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Sparta Girls Volleyball Defeats Morristown in Three-Set Thriller
SPARTA, NJ - The No. 13 ranked Sparta Spartans hosted the No. 9 ranked Morristown Colonials in a top-20 matchup. After being taken down on opening day in Morristown, the Spartans got revenge on the Colonials and recorded a win in a three-set thriller.Senior Giselle Faria said, “It felt amazing. We knew that we are a different team now from when we saw [Morristown] in September, so it was important for us to play our game and get the win.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERIn the first set, Aralyn Saulys got the Sparta offense running...
Superintendent of Ridgewood Public Schools Presents Draft Goals for Upcoming School Year
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Superintendent Dr. Mark Schwarz explained the district’s main goals for the current school year during Monday night’s Board of Education meeting.Dr. Schwarz noted that the district will engage in a community-wide strategic planning process that will result in a five-year vision plan for all schools. In the meantime, the district is planning to continue a variety of improvement efforts relating to data collection practices, academic programs, personnel support, professional development and operations. The goals detailed by Dr. Schwarz at the meeting will contribute to these improvement efforts. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
Hawthorne PTOs Band Together at Hawthorne Day
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The school system's Parent Teacher Organizations banded together to sponsor a booth at Hawthorne Day on September 28. "We're here building awareness about why we do what we do, what we do for students, and we are so excited to join together because it is the first time ever that all the PTOs have joined together, so we're really excited to initiate that," said Kiara Gary, PTO president at Washington Elementary School. The parent organizations had several goals for the day, one was to try and increase their membership. "You know, we all love Hawthorne...
Increased enrollment, PILOT funding controversy debated by Parsippany BOE candidates
The public feud between members of the Parsippany Board of Education and Mayor James Barberio over future funding was a front-and-center topic during an online debate Tuesday between five board candidates looking to fill three seats in Morris County's largest school district. Three incumbents - Suzy Golderer, Judy Mayer and Sheethal Abraham -...
Hillside Public Schools Accepted into National Network of Innovative School Districts
HILLSIDE, NJ - Hillside Public Schools has announced they have been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national network of school districts that connects and supports forward-thinking leaders in education.Hillside Public Schools was selected among a national pool of applicants based on its educational leadership, commitment to quality and excellence, innovative vision for learning, educational achievements, and collaborative spirit. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSince 2011, the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools has spearheaded innovative learning and leadership practices and accepts new members through an open application process once per year.League members are...
HS Football: Second Half Explosion Lifts Hasbrouck Heights Past Secaucus
SECAUCUS, NJ- In a first half that ended with the Aviators leading just 12-7 off a late Patriots touchdown, Hasbrouck Heights came back onto the field with a vengeance, outscoring Secaucus 30-7 in the second half en route to a 42-14 victory in a NJIC Meadowlands League game.Although Hasbrouck Heights head coach Ed Suri thought his team came out slow in the first half, he thought they got back to their brand of football in the second half. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“At halftime we regrouped, we were able to do things we came in...
Gerdes’ Goal Wins for MK, 2-1
DENVILLE, NJ – Sophomore Abagail Gerdes’ first goal of the season 4:45 into the final period proved to be the difference as Morris Knolls defeated Jefferson, 2-1, in a high school field hockey game played at Knolls Wednesday, Oct. 2.Gerdes was assisted by fellow sophomore midfielder Elizabeth Boyle, who had scored an unassisted goal in the third period to create a 1-1 tie after Jefferson had scored the only goal of the first half.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERBoyle’s goal was her fourth of the season; her assist was her first.Senior goalie Emily Hollner had to make but one save to record the goaltender’s victory. Morris Knolls put four shot on Jefferson’s goal.The Lady Eagles’ overall season record improved to 8-2-1; Knolls is 5-1-1 in the North Jersey Athletic Conference’s National Division. The Lady Eagles are in second place in the division, trailing Mount Olive (10-1, 8-0). Jefferson is 6-5 overall and a division-leading 3-0 in the NJAC Colonial Division. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Montclair Field Hockey Needs OT, 2 Takes to Beat Rival MKA
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Parsippany Boys Soccer Defeats Morris Tech 3-1
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Parsippany boys soccer team secured a solid 3-1 victory against Morris Tech on Monday, September 30th. David Ferriera led Parsippany with a goal and two assists, while goalie Aleks Dobrijevic made nine key saves to seal the win.The match opened with Parsippany striking first as Ferriera found the back of the net, assisted by Christian Castano, putting them up 1-0. Morris Tech quickly responded with a goal from Crew Armijo, assisted by Jack Garing, leveling the score at 1-1. Ferriera scored again before the end of the first period, with another assist from Castano, giving Parsippany a 2-1 lead heading into halftime.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERIn the second period, Parsippany’s Ashton Morey extended the lead to 3-1 with a goal assisted by Ferriera. The Parsippany defense and Dobrijevic's excellent goaltending held strong, keeping Morris Tech off the scoreboard for the remainder of the game.With the win, Parsippany improves to 4-6 on the season, while Morris Tech drops to 5-9. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Knolls Bows to Montville, 2-0
DENVILLE, NJ – Morris Knolls kept it close in the first game, but it was all Montville in the second game as the Lady Mustangs beat the Lady Eagles, 2-0, in a high school volleyball game play Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Montville.Senior Bri Finley led Knolls in digs with 10; junior Olga Rostek finished with six digs and two kills; junior Lauren Dunco had four digs and four assists; and junior Olivia Buitrago had four digs and two kills.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERKnolls’ season record dropped to 5-8 overall and 1-5 in the North Jersey Athletic Conference American Division. Montville improved to 7-3 overall and 4-2 in the NJAC American. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Smith Is a Strong Leader For The Glen Rock Boys Cross Country Team
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Sometimes, though it doesn’t happen all that often, the embodiment of all the positive qualities that a high school sports coach may ask for in the leadership department on the roster can be found within the character of one student-athlete.Well, that’s exactly the case for the Glen Rock High School boys cross-country program with 2024 senior captain Devin Smith. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“Devin has been a contributing varsity racer since he was a freshman,’’ Glen Rock head coach Anthony Judilla said. “He is always punctual, positive and leads by example....
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