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'The Hunt' is on – everything you need to know about the 2024 Far Hills Race Meeting
The Far Hills Race Meeting, one of the country's premier steeplechases and one of the most anticipated annual events in Central Jersey, returns this month. The 103rd running, known locally as "The Hunt," features six races, headlined by The American Grand National with a $250,000 purse; the event's total purse is $700,000. When is...
Livingston's Big L Club Announces 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Big L Club, the official booster of Livingston High School (LHS) athletics, will celebrate the induction of two outstanding athletes, one coach, one contributor and one team to the Big L Athletic Hall of Fame at its annual induction brunch to be held at Hanover Manor in East Hanover on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.This year's honorees include Mike Evans (LHS Class of 2002), Jessica Peslak (LHS Class of 2013), longtime coach Jodi Mensch, contributor Paul Ehrenfeld and the 1982 softball team. A short biography of each 2024 Big...
Making New Memories: Class of '74 Members Serve as Honorary Captains for New Brunswick High Brunswick
NEW BRUNSWICK – Jeff Previte says you can count on one hand the number of catches he had his senior season.The sure-handed split end, however, will never forget the one victory recorded by the New Brunswick High School football team in autumn 1973.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“What happened was our starting quarterback was hurt, and a teammate named Vinnie Covino late in the game completed a long pass to Larry Scott, our best receiver,” Previte said. “It was maybe a 40- or 50-yard touchdown. And we ended up beating Madison Township,...
The Tuesday Scoop: Rutgers recruiting storylines
It's time for another edition of The Tuesday Scoop which features Rutgers football and basketball. It starts off with some football recruiting news of some key players and then gives way to hoops. With a new season on the horizon, there are some intriguing storylines surrounding Rutgers basketball. Here is...
Cordoba's Three Touchdowns Leads Plainfield over Franklin
The following article originally appeared on the Jersey High School Sports Blog (www.jerseyhighschoolsports.com) which is run by Plainfield resident and high school sports enthusiast Noel Pyne.FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Plainfield entered the contest searching for their first winning streak of the season. Franklin started the season with a 3-0 record but suffered two consecutive defeats. Momentum was on the side of the Cardinals.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERPlainfield seized the momentum on the 5th play from the line of scrimmage to start the game. Kent State-bound defensive back Joel Cordoba picked off a...
Rutgers football loses starting offensive lineman for remainder of 2024 season
Rutgers football has one of its key offensive lineman for the remainder of the season. Bryan Felter, who started the first four games of the season at left guard, suffered a knee injury that will keep him out for the rest of the 2024 campaign. ...
WHRHS Boys Soccer: Watchung Hills Shuts Out Somerville, 5-0
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills shut out Somerville on Saturday, 5-0. Watchung Hills improved their record to 7-3 while Somerville fell to 4-7.“The boys are starting to establish themselves as a strong team and have being able to put out more consistent performances as of late,” said WHTHS head coach Estiven Benitez. “Today we were confident in our game-plan and the kids were able to execute for a 5-0 win against Somerville. We have put ourselves in a good spot to battle for the conference title this year. Our focus is now directed towards the County tournament which starts...
Vote for the Morris/Sussex Athlete of the Week
It's time to vote for the Morris/Sussex Athlete of the Week! Read about the performances that stood out and let us know who you think should be the Athlete of the Week in the poll at the bottom of this page. Nominations were provided by coaches and are presented in alphabetical order. Voting closes...
Chatham Girls Soccer Coach Feels the 'Agony of Victory' in his Team's 4-2 Win vs. Sparta; Thornton, D'Egido Net Late Goals
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham girls soccer team has been playing better and better of late, scoring 17 goals during its current four-game winning streak against the likes of Randolph, West Morris, Mount Olive and Sparta.The winning, however, became a little stomach-churning for Cougar coach Anthony Correale on Saturday when his team squandered a two-goal lead and needed two late scores to post its 4-2 win vs. Sparta at Haas Field.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERChatham got goals in the first half by Lauren Tracey and Alex Donoghue and, after it was...
Field Hockey: Bernards Tops Hunterdon Central, 1-0, on Schmerler's 100th Career Point
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ – Kendall Schmerler's goal in the first quarter stood up as the Bernards field hockey team went on to a 1-0 victory over Hunterdon Central on Monday.It was the 100th point in Schmerler's career. She is a senior forward. Grace Mongno had the assist on her goal.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSchmerler has five goals and five assists so far this season, and 38 goals and 24 assists in her career.Kaia Alexander made 17 saves to preserve the victory for the Mountaineers, who were outshot, 19-7. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Lehigh wrestling gets commit from NJSIAA state medalist
Delbarton School senior Chase Quenault gave a verbal commitment to Lehigh wrestling on Saturday. Quenault, a three-time state qualifier, announced the commitment on the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter. Quenault finished seventh at 132 pounds at the NJSIAA state tournament in Atlantic City in March, defeating Jackson...
Weekend Sports Recap: Sayreville Loses in Football, Boys Soccer, and Field Hockey
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Three teams played for Sayreville War Memorial High School this past weekend; football, boys soccer, and field hockey.FootballCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSayreville lost to Piscataway 42-13 on Friday, Oct. 4. Despite being 2-4 this season, the Bombers are still second in the National Silver Division of the Big Central Conference, with their only two wins being against division opponents Edison and North Brunswick. They will play their next game on Friday, Oct. 11, at home against Franklin.Click here to watch the highlights.Boys SoccerSayreville lost their first game in...
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