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NJ high school football player recovering after collapsing during game
ELIZABETH — An Edison New Jersey high school football player who collapsed on the field during a game Friday night in Elizabeth has returned home from the hospital after tests came back normal. According to the St. Thomas Aquinas High School Facebook page, one of its players, Chase Young,...
Nearly 30 Catholic schools have closed in N.J. in recent years. See the list.
It is a saga that has played out repeatedly in New Jersey: Parents, students and alumni mourning the abrupt loss of a beloved Catholic school. The latest example is in Jersey City, where the 138-year-old St. Nicholas Catholic School permanently closed over the summer. If you purchase a product or...
NJ high school students get a ‘dream’ surprise at American Dream
EAST RUTHERFORD — Students from one New Jersey high school got the surprise of their life while on a field trip with their teacher on Tuesday afternoon. Union High School history and cultural studies teacher, Nicholas Ferroni took a group of students on a field trip to the New Jersey Hall of Fame at American Dream in East Rutherford, where they ran into and got to meet actor Paul Rudd.
Delbarton High School football team reloads for another successful season
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Now it’s time to meet our athlete of the week. Today, we head to Morristown, New Jersey, where the Delbarton High School football team is trying to prove they don’t just rebuild—they reload. PIX11’s Perry Sook caught up with the team.
Sparta Football Shuts Out Dover
DOCER, N J – On Friday night, Sparta football went to Dover and came home with a 40-0 win. Spartan QB Shane Hoover connected 16 of 26 attempts in the air for 270 yards and four touchdowns. Hoover targeted four different players with touchdown passes. Stone Herbison got three, covering 69 yards and a trip to the endzone. Luke Doster snagged three for 48 yards and a TD. Christina Brevig grabbed three for 28 yards and a touchdown. Zack Vanaman only needed one pass for 37 yards to get six points for Sparta.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
Lehigh wrestling gets commit from NJSIAA state medalist
Delbarton School senior Chase Quenault gave a verbal commitment to Lehigh wrestling on Saturday. Quenault, a three-time state qualifier, announced the commitment on the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter. Quenault finished seventh at 132 pounds at the NJSIAA state tournament in Atlantic City in March, defeating Jackson...
NJ high school accused of banning yellow ribbons honoring Israeli hostages: ‘Blatant antisemitism’
A New Jersey high school banned yellow ribbons meant to symbolize support for the Israeli hostages during a club fair — a “blatant’’ display of antisemitism, furious critics say. Some Fair Lawn High School parents and the group StopAntisemitism also complained that the presence of Israel’s flag during the event, which was partly promoting a trip to Israel, was not allowed because the administration deemed it too “political” — while members of the Muslim Student Association were allowed to display a keffiyeh. “What happened at Fair Lawn High School is an alarming case of hypocrisy and blatant antisemitism,” said Liora Rez, founder of StopAntisemitism....
Chatham High Girl Scout Cooney to Present Her Gold Award Project on Safe Gun Storage: 'This isn't about politics'
“This isn’t about politics." Those words form the basis for Alessa Cooney’s Girl Scout Gold Award. A 17-year-old Chatham High senior, Cooney has spent much of her life concerned about the prevalence of gun violence in the US, especially among children. “I’ve always been really worried about gun violence," Cooney said. "Growing up in the lockdown generation, hearing about events like Columbine, Parkland, and Uvalde, it’s terrifying. You feel like you’re heading into battle every time you go to school, because there have been so many kids that never made it home.” For her Gold Award, Cooney wanted to step up and...
Denville Schools Kick Off Week of Respect with "Blue Up" Monday, October 7
Beginning Monday, October 7, schools across Denville, NJ, will observe the Week of Respect, part of a statewide initiative to promote respect, kindness, and anti-bullying awareness. Students and staff at schools such as Morris County School of Technology (MCST), Riverview Elementary, and Valleyview Middle School are encouraged to wear blue on Monday to demonstrate unity against bullying.The Week of Respect serves as an important reminder of schools' role in fostering a positive and inclusive environment. While specific activities may vary, all schools will focus on promoting the values of respect and kindness throughout the week. 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.
Phillipsburg Shows Strength on Defense and More with Win Over West Orange
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The much maligned Phillipsburg High School defense held its own and then some, and senior quarterback Jett Genovese gave the Staeliners a 21-7 lead with a three-run score midway through the final quarter as P’burg defeated host West Orange, 21-14, in a non-conference football game on Friday night at Suriano Stadium.A week after allowing 383 yards in back-to-back games, Phillipsburg’s defense held an explosive West Orange (4-2) team to 281 yards of total offense in 60 plays In the Mountaineers’ four wins this season they’ve outscored its opponents by a 160-17 marginCLICK HERE...
Girls Soccer: Results, recaps & photos for Friday, Oct. 4
Morristown-Beard (4-4) at Morris Catholic (5-5-1), 4:30pm. Perth Amboy Magnet (0-4) at Pennsauken Tech (1-7), 4pm. Asbury Park (0-7) at Middletown North (6-3), 3:45pm. Moorestown Friends (2-8) at Burlington Township (6-5), 3:45pm. Lindenwold (1-8-1) at Florence (2-7), 3:45pm. Bordentown (2-8) at Medford Tech (0-7-1), 3:45pm. Thrive Charter (0-5) at New...
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