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Umpire waves off tying home run, ends NJ high school baseball game in controversy
A New Jersey high school baseball has one team up in arms after a controversial call ended a state tournament game between Northern Highlands and Mount Olive on Wednesday. What appeared to be a game-tying three-run home run for Northern Highlands in the top of the seventh was waved off after Mount Olive appealed to the home plate umpire, who ruled the first runner didn’t touch the plate and called him out, NJ.com reported. That wiped away the three runs that would have scored and the would-be-homer instead became the final out, handing Mount Olive a 3-0 win. It’s time to stop the...
Newton Boys Baseball Team Wins by One Over Lenape Valley in Last Game of Season
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School baseball team hosted Lenape Valley on Tuesday, winning 5-4 in their last regular season game. Mason Bucci and Shea Vallorosi each went 2-for-4 at bat with two singles and two RBIs for the Braves. Bucci scored one run for Newton.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Maxwell Maslowski and Hunter Wolfe each went 1-for-3 at bat. They each hit one single and scored two points a piece. Starting pitcher was Josh Siegel. Siegel threw 108 pitches in six innings. He allowed four runs off seven hits and struck out six. Maslowski, who closed out the game, threw 16 pitches in the final inning, allowing no runs off one hit and striking out one batter. The Newton High School baseball team ended the 2024 regular season with an overall record of 7-19 and an NJAC- Freedom Division record of 1-9. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Alpha Student Wins Never Forget Mobile Exhibit Essay Contest
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Amber Olexa is the recipient of the 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit Essay Contest Amber Olexa, an 8th-grade student at Alpha Public School in Warren County, New Jersey, has won the inaugural 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit Essay Contest for her essay which captured her mother’s 9/11 experience and how the country came together in the wake of the attack.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Olexa’s mother, Jill Olexa, who was working in Manhattan at the time of the 9/11 attacks, witnessed firsthand as the second plane hit the south tower....
Sparta Education Association: Good News for May
SPARTA, NJ – At the board of education meeting Sparta Education Association President Angela DeLuccia shared good news about the staff and school district. My name is Angela DeLuccia and I am the very proud president of the Sparta Education Association. As we approach the end of the school year, I am very excited to once again share some good news.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This evening, the Sussex County Education Association honored educators who have served 25 years in New Jersey public education from across the county. From Sparta, we celebrated Rusty Brown, Kathy Cayan,...
Sparta High School Announces April 2024 Students of the Month
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta High School announced the 2024 April Student of the Month. Each of the school's departments selects a student representative. Teachers shared their thoughts about the selected students. English - Anthony Caldi is always happy to be in class; he jumps right into every activity and makes sure that he's clear on directions and requirements. He gets engaged in the texts, asking thought-provoking questions and offering insightful responses. In groups, Anthony is a natural leader, but he makes a point to include his peers and bring them into the discussion or assignment. Anthony has been a standout...
Roxbury Baseball Advances in State Tournament
ROXBURY, NJ - In a pitcher's dual on Thursday that saw the Roxbury High School baseball team come out on top, the Gaels beat Wayne Valley to advance in the state tournament. The 2-1 victory in the NJSIAA North Jersey Group 3 tournament game means the fifth-seeded Gaels will take on the fourth-seeded Wayne Hills team in quarterfinal round action on May 29. Roxbury's record is now 14-13 while Wayne Hills is at 16-10.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In Thursday's first-round game, played in Succasunna, both Roxbury and Wayne Valley scored one run...
Roxbury Rock Painting to Honor Two Lost Young People
ROXBURY, NJ - The public is invited to join the Roxbury High School Interact Club in its fourth annual Kindness Rock Painting event on June 9. The event will be in memory of Maya Guberman and Christopher D’Amico, two young people from the Roxbury area whose deaths have inspired movements promoting kindness, including similar rock painting efforts worldwide.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER At the gathering, rocks provided by Fullerton Grounds Maintenance will be painted with messages of kindness and inspiration "to honor the memories of Maya Guberman and Christopher D'Amico and to spread...
Notre Dame boys on the right track for big PIAA performance | Commentary
Art Corrigan has been around Notre Dame track and field for a long time. In fact, the 81-year-old maestro of running, jumping and throwing IS Notre Dame track, in a lot of ways. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
NJSIAA North Group 2 Tourney Play Continues for Sparta Girls Lax After River Dell Win
SPARTA, NJ – The girls lacrosse season continues as they move to the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North Group 2 tournament after defeating River Dell on Wednesday. The third seed Spartans beat 14 seed River Dell 22-8. Moira Sweeney and Uma Kowalski each put nine balls in the back of the net. Brooke Weyant added three. Ava Capeci and Sophie Ku each netted two. Emily Reina, Joey Roque and Leah Albers each contributed a goal.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Catherine Siipola had three assists. Kowalski and Jane Bleakley each had two assists. Roque and Jordyn Kelly were each credited with an assist. Sparta will host sixth seed Pascack Valley in the quarterfinal game on Thursday, May 30. Their record is 14-4. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Pen Argyl Area High School graduation 2024 (PHOTOS)
Family and friends gathered to see their seniors graduate from Pen Argyl Area High School. Freelance photographer Glenn Koehler was there to capture a few of the students on their big day. This year’s valedictorian was Katrina Valente and Sydney Schreck was the salutatorian. Lehighvalleylive.com will send photographers to...
Sparta Boys Lax Moves Past Morris Hills in NJSIAA North, Group 2 Tournament
SPARTA, NJ – The number 2 seed Sparta boys lacrosse squad defeated 15 seed Morris Hills 11-7 on Wednesday in the first round of the NJSIAA North, Group 2 tournament. Eddie Brown, Hunter Takacs and Matt Ciarelli each netted three. Marco Aquino and Michael Pandiscia each added one. Brown and Takacs earned three assists. Greg Peters had two assists. Luke Spelman, Ciarelli and Aquino each contributed with an assist.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Goalie Parker Hein made 14 saves, moving his season total to 170 saves. The Spartans will host number seven seed Warren Hills on Thursday for the second round of the tournament. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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