in Basking Ridge, broke numerous records during his high school career. Notably, he set the National Independent High School Record in the 400-meter freestyle with a time of 3:50.65, surpassing...
For N.J. runners, the weather is hot and so is the pace
The thermometer read 100 degrees, and the stiff wind blowing across the track at Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Ridgewood on Tuesday evening felt about as cool as a blow dryer. On a day when most people stayed inside and turned on the air conditioning, the North Jersey Masters headed...
Wayne Hill’s Alum Kaitlyn Davies Selected for U20 US National Lacrosse Team – Will Compete in World Championships
WAYNE, NJ – From the time she was a young child, Kaitlyn Davies had a passion for excelling in sports. She began playing lacrosse in first grade with the encouragement of her dad, a lifelong player, participated in Wayne's PAL lacrosse program and later joined Steps, a club team. She elevated her game to become a top player for Wayne Hills High School, helping her team to three-out-of-three county championships in her COVID-shortened high school lacrosse career. And by the time she graduated in 2022, she left behind a legacy of greatness that still continues to...
Pass It Along’s Triathlon will be Saturday
Pass It Along, a nonprofit organization that helps build confident, resilient and compassionate young people, will hold a triathlon on July 27. The event takes place at the privately owned lake community of Lake Mohawk Country Club in Sparta. The swim portion will be in the lake, which is patrolled...
Duerk Sees Success, Challenges In Mountain Bike Competitions
Christian Duerk embraced the challenge of major mountain bike races this summer. The incoming Verona High School freshman scored a big win, but also encountered some stiff competition. The win came on June 30 in the Hudson-to-Highlands (H2H) Lewis Morris Challenge, where he took first place for Cat 3 junior...
Madison Area YMCA to Hold Mariner Swim Tryouts In August
Are you interested in becoming a Mariner? Join the Madison Area YMCA for the Mariners Swim Team Tryouts for the upcoming season! Tryouts will take place Thursday August 1, Wednesday August 7 and Saturday August 10.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Swimmers will be expected to swim all four strokes in the following distances: 8 & Under: 25 Yards (1 lap of each stroke) 9 & 10: 50 Yards (2 laps of each stroke) 11 & 12: 50 Yards (2 laps of each stroke) 13 & 14: 100 Yards (4 laps of each stroke) 15 & Older: 100 Yards (4 laps of each stroke) CONTACT Head Coach, Kevin Carney at kcarney@madisonymca.org or 973.822.9622 ext. 2231. Senior Director of Aquatics, Yean Jimenez at yjimenez@madisonymca.org or 973.822.9622 ext. 2265. REGISTER here. For more information and to sign up, visit madisonareaymca.org. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Knobloch Delivers OT Win for Chaos, Balanced Outlaws Beat Waterdogs
Blaze Riorden’s 18th save early in overtime set the stage for Shane Knobloch, a rookie and Andy Towers’ target in the Premier Lacrosse League College Draft regardless of how it shook out, made good on his coach’s trust. The Rutgers alum delivered the winner for the Carolina...
Glen Rock 10U Little League Headed for State Tournament
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Following their Little League District 4 Championships earlier this month, Glen Rock Little League's 10U and 12U teams completed the Section 1 Tournaments, with the best finishes in local history. The 12U Team made it to the championship series and finished runner-up, losing to a powerhouse Morristown team. Along the way, the team beat a Pequannock team that had gotten the best of them in past years and in the first game of this year's tournament, fighting the entire way. This team has had an impressive run over the past few years and...
Heningburg brothers enjoying great lacrosse year
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Maplewood natives Jules Heningburg and his brother, Dylan Heningburg, are enjoying great years in lacrosse. Jules, a 2014 Seton Hall Prep graduate, currently is playing professionally in the Premier Lacrosse League as a member of the Carolina Chaos. Jules, an attackman, has scored eight goals and added seven assists in five games played through June 29.
Millburn Recreation Department Holds Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening of New Gero Park Pickleball Courts
MILLBURN, NJ – On Thursday, July 18, Millburn’s Recreation Department invited residents to celebrate the opening of its four new pickleball courts. Millburn Recreation Director Chris Myers shared, “I and the entire recreation team are extremely excited to welcome Millburn residents to this new facility and thank everyone who played a role in contributing to the completion of this project.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER He specifically expressed gratitude for the help of Mayor Annette Romano, Township Committeeman Liaison Ben Stoller and the rest of the Millburn Township Committee. “We thank you for your...
Men's Volleyball Earns 2023-24 AVCA Academic Team Award
LEXINGTON, KY–The NJIT men's volleyball team has been honored by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) with one of its annual Team Academic Awards for the 2023-24 academic year. The Highlanders also earned the additional distinction of AVCA Team Academic Honor Roll, representing the top 20% of GPAs nationally...
EX-IUP STAR BROWN LEADS WAY TO ARENA LEAGUE TITLE, WAYMAKERS LOSE AT TBT
Former IUP football standout Duane Brown led the Billings Outlaws to a 46-41 win over the Albany Firebirds Friday in the 33rd Arena Football League championship in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Brown hauled in all five touchdown passes from quarterback Isaac Harker, catching nine passes overall for 125 yards. Brown,...
Orlando City B vs. New York Red Bulls II: Final Score 1-1 as OCB Draws Again and Falls in Penalties
Orlando City B (4-5-8, 24 points) played its first game away from home since June 2, taking on New York Red Bulls II (7-7-4, 28 points) at MSU Soccer Park in Montclair, NJ. The hosts took the lead in the 58th minute through Tanner Rosborough and, even when Copeland Berkley was sent off in the 76th minute, it looked like OCB would fall. However, Justin Ellis scored in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time to claim a point for OCB. The Young Lions then fell 8-7 in penalties, as the Red Bulls picked up the extra shootout point.
Clemson lands another top-target in the transfer portal
Erik Bakich and the Clemson baseball program have welcomed a key transfer. Seton Hall pitcher Michael Gillen has joined the Tigers. Gillen, a sophomore right-hander, impressed with a 1.51 ERA over two seasons with the Pirates. He pitched 65.2 innings in 37 games, achieving a 5-1 record, four saves, and 70 strikeouts while allowing only 19 walks and holding opponents to a .225 batting average. Standing 6-foot-3, the New Jersey native earned All-BIG EAST first-team honors in 2024. He posted a 2.31 ERA, the fourth-lowest in the conference with at least 15 appearances, and a 1.25 ERA in BIG EAST...
Roselle hires new football coach for upcoming season
ROSELLE, NJ — Another Union County school will have a new head football coach for the upcoming 2024 season. While Union and Westfield promoted from within, with Jason Scott named the interim head coach at Union High School and Matt Andzel the head coach at Westfield High School, Abraham Clark High School in Roselle decided to go a different direction once Ibrahim Halsey left to become the head coach at South Brunswick High School.
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