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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...
Geoffrey Scott and Melissa Kraker are winners in the SIRA Memorial Day 5K Flag Run (121 photos)
A field of close to 200 runners and walkers came out on Monday to take part in the annual Memorial Day 5K Flag Run with Brooklyn’s Geoffrey Scott taking the men’s portion and Melissa Kraker repeating in the women’s division. Chris Di Niso won the Non-Binary Division.
Staten Island stays on winning path as homers lead to 12-7 victory
YORK, Pa. -- The Staten Island FerryHawks are back in first place after hitting their way to a 12-7 victory over the York Revolution at WellSpan Park on Sunday. It was another strong offensive performance for Staten Island. Robert Brooks’ two-homer, five-RBI performance led the way for the FerryHawks. Ben Norman’s bat stayed hot, going 3 for 5 with two RBI. Nate Scantlin went 2 for 6 with two RBI, Taylor Motter went 3 for 5 with an RBI and Pablo Sandoval contributed with a 2-for-5, two-RBI performance.
Spring Lake Five Mile Run: A Feel-Good Event for 46 Years
Now in its 46th year, the Spring Lake Five Mile Run, which began in 1977 as a low-key running race, has grown into one of the largest and best-known 5-mile races in the US. Despite its growth, it has managed to maintain the original low-key character envisioned by its founders. How has the race maintained its character despite its growth?CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Speak with anyone involved with the race, and you'll hear the same reasons: effort, phenomenal volunteers, and great leadership from the Race Committee. The race's legacy is held tightly...
Ben Woolley hired as Long Branch High School head football coach
Ben Woolley has been hired as the head coach for the Long Branch High School football team, Long Branch athletic director Jason Corley said. Woolley, the Green Wave’s offensive coordinator/offensive line coach last season, succeeds Chad King. King resigned in late March to become the head coach at Ocean Township High School – his scholastic alma mater. King was the Green Wave’s head coach the last two seasons. ...
Staten Island shuts out York behind FerryHawks ace Christian Capuano
YORK, Pa. -- The Staten Island FerryHawks avenged their Friday night loss to the York Revolution at WellSpan Park, by taking down the hosts 3-0 in a rain-shortened Saturday afternoon matchup. The win snapped a four-game losing skein for the FerryHawks, who improved to 16-11 and puts them in a...
Another title won! Here's what motivates St. John Vianney softball
HOLMDEL -- The St. John Vianney softball seems to do everything right. On the field, they are equally capable of resiliency and dominance, as demonstrated by their remarkable come-from-behind victory over Donovan Catholic in the Shore Conference Tournament final. Off the field, they are easy-going and lighthearted in the dugout and in postgame interviews.
Next Level Flag Football spring playoffs continue Friday evening (57 action-packed photos)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Next Level Flag Football League held playoff games at Fairview Park in Charleston on a sunny Friday, May 24, 2024. The UAU Beacon 18 Eagles conquered the Demon Deacons, 32-6, in a boys’ 7th/8th-grade division contest to advance in the playoffs. If you purchase...
Seniors to underclassmen played big: 10 MVPs in the girls lacrosse Shore Conference Tournament
This past Monday concluded the 2024 girls lacrosse Shore Conference Tournament. More: Ranking the top girls lacrosse sophomores and freshmen in the Shore Conference For the second straight time, Rumson-Fair Haven was the last team standing after beating top-seeded Trinity Hall 17-6. This season the SCT had its fair share of standout performances...
Top Seeded Chargers Take Down Rumson-Fair Haven in First Round of NJSIAA Tournament
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The top seeded Spotswood High School varsity softball team rolled to a 9-0 victory over 16th seeded Rumson-Fair Haven High School on Wednesday in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group Two Tournament. Ava Mormile threw six innings, allowing just two hits and striking out 13 to pick up the win on the mound. Mikayla Ott pitched the final inning, striking out two to earn the save. Spotswood moves on to the quarterfinals to face eighth-seeded Bordentown High School. Bordentown defeated ninth-seeded Metuchen High School 11-3 in their first round game. Mormile also...
HS outdoor track & field: Staten Islanders mine 7 golds at NYC PSAL championships
It was another big day for Staten Island track and field athletes, as they took home seven gold medals at the NYC PSAL Outdoor Track and Field championship meet, held Sunday at the Carl D. Icahn Stadium on Randalls Island. Brooklyn Tech won the boys’ team title with 75 points,...
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