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N.J. girls soccer coaching legend makes surprise return, hits historic milestone
When Dr. Steve Racine coached the final game of the 2018 season at Kinnelon, he swore it was his last time on the sidelines as a head coach. And he really believed that was true this time. Racine also felt the same conviction when he stepped away from the Kinnelon...
Three Accomplished Student Athletes Are Captains For Hawthorne Christian Volleyball
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Something that can really help a new coach adjust to the student athletes on the roster-and vice versa-is having dependable, experienced leaders on the team.That sure is the case for the 2024 Hawthorne Christian Academy girls volleyball program with new coach Christina Kowalew at the helm.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERVictoria Jones (senior), Mia Morales (senior) and Jordan Ng (junior) are the captains for the Defenders this year and they’re going an outstanding job of displaying leadership both on and off the court.“We actually brainstormed with our team the qualities of good...
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Offered Varsity Head Coaching Position
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The junior varsity girls basketball coach who was originally passed over for the varsity head coach position has now been offered the job, according to parents and friends of the coach.On Monday, Sept. 23, district parents and friends of Sara Wolman appeared before the Board of Education to make the case to hire Wolman. The district put Joseph Kirk on the agenda as the hire and the board voted to hire Kirk, 5-2. Elizabeth Carr and Sharon Scarpelli voted against the hire. Carr, shortly after the vote, resigned from the board.CLICK HERE...
Glen Rock Board of Education President Sends Letter to Community
GLEN ROCK, NJ - In somewhat of a rare move, the Board of Education president Dr. Damali Robinson sent a letter to the community outlining “acknowledging” public concerns raised at the September 23 board meeting in which they hired a girls basketball coach from outside the district while passing over a coach that had coached the junior varsity team for more than a decade.Likely due to the public uproar, the hired coach declined the job and the board ended up hiring the popular girls junior varsity coach, Sara Wolman, for the girls varsity coach position.CLICK HERE...
Kennedy Girls Volleyball Edges Out Eastside in Competitive Match
PATERSON, NJ - The Kennedy girls volleyball team emerged victorious against Eastside with a final score of 2-1 on Wednesday. The first set saw the Knights come out strong, demonstrating effective teamwork and communication. They dominated the court, taking an early lead and finishing the set at 25-13. The Ghosts, however, bounced back in the second set, showing resilience and determination. With improved serving and solid defense, they managed to equalize the match by winning the set 25-18.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe tension rose as both teams fought for the decisive third set. Kennedy regrouped, utilizing their strategic plays and strong serves to reclaim control of the game. They closed the set at 25-19, securing the match victory with a record of 3-5, and 2-3 in the Big North Liberty Division.Eastside, now sitting at 1-7 and 0-5 in the division, put forth commendable effort, especially in the second set. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
North Jersey Male Athlete of the Week makes his presence heard as a do-it-all star
In Italian, Orecchio means ear. In Old Tappan, it means the guy who does a little bit of everything for his football team. Golden Knights' senior Alex Orecchio has morphed into one of the most unique athletes in North Jersey – someone who plays safety on defense, kicker on special teams and all...
Upstate New York Football Team Makes Spooky and Epic Entrance To Game
This high school team embraced the haunted history of their town in Sleepy Hollow and brought out the headless horseman. I wouldn't call Upstate New York a big place for high school football, but when we do it we do it big. One thing I think we do really well here in New York is spooky season and this high school football team in Sleepy Hollow just made the most epic entrance.
Gymnast Hezly Rivera commits to LSU, continuing NJ connection with Livvy Dunne
Another North Jersey gymnast is headed to LSU. Olympian Hezly Rivera, who grew up in Oradell and now lives in Texas, announced her commitment to LSU on Thursday on her Instagram account. "I am so blessed & excited to announce that I have verbally committed to Louisiana State University (LSU) on a full athletic...
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