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N.J. girl scores historic first touchdown in boys varsity football, shattering gridiron’s glass ceiling
Cranford High School was well on its way to an easy victory over Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Thursday night in a varsity football game, as some fans filed from the bleachers and began their trek to the parking lot. And then history happened. If you purchase a product or register for...
Football: West Essex Rallies to Hand Hanover Park its First Loss, 22-21
EAST HANOVER, NJ -- After falling behind by 14 points in the first 10 minutes of the game, West Essex stormed back for a 22-21 football victory over previously undefeated Hanover Park on the road Friday night.The victory was the 114th in the career of head coach Chris Benacquista, making him the winningest football coach in West Essex High School history.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERFullback Brady Phillips' 4-yard touchdown run with 6:43 left in the third quarter followed by Robert Warmington's extra point gave West Essex (6-1) a 22-21 lead, and...
Boys Soccer: Franklin Edges Passaic, 1-0
SOMERSET, NJ – The Franklin boys soccer team won for the 10th time this season with a 1-0 victory over Passaic on Saturday.Ike Eluwa scored in the second half with an assist from Joseph Danielsen for the Warriors (10-4-1). Joel Garces made six saves for Franklin.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERIt was the fourth shutout of the season for Franklin, one of the best turnaround stories on the boys' soccer landscape this season. Franklin had a record of 4-14 last season. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Girls volleyball: Daily stat leaders for Oct. 18
NOTE: Stat totals reflect what coaches and school officials have entered as of 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. Any stats added after this list was published will not appear. Some teams play more than one match in a day, and some others play in a best-of-5 format. All accumulative stats from that day will count for each player.
Who are 2024 girls soccer Player of the Year candidates in the Super Essex Conference?
New Jersey is loaded with big-time talent and star players up and down the state have stepped up in different moments this year and shown the impact they can have. NJ Advance Media breaks down the Super Essex Conference here and highlights the best players who are in the running for Player of the Year.
Little Falls to Host Annual Spooky Sprint 5K with Temporary Road Closures on Sunday
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Township of Little Falls is gearing up for its annual “Spooky Sprint 5K” on Sunday, with the event scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM. The community race, which has become a popular fall tradition, will lead to temporary road closures in and around several key streets. These closures will start at approximately 9:00 AM and are expected to last until 10:00 AM.Drivers and residents should be aware of the following affected streets: Paterson Avenue, Main Street, Cedar Grove Road, Wilmore Road, Prospect Street, Stevens Avenue, Walnut Street, and Union Boulevard. The Township encourages residents to plan ahead and use alternate routes during this time.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe Spooky Sprint 5K brings runners of all ages together to celebrate the Halloween season while promoting fitness and community involvement. Participants are encouraged to come in costume, adding to the festive atmosphere. The race is open to runners and walkers, making it a family-friendly event for all. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Football: Caldwell Beats Millburn, 42-14
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Nick Mignone scored four touchdowns to lead Caldwell to a 42-14 football victory over Millburn on Friday night.Mignone scored the Chiefs' first three touchdowns, breaking the scoreless tie with a 6-yard run off left tackle with 1:14 left in the first quarter followed by the first of Matt Murtagh's six extra-point kicks.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWith 9:25 left in the second quarter, Mignone went off right tackle for a 10-yard TD run and a 14-0 lead for Caldwell (3-4). His longest scoring run of the night, a...
HS Cross Country: Hasbrouck Heights Sweeps Bergen County Group D Titles on Senior Day
MAHWAH, NJ - A sweep. That is what the Hasbrouck Heights cross-country team accomplished at the Bergen County Group championships on Saturday morning at Darlington Park in Mahwah.First place in the boys' and girls' Group D team competitions. Check. First place individual finishes in both the boys and girls Group D races. Check. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe wins were made doubly sweet as they coincided with the Aviators' Senior Day, where the team honored 14 runners for their dedication to the cross-country program.The Hasbrouck Heights boys team, led by a 1-2...
Talented Bloomfield High Cross country Team Runs Well at the SEC Championship Race
The Bloomfield High cross country team competed in the Super Essex Conference (SEC) championship meet, on Oct. 15, at Branch Brook Park, in Newark.The Bengals will run at the Essex County Coaches Meet, at Cedar Grove, starting at 9 a.m., on Oct. 19. On Oct. 21, the team will travel to Nutley for a 4 p.m. race. On Oct. 25, it's off to the Essex County championship race, also at Cedar Grove, in a 2:50 p.m. start.Both the Bloomfield High boys and girls teams compete in the SEC's American Division, where it faces some very good competition.The BHS girls...
Key Game for Bloomfield High Football, at Livingston, Awaits on Oct. 18
Believe it or not, the high school football regular season in New Jersey is quickly winding down.For the Bloomfield Bengals, there are two games left in the regular season, both on the road. Head coach Mike Carter's team will take a 3-4 record into a key game, at Livingston High, on Oct. 18, in a 7 p.m. kickoff. The regular season finale is on Oct. 25, at West Orange, in a 7:30 p.m. game.The Bengals' chances of qualifying for the NJSIAA playoffs are slim, but a win over Livingston, which is 3-3 and battling a playoff berth, could help...
Defense is the Key, as Bloomfield High Boys' Soccer Team Wins Fourth Straight Game, with Three Consecutive Shutouts, and Advancement in the ECT; Alex Leon Stars in Goal
The Bloomfield High boys' soccer team has been playing excellent soccer, of late. Head coach Mike Aiello's team advanced in the Essex County Tournament (ECT), with a 4-0 win over Newark Tech, on Oct. 15. That victory advanced the Bengals to the first round of the ECT, where it was scheduled to play at Newark East Side, on Oct. 17. East Side is seeded fifth in the county tournament while Bloomfield earned the 12th seed. The winner of that game will take on the winner of the Caldwell-Montclair Kimberley Academy contest, on Oct. 19, in the quarterfinal round.On Oct. 18,...
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