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Ridgewood basketball star battling cancer attends football team's opening win
PARAMUS − The Jim Grasso Classic was John Jackson’s coming out party, and he didn’t play a down. The Ridgewood senior basketball star, recently diagnosed with Stage 4B Hodgkin’s lymphoma, watched the first half from the stands at Paramus, and witnessed a dominating 35-0 victory for the Maroons over rival Clifton. Jackson said he...
Westwood football picks up where it left off with decisive win over Mahwah
WASHINGTON TWP. − Sean Morrison's first pass was a touchdown. His second throw also went for a score. Morrison and Westwood began a new season and new era with a fast start and 28-7 victory over Mahwah on Thursday night in the Super Football Conference American Red Division. ...
No. 3 St. Joseph (Mont.) drops season-opener in competitive game vs. St. Frances (MD)
The last time St. Frances (MD) visited Bergen County, Blake Corum and the Panthers flexed their muscles against St. Joseph (Mont.) and put a Grand Canyon-sized talent disparity on full display. On Saturday, NJ.com’s No. 3 Green Knights proved they belonged on the same field as MaxPreps’ No. 14 team...
Football: West Essex Loses to Old Tappan, 19-7
OLD TAPPAN, NJ -- West Essex dug a deep hole in the opening quarter and couldn't climb out despite three good defensive quarters the rest of the way, as the Knights lost, 19-7, to Old Tappan on the opening night of the football season on Friday. Old Tappan returned an interception for a long touchdown to take a 6-0 lead, then Zachary Miceli passed for two TDs as Old Tappan opened a 19-0 lead heading into the second quarter.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Plagued by turnovers early in the game, the Knights' offense mounted an extended drive in the third quarter, moving 96 yards in 11 plays to score on Max Garcia's 10-yard run with nine seconds to go in the third quarter. Robert Warmington kicked the extra point to bring West Essex within 12 points going into what turned out to be a scoreless fourth quarter. Garcia finished with 58 yards on seven carries to lead the West Essex ground game, which produced 144 total yards on 35 carries. West Essex totaled 258 yards from scrimmage. Old Tappan had 261 yards. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Phillipsburg vs. Ramapo Football Scrimmage: Photo Gallery
Phillipsburg, NJ – The Phillipsburg Stateliners faced off against the Ramapo Raiders in a football scrimmage on August 29, 2024, at Maloney Stadium. Phillipsburg, fans got a preview of the upcoming season, watching both teams on the field in preparation for their official kickoffs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This scrimmage is the last one before Phillipsburg officially opens its season this Friday, September 6, 2024, against Westfield. The game will take place at Maloney Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM. In a special tribute to honor those who have served, the theme for...
Two minutes make difference as Pascack Valley tops RV at Battle at the Beach
With under a minute to go in the first half, the Pascack Valley and Rancocas Valley High School football teams were tied at 7. With just over a minute gone in the second half, Pascack Valley held a 28-7 advantage. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Lodi football spoils Garfield's stadium opening with overtime win
GARFIELD — The Garfield Boilermakers debuted a brand-new football stadium at their high school Thursday night. Rival Lodi, however, came in and played “spoilermaker.” Senior Shane Bell ran for a...
OHSAA football scores | Hoban vs Don Bosco Prep high school football recap
The Hoban football team looked much more like itself Friday in a 21-7 win over Don Bosco Prep, NJ. The Knights (1-1) avoided back-to-back losses to start the season for the first time with an impressive ground game against the Ironmen. ...
Ridgewood Boys Soccer: Maroons Looking to Make Some Noise in 2024
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – After a successful 2023 campaign that saw them fall just short in the postseason, the Ridgewood boys soccer program seems poised for a breakthrough in 2024. The Maroons finished last season with an impressive record of 13-5-1 and reached the sectional semifinals before losing to top-seeded Clifton. Now with a new crop of talent at his disposal, Head Coach Aidan McCluskey is hoping that his squad can repeat the success of last year. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Ridgewood started off the season strong, winning their first four games...
‘Your First Mud Run’ is holding two events in New Jersey soon
Looking to have a fun time for a good cause? Your First Mud Run is the event for you, and there will be two races held in the Garden State in the upcoming weeks. YFMR claims to be the only mud run in the U.S. designed so both parents and children can run together. The courses are between one and a half to two miles long and include 13+ obstacles that are designed for adults and kids ages five and up.
Women's Volleyball Opens Season with Four-Set Victory over Elms
BRONXVILLE, N.Y. - The Sarah Lawrence women's volleyball team split their opening day tri-match, falling to Hunter before defeating Elms in four sets to round out the day. The Hawks defeated the Blazers in the day's middle match, earning two victories before leaving Bronxville. Top Performers. Athena Kazos led the...
Women's Soccer Tops Ramapo 1-0
Madison, NJ (August 30) – The FDU-Florham women's soccer team defeated Ramapo 1-0 in non-conference action on Friday night in their first match of the season, with Ashley Dietrich (Middletown, NJ) scoring the lone goal of the game. Records: FDU (1-0-0); Ramapo (0-1-0) Location: Athletic Center Turf (Mahwah, NJ)
Ridgewood Football: Maroons with Statement Win in Opener Against Clifton
PARAMUS, NJ – Ridgewood’s 2023 home opener was spoiled by Clifton as the Mustangs charged into Bergen County and defeated the Maroons 28-21. The rivalry between the two North Jersey schools continued Friday afternoon in Paramus, with Ridgewood cruising to a 35-0 shutout victory. “It’s awesome, our kids played very hard,” Ridgewood Head Coach Torre Watson said post-game. "We don’t need gimmicks to play hard, but some things were said last year that our kids took kind of personal. When that kind of thing happens, you get a team that is filled with emotion. These kids...
Rye Girls Volleyball Poised to Leave Their Fears Behind This Season
Rye High School girls varsity volleyball coach Geri Jones said the squad’s goal this year is to not be afraid of making mistakes, but rather learn how to move past them. That’s after last year, when the Garnets overcame a slow start to their season and headed into sectionals confidently, but fell hard to Nanuet High School in the playoffs.
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