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Cranford football grinds out 'gut-check' win in back-and-forth battle at Rahway
(This story was updated to add new information and quotes.) RAHWAY -- You know what kind of game it is when a coach uses a Rocky quote. Cranford’s Erik Rosenmeier pulled out an it’s about how hard a team can get hit and keep coming back reference following the Cougars’ 14-13 win Friday...
Cranford High School Performing Artist of the Week: Andrew Gathercole
CRANFORD, NJ - Congratulations to Cranford High School's Performing Artist of the Week, Andrew Gathercole. He is being recognized for his outstanding achievements in choral performance.Gathercole is a senior who sings tenor in the Madrigal Choir, the Noteworthy a cappella group, and the Concert Choir, where he is also the tenor section leader. He was selected as a member of the New Jersey All-State Mixed Chorus and will perform with other top high school singers from around the state in November, at both the Teachers Convention in Atlantic City, and at New Jersey Performing Arts Center...
Kenilworth's David Brearley Scholars’ Academy Application Update from Acting Principal
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message regarding the graduation class of 2025 from Acting Principal of David Brearley Middle High School, Madelyn Pavelchak.Dear 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Parents/Guardians,I am reaching out to share a great opportunity for our students as they prepare to attend DBMHS as a 7th, 8th, or 9th grader next year. That opportunity is the DB Scholars' Academy, which provides accepted students with a highly rigorous academic program. Please review this DBMHS Scholars’ Academy Presentation for more information about programming and eligibility. I encourage you to have a conversation with your child about their...
Football: Edison Holds Off Colonia, 27-21
EDISON, NJ — Colonia scored two touchdowns in the first quarter, but Edison took control after that and went on to a 27-21 football victory over the Patriots on Friday night.Colonia (4-2) jumped out to a 14-6 lead, scoring on each of its first two possessions. Kyle Bell scored on a 12-yard run, sweeping around right end with 7:26 left in the first quarter, followed by an extra point kick by Anthony Garofalo for a 7-0 lead.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTEREdison (3-3) drove down and scored on its next possession, but...
ALJ Crusaders Marching Band Senior Spotlight: Mariana Milara & Matthew Falcon
CLARK, NJ — TAPinto Clark continues senior spotlights of the ALJ Crusaders Marching Band!The Crusaders Marching Band meets three times a week after school for practice. On Friday evenings, the band supports the ALJ football team. At many of the games, you'll see the members performing their half-time show. On the weekends, they attend competitions and perform their 2025 show “Sweet.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERConsider supporting the band at the following upcoming competitions: John F. Kennedy-10/5/24 Jackson Liberty-10/12/24 Region 7 Championships-10/20/24 State Championship-10/26/24 Atlantic Coast Championship-11/3/24 Today's spotlight focuses on color guard member Mariana Milara and...
Summit Public Schools Invites Community to Strategic Planning General Session
SUMMIT, N.J. -- Summit Public Schools invites members of the Summit community to a strategic planning general session on Wednesday, October 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the Summit High School cafeteria. This session is an opportunity for the community at large to participate in the District’s strategic planning process. Attendees can expect to receive an overview of the strategic planning process, understand the role of a core team, and participate in a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis activity.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“Through major initiatives like Investing In Our Future, which aims to enhance student opportunities...
High School Girls Soccer: Seniors Setting the Tone for Resurgent New Brunswick
NEW BRUNSWICK – Just five games into this season, the New Brunswick High School girls soccer team had already eclipsed last year’s win total.Now at 5-5-2, the Zebras have left the memories of last year’s two-win season in the past and are filled with confidence after last week’s 3-0 victory over perennial powerhouse North Brunswick.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“This season, after winning some games, we go to games looking for a win, rather than like last year,” said co-captain Diana Martinez. “Last year, we’d look at a team and think they...
Chargers Girls Tennis Defeats South Amboy
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ - The Spotswood High School girls varsity tennis team earned its first victory of the season on Wednesday. Spotswood defeated South Amboy High School 5-0, sweeping all the Chargers matches. Evolet Ion won her first singles match with Genevieve Pierre in straight sets, winning, (6-2, 6-0). Grace Paprota also won in straight sets in her second singles match, defeating Mary Thomas, (6-0, 6-2). Rosemaire Caron won the first set of her third singles match with Hali McNulty 6-2. McNulty took the second set 6-2. Caron rallied to win the third set tiebreaker to decide the match, 10-7. Sarah Sullivan and Jiani Li won their first doubles match with Catalina Muzio and Amanda Torrex, (7-5, 6-2). Mia Masarik and Zara Aziz won their second doubles match with Yahirah Nicholson and Oleksandra Klym, (6-2, 6-2). CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSpotswood is back in action on Tuesday when the team travels to Edison to play St. Thomas Aquinas High School at the Oak Tree Tennis Courts. St. Thomas has an overall season record of 4-3. Matches begin at 4 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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