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Tiger Sharks Split the Difference with a Win and a Loss
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - On Wednesday, July 3rd, the South Plainfield Tiger Sharks hosted the Bridgewater YMCA Blue Dolphins in their first match-up of the season at the South Plainfield Community Pool. Once again, the Tiger Sharks brought a good number of swimmers to the meet with a total of 81, while the Blue Dolphins brought just 39. Even though the number of swimmers was not evenly matched, the Blue Dolphins put forth a good effort during the meet but couldn’t quite match the performance of the Tiger Sharks. The final results of the meet were...
After Taking Brief Hiatus from U.S. Rowing Program, PU Grad Mead Returns to Make Men’s 4 for Paris Games
NICK OF TIME: Nick Mead rows for the U.S. men’s 4 in recent action. Mead, a 2017 Princeton University alum and Tiger men’s heavyweight rowing star, will be competing on the 4 in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. (Photo by Row2K, provided courtesy of USA Rowing) Upon helping...
Hammerin' the B1G: Examining Rutgers' ceiling for the 2024 season
Rutgers is used to playing the role of an afterthought in the B1G race. However, the Scarlet Knights are no longer going to be a team that sneaks up on people. After winning 9 total games during the Chris Ash era, Rutgers re-hired Greg Schiano to rebuild the program he once transformed during the program’s Big East days. The vibe around the Scarlet Knights immediately changed with Schiano’s textbook never-quit attitude leading to 8 wins across the 2020-21 seasons.
Rutgers Football Top 50 Preseason Player Countdown: No.38 Abram Wright
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.38, Abram Wright.
What Rutgers’ Steve Pikiell said about Dylan Harper, Tyson Acuff’s injury timelines
Rutgers’ backcourt is expected to be back at full health by the time the preseason starts in earnest. Scarlet Knights coach Steve Pikiell said Tuesday that Dylan Harper (knee) and Tyson Acuff (foot) are both expected to return to practice by the time the team returns to practice in the fall semester.
Morristown Little League Continue in State Play; Game 2 is Friday Night
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The 11U Morristown American Little League baseball team has advanced to Game 2 in State Tournament Play. The team defeated Hoboken; 10-2 and will take on Haddonfield tonight, July 19 at 8pm. Game will be played at 255 Mt. Pleasant Avenue in Wallington.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Good luck! Sign up to get all the news as it happens at www.TAPinto.net/enews and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MorristownTAP/ and on Twitter at @MorristownTAP and on Instagram at @tapintomorristown Download the TAPinto App! Click here for Android. Click here for iOS For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Rutgers basketball: Shooting, backcourt injury update, and more takeaways from practice
PISCATAWAY -- In search of improved shooting, the Rutgers men's basketball team will aim to utilize its size and better spacing in the backcourt this upcoming season. That was a big theme during Wednesday's summer workout. With the height and athleticism the Scarlet Knights possess at the guard and forward...
Rutgers’ Jackson Turley feels saved by wrestling and his last-chance opportunity
Jackson Turley lost a wrestling match, but in his eyes, he lost himself. After flaming out earlier than expected at the NCAA Championships last March, the former All-American at 174 pounds said he felt “directionless” and reached a “dark place” mentally, “not knowing what to do or where to go” if he was walking off the mat for the final time.
Six Free Pickleball Courts Now Open to Montgomery and Rocky Hill Folks
Two community tennis courts are now six pickleball courts to be used by Montgomery Township and Rocky Hill residents. The courts are open now at the Montgomery Lower Middle School tennis complex. Residents may park in the lot by the entrance to the lower middle school off Burnt Hill Road.
All-American Turley returning to Rutgers for 2024-25 season
PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Jackson Turley (174) will return to Rutgers wrestling to use his final season of eligibility in 2024-25. A three-time NCAA qualifier and 2021 All-American, Turley is regarded as one of the top wrestlers in his weight class heading into the 2024-25 campaign. Turley is one of four...
Rutgers women’s basketball misses out on popular guard prospect
Rutgers women’s basketball missed out on landing popular guard prospect Payton Dunbar. Dunbar, a 5-foot-11 guard out of Jefferson Christian Academy in Virginia, announced her commitment to the University of Virginia on Thursday night via Instagram Live. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Rutgers Football Fan Fest: Aug. 18
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The annual Rutgers Football Fan Fest returns to SHI Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 18 from 5-7 p.m. The free event includes popular elements from The Rutgers Boardwalk and autographs, with free parking available in the Scarlet Lot. Fans will have the opportunity to meet the team...
Batters Up Contest Hosted by Piscataway Elks Lodge 2414
PISCATAWAY, NJ - The Piscataway Elks Lodge #2414 swung into action and hosted the Elks Central District Batters Up competition at the Piscataway Little League Complex on Saturday, July 13. The Batters Up Contest is a hitting contest open to boys and girls ages 5-15 and is free. Girls have the option to hit softballs or baseballs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This contest was the Semi Finals for the winners of the individual lodge contests to determine who will proceed to the State Finals to be held August 17th at Deerwood Park, Howell, NJ. The Central District consists of Elks Lodges from Carteret, Colonia, East Brunswick, Edison, Metuchen, New Brunswick, Piscataway, South Amboy, South Plainfield, Watchung Hills and Woodbridge. The winners from Piscataway advancing to the NJ Elks State Batters Up Contest are Jace Payano, 5-6 year old boy and Isabella Huffsmith, 7-8 year old girl. The other 1st place winners advancing are from Edison, Metuchen and South Plainfield. Piscataway Elks Lodge #2414 will also be hosting a local Soccer Shoot to be held in September and a Hoop Shoot in late November/early December. More information to follow. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
An Early Look at Win Totals for Penn State, Rutgers, and Temple
It’s the perfect time to dip our toes into the water with college football. None of the major sports are on TV, which means 90 percent of your friend group is already through their first three seasons of the new NCAA college football game. Only one of the three...
Rutgers Swimming & Diving Reveals 2024-25 Captains Focused on Leadership and Unity
Rutgers swimming and diving has named its five captains for the 2024-25 season - Katherine Lang, Shannon Meadway, Martyna Piesko, Holly Prasanto, and Grace Weaver. The selection process aimed to honor leaders who inspire and unify the team, with Coach Jon Maccoll highlighting their roles as mentors and role models within the Scarlet Knights program.
Mercer County Natives Burn Rubber At Rockcastle Speedway
The Harrodsburg Herald/Samuel Warren Clay Turner used the full width of the track around the corner during one of his hot laps to qualify for the pro late model feature at Rockcastle Speedway on Saturday, July 13. Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Rockcastle Speedway in Mt. Vernon hosted a night of racing on Saturday, July 13, including modifieds, mini-stocks, Hornets, Crown Vies, Kentucky Dirt Racing AIliance Super Stocks, and most importantly, crate late model racing. Two Mercer County natives, Josh Vinyard and Clay Turner, were behind the wheel, as they have been most summer weekends for the last several years....
High School Spring Athletes Honored at Scotch Plains Council Meeting
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Athletes from the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School spring season were honored by the Scotch Plains Township Council during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 16. Proclamations honoring the high school's boys tennis, boys volleyball, and spring track teams were read by Councilman Matt Adams and Deputy Mayor Ellen Zimmerman. Several players from the boys volleyball team were in attendance, as well as Noah Ricca of the spring track team.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER These three teams had successful 2024 seasons, with the boys tennis team winning the first round...
Scarlet Nation Podcast with four-star Rutgers commit Michael Thomas III
Rutgers football has put together a top 20 recruiting class of 2025 and leading the way is four-star wide receiver Michael Thomas III of Donovan Catholic (Toms River, N.J.). Thomas is the No.174-ranked class of 2025 prospect in the nation and he joins the Scarlet Nation podcast to talk about his commitment, future and much more. Click the play button below to listen to the podcast in its entirety.
Ace Bailey settling in at Rutgers
The Ace Bailey era is alive and well at Rutgers as summer workouts continue in Piscataway. Bailey, a native of Powder Springs, Ga., came in as the No.2-ranked class of 2024 prospect in the nation and the highest-ranked recruit in Rutgers basketball history. Bailey's prowess on the basketball court was...
WAR ROOM: Latest Recruit Scoop and Team News on Rutgers Athletics
Every week, TheKnightReport.Net publisher Richard O’Leary and his team of Rutgers Athletics experts put together the War Room, a jam-packed article with updates on Scarlet Knights recruiting and team news. This format allows die hard Rutgers fans that are subscribers on the site to learn more about their favorite team!
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