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A Look Back: The ‘Andres’ were among Staten Island’s leaders in HS football statistics 20 years ago
New Dorp running back Andre Smith was a man on a mission during the 2004 high school football season on Staten Island as he compiled an Island-high 23 touchdowns to capture the scoring title with 148 points, which is 34 more than second-place finish Andre Cirino of Susan Wagner (114).
Washington Huskies star wide receiver Denzel Boston thrived in road loss vs. Rutgers
Last Friday in Piscataway, New Jersey, the Washington Huskies had a hard time getting a rhythm established on offense until they absolutely had a rhythm established on offense. Denzel Boston was a key reason for Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies finding a way to make things close on the road against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
Chargers Girls Tennis Falls to Hopewell Valley in First Round of NJSIAA Central Jersey Group Two Tournament
PENNINGTON, NJ - The Spotswood High School girls tennis team lost to Hopewell Valley High School on Tuesday 5-0 in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group Two Tennis Tournament. Spotswood was the 12th seed in the tournament. Hopewell Valley was seeded fifth and moved on to face fourth-seeded Robbbinsville in the quarterfinals. Robbinsville had a first round bye in the tournament.Evolet Ion lost her first singles match to Emily Fang, (6-0, 6-0). Grace Paprota dropped her second singles match to Gwyneth Denham, (6-0, 6-1). Rosemarie Caron lost her third singles match to Aileen...
Girls Volleyball: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Edges Edison in Three Sets
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls volleyball earned a hard-fought win over Edison on Tuesday, Oct. 2, taking the match in three sets (25-22, 23-25, 25-21). Junior Madelyn Byrne led the team in kills with 13 and digs with 12, while junior Elyse Lamberti led in assists with 23. The Raiders have now won nine of the past 11 matches and are one of the top teams in the Union County Conference, placing first in the Mountain Division.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe main focus in this game for SPF head coach...
South Plainfield Elks Soccer Shoot Winners Advance to District Competition
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Soccer is one of the fastest-growing youth activities in the country, and the Elks Soccer Shoot Program aligns with this trend, encouraging positive involvement in sports for all ages. The Elks Soccer Shoot provides an opportunity for kids to stay focused on healthy activities while honing their soccer skills.The program features two different contests: the Five Goal Contest and the Grid Goal Contest, each designed to test different skill levels based on age groups. The Five Goal Contest, for U-8 players (ages 7 and under), challenges participants to score on five goals that decrease in...
North Plainfield Volleyball Tops Carteret, 2-1
CARTERET, NJ —In a thrilling match that showcased their prowess, the North Plainfield volleyball team triumphed over Carteret, 25-18, 21-25, and 25-17. With this victory, North Plainfield improved their impressive season record to 11-2, while Carteret fell to 5-7.The match unfolded with North Plainfield demonstrating their offensive firepower and strategic play. The first set saw North Plainfield take an early lead, capitalizing on Carteret's errors and strong serves. Despite a spirited effort from Carteret, North Plainfield's consistency and teamwork allowed them to close out the first set comfortably.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERHowever, the second set proved to be a different story. Carteret found their rhythm, with standout performances from their players, particularly Emmie Diaz who contributed significantly to the team’s attack. The set was tightly contested, but Carteret managed to edge out North Plainfield, tying the match at one set apiece.The third set saw North Plainfield regroup and refocus. With powerful serves and effective communication on the court, they reclaimed control of the match. Carteret struggled to keep up with North Plainfield’s momentum, resulting in a decisive win for North Plainfield. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Chargers Cross-Country Team led by Senior Shyami Craig at Six Flags Wild Safari Invitational
JACKSON, NJ - The Spotswood High School cross-country teams took to the course once again in the Six Flags Wild Safari Invitational on Saturday. Once again, the race was held against the backdrop of raindrops. The run featured 101 cross-country teams from all over the Northeast. In the first race of the day, senior Shyami Craig ran a personal best time of 16:31. Craig placed ninth in a field of 127 boys varsity runners to bring home a medal. Junior Anthony Oryniak also earned a medal, finishing in 15th place with a personal best time of...
Marcus Satterfield talks Rutgers, Red Zone and run game
Nebraska offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield knows the Huskers have a challenge in front of it on Saturday as the Rutgers Scarlet Knights come to town. The assistant spoke about Nebraska's efforts to continue improving efficiency on offense, how to be more effective in the Red Zone and other topics on Tuesday with the media.
Boys Soccer: South Brunswick Tops Edison, 5-1
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – Aidan Fung scored three goals to lead South Brunswick to a 5-1 boys soccer victory over Edison on Tuesday.Aahil Sikkander and Barry Solano each scored one goal for the Vikings (7-3-2), who had a 3-0 halftime lead.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAidan Chung had assists on two of the South Brunswick goals, and Constantino Villano and Yousef Elnajjar also contributed assists. Logan Rogers of South Brunswick made three saves and Adam Shakir also made a save. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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