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Umpire waves off tying home run, ends NJ high school baseball game in controversy
A New Jersey high school baseball has one team up in arms after a controversial call ended a state tournament game between Northern Highlands and Mount Olive on Wednesday. What appeared to be a game-tying three-run home run for Northern Highlands in the top of the seventh was waved off after Mount Olive appealed to the home plate umpire, who ruled the first runner didn’t touch the plate and called him out, NJ.com reported. That wiped away the three runs that would have scored and the would-be-homer instead became the final out, handing Mount Olive a 3-0 win. It’s time to stop the...
Livingston High School Theater Receives Foxy Award for Outstanding Acting Ensemble in a Dramedy
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston High School (LHS) theater program has received Montclair State University’s Foxy Award for “Outstanding Acting Ensemble in a Dramedy” for its fall 2023 production of “Pride and Prejudice.” In this category, LHS was up against other New Jersey high schools including Summit, Madison, Bridgewater-Raritan and a handful of performing arts schools.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “I’m very proud of this award, as it celebrates the entire cast for their outstanding work and commitment to our program—not to mention their mastery of British accents, for which we brought in a professional actor to coach them,” said LHS Director of Theatre Arts Scott Patteson. The LHS theater program performs two stage productions each school year: a drama in the fall and a musical in the spring. This year, “Pride and Prejudice” was the play performed in November, while “Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” was the musical performed in March. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Newton Boys Baseball Team Wins by One Over Lenape Valley in Last Game of Season
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School baseball team hosted Lenape Valley on Tuesday, winning 5-4 in their last regular season game. Mason Bucci and Shea Vallorosi each went 2-for-4 at bat with two singles and two RBIs for the Braves. Bucci scored one run for Newton.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Maxwell Maslowski and Hunter Wolfe each went 1-for-3 at bat. They each hit one single and scored two points a piece. Starting pitcher was Josh Siegel. Siegel threw 108 pitches in six innings. He allowed four runs off seven hits and struck out six. Maslowski, who closed out the game, threw 16 pitches in the final inning, allowing no runs off one hit and striking out one batter. The Newton High School baseball team ended the 2024 regular season with an overall record of 7-19 and an NJAC- Freedom Division record of 1-9. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
William Annin Middle School Advances to CJSAA Championship Game for 2nd Straight Year
BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The WAMS Vikings secured a resounding victory over Bridgewater, avenging an earlier loss this season. Their dominant performance, culminating in a 16-2 win enforced by the mercy rule after just five innings, showcased their complete team effort. Now, with their ticket punched, the Vikings are set to face Warren in the championship game on Tuesday, May 28, mirroring last year's final showdown. On the mound - Hailey Adamek pitched a complete 5 innings and allowed only 2 runs against the Bridgewater team that put up 17 in the last meeting. HA put her...
Roxbury Baseball Advances in State Tournament
ROXBURY, NJ - In a pitcher's dual on Thursday that saw the Roxbury High School baseball team come out on top, the Gaels beat Wayne Valley to advance in the state tournament. The 2-1 victory in the NJSIAA North Jersey Group 3 tournament game means the fifth-seeded Gaels will take on the fourth-seeded Wayne Hills team in quarterfinal round action on May 29. Roxbury's record is now 14-13 while Wayne Hills is at 16-10.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In Thursday's first-round game, played in Succasunna, both Roxbury and Wayne Valley scored one run...
Roxbury Rock Painting to Honor Two Lost Young People
ROXBURY, NJ - The public is invited to join the Roxbury High School Interact Club in its fourth annual Kindness Rock Painting event on June 9. The event will be in memory of Maya Guberman and Christopher D’Amico, two young people from the Roxbury area whose deaths have inspired movements promoting kindness, including similar rock painting efforts worldwide.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER At the gathering, rocks provided by Fullerton Grounds Maintenance will be painted with messages of kindness and inspiration "to honor the memories of Maya Guberman and Christopher D'Amico and to spread...
Name-calling Bridgewater Raritan student 'school shooter' not bullying, state rules
The New Jersey Department of Education has ruled that it's not an act of bullying to call a Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School student who brought a Nerf gun to class a "school shooter." Acting Commissioner of Education Kevin Dehmer has agreed with an administrative law judge's ruling that the Bridgewater-Raritan school...
Sparta Education Association: Good News for May
SPARTA, NJ – At the board of education meeting Sparta Education Association President Angela DeLuccia shared good news about the staff and school district. My name is Angela DeLuccia and I am the very proud president of the Sparta Education Association. As we approach the end of the school year, I am very excited to once again share some good news.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This evening, the Sussex County Education Association honored educators who have served 25 years in New Jersey public education from across the county. From Sparta, we celebrated Rusty Brown, Kathy Cayan,...
Sparta High School Announces April 2024 Students of the Month
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta High School announced the 2024 April Student of the Month. Each of the school's departments selects a student representative. Teachers shared their thoughts about the selected students. English - Anthony Caldi is always happy to be in class; he jumps right into every activity and makes sure that he's clear on directions and requirements. He gets engaged in the texts, asking thought-provoking questions and offering insightful responses. In groups, Anthony is a natural leader, but he makes a point to include his peers and bring them into the discussion or assignment. Anthony has been a standout...
Alpha Student Wins Never Forget Mobile Exhibit Essay Contest
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Amber Olexa is the recipient of the 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit Essay Contest Amber Olexa, an 8th-grade student at Alpha Public School in Warren County, New Jersey, has won the inaugural 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit Essay Contest for her essay which captured her mother’s 9/11 experience and how the country came together in the wake of the attack.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Olexa’s mother, Jill Olexa, who was working in Manhattan at the time of the 9/11 attacks, witnessed firsthand as the second plane hit the south tower....
Wilson Celebrates Final Spring Concert With Bridgewater-Raritan High School
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Their ambition to succeed was as successful as their tones. The choir students at Bridgewater-Raritan High School delivered a "wonderful" performance when the spring concert was held May 16 in the high school’s auditorium.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This resounding concert was just another stellar presentation under the guidance of Dr. John Wilson, the Bridgewater-Raritan High School choral director. But there was one difference, a major one at that. The performance was the final spring concert to be directed by Wilson at Bridgewater-Raritan High School. Wilson, who has served as the high school’s choral...
Florham Park Students Make Lehigh University's Dean's List
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Five students from Florham Park attained the Dean's List for the Spring Semester from Lehigh University. This status is granted to students who earned a scholastic average of 3.6 or better while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly graded courses.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Congratulations to the following students: Daniel Batrachenko Ava Lorette Charlie Petro Peyton Sward Andrea Zeien For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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