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Newark’s Keith Colon to Make Boxing Pro-Debut at Prudential Arena
NEWARK – Keith Colon is set to make his professional boxing debut in his hometown of Newark at the Prudential Center on Saturday. “It's kind of been a long journey, but it's definitely been anticipated, and this opportunity to fight at all is a blessing,” Colon said. “I feel as though there's no better way to start my pro career than fighting home in front of my friends and family and support system.” Colon, a graduate of St. Benedict’s Preparatory School and a psychology major at Rutgers - Newark, has been training for the fight for some time.CLICK...
Shakur Stevenson Vows To Make A Statement To Fans And Promoters
Shakur Stevenson promises to make a statement against Artem Harutyunyan on Saturday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Stevenson is fighting out his contract with Top Rank and is set to enter free agency. Heading into the fight, Stevenson is a sizeable betting favorite and he vows to make a statement with his performance. “I’m going to take him to a level he’s never been on,” said Stevenson during Wednesday’s final press conference. “I’m just going to be myself. I’m going to come out and show my talent and show my levels. I think I’m one of...
Cranford's Gordon Graceffo Makes His Major League Baseball Debut
CRANFORD, NJ -- The success of the Cranford baseball program over the past two decades is undeniable. Under the guidance of head coach Dennis McCaffery, the Cougars have become one of the premier programs in the state. But the program has reached a whole new level since the canceled 2020 season. During that time, Cranford has won three Watching Division Conference championships, two Union County Tournament championships, and one Group 3 State championship, all while compiling a spectacular record of 84-20. “It starts with the players,” McCaffery noted. “For the 30 years I have been here,...
Ask The Staff: Wednesday Edition
It's that time of the week in which we unveil Scarlet Nation's original long-running Ask the Staff feature that gives our VIP members the chance to ask our staff the question of their choosing. We will provide you with an informed answer and this format will be open throughout the day. This is your chance to gain an insider's view of Rutgers athletics from experts who have been covering the team for almost two decades. Click here to enter the Q and A session of the week.
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…
Rutgers football lands international prospect to fill key special teams role
Rutgers football has bolstered its special teams with another international prospect. The Scarlet Knights have signed Jack Scullion, a kicker from Ireland, he announced on Instagram on Wednesday. He has three years of eligibility remaining, according to his Twitter profile. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
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...
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...
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...
Harrison’s Pacheco returns to D1 women’s basketball, commits to Marshall
Adiana Pacheco acknowledges that committing to continue her playing career at Marshall represents a leaving of her comfort zone since it will be her first time leaving the Northeast. But for Pacheco, who lives in Harrison and was also a North Arlington resident in her younger years, the return to...
Calling All Current and Former Chargers Soccer Players
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - It's that time of year again when current and former Spotswood High School soccer players put on the cleats to get together to play in the annual summer alumni soccer game. The fourth annual Chargers Soccer Day and alumni game is set for Saturday, August 3, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Check in for participating players begins at 10:30 a.m. The friendly game between past and present Chargers also serves as a fundraiser for the Spotswood High School boys and girls soccer program. A $25 suggested donation includes a player t-shirt, a hot...
Rutgers Lacrosse: 2 players honored with Big 10’s top reward
Two stars for the Rutgers men's and women's lacrosse teams, Shane Knobloch and Cassidy Spiles, were awarded the Big Ten Medal of Honor yesterday. The Big Ten Medal of Honor is given to one male and one female student athlete of each Big Ten university’s graduating class who has excelled off the field and on it during their college tenure. It was the first award in intercollegiate athletics to have academic accomplishment as an equal benchmark to athletic achievement when deciding who should get the award. It is considered the conference's most prestigious award.
Siegler Steps Up to the Plate for Patriots, Knocks in 3 Runs in 3 At-Bats Before Sellout Crowd
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Reading Fightin Phils 5-4 in a late inning thriller on Wednesday night in game three of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark before a sellout crowd of 7,106. 2B Anthony Seigler (3-for-4, 3 RBI, R, 2B) had three separate RBI hits in the contest, including a game tying RBI double in the 6th Wednesday marked Seigler’s 11th multi-hit game of the season, while his three hits matched a season high. Seigler also recorded his ninth multi-RBI showing of the season, notching a season-high 3 RBI for the third time. Seigler extended...
St. Fran Silences St. Wolfgang In St. Bart League Clash, 15-6
Two St. Bart’s Hall of Fame (HOF) quality pitchers – Frank Chupko and Harold Hopler – delivered a 1-2 punch on the mound that the St. Wolfgang team could not handle in a showdown against St. Francis in St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League action at Forest Road Park in Fanwood on June 25. The Fran Men became a hitting machine and emerged with a 15-6 triumph.
New Roselle coach Tyrone Turner tells Rams to “go out and have fun” as he takes over program
New Roselle coach Tyrone Turner was the Co-Defensive Coordinator at Plainfield in 2023. (Photo: @CoachTyroneT on Twitter) Well, it looks like the Big Central coaching carousel has stopped for the time being. Tyrone Turner – who spent the past year as Co-Defensive Coordinator at resurgent Plainfield – has been named...
William Brancato Wins 2024 Milltown Painting the Town Red, White and Blue 5K
MILLTOWN, NJ - Rutherford's William Brancato crossed the finish line of the 2024 Milltown Painting the Town Red, White and Blue 5K first on Thursday with a winning time of 16:00.3. The 29-year-old was also first in the male 20-29 age bracket. Brancato beat Milltown's Kyle Price by 50 seconds. Price has won the annual race in his hometown for several years running. This year, the Spotswood High School alumnus finished second with a time of 16:50.0. Somerville's Arthur Smith III finished third with a time of 17:56.4. Milltown's Ivri Pinto was fourth overall with a...
Cranford Claws Past SPF, 6-4 For Ripken Dist. 12 12U Title
Two Union County teams punched their tickets to the State Tournament to be held at Sayre-Wood South but only one would win the Cal Ripken, Jr. District 12 12U Championship at Gumbert Field 2 in Westfield on June 29. The third-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders seized an early 3-0 lead but the top-seeded Cranford Cougars clawed their way back in the later innings to grasp a 6-4 victory.
COACHSPEAK: Snyder HC AJ Dobson talks 2025 LB DJ McClary
Rutgers Football recently landed another four-star recruit from New Jersey in linebacker DJ McClary as he took to social media the other day to announce his decision. Now we know the offer list, his ranking and more, but to learn more about McClary's game, The Knight Report reached out to his high school Head Coach AJ Dobson to learn more about him both on and off the field.
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