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Pascack Hills football growing bigger and getting better | State of the Program
Pascack Hills has reached a state of growth. After three years in the Ivy Division, the Broncos are moving back to mainstream competition in the Super Football Conference's American Red. The promotion comes after back-to-back division titles and the Broncos' winningest season in more than four decades. For coach Evan Lampert, high finishes in...
'Jersey underdog': Boxer from North Jersey to fight on the Jake Paul undercard
HACKENSACK — Dane Guerrero has been boxing for most of his adult life. However, later this month he’ll be fighting in just his second professional match, at age 36, on the undercard of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry fight. The city resident, who owns a personal training...
One-handed NJ little leaguer proves anything is possible
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - A little league baseball player from East Rutherford, New Jersey is proving anything is possible. Little leaguer Christian Campusano credits his dad for that along with one of his favorite baseball players, Jim Abbott. "Just seeing him take off his glove throwing and put it in...
Clarkstown Announces Opening of Congers Lake Memorial Park Basketball Courts
The Town of Clarkstown announced that the installation of its much anticipated updated basketball courts at Congers Lake Memorial Park has been completed and that the courts are now open for residents to enjoy. The town announced in April that it would resurface the basketball courts at Congers, Zukor, Kings,...
Mayor Meets Kyle Bush, Nascar Star, at Hawthorne Chevy
On July 12, I had the pleasure of meeting two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch at a meet-and-greet event at Hawthorne Chevrolet. Kyle is now one of the new owners of the Hawthorne Chevy dealership, and we welcome him to Hawthorne and look forward to having him be a part of our borough. This weekend Kyle is racing at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. On Monday night, a meeting was held with representatives of the Board of Education to discuss the roller rink located at the high school athletic complex. The meeting was extremely positive and both sides left feeling...
Parents of Delaware State lacrosse players unveil shocking abuse allegations
After the Delaware State University women’s lacrosse team lost their match to Fairleigh Dickinson University back in March, the players suffered terrible consequences, according to their parents. Following the match where Fairleigh Dickinson beat Delaware State 14-10, coaches forced the players to roll up and down the field during practice as a result of the […] The post Parents of Delaware State lacrosse players unveil shocking abuse allegations appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Albany Firebirds Have Their Sights Set On ArenaBowl 33
They were forged in fire and now they're headed to ArenaBowl 33! After this Saturday's win against the Selina Liberty, the Albany Firebirds punched their ticket to play for the AFL Championship against the Billings Outlaws in East Rutherford, NJ. The game will be played at American Dream which is part of the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Kick-off is set for 5:30pm!
Polite request for more pickleball courts at Hudson park sparks dueling petitions, global war of words
The beef between tennis players and those obsessed with a sport named for a fermented vegetable — pickleball — was one of the most amusing outcomes of the pandemic lockdown. Hudson County shouldn’t be left out of that fun, right? Certainly not!. A disagreement over court space...
Rockland native Charlotte Buck ready for second Olympics with Team USA rowing
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? It's a question many college-aged students struggle with, but when Nyack native Charlotte Buck first arrived on Columbia University's campus as a wide-eyed freshman in the fall of 2014, she was ready for new experiences, so much so that she attempted to join the Lions' rowing team as a walk-on. ...
Tuckahoe repeats as Division 1 swim champs, wins triple crown
Capturing two of the titles outright and sharing a third, the Tuckahoe Tigers earned a triple crown of summertime swimming this season, capped by winning the Northern Virginia Swimming League’s top Division 1 championship for the second straight year, with 5-0 records each time. The McLean team won the...
Dwight Morrow football enters 2024 season with advanced goals | State of the Program
No one can say Dwight Morrow never won a football championship. The Maroon Raiders finished 8-1 last season and claimed the Ivy Division title with a win over old rival Teaneck in the championship game. This year, the school is out of the Ivy, which was created for schools to rebuild participation and...
World Cup 2026: Preparation for Soccer’s Biggest Stage
Today, I’m thrilled to share an exciting episode recorded live from MetLife Stadium in Rutherford, New Jersey. Joining me were Lauren LaRusso and Bruce Revman, city managers and co-hosts, along with Steve Sansonese, VP of Operations and Events at MetLife Stadium, and Jim Kirkos, CEO and President of the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce. We dove deep into the preparations for the 2026 World Cup and the incredible impact it will have on our community.
St. Thomas Aquinas College Introduces New Women’s Flag Football Program
SPARKILL, NY — St. Thomas Aquinas College is proud to announce the launch of its new Women’s Flag Football program, set to begin in Fall 2025. Flag Football, one of the fastest-growing sports, will be featured in the 2028 Olympics. The National Football League (NFL) is a major supporter of nearly 2,000 NFL FLAG leagues nationwide, and this dynamic sport has seen a remarkable 63% increase in participation among young women since pre-COVID levels, with over 500,000 now playing before college.
Bogota football ready to face a step up in competition | State of the Program
Sophomore Ryan Lewis represents the first returning quarterback with experience that Bogota has had in at least seven years. The Group 1 Bucs traditionally shift their best senior athlete to quarterback, so having a veteran calling the signals will be a huge plus. “We’re excited about what he can develop into,” said Brian Appleton,...
Glen Ridge HS track and field athletes earn conference honors
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The following Glen Ridge High School boys and girls track and field athletes have earned All–Super Essex Conference–Independence Division honors this spring, as voted by the division coaches. GIRLS. First Team. 800 meters: Sannah Saraogi (Class of 2026). 1,600 meters: Saraogi. 3,200 meters:...
Get to know Rai Benjamin, McLain Ward, 6 other Hudson Valley athletes headed to Olympics
Three years ago, multiple Lower Hudson Valley athletes competed in the COVID-delayed Tokyo Olympics. The same will be true at this year's Paris Olympics. Headlined by Mount Vernon's Rai Benjamin, a gold and silver medalist in track in Tokyo, and by Brewster's McLain Ward, who has medaled in show jumping in all four Olympics he's competed in, eight athletes with strong ties to Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties will compete in the upcoming Olympic Games in France.
Nutley Senior LL All-Stars add to championship legacy
Tony Mielnicki has seen the players on Nutley Little League’s 15-16U Senior League team do nothing, but win in the five years he’s coached them. With such a resume – one Mielnicki compares favorably to any Nutley Little League team – it came as little surprise to him that this same group would continue its winning ways, despite being a year younger than most of the competition.
Thursday’s card at Yonkers includes Pick-5 carryover, guaranteed pool
Yonkers, NY — Tuesday night’s (July 16) Pick-5 at MGM Yonkers Raceway started with horses at odds of 10-1, 46-1 and 13-1 winning, and that led to the wager not being hit. As a result, when racing resumes on Thursday (July 18), there will be a $7,575.22 carryover and a $20,000 guaranteed pool in the sequence.
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