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More on Megan Meng: The golfer believed to have made history on SJ course
When golfer Megan Meng road tripped about two hours down to South Jersey for the NJSIAA golf sectional from her turf in Mercer County, she just hoped that the trip would be worth it. The Hopewell Valley golf star, a senior who has had a habit of making headlines throughout...
Ridge Boys Win Second Consecutive Conference Championship
BASKING RIDGE, NJ- Last Tuesday, May 21st, the Ridge Track and Field Team returned to Hillsborough for the Skyland Conference Championship. Maintaining momentum from last week’s Somerset County Championship win, the boys won the meet for the second year in a row! The boys also captured the division title, making this the first time in school history that the Ridge boys have won both the overall and division championships in the same year. With another great display of versatility and dominance, the boys defeated Franklin 81-55 for the overall scoring and 148-99 in the division scoring. Like last week, the boys were...
Watch this! Rutgers basketball recruit Tay Kinney is a highlight reel on the court
Tay Kinney is nothing short of being explosive. The Rutgers basketball recruit, one of the top players in the nation in the class of 2026, has a unique blend of athleticism and a refined skill set. Rutgers offered Kinney at the end of April. The 6-foot guard from Newport High School (Newport, Kentucky) has a strong offer list that includes Cincinnati, Dayton, Illinois, Louisville, Notre Dame, Purdue and Texas A&M among others. He is a four-star and ranked the No. 30 recruit in the nation by ESPN, where he is also the fifth-best point guard in the nation. He is also ranked...
Chargers Upset by Manasquan in First Round of NJSIAA Central Jersey Group Two Tournament
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The baseball season abruptly ended on Friday for the Chargers. Second-seeded Spotswood High School was upset by 15th-seeded Manasquan High School 6-3 in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group Two Tournament on Friday. Manasquan moves on to the quarterfinal round to face 10th-seeded Point Pleasant Boro High School. Point Pleasant defeated seventh-seeded Ocean Township High School 3-1 to earn a quarterfinal spot. Spotswood concludes the 2023-24 baseball season with a 19-4-2 overall record. The Chargers won the Greater Middlesex Conference Blue Division title for the second consecutive season. Spotswood was 11-1 against Blue Division teams. The Chargers and all the spring sports student/athletes will be recognized for their contributions at the annual spring sports banquet on Wednesday, June 5. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
North Jersey, Group 4 girls lacrosse 1st round roundup
Kylie Harner tallied two goals and two assists to lead third-seeded and No. 4 in the NJ.com Top 20 Hunterdon Central to a 16-1 win over 14th-seeded East Brunswick in the first round of the North Jersey, Group 4 tournament, in Flemington. Hunterdon Central (18-2) will face sixth-seeded Bridgewater-Raritan in...
How the NCAA settlement will impact Rutgers
The NCAA settlement that has shaken the college sports world could allow things to play out well for Rutgers. On Thursday, it was announced that there was a settlement in the landmark House v. NCAA lawsuit. It was agreed upon by the NCAA Board of Governors and each Power Five conference.
South Jersey, Group 3, first round - Boys lacrosse roundup for May 23
Pat Grimley had five goals and three assists to help give third-seeded Ocean City a 16-3 victory over 14th-seeded Hightstown in the first round of the South Jersey, Group 3 tournament in Ocean City. Chayston Labarre and Charlie Schutta each had four goals for Ocean City (13-7). If you purchase...
Steinert Softball Claims Victory Over Lawrence in State Tournament
HAMILTON, NJ -- Mia Pope went 3-for-4 with two runs batted in to lift Steinert to a 7-2 softball victory over Lawrence in the first round of the Central Jersey, Group 3 state tournament on Wednesday. Francesca Castellano, Brooke DeWitt and Bianca Walsh each had two hits and two RBI for Steinert (19-5), which scored five runs in the fifth inning to open an 8-2 lead.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Ellie Miller struck out seven batters and walked none in four shutout innings. Katie Simonka also pitched well for Steinert, allowing two hits in three innings. Third-seeded Steinert will host sixth-seeded Matawan in the quarterfinals next Tuesday. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Rutgers’ Kirk Ciarrocca is one of the highest paid coordinators in college football
Rutgers football owes much of its success last season to offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca. And not surprisingly, Ciarrocca is one of the highest paid offensive coordinators in college football. According to Pro Football Focus, Ciarrocca’s $1.4 million annual salary is the twelfth highest in the country. The Rutgers offensive coordinator is one of four Big Ten offensive coordinators on the list. Last fall was Ciarrocca’s first season back at Rutgers. During his first year as Rutgers offensive coordinator last season, Ciarrocca brought out the best in his players. That includes Kyle Monangai, who led the Big Ten in rushing yards with 1,262 yards....
Softball: Hunterdon Central Rolls Past East Brunswick, 16-1, in State Tournament
FLEMINGTON, NJ -- The Hunterdon Central girls lacrosse team advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 4 tournament with a 16-1 victory over East Brunswick on Friday. Kylie Hamer collected two goals and two assists for the Red Devils (18-2), who led, 8-1, after one quarter and boasted a very balanced attack with five different players scoring two goals each.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In addition to Hamer, Myia Sanz, Julie Bienkowski, Dalton Klaus and Maggie Scally each scored two goals for Hunterdon Central, which will play at home against Bridgewater-Raritan in the quarterfinals on Thursday. Hunterdon Central Scoring G A P GB DC FT Arriana Sanchez 0 0 0 2 0 0 Katie Schwartz 1 1 2 0 1 0 Kylie Hamer 2 2 4 2 0 0 Jelly Schnell 1 0 1 0 1 1 Leighton Gee 0 1 1 1 1 1 Ella Haluko 0 0 0 1 0 0 Kadyn Brandt 1 0 1 0 5 0 Gillian Schneider 1 1 2 1 0 0 Myia Sanz 2 1 3 1 0 0 Maia LiSanti 1 1 2 1 0 0 Julia Bienkowski 2 0 2 2 0 0 Dalton Klaus 2 0 2 4 5 0 Maggie Scally 2 0 2 1 2 1 Emma Shinn 0 0 0 1 0 0 Sloane Coddington 1 0 1 1 1 0 Totals: 16 7 23 18 16 3 For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Boys Volleyball Top 20 for May 24: The march to a state championship begins
The first round of the state tournament is officially in the books. There are 64 teams remaining that will battle for sectional titles over the next two weeks. Teams have been fighting for position in the state tournament, and in the rankings, over the course of the season. If you...
Another title won! Here's what motivates St. John Vianney softball
HOLMDEL -- The St. John Vianney softball seems to do everything right. On the field, they are equally capable of resiliency and dominance, as demonstrated by their remarkable come-from-behind victory over Donovan Catholic in the Shore Conference Tournament final. Off the field, they are easy-going and lighthearted in the dugout and in postgame interviews.
Who is N.J.’s best boys track athlete in 2024? Make your vote here!
We let you vote for the best field athlete this past week and the results are in. Here’s the other golden question in N.J. boys track and field: Who is the best track athlete in the state?. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Basketball Team Scores Third Championship Win
HOWELL – Members of the Newbury School 5th Grade Basketball Team were recognized for their hard work and dedication, becoming this year’s champions. The team was honored by the Howell Board of Education at their May meeting, accompanied by everyone’s favorite Cobra mascot. “The Newbury 5th Grade...
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