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Grand Opening of Pickleball Courts at Weber Park
UNION, NJ - A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Union's newest pickleball court was held on Tuesday afternoon at Weber Park. "These courts are just the beginning of our inclusive vision," said Union Mayor Manuel Figueiredo. "In the coming months, we will be enhancing Weber Park with a range of facilities, including a renovated tennis and basketball court, a repaired hitting wall court, and a new bankshot court."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Figueiredo said "bankshot is a game that players of all ages and physical abilities can enjoy together, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity. We are also planning to introduce new picnic areas and amenities like shade, tables, and grills, ensuring that everyone can make the most of our park. The grand opening could not have come at a better time for the community." The event included adult and youth lessons and an open play segment. Hot dogs, drinks and Italian ice were available to the attendees. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Seton Hall adds another big man from the transfer portal
Seton Hall continued to fortify its roster via the transfer portal with the addition of 6-foot-9 Louisville transfer Emmanuel Okorafor. A native of Nigeria, he averaged 2.4 points and 2.2 rebounds last season as a sophomore. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Updated Boys Volleyball state tournament brackets after Rd. 1
The state tournament kicked off on Wednesday with matches in six sectional brackets getting all of the action started. On Thursday, the first round came to an end. With the first round now in the books, the matchups for the quarterfinal rounds are set. Check out the updated brackets following...
Softball: Preview, predictions for the state tournament in North Jersey
A softball program from Bergen or Passaic county hasn’t won a sectional title since 2022. Is this a blip or have Morris and Essex counties passed them by?. The 2024 state tournament brackets were released Monday with the first round starting for public schools on Wednesday, and for the non-public schools on Thursday.
Baseball: Highlights from the opening round of the state tournament in North Jersey
Due to several weather postponements, the opening round of the NJSIAA baseball tournament now wraps up on Friday. Here is a group-by-group look at which teams prevailed to reach the sectional quarterfinals, which will be held Tuesday for Non-Public schools and Wednesday for the public groups. ...
Seton Hall basketball adds Emmanuel Okorafor, transfer big man from Louisville
The last Seton Hall basketball player who transferred from Louisville amidst a coaching change there, Dre Davis, worked out well. The Pirates went that route again Wednesday with a commitment from 6-foot-9 forward/center Emmanuel Okorafor. Here are three things to know about the rising junior, who has two years of...
Angel Reese to play 1st pro game in New York after setting WNBA record
Fresh off of setting a WNBA record, Angel Reese is returning to Brooklyn, New York, where she was drafted by the Chicago Sky last month, for her first professional game in New York City. Reese, who scored 11 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, 7 on the offensive end in Saturday’s...
North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1, first round - Softball roundup
Ellie Williams threw a five-inning three-hit shutout as fourth-seeded Whippany Park dispatched 13th-seeded Bard in the first round of the North Jersey Section 2, Group 1 Tournament in Whippany Park. Whippany Park will next host fifth-seeded Verona in the quarterfinal on Tuesday. If you purchase a product or register for...
Passaic Valley Softball Team Triumphs in First Round of NJSIAA Tournament Against Voorhees
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley's softball team soared to victory in the first round of the NJSIAA Tournament on Wednesday, defeating Voorhees with a 5-0 win. The Lady Hornets took an early lead, scoring one run in the first inning and adding two more in the third. They sealed their victory with another two runs in the sixth inning, maintaining a solid lead throughout the game. Key players for Passaic Valley included Kacey DiPasquale, who scored two runs and had one hit, and Lily Allmendinger, who drove in three runs with a double.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Pitcher Mia Aquino pitched a complete game shutout, allowing only four hits and striking out nine batters. With this win, Passaic Valley advances to the next round of the NJSIAA Tournament. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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