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Summit NJ Gymnasts Claim Victory Over Roxbury
SUMMIT, NJ -- Based on posted scores coming into the meet on Wednesday, the Hilltoppers felt like they might be the underdogs in a dual meet against Roxbury High School, who were 5-2 on its season so far. However, the ladies got to work and pulled out a strong victory 105.15 to 102.75, which is the highest Summit team score since 2017. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERFreshman Charlotte Lemkau had another strong meet, winning the All-Around (35.65), floor (9.4) and finishing 2nd on vault (9.1) and beam (9.325). Sophomore Caraline Delikaris had a season high 9.15...
Plainfield cruises past Franklin following bye week - Football recap
Plainfield came out of its bye week flying as it defeated Franklin 34-2 in Somerset. Plainfield (3-2) took a 27-0 lead into halftime before adding another touchdown in the third quarter. Plainfield has outscored its opponents 123-2 in its three wins, coming off a 41-0 victory against Perth Amboy on...
North Plainfield Football Falls to Voorhees, 47-22
https://www.youtube.com/live/XGFtqaRVxzY?si=qnGKFQdu99Gd1XicNORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — North Plainfield took the early lead 6-0 but fell to Voorhees on Friday, 47-22. The Canucks are now 1-4 and Voorhees improves to 3-3.Prior to the game the community honored its first responders.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER https://www.youtube.com/live/LpWV0kCA7i8?feature=sharedSEE HEREThe Canucks next play at Iselin Kennedy on Thursday. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Hanover Park Volleyball Sweeps Whippany Park in Straight Sets
WHIPPANY, NJ – Hanover Park’s girls volleyball team beat the Whippany Park girls team on Wednesday with a score of 2-0. The win improved Hanover Park’s record to 6-5, while Whippany Park's fell to 2-11.Hanover Park took the first set 25-18 over Whippany Park and also took the second set with a 25-10 score. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSara Krajkovich led the team with 6 kills, 6 digs, and 4 aces. Ruby Marlin added 13 digs and 1 ace, while Fjolla Qosaj chipped in 5 digs and 2 aces. Ashley Pomante recorded 2 kills and an ace, adding to the offensive pressure. Jolie Casale also contributed, with 10 assists and 5 digs.On the defensive side, Sarah Diamante contributed 4 kills and 2 blocks, with Natalia Rodriguez adding 2 blocks to stifle Whippany Park’s offensive attempts. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Parsippany Boys Soccer Defeats Morris Tech 3-1
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Parsippany boys soccer team secured a solid 3-1 victory against Morris Tech on Monday, September 30th. David Ferriera led Parsippany with a goal and two assists, while goalie Aleks Dobrijevic made nine key saves to seal the win.The match opened with Parsippany striking first as Ferriera found the back of the net, assisted by Christian Castano, putting them up 1-0. Morris Tech quickly responded with a goal from Crew Armijo, assisted by Jack Garing, leveling the score at 1-1. Ferriera scored again before the end of the first period, with another assist from Castano, giving Parsippany a 2-1 lead heading into halftime.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERIn the second period, Parsippany’s Ashton Morey extended the lead to 3-1 with a goal assisted by Ferriera. The Parsippany defense and Dobrijevic's excellent goaltending held strong, keeping Morris Tech off the scoreboard for the remainder of the game.With the win, Parsippany improves to 4-6 on the season, while Morris Tech drops to 5-9. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Bellenger shines as Lyndhurst rolls through Palisades Park - Football recap
Shawn Bellenger scored three touchdowns in Lyndhurst’s 48-0 win over Palisades Park in Palisades Park. The win increased the Bears win streak to four putting the team’s record at 4-1. Lyndhurst sits one game being Becton in the NJIC Colonial Divison standings. If you purchase a product or...
Summit Football stumbles against Somerville, faces Bernards Thursday
SOMERVILLE, NJ -- In its first test of 2024 against a true Group III powerhouse, Summit football fell flat. Host Somerville simply overwhelmed the Hilltoppers on Friday night, piling up 595 yards of total offense and rolling to a 41-0 win.Summit couldn’t keep up with the Pioneers (6-0), who got on the board on an 18-yard scoring run by senior running back Terrell Mitchell just 3:53 into the game. By the end of the first quarter, Pioneers senior quarterback Brendan Pacheco had thrown two of his four touchdown passes – one from 44 yards out to senior wide receiver...
Westwood grounds it out with Dugan, Klein to overpower Weequahic
They have a beautiful new turf field at Untermann Field in Newark, though it was marked by some mighty big holes Saturday night. But no need to alert the grounds crew about this development unless they can offer some useful tips for Weequahic’s defensive front. These holes were generated...
Johnson Boys Soccer Team Builds Camaraderie and Fills Hungry Stomachs with Pasta Party
CLARK, NJ — On Tuesday, October 1, the Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School boys soccer team enjoyed a pasta party in the cafeteria of the high school, encouraging team unity and cultivating the momentum of a very good season so far. The team is currently 6-4.The pasta party was organized by the team mothers and paid for by the team's fundraising efforts this year. Mijo's Pizzeria in Colonia did the catering.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAll the boys had a great time at the event, as they look forward to the rest of the season. Despite a tough loss to Rahway last Wednesday, the Crusaders are forging ahead.The team takes on Roselle in the first round of the Union County Tournament on Wednesday, October 9.The team also plays Brearley, away, on Monday, October 7, at 6 p.m.[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
DeMasi, Verona rally past Hoboken - Football recap
Connor DeMasi’s 38-yard TD pass to Jayden Nigro with 8:50 remaining put Verona in front for good as it defeated Hoboken, 26-19, at Louis M. Taglieri Jr. Stadium in Hoboken. Just 1:49 later, Verona (5-1) added to the lead when JP Alfano returned a fumble 35 yards for a TD.
Lady Eagles bow out of MCT Volleyball
DENVILLE, NJ – Morris Knolls kept it close, but in the end Mount Olive proved to be too much for the Lady Eagles and won their Morris County Girls Volleyball Tournament quarterfinal game, 2-0, in a match played Saturday, Oct. 5, at Randolph High School.Mount Olive, the tournament’s No. 5 seed, won the first set, 25-21, and then completed the sweep with a 25-20 victory in the second set. The Lady Marauders improved to 10-3 overall.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe No. 4-seed Lady Eagles slipped to 5-10 overall. Both Knolls and Mt. Olive are...
Former quarterback Noah Vedral has special place in Rutgers’ rebuild
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Former Rutgers football quarterback Noah Vedral will be on hand this Saturday to support his former teammates when they play at Nebraska. Vedral remains one of the most important figures in the rebuilding of the program under head coach Greg Schiano. Vedral was recently married and...
Football: Bernards Shuts Out South Plainfield, 28-0
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ -- The Bernards football team maintained its undefeated record with a 28-0 victory over South Plainfield on Friday night at Olcott Field.The Mountaineers (6-0) took a 7-0 lead on a 10-yard run by Logan Stevens in the first quarter and an extra-point kick by Noah Ochab.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSophomore quarterback Nolan Walsh's 10-yard touchdown pass to Terrence Hanratty and another Ochab PAT extended Bernards' lead to 14-0.Ochab kicked his third field goal of the season to make the score 17-0, and a short TD run by Hanratty followed by a two-point pass from Walsh to Ari Rosen made it 25-0 at halftime.Ochab's fourth field goal of the season was a 20-yarder in the second half to provide the final points of the Mountaineers' second shutout victory of the season.Next week, Bernards will host Summit on Thursday night. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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