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These Morris County athletes are competing in Paris Olympics: Here's when to watch
As the 2024 Paris Games gets underway, there is plenty of Olympic spirit across the Garden State, particularly in Morris County. New Jersey has 21 Olympic athletes, according to a list provided by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. But that includes only those who grew up in the Garden State and not the many others who've lived or built their college careers here over the years. ...
Highly-rated son of NBA great includes Rutgers in latest list of schools he is considering
Rutgers remains in the race for the son of an NBA great. The Scarlet Knights are one of the six schools that Kiyan Anthony, a four-star shooting guard in the 2025 recruiting class, included in his latest list after he narrowed his options, the prospect announced Thursday. Steve Pikiell’s program is joined by Syracuse, Auburn, USC, Ohio State and Florida State.
TE Ben Rothhaar flips commitment to Rutgers
Rutgers landed another commitment in the class of 2025 today when Ben Rothhaar of Norwalk (Ohio) announced his plans to join the Scarlet Knights. The 6-foot-5, 210-pounder was previously committed to Kent State but has flipped to Rutgers. Rothhaar becomes the 30th commitment to the Rutgers 2025 class as he joined the program on a day when the staff was hosting an unofficial visitor barbecue for members of the class of 2026. The class of 2025 commits are expected to be on campus tomorrow.
Former Coaches: South Plainfield BOE Member Used Position to Support Personal Agenda
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Last month, the school district made headlines when Donald Panzarella, New Jersey’s winningest softball coach, announced his resignation as head of South Plainfield’s varsity team. In a statement issued through his attorney, Panzarella cited ‘undue stress’ and an ‘environment of no accountability’ caused by ‘too many personal and individual parent agendas,’ including that of a ‘parent of a player who is a board of education member.’ As of press time, the district has yet to issue a formal statement regarding Panzarella’s allegations or resignation and, at a South Plainfield Board of Education (SPBOE) meeting July 17, two...
This ‘little gem’ of a tennis court in N.J. just marked a milestone moment
In a residential area between two houses, hidden by trees and big shrubs, is a secluded tennis court where members of the Hilltop Tennis Club have played for a century. This tennis club is one of the few places in Fanwood where members can play on a softer, Har-Tru (clay) surface.
What a Season! Hanover's 12U Softball Team Makes Town Proud in Regional Tournament
BRISTOL, CT - In a heartbreaking game, the Hanover Township 12U Softball All Stars lost to the New York State team, 3-0 in the Little League Softball Mid-Atlantic Region Tournament. The girls competed against the reigning champion and were the first team from Hanover and the only team from District 1 ever to be the New Jersey State Champion and play in the Regional Tournament.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Congratulations to the team and coaches on an outstanding season! For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
2024 Rutgers Football Odds: Total Wins Over/Under Odds | July 27
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights’ over/under for 2024 comes in at 6.5 wins, and they are +120 to secure the over. Rutgers Win...
Patriots Squander 2 HRs in 9th-Inning Loss to Sea Dogs, Snap 5-Game Winning Streak
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots fell to the Portland Sea Dogs 7-6 in a late-inning thriller on Thursday night at TD Bank Ballpark in game three of a six-game series. The loss snaps Somerset’s five-game win streak, their longest of the season. RHP Trystan Vrieling (5 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 1 BB, 2 K) did not factor into a decision in his 19th outing (18th start) of the season. Vrieling has pitched to a 2.84 ERA over four July starts with 12 K in 19 IP. The Yankees No. 22 prospect ranks among Eastern League leaders with 101.2...
Madison High graduate drafted in eighth round by the Orioles
A change worked out positively for Colin Tuft, and likely played a big role in the Madison High School graduate getting chosen in the recent Major League baseball draft. The catcher and Tulane University junior player recently was selected in the eighth round (249th pick overall) by the Baltimore Orioles.
Team USA Swimming's 'Jersey Boys' ready to take on the world at 2024 Olympics
In June, just before his 100-meter freestyle final at USA Swimming’s Olympic Trials, Jack Alexy had a few minutes to be a fan. From the pool deck in Indianapolis, the Mendham native watched Matt Fallon, his longtime Somerset Hills YMCA teammate, win the 200-meter breaststroke “by literally two body lengths” to qualify for Team USA.
Could Rutgers really be a playoff contender? ‘Anything is possible,’ star says
The field for the College Football Playoff will expand from four to 12 teams this year. It’s giving a new group of programs a glimmer of hope and lofty target for their expectations. What does it mean for Rutgers?. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
New Jersey Man Wins Haskell Handicapping Challenge
Monmouth Park's $1,000 Haskell Handicapping Challenge on Saturday, July 20, saw another record field and finished with New Jersey's own Pete Rogers atop the leaderboard, according to a release on Thursday from the racetrack. Rogers's $6,095.50 bankroll was best of 323 total entries and landed the Summit, New Jersey-resident a...
North Plainfield Youth Sports Association Raises $2500 at Golf Outing
CLINTON, NJ - The North Plainfield Youth Sports Association (NPYSA) held its 29th annual golf outing at Beaver Brook Country Club in memory of Tony Di Fabio, Jim Durick, Ralph Cammarota, and Dennis Passe, all of whom were instrumental in creating the NPYSA and had volunteered with the organization for many years. “We had good weather, and an excellent turn out, Joe Pisaniello, the event organizer and chairman of NPYSA said.. "We enjoy holding this event each year and we are proud to have it honor the memories of Tony, Jim, Ralph, and Dennis. Those guys were absolutely dedicated to the mission of Youth Sports and over the...
Cover 3 College Football Summer School: Rutgers has best roster and schedule in long time
Rutgers football will get started on its latest bout of training camp next week and there is plenty to talk about in Piscataway. Rutgers has been gaining national attention after going 7-6 last season and defeating Miami in the 2023 Pinstripe Bowl. That opens up a lot of topics to discuss ahead of the 2024 season. It also means it's time for Scarlet Nation publisher Bobby Deren to talk with Bud Elliot for the annual Rutgers installment of Summer School.
Westfield Golfers Summers, Blake Continuing Hectic Summer Schedules and Succeeding
WESTFIELD, NJ — It has been an eventful week for former Westfield High School golfers Colin Summers and Barnes Blake. Summers, a Fairfield University senior and 2021 NJ.com Boys' Golfer of the Year, finished in a two-way tie for fourth with a score of 1-under-par (71-70-71--212) to finish five strokes back behind fellow amateur and winner Rutgers sophomore Derek Gutierrez at the 104th New Jersey Open Championship presented by Donnelly Industries at his home course Plainfield Country Club in Edison Thursday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The 19-year-old Gutierrez won by three strokes over...
Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell is ‘defensive mastermind,’ analyst says
Rutgers has some of the best offensive talent in program history on its roster for the upcoming 2024-25 season, but history shows that any team coached by Steve Pikiell will be strong on the defensive end. The Scarlet Knights head coach has developed a reputation as one of the top...
Rutgers Rant: Recapping Big Ten Media Days, previewing Scarlet Knights at Olympics
Rutgers is ready to get back on the field. The Scarlet Knights had plenty of good things to say about their program at Big Ten Media Days this week, using their platform at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to share where things stand ahead of the highly-anticipated 2024 season. The...
Baseball: Scotch Plains-Fanwood 13U Team Wins 2024 New Providence Green League Championship
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood 13U baseball team won the New Providence Green League championship with an 11-1 win over Somerset Hills in the championship game July 22, capping an undefeated summer season. Starting pitcher Ian Weisholtz went 3 2/3 innings in the final game, surrendering one run on two hits before Lucas Bolton closed the door with 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Offensively, the Raiders were paced by Bolton who had two hits, while Will Frey had a double and drove in two runs. Cole Webster...
Rutgers Football Top 50 Preseason Player Countdown: No.32 Kaj Sanders
The start of the 2024 Rutgers football season is just around the corner and that means it's time for Scarlet Nation's annual Top 50 player projections. We will be counting down the top 50 players based on projections of how they will perform this season. The list moves on with a look at No.32, Kaj Sanders.
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