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High School Football: New Brunswick Can't Overcome Penalties, Turnovers in Season-Opening Loss
NEW BRUNSWICK – The Zebras of New Brunswick High School couldn’t overcome nine penalties and two turnovers, including a fumble near the goal line in the first quarter, in Friday night’s season-opening 28-0 football loss to Freehold Borough. New Brunswick was in position to take an early lead after it pounced on a loose ball on the Colonials’ 7. A bouncing punt had touched a Freehold Borough return man and was recovered by a Zebra defender.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The tables turned on the next play, though, when Freehold Borough recovered a...
Former Rutgers athletic director under investigation over possible relationship
Rutgers is conducting an investigation into a possible “inappropriate, consensual relationship” involving former athletic director Pat Hobbs, a source familiar with the probe told NJ Advance Media on Friday, and that investigation is believed to have spurred his abrupt resignation on Aug. 16. Such a relationship would likely...
Rutgers football’s last-second blowout score upset HBCU coach
Rutgers football's late-game touchdown against Howard University led to a tense exchange between coaches, sparking frustration and differing perspectives. The post Rutgers football’s last-second blowout score upset HBCU coach appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Monangai ties career-best with 165 yards rushing and scores TD as Rutgers beats Howard in opener
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Reigning Big Ten Conference rushing champion Kyle Monangai matched his career-best by running for 165 yards and a touchdown to lead Rutgers to a 44-7 victory over two-time defending Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference champion Howard on Thursday night. Transfer quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis threw three touchdowns and...
How QB Athan Kaliakmanis performed in Rutgers debut
A Howard defender charged toward Athan Kaliakmanis, the space closing quickly as the quarterback dropped back. He did not flinch as he got hit, floating up a pass to wide-open running back Samuel Brown V, who took the short pass and brought it 34 yards to the house. As Brown...
Kaj Sanders shines as true freshman starter for Rutgers
Last night, Rutgers introduced a new player in the starting lineup on the defensive side of the football. True freshman Kaj Sanders took the field at the safety position when the Rutgers defense stepped on the field for the first time in 2024. Sanders filled in for injured starter Flip...
Howard No Match For Rutgers: Schocket’s Six Thoughts
While the excitement of Rutgers’ first game of the season took over most of Thursday night, I feel that it’d be remiss of me to ignore some of the somberness of the evening as well. Last night, NHL all star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother were biking ahead of their sisters wedding today. They were hit and killed by a drunk driver. My prayers are with the Gaudreau family and I hope this will serve as a reminder to all that you should never, ever drink and drive.
Somerville star Loftin shares unfortunate news on eve of opener vs. Hillsborough
Somerville’s chances for an opening-night Top 20 upset grew dimmer only about 24 hours before its home battle Thursday night against No. 14 Hillsborough. Late Wednesday night, Somerville edge standout Jayden Loftin announced on his Instagram page that he would bee sitting out the 2024 season because of a torn ACL. Loftin, senior linebackers Max Nuzzi and Sean O’Neill, and senior DBs Brady Scheier and Spencer Carran were all to be part of an experienced defense that would help the Pioneers grow from last season’s 5-5 record.
Liberty boys basketball star guard announces transfer to N.J. prep school
For the second time in as many years, the Liberty High School boys basketball team’s leading scorer is transferring. Blake Hargrove, a guard, announced on Instagram earlier this week that he’s headed to the Hun School in Princeton. He is also reclassifying as a member of the Class of 2027.
Eato leads Edison past East Brunswick - Football recap
It was all Nyekir Eato as he put together a four-touchdown performance to lead Edison past East Brunswick 27-0 in Edison. After a scoreless first quarter, Eato broke the seal with a 19-yard touchdown run to give his team a 7-0 lead heading into halftime. Eato also showed his skills...
Scarlet Knights Starters Out in Season Opener Against Howard
Rutgers will face significant challenges in their Week 1 matchup against Howard due to multiple key injuries. Notably, the Scarlet Knights will be without starters Mohamed Toure, Wesley Bailey, and Flip Dixon, among others. Head coach Greg Schiano acknowledged the impact of these injuries, indicating a need for younger players to step up during this critical time. The team has declared several players as questionable, suggesting uncertainties in their lineup leading into the season opener.
Wagner eases by Virginia Lynchburg 46-7 for the Seahawks’ first season-opening win since 2018
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (AP) — Jake Cady threw for three touchdowns, Damien Mazil added 135 yards passing and another touchdown, and Wagner eased by Virginia Lynchburg 46-7 on Saturday for the Seahawks’ first season-opening win since 2018. Wagner scored on the second play from scrimmage and cruised from...
Tigers Tamed: 10-man Rutgers men's soccer holds on to defeat Princeton
The Rutgers men’s soccer team earned a much-needed bounce-back victory 3-1 against Princeton on Friday night. The Scarlet Knights (2-1, 0-0) scored 2 goals in the first 11 minutes, but a red card late in the first half forced them to play defensive for the rest of the game. The Tigers (0-1, 0-0) were ultimately left frustrated by the home team’s stout defense.
Football results: Big Central Conference and area roundup for Week 0
CHECK BACK THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND. THIS ROUNDUP WILL BE UPDATED AS GAMES ARE REPORTED! SATURDAY’S RESULTS Hunterdon Central 42, North Hunterdon 14: Giovanni Veliz rushed for three touchdowns and Drew...
Rutgers scores first TD of 2024 Big Ten season in pick-6 fashion
Rutgers is on the board with the first points of the 2024 Big Ten season, jumping over Howard Thursday evening with a defensive touchdown! While the Scarlet Knight offense could not deliver a touchdown on its first offensive drive, the defense provided some points after forcing Howard into a 3rd-and-7. Eric Rogers was able to provide the spark and jumped on an errant pass from quarterback Ja’Shawn Scroggins. The play design left Rogers with truly one man to beat, and he was able to side step and get past the intended receiver. After that, it was off to the races...
Reichenbecher gets first win with Freehold Borough - Football recap
Derek Reichenbecher got his Freehold Borough career off on the right foot as he earned his first win as head coach of the program 28-0 against New Brunswick in New Brunswick. Qua’Mir Everett lit the spark for Freehold Borough with a 44-yard punt return for a touchdown in the second quarter. He added another score with a 44-yard touchdown reception from Jayshawn Wiggs in the third.
Elizabeth football roars back to beat Linden on Jamal Lyles' game-saving interception
ELIZABETH — After suffering eight losses by a touchdown or less last year, Elizabeth appeared to be headed for a breather as it forged a 22-point advantage heading into the fourth quarter of its 2024 opener against Linden. But nothing seems to come easily for the Minutemen as a fourth-quarter interception and fumble...
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