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Tragedy Strikes: Two Teens Shot at NJ High School Football Game
Tragedy Strikes: Two Teens Shot at NJ High School Football Game — A spokesman for theLenape Regional High School District stated that two individuals required medical attention in response to reports of gunfire at the Passaic County Technical Institute football game in Wayne Township. It took place in a...
Shalongo shines, Pequannock defeats St. Mary (Ruth.) - Football recap
Senior running back Eddie Shalongo rushed for 131 yards and two touchdowns to help give Pequannock a 21-7 victory over St. Mary (Ruth.) in Pequannock. Angelo Cundiff rushed for 96 yards on 19 attempts, and also found his way into the end zone for Pequannock (1-0). Six different rushers took...
Ground game leads Kinnelon past Lenape Valley - Football recap
Wyatt Sisco rushed for 114 yards on 11 carries to lead Kinnelon to a 32-13 victory over Lenape Valley on Friday. Sisco, who led a ground game that rushed for over 255 yards throughout the game, also scored a touchdown on a 44-yard run. Quarterback Zach Grande, who went 10-for-15 passing with 135 yards and 2 TDs, also rushed for 50 yards. Matthew Siciliano (42 yards) and Soren Porada (39 yards) also contributed to the prolific rushing attack.
Football roundup: Lenape Valley loses opener, 32-13
Sparta loses, 33-9 Sparta High School lost its season opener to Montville, 33-9, on Aug. 29 at home. That was Montville’s first win against Sparta since 1975. Lucas Brown made the Spartans’ only touchdown in the third quarter on a pass from quarterback Shane Hoover. That was followed...
Longer days, new teachers: What Newark Public Schools students can expect on the first day of school
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.Thousands of Newark Public Schools students are expected to return to school next week where they will be greeted by new teachers, new classmates, and a new schedule.Approximately 40,000 students are enrolled in the district this school year and, under a new universal schedule, will have a longer school day that guarantees a lunch break for teachers. This year, the district said it hired hundreds of new teachers but continues to face challenges in recruiting educators who can teach science, math, students with disabilities, and...
Big Plays Turn the Tide as Maroons Beat Caldwell 52-14
A lot can happen in 2 minutes. Caldwell County found itself driving late in the first half against Madisonville-North Hopkins with a chance to take the lead at the break. The Maroons led 16-14 but the Tigers appeared to at least be in field goal range at Tiger Stadium in Princeton.
Football Opens Season With A Big Win
On Thursday, Verona’s football team entered what pundits believed would be a battle. NJ.com writers were split 3-3 on who would win the first annual Mountaineer Classic. Three said Jefferson High School, three sided with Verona. However, when Verona’s 2024 football team took to the field for the first time, the result was an astonishing 39-6 win.
New Jersey District Seeks Teachers as 150 Positions Remain Unfilled
Paterson Public Schools has outstanding opportunities for educators, nurses, and many other professionals. For a complete list of job opportunities in this district or to apply for a position, please use the "Open Positions" link. Join the thousands of education professionals who have chosen Paterson Public Schools as the district...
IMG Academy (FL) outlasts No. 1 Bergen Catholic in battle of national powers
It’s a game that went different than the last time NJ.com No. 1 Bergen Catholic took on a powerhouse program from the Sunshine State, and for that reason it was one Vito Campanile believed his team could have won. The Crusaders gave IMG Academy (FL) everything it could handle...
CCSD football game security system creates learning curve amid confiscations
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The metal cowbell traveled 2,500 miles from Wayne, New Jersey to a Henderson high school football field, only to be stopped at the one-yard line by security personnel. Shaun George, parent of a Wayne Hills football player, said the new security checkpoint was simple before he walked his celebratory metal cowbell […]
Westwood football picks up where it left off with decisive win over Mahwah
WASHINGTON TWP. − Sean Morrison's first pass was a touchdown. His second throw also went for a score. Morrison and Westwood began a new season and new era with a fast start and 28-7 victory over Mahwah on Thursday night in the Super Football Conference American Red Division. ...
OHSAA football scores | Hoban vs Don Bosco Prep high school football recap
The Hoban football team looked much more like itself Friday in a 21-7 win over Don Bosco Prep, NJ. The Knights (1-1) avoided back-to-back losses to start the season for the first time with an impressive ground game against the Ironmen. ...
Roxbury Football Comes From Behind, Wins Season's First
ROXBURY, NJ - The Roxbury High School football team won its season opener Friday night with a dramatic 18-13 victory over Parsippany Hills. Playing at home on Jr. Gaels night, Roxbury outlasted the Vikings in a see-saw contest that saw Par Hills take a 7-0 lead in the first quarter following an interception.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER But the Gaels bounced back in the next quarter when, with about 4:45 on the clock, senior Trevor Klapmuts ran into the end zone for a touchdown. About two minutes later, after the Gaels got the...
No. 3 St. Joseph (Mont.) drops season-opener in competitive game vs. St. Frances (MD)
The last time St. Frances (MD) visited Bergen County, Blake Corum and the Panthers flexed their muscles against St. Joseph (Mont.) and put a Grand Canyon-sized talent disparity on full display. On Saturday, NJ.com’s No. 3 Green Knights proved they belonged on the same field as MaxPreps’ No. 14 team...
FOOTBALL: Winslow’s dominating win over Montclair sullied by ejections on both sides
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — The Winslow High football team came into the 2024 season looking to make a statement that the Eagles were one of the best teams in South Jersey. They certainly looked the part for most of their 21-0 win over Montclair at the Battle at the Beach at Egg Harbor Township High School on Friday evening, but Winslow will have to be extra careful the rest of the season because one more ejection will mean a ban from the NJSIAA postseason and a chance at a state championship.
Wayne Valley rolls to victory over Lancaster (OH) - Football recap
Danny Ferrauilo threw a pair of touchdowns to lead Wayne Valley to a 28-7 win over Lancaster (OH), in Lancaster, Ohio. Elizer Estevez opened up the game for Wayne Valley (1-0) with a short-yardage rushing touchdown in the first quarter. The Ohio team scored a tying run in the second...
Metallica Donates $25,000 to Rockland Community College
SUFFERN, NY – Rockland Community College (RCC) has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Metallica’s All Within My Hands (AWMH) Foundation for 2025. The philanthropic organization was founded by the legendary band, which started as a garage metal band in 1981 – and currently on a 2 year tour in support of their latest album. This funding is an extension of the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI), a program dedicated to supporting workforce education across the United States.
Lodi football spoils Garfield's stadium opening with overtime win
GARFIELD — The Garfield Boilermakers debuted a brand-new football stadium at their high school Thursday night. Rival Lodi, however, came in and played “spoilermaker.” Senior Shane Bell ran for a...
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