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Freehold Raceway closing: NJ mayor sees ‘tremendous opportunity’ for future
FREEHOLD — As the dust settles from the sudden announcement that Freehold Raceway it will end horse racing at the end of the year, some efforts continue to keep the nearly 200-year-old track open. General Manager Howard Bruno broke the news on Sept. 19 that "operations of the racetrack...
Community Rallies to Save Freehold Raceway From Permanent Closure
The Oldest Racetrack In America Is Threatened in New Jersey. It is a landmark that is 171 years old. Freehold Raceway, which was originally built in 1853 is now under threat of closing. According to Wikipedia, "Freehold Raceway is a half-mile racetrack in Freehold Borough, New Jersey, and is the oldest racetrack in the United States, as well as being the oldest of the three horse racing venues located in New Jersey."
Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament girls soccer seeds and bracket, 2024
The Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament seeds have been finalized and Monroe, No. 11 in the NJ.com Top 20, is the top seed in the bracket. The first round must be played by Saturday, Oct. 19, and the quarterfinal round will played by Wednesday, Oct. 23. The semifinals will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26. The final is set for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Piscataway.
It's Back: New and Improved Hub Stine Track and Field Now Open to the Public
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On May 23 of this year, the track and field at the Hub Stine Sports Complex was closed due to renovations that started the next day. The district held a groundbreaking on May 29.“This marks the beginning of a new era for our athletes, students, and residents who will benefit from these state-of-the-art facilities,” stated Superintendent of Schools Rashon Hasan at the groundbreaking.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWhile the field has already hosted the Plainfield High School football team, starting this week, the community can benefit from the renovation. Since Monday, residents have been observed using the track already.Construction continues, particularly along the perimeter of the site, where TAPinto Plainfield observed workers finishing the gate and entry areas on both Tuesday and Wednesday. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Girls Volleyball: West Essex Triumphs Over Columbia, 2-0
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The West Essex girls volleyball team went on the road and scored a 25-14, 25-18 victory over Columbia on Monday.The Lady Knights are 10-3 on the season.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWest Essex For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Football live scoreboard, Big Central Conference coverage links: Week 6
Down the stretch they come, with just three weeks left in the regular season, Week 6 brings another round of key division games and matchups that will impact the playoff picture. We will have full live coverage of five BCC games this weekend, with reporters and photographers bringing you the sights, sounds and...
LIVE: Four-star wing Kelvin Odih decides between WVU, Rutgers and Louisville
West Virginia University is in the final three for SoCal (CA) Academy wing Kelvin Odih, and the four-star prospect is deciding between the Mountaineers, Louisville and Rutgers this evening. The 2025 prospect will do so LIVE on 247Sports' YouTube in the video that is being streamed above. The show will go live at 5:00pm ET, with the announcement expected around 5:30pm ET. Check it out above.
WHRHS Volleyball: Watchung Hills Celebrates Seniors, Falls to BR on Senior Night
WARREN, NJ— Watchung Hills celebrated eight seniors and their families on Wednesday before falling 2-1 to Bridgewater-Raritan.SEE SENIORS in video above andCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERhttps://youtu.be/fuyXZiaRlhY?feature=sharedThe match kicked off with both teams showcasing their skills. Watchung Hills took the first set, narrowly edging out Bridgewater-Raritan 25-21. Bridgewater rallied in the second set claiming the set 26-24. With momentum on their side, Bridgewater-Raritan seized the third set, winning it 25-22.Emma Jubin lead the way for the Warriors with an impressive 23 kills and seven digs, showcasing her skill as a primary attacker. Megan Li provided...
Girls Volleyball: Union Defeats Cranford, 2-0
CRANFORD, NJ – Samantha Haug collected nine kills, one block and five digs to help Union to a victory over Cranford in two sets on Monday.Mary Grace Manalad led the Farmers (10-7) in assists with 24.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERUnion For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Girls Soccer Top 20, Oct. 8: Shore Conference chaos creates statewide drama
The teams at the top remain the same this week, but rumblings down in the Shore Conference have changed up the order at the bottom half and moved one team into the Top 20 for the first time this fall. Wall knocked off a short-handed Freehold Township team in Group...
Early signs promising as St. John’s looks to debunk shooting concerns
Rick Pitino isn’t of the belief that shot-making will be a problem for St. John’s this year. In Monday night’s open practice at the Garden, which included a lengthy scrimmage, it didn’t appear to be. RJ Luis, Brady Dunlap, North Texas transfer Aaron Scott and freshmen Jaiden Glover and Lefteris Liotopoulos all showed promise from beyond the arc. Simeon Wilcher is expected to be one of the Johnnies’ top weapons from downtown as well, although he only took a few jumpers during the scrimmage Monday, as he was handling point guard duties with Utah transfer Deivon Smith out due to a shoulder...
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