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66-year-old has run 5,723 streets in this N.J. county — and he’s still going
An ultramarathoner is on the brink of an epic running feat in Essex County. Chris Jaworski of Bloomfield said he has run every street in all but one of Essex County’s 22 municipalities and is currently making his way through Irvington, where he grew up and attended high school.
2024 Paris Olympics: Rudy Winkler, Rutgers alum, makes U.S. track & field team
Once again, Rutgers track & field has an Olympian. And it’s a familiar name. Alum Rudy Winkler is headed to his third Olympics in the men’s hammer throw. He placed second at the U.S. trials Sunday with a distance of 258-10 and will head to Paris with a top-10 world ranking. ...
300 North Jersey athletes to watch in the 2024-25 school year
It's never too early to start looking ahead to the next year of high school sports in North Jersey. Off the heels of another successful North Jersey High School Sports Awards show, let's look ahead at the top athletes to watch in the upcoming school year. Most of the athletes on this list achieved either first...
Little League District 24 All-Star 10s softball: Kassidy Burke powers Great Kills to stunning upset of South Shore (photos)
The little engine that could, just did. Great Kills surprised some just by reaching the Little League District 24 All-Star 10s softball championship game, but the underdogs shocked the circuit further with a 2-0 statement triumph over perennial champion South Shore on Tuesday evening in Tottenville. If you purchase a...
Discus Thrower Sam Mattis of East Brunswick Qualifies for 2024 Summer Olympics
EUGENE, Ore. -- Sam Mattis, a 2012 graduate of East Brunswick High School, finished second in the men’s discus at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Saturday. Mattis' throw of 216-9 was short of the Olympic standard (220-5), but he had entered the competition ranked 13th in the world, so he is virtually assured of qualifying for the Paris Olympic Games.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Mattis, 30, who attended the University of Pennsylvania, advanced to the final with a throw of 211-10 in the first round on Thursday. This would be the second time that...
Film Breakdown – Rutgers football secured an elite athlete in Chase Linton
Rutgers football landed a commitment from an elite athlete at the defensive end position in four-star 2025 prospect Chase Linton. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound edge rusher from North Atlanta High School in Georgia, Atlanta, is extremely athletic.His commitment in early June gives Rutgers yet another elite athlete in this recruiting class. When Linton reports to campus in 2025, he can be impactful. He offers both stopping the run and putting pressure on the quarterback at the defensive end position. Linton has long arms, preventing offensive tackles from getting their hands on him. Linton is a speedy pash rusher who plays gap-sounded defense in the rushing...
Rutgers football lands Pennsylvania 3-star Gavin Sidwar
Three-star quarterback Gavin Sidwar committed to Rutgers football on Monday, becoming the Big Ten program’s first commitment in the class of 2026. Sidwar is a 6-foot-3, 185-pound quarterback prospect at La Salle College (Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania). He holds offers from Duke, Indiana, Maryland, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Virginia, Virginia Tech and West Virginia among others.
Binghamton Swimming & Diving Sets Six Pool Records in Senior Day Sweep vs. Wagner
VESTAL, N.Y. – The Binghamton swimming & diving teams sent their 21 seniors out in style, setting six pool records and sweeping Wagner in its annual Senior Day Meet on Saturday afternoon at the Saunders Aquatic Center. The Bearcat men defeated the Seahawks 203-92 while the women took a 192-105 decision. Binghamton had nine women and 12 men honored before the meet during the program’s annual Senior Day ceremony. From there, the Bearcats posted four double winners in addition to their six pool records. “It was a great meet,” head coach Jerry Cummiskey said. This is a special group of…
New Providence Boys Basketball Team Enters Two Teams in Albright Tournament
READING, Pa. -- Two boys basketball teams from New Providence High School participated in the Albright team camp at Albright College last weekend. The Pioneers took 22 players and coaches Art Cattano and Dan Barletta, who coached each team for nine games during what Cattano described as "a very strenuous but competitive weekend."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Pioneer teams have participated in this camp since 1998. Cattano said that, in this camp, "The goals have always been to improve their skills, play at a high level, and most importantly, to build the chemistry and bonding needed to be successful in the winter season." For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
With spot in 2024 Olympics, Mendham swimmer Jack Alexy is 'living my dream'
Jack Alexy still remembers watching swimming at the 2012 London Olympics from his family's Mendham home. All four Alexy siblings – Kate, Max, Jack and Rob – were swimmers, growing from "Mom and Tot" classes through tadpoles, minnows, and all the other levels at Somerset Hills YMCA in Basking Ridge. Jack was about 8½, already earning medals.
Hole-in-one for the Knights of Columbus Annual Scholarship Golf Outing
KENILWORTH, NJ – Recently the Knights of Columbus (KoC) Council 6386 of St. Rose of Lima Church in Short Hills, NJ, held their Annual Scholarship Golf Outing at the picturesque Galloping Hill Golf Course. The event saw over 40 enthusiastic golfers, along with generous sponsors and supporters, come together for a day of golfing with a shared mission of supporting the KoC Scholarship Fund. KoC Golf Outing Chairman, Daniel Cannon, expressed his satisfaction with the event, stating, "Interestingly, this day was a hole-in-one for all who participated. We had fun in the sun while making a real difference...
Now for a second time, Greg Schiano’s vision for Rutgers football is turning into reality
BEDMINSTER, NEW JERSEY — The patient, pragmatic and at times painful rebuild of Rutgers football is once again on the verge of a dramatic step forward. And as the calendar turns to July, it is clear that Rutgers and head coach Greg Schiano have this program pointed up. An incredible month of June for Rutgers football saw a staggering 20 commits during the month. There was a buzz about Rutgers, almost palatable at times, with the Big Ten program now ranked top-15 nationally. As he did at Rutgers during his first tenure as head coach, Schiano has built – or rather rebuilt...
This day in Rutgers history: RU joins the Big Ten Conference
Today is a memorable day in Rutgers history as it was exactly 10 years ago that Rutgers joined the Big Ten. A lot has changed in that time as there has been a change in athletic directors as well as two changes in the head football coach and a changing of the guard in the basketball coach. Tim Pernetti helped usher in the Big Ten membership as Rutgers' athletic director but was not in charge when the official membership began. Pernetti gave way to Julie Hermann in 2013 months after the Mike Rice debacle when Rutgers gained unwanted national attention for Rice's abusive treatment toward his players.
Summit Baseball Shines at Quad County All-Star Game in NJ
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ -- Summit Baseball was well represented at the Quad County Underclassmen All-Star Game held Friday night at Community Park in North Brunswick. Hilltopper Second Baseman Ryan Barber, batting lead off, recorded two hits in getting on base four times while teammate Pitcher Gavin Smith got the start for Union County in a lopsided win for Union County over Essex County, 22-9. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Summit’s TJ Flack also led the offensive barrage for Union County, going two for three at the plate and providing defense at shortstop. Summit’s Matthew...
'Any chance to get an edge': Inside Rutgers football's offseason in the weight room
PISCATAWAY – Before Jay Butler ended up at Rutgers as football’s strength and conditioning coach, the Bucknell grad began his career as a graduate assistant in the strength and conditioning department at East Carolina University. The year was 1992. He was 22. He well remembers the first day he walked into the weight room...
Tiger Sharks Start off the Season with a Splash!
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Tiger Sharks kicked off the 2024 Summer Swim season with two wins. On Wednesday, June 19th, the Tiger Sharks were hosted by the Old Bridge YMCA Otters. The Tiger Sharks made a strong showing with 76 swimmers in attendance. The Otters, a new team this year, had 47 swimmers in attendance. The Tiger Sharks put forth a great effort during the meet and came away with a big win with a score of 412 to 74! Way to go Tiger Sharks! In order to prepare for the next meet, Coach...
ALJ's Justin Zdeb Named Quad County All-Star Game MVP
CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School's Justin Zdeb just represented Clark at the Quad County Underclassman All-Star Game this past Friday, June 28. He was named the MVP for Union County. Zdeb, a rising junior, served as ALJ's starting catcher during the spring season, batting .373.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Saturday's All-Star game took place at North Brunswick Community Park, pitting Union County against Essex. The Union County team controlled the nine-inning game, emerging victorious over Essex, 22-9. Zdeb had a formidable performance as the team's starting catcher, going 3-for-4 with five RBIs and two runs scored. Center fielder Will Mahala, a rising senior at Seton Hall Prep, was named MVP for the Essex County team.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Congratulations to Justin Zdeb and the Union County team! The Clark Public School District and the Township of Clark are extremely proud of you. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Knobloch and Spilis: Rutgers Stars Named 2024 Big Ten Medal of Honor Winners
Rutgers University student-athletes Shane Knobloch and Cassidy Spilis receive the prestigious 2024 Big Ten Medal of Honor for outstanding performance on and off the field during their college careers. Shane Knobloch scored 98 goals, provided 49 assists, and accumulated 147 points in his 60-game career at Rutgers. Cassidy Spilis holds...
Atmosphere for Rutgers football has potential, latest rankings say
Potential seems to be a word following the Rutgers football team this offseason — even when it involves where the Scarlet Knights play their games. With the Big Ten set to expand to 18 teams this season, CBS Sports ranked the conference’s 18 best atmospheres, a completely subjective undertaking from writer Tom Fornelli. While Rutgers’ SHI Stadium ranked 14th, Fornelli noted how memorable things got in Piscataway when the Scarlet Knights were a consistent Top 25 team during coach Greg Schiano’s first stint.
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