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300 North Jersey athletes to watch in the 2024-25 school year
It's never too early to start looking ahead to the next year of high school sports in North Jersey. Off the heels of another successful North Jersey High School Sports Awards show, let's look ahead at the top athletes to watch in the upcoming school year. Most of the athletes on this list achieved either first...
With spot in 2024 Olympics, Mendham swimmer Jack Alexy is 'living my dream'
Jack Alexy still remembers watching swimming at the 2012 London Olympics from his family's Mendham home. All four Alexy siblings – Kate, Max, Jack and Rob – were swimmers, growing from "Mom and Tot" classes through tadpoles, minnows, and all the other levels at Somerset Hills YMCA in Basking Ridge. Jack was...
New Providence Boys Basketball Team Enters Two Teams in Albright Tournament
READING, Pa. -- Two boys basketball teams from New Providence High School participated in the Albright team camp at Albright College last weekend. The Pioneers took 22 players and coaches Art Cattano and Dan Barletta, who coached each team for nine games during what Cattano described as "a very strenuous but competitive weekend."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Pioneer teams have participated in this camp since 1998. Cattano said that, in this camp, "The goals have always been to improve their skills, play at a high level, and most importantly, to build the chemistry and bonding needed to be successful in the winter season." For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Cranford's Gordon Graceffo Makes His Major League Baseball Debut
CRANFORD, NJ -- The success of the Cranford baseball program over the past two decades is undeniable. Under the guidance of head coach Dennis McCaffery, the Cougars have become one of the premier programs in the state. But the program has reached a whole new level since the canceled 2020 season. During that time, Cranford has won three Watching Division Conference championships, two Union County Tournament championships, and one Group 3 State championship, all while compiling a spectacular record of 84-20. “It starts with the players,” McCaffery noted. “For the 30 years I have been here,...
ALJ's Justin Zdeb Named Quad County All-Star Game MVP
CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School's Justin Zdeb just represented Clark at the Quad County Underclassman All-Star Game this past Friday, June 28. He was named the MVP for Union County. Zdeb, a rising junior, served as ALJ's starting catcher during the spring season, batting .373.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Saturday's All-Star game took place at North Brunswick Community Park, pitting Union County against Essex. The Union County team controlled the nine-inning game, emerging victorious over Essex, 22-9. Zdeb had a formidable performance as the team's starting catcher, going 3-for-4 with five RBIs and two runs scored. Center fielder Will Mahala, a rising senior at Seton Hall Prep, was named MVP for the Essex County team.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Congratulations to Justin Zdeb and the Union County team! The Clark Public School District and the Township of Clark are extremely proud of you. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Capriola Named Assistant Football Coach
WAYNE, N.J. – William Paterson University head football coach Shaun Williams announced the addition of Brian Capriola ’15 as the new offensive coordinator on July 3. “I am excited to add Brian to our staff,” Williams said. “He has a great offensive mind and a lot of connections with New Jersey high schools. Brian is looking to bring the explosive air raid offense and philosophy to the NJAC and I am excited to see his scheme implemented into our program.” Capriola, a 2015 William Paterson graduate and former assistant football coach for the Pioneers, rejoins the program after spending the…
Livingston Officials Honor Livingston High School's National Championship History Bowl Team
LIVINGSTON, NJ — After winning the 2024 National History Bowl competition, where the Livingston Lancers remained undefeated throughout the three-day tournament against the strongest 165 teams in the country, members of the Livingston High School (LHS) varsity History Bowl team, who also placed first in the state tournament, recently received proclamations from the Livingston Township Council in recognition of these accomplishments. LHS History Bowl team advisor Brynn Smith and members of the junior varsity (JV) team, who placed third overall in the state and 16th nationally, were also honored with township proclamations.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
Men’s Lacrosse: 2024 Season in Review
The Montclair State University men’s lacrosse team posted four victories, including three by double-digit goal totals, during the 2024 season. A LOOK BACK Montclair kicked off their 2024 campaign with a 10-goal victory over Penn College and followed it up with a 21-3 triumph over FDU-Florham in their home opener a week later. On Senior Day, they cruised past Southwestern 20-5 behind an eight goal opening quarter and 11 different goal scorers. In late March, they secured a key road victory against Widener by scoring twice in the final five minutes to regain the advantage in a game that featured…
Baseball: 2024 Season in Review
The Montclair State University baseball team posted its third-straight season of 26 or more wins during the 2024 campaign and produced two All-Americans. A LOOK BACK Montclair rattled off victories in 12 of their first 13 games to earn their best start through 13 games in program history, outsourcing opponents 102-36 during that span. As part of that stretch, the team took a trip to California for the first time since 2007, and it posted a perfect 4-0 record against Occidental and Redlands. Later in March, they put together four-straight wins over M.I.T., Manhattanville, and DeSales before starting New Jersey…
Cedar Grove Fall Recreation Soccer Registration Now Open
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove Recreation Department announced the opening of Fall Recreational Soccer Registration for boys and girls in grades 1 through 8. Practices vary by grade level. Below is a full practice schedule: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Grades 1-2: Mondays or Wednesdays (You choose when registering) from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Lower Panther Park Grades 3-4: Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Panther Park Grades 5-6: Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Lower Panther Park and Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Panther Park Grades 7-8: Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Panther ParkDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Grades 1 and 2 will have games on designated days. Grades 3 through 8 will have one to two games per week, played on weeknights or Saturday. Registration will be accepted online only and the deadline to apply is August 9. Interested participants can visit the Cedar Grove Recreation website for more information. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
N.J. high school baseball player succeeds on world stage with German national team
From Maplewood, N.J., all the way to Germany, Luca Sieger is making a name for himself. The New Jersey baseball standout is finding new avenues to get better in the always-chaotic baseball recruiting landscape, leading to him hitting the international circuit. Sieger, who played for two years at Montclair Kimberley...
Montclair High School Baseball Kept ‘Train’ Rolling Despite Injuries
The Montclair High School baseball team could have easily pulled up stakes and called it a season this past spring. The Mounties fell to 7-6-1 near the end of April while being hit with a rash of injuries. “We lost three straight games and frankly were playing poorly,” said Montclair...
West Essex and Caldwell H.S. Baseball Players Appear in Quad-County All-Star Game
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -- Three members of the West Essex High School baseball team, and one from Caldwell High School, took part in the Quad-County Underclassmen All-Star Games last Friday at Community Park in North Brunswick. Infielders Joe Panzarino and Max Garcia and outfielder Jack Epstein represented West Essex -- though Epstein was injured and unable to play in the game -- and Marco Sozio represented Caldwell. All four players just completed their junior years. They were on the Essex County roster for its game against Union County.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Panzarino, a...
Cranford Claws Past SPF, 6-4 For Ripken Dist. 12 12U Title
Two Union County teams punched their tickets to the State Tournament to be held at Sayre-Wood South but only one would win the Cal Ripken, Jr. District 12 12U Championship at Gumbert Field 2 in Westfield on June 29. The third-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders seized an early 3-0 lead but the top-seeded Cranford Cougars clawed their way back in the later innings to grasp a 6-4 victory.
Union Baseball Team Wins Summer-League Game over Oratory, 9-6
SUMMIT, NJ -- The Union baseball program, which just completed its first spring under new varsity coach Lou Clemente, is playing in a summer league for the first time. The Farmers entered the High School Developmental League as a way to keep the team together over the summer to teach, build camaraderie and help establish a positive culture.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Union couldn't secure the use of a home field, so the Farmers will be playing their games on the road, albeit most of them at reasonably local venues. It took Union...
@ButlerSoftball Lands Seventeen on Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete List
Easton/NFCA Awards Page The National Fastpitch Coaches Association, along with sponsor Easton, has recognized seventeen Butler softball student-athletes for their academic success. Athletes who achieve a 3.5 or better GPA on a 4.0 scale are recognized as Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes. The NFCA also recognizes the top 10 academic teams (by overall GPA) each fall through the Easton/NFCA Top 10 Academic Team program. Butler Softball Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes Makena Alexander Sydney Cammon Sydney Carter Erin Clark Hailey Conger Paige Dorsett Rylyn Dyer Kaylee Gross Cate Lehner Kayla Noerr Teagan O'Rilley Katie Petran Olivia Roberts Kieli Ryan Emily Todor Leigh Vande Hei...
Caldwell Joins CACC in Celebrating 20th Anniversary as Active NCAA Division II Conference in 2024-25
Caldwell University Athletics joins the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) today as the league officially began its 20th Anniversary as an active NCAA Division II Conference. The conference will celebrate the 20th anniversary during the 2024-25 season and it will feature a commemorative logo. "This is a very exciting anniversary in the conference's history," CACC Commissioner Dan Mara said. "In just 20 years the CACC has celebrated many special moments at this level including regional championships, top-10 finishes at national championship events, a successful conference championship program, outstanding academic success rate scores and nationally-recognized community engagement initiatives. All of this...
The Arc of Warren County’s 2024 Golf Classic Slated for Sept. 16 at Hawk Pointe
The Arc of Warren County will host a Golf Classic on September 16, 2024 at Hawk Pointe Golf Club in Washington. Funds raised for this event will support The Arc Foundation. The Arc Foundation was established in 1998 to provide a continuum of funding to help assure the financial security of The Arc programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Frayne, Schultz and Peri Represent Livingston in Quad-County Baseball All-Star Games
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ —Julian Schultz, E.J. Frayne and Max Peri, three rising seniors on the Livingston High School baseball team, represented the Lancers at the Quad-County All-Star Games last Friday at Community Park in North Brunswick. Peri was the starting pitcher for the Essex County team and Frayne and Schultz played the outfield. Peri pitched two innings and Schultz, who had a single in his first at-bat, made one of the best defensive plays of the night, throwing out a runner at home from left field.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Livingston head coach...
Glen Ridge HS girls lacrosse players earn honors
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School girls lacrosse team, which won the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Group 1 state championship to cap the season this spring, received several postseason honors. Head coach Beth Larkin was named the Star-Ledger/NJ.com Coach of the Year. Larkin...
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