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Ex-Rutgers AD Pat Hobbs being investigated for alleged ‘inappropriate’ relationship after shock resignation
Former Rutgers athletic director Pat Hobbs is under investigation by the university for a possible “inappropriate, consensual relationship,” according to a report from NJ Advance Media. Hobbs, who had held the position for nine years, resigned after he cited health concerns earlier this month. NJ Advance Media reported that the “investigation is believed to have spurred his abrupt resignation.” Rutgers did not immediately respond to The Post when asked to comment. Greg Schiano gets shade for running up score in Rutgers’ blowout win over Howard Earlier this week, NJ Advanced Media reported that Rutgers’ gymnastics program was in disarray before his resignation, with head coach...
Cella, Veliz power Hunterdon Central over North Hunterdon - Football recap
Juniors Drew Cella and Giovanni Veliz combined for 306 yards of offense with six touchdowns to lead Hunterdon Central to a 42-14 season-opening victory over North Hunterdon in Flemington. Through the air, Cella completed nine passes for 154 yards and threw three touchdowns. His longest pass of the night came...
Football: Veteran-led Somerville edges Hillsborough for dramatic opening-day win
SOMERVILLE – The Somerville High School football team has its sites set on a special season, with a senior-heavy club stocked with experienced varsity talent. Thursday, the Pioneers veterans made some huge plays in big spots and it netted them a hugely impressive opening-day win over one of the Big Central Conference’s other elite teams – and in dramatic fashion. ...
FOOTBALL: Notre Dame Survives Miraculous Fourth-Quarter BRHS Rally, 40-38
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – The Bridgewater-Raritan High School football team launched its 2024 campaign with one of the greatest comeback bids you will ever see. Although they ultimately came out on the losing end at Notre Dame High School, the Panthers hope to ride the momentum of what ended up being a massive fourth-quarter surge the rest of the way in 2024.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Behind five total touchdowns by senior quarterback Julian Matera, Notre Dame (1-0) took a 24-point lead into the fourth quarter against visiting Bridgewater-Raritan (0-1), which then saw junior...
High School Football: New Brunswick Can't Overcome Penalties, Turnovers in Season-Opening Loss
NEW BRUNSWICK – The Zebras of New Brunswick High School couldn’t overcome nine penalties and two turnovers, including a fumble near the goal line in the first quarter, in Friday night’s season-opening 28-0 football loss to Freehold Borough. New Brunswick was in position to take an early lead after it pounced on a loose ball on the Colonials’ 7. A bouncing punt had touched a Freehold Borough return man and was recovered by a Zebra defender.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The tables turned on the next play, though, when Freehold Borough recovered a...
Fast start propels Immaculata past Kellenburg (NY) - Football recap
Cole Hayden’s three-touchdown day helped Immaculata down Kellenburg (NY) 35-21 in Somerville. Immaculata got off to a hot start and took a 21-0 lead in the first quarter with touchdowns from Cole Hayden, Quinn Hayden, and Nick Strokes. Kellenburg fought back though and made it a 28-21 game in...
Football live scoreboard, Big Central Conference coverage links: Week zero
High school football season makes its return to Central Jersey this weekend, and MyCentralJersey.com is back to bring you in-depth coverage of the 59 Big Central Football Conference schools, as well as our two local non-league programs. We will have full live coverage of four BCC games this weekend, with reporters and photographers...
Liberty boys basketball star guard announces transfer to N.J. prep school
For the second time in as many years, the Liberty High School boys basketball team’s leading scorer is transferring. Blake Hargrove, a guard, announced on Instagram earlier this week that he’s headed to the Hun School in Princeton. He is also reclassifying as a member of the Class of 2027.
Edison Public Schools Begin Next Week: See Important Dates for 2024-2025
EDISON, NJ - The 2024 - 2025 academic school year will begin in Edison Township on Thursday. The last day of school is scheduled for June 25, 2025. All Edison Township schools will be closed on the following dates:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER October 3-4 - Rosh Hashanah November 1 - Diwali November 4 - 8 - Fall Break November 28-29 - Thanksgiving December 24-January 1 - Winter break & New Year's Day January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 29 - Lunar New Year February 17 - President's Day March 31 - Eid April 14-18 Spring break May 26 - Memorial Day June 19 - Juneteenth Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Preschool and Elementary School students on November 14, November 21, March 13, and March 20. Conferences for Middle School are scheduled for December 5 and February 13, and High School is scheduled for December 3. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Football: Keyport Falls to Manville, 28-7, in Opener
MANVILLE, NJ -- Manville scored two touchdowns in the first quarter and went on to a 28-7 football victory over Keyport in the opening game for both teams on Friday night. Manville took a 14-0 lead on 1-yard TD runs by Josh D'Ambrosio and Naquavere Thomas and two extra points by Kevin Villegas.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Mustangs extended their lead to 21-0 on a 29-yard TD run by Isaiah Bennett in the second quarter and a third PAT by Villegas. Keyport broke up the shutout bid in the fourth quarter, when Marshall Collangelo ran 15 yards for a touchdown and then kicked the extra point. Keyport will play its next game on Friday, Sept. 6 at Neptune. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Here's your 'Back to School Night' Schedule, Bears!
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Schools in East Brunswick open this week on Thursday, September 5. East Brunswick High School and Churchill Junior High School have single-session days on Thursday, September 5 and Friday, September 6. All Elementary Schools have full days starting this week. Attached find the list of scheduled Back-to-School Nights for the beginning of the 2024/25 school year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For Elementary Schools, meetings begin at 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM - Grades: 2, 3, 4, and 6; and 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM - Grades: Pre-K, K, 1, and 5 All other Back to School Nights (Grades 7-12) will begin at 7 PM. Bowne-Munro DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. September 16, 2024 Central September 16, 2024 Chittick September 10, 2024 Frost September 9, 2024 Irwin September 10, 2024 Lawrence Brook September 10, 2024 Memorial September 10, 2024 Warnsdorfer September 10, 2024 Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School Tuesday, September 17, 2024 (7:30) - Grade 5 Tuesday, September 17, 2024 (6:00) - Grade 6 CJHS Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - Grade 7 Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - Grade 8 & 9 EBHS Thursday, September 12, 2024 - Grades 10, 11 & 12 For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Lawrence High School readies for new school year with freshman orientation and new staff
Lawrence High School is gearing up for the 2024-2025 academic year, with the first day of school just under a week away. Over the past week, LHS hosted a freshman orientation, welcomed new faculty and staff, and held an annual meeting for 12th graders to prepare for the upcoming year.
Gameday with Marcus Borden: Week 0
The high school football season is upon us, and it’s time to talk about it with Marcus Borden. The majority of Big Central Conference teams open up this weekend, and we talk about our Bellamy & Son Paving Big Central Game of the Week, featuring No. 3 Hillsborough visiting No. 5 Somerville, with lots of talented players on both sides.
Jerusalem Lodge #26 Donates Backpacks to Support Plainfield Elementary Students
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday, Jerusalem Lodge #26, based in Plainfield, donated 168 quality backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need. The donation was accepted at the Administration Building by Superintendent Rashon Hasan and members of the executive leadership team.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “We have been a part of Plainfield for over 200 years," said Senior Warden Robert Arroyo. " We were here before the county was even established, so giving back to this community is not something we think about as an obligation, but rather as an integral part of...
Free speech in NJ — Rutgers requires permits for expression
✅ Pro-Palestinian protests took place at Rutgers and Princeton in April & May. ✅ Rutgers University created a website with the school's "free expression" policies. ✅ Princeton University would not disclose if any protocols have changed. Rutgers University is taking steps to better handle potential student campus protests this fall.
Football: Governor Livingston Highlanders Ready for Season Bounce-Back
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - As the Governor Livingston Highlanders gear up for the upcoming football season, third-year Head Coach Pete Ramiccio remains optimistic about the team's prospects. After a solid 6-4 record last season and making just their second state playoff appearance since 2009, the Highlanders are focused on continuing their upward trajectory, despite some key departures. The Highlanders will need to overcome the graduation of several critical players, including Owen Chait (RB/ILB), James Campbell (DT/DE), Matt Shaffer (WR/CB), and others who played crucial roles including Michael Geertsma (WR/FS), Aidan Kyi (WR/CB), James Daoulabani (C), Chase Conzolo (WR/OLB),...
Dirk Phillips named Interim Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Achievement for BHPS
BERKELEYHEIGHTS, NJ - At the August 15, 2024 Board of Education Meeting, the Berkeley Heights BOE approved the appointment of Dirk Phillips as Interim Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Achievement effective August 19, 2024 through November 19, 2024. Phillips joins the BHPS Administrative Staff having served the Glen Ridge School District in a variety of roles for the past 19 years, most recently as Superintendent of Schools from August 2015 until June 2024. In his role as Superintendent of Schools, Phillips implemented the vision and goals of the Board of Education and ensured compliance with state...
Rahway Football Defeats Voorhees in Home Opener
RAHWAY, NJ — Now, don't tell the teachers and students, but summer may officially be over, as the Rahway varsity football team commenced its season on Thursday with a big win over Voorhees. The Indians took on the Vikings at home, on the turf in Rahway River Park, securing a solid 41-14 victory in front of a considerable, enthusiastic crowd. In the first quarter, junior Synceir Touissant caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Rahway's quarterback, sophomore Jaquan Robinson. Only minutes later, junior Andrew Avent followed this up with a one-yard touchdown run.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
Piscataway football uses swarming defense, playmakers to overcome Manalapan
PISCATAWAY — Things weren't perfect, and Piscataway knows it has a lot of tweaking and fine-tuning to do. But Friday’s opening 21-11 win over Manalapan showed the Chiefs are going to be a deep team with a swarming defense and exciting players — not a bad recipe for football success. Piscataway, ranked No....
Watch Thursday 8.29 JSZ Football Highlights
High school football is back! JSZ has you covered with opening day highlights from all over the Garden State, including the highly-anticipated showdown between Bergen Catholic and IMG Academy in Ocean City. Check back as the highlights are posted throughout the night!. Somerville 21 Hillsborough 20. Somerville appeared to be...
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