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N.J. star showcases stick skills by thriving in 2 sports on offense and defense
At nine years old, Eloise Downes had mastered the art of juggling sticks. In a flash, she could trade a lacrosse stick for a hockey stick - and vice versa - and not miss a beat on the field or the ice. Not much has changed since then. She’s expertly...
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...
Jaguars Take Sparta Cricket Club's Semi-Final Game with 1st Century in League History
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Cricket Club experienced their first “century” during the semi-final game between the Jaguars and Sparta Strikers. Mahantesh Bashettar executed this remarkable feat of scoring 100 runs on 47 balls. He batted for 70 minutes with 10 sixes and 5 fours and earned Player of the Match. Riding on Bashettar’s success, the Jaguars won 172/6 to 99/8. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The league is in its fourth year playing on a pitch at Field #1 in Station Park. The other teams in the league are All Stars and Daredevils....
Runner wins medals at national meet
Four runners who are part of the Sparta Recreation Track and Field program competed June 26-29 at the USA Track & Field (USATF) National Youth Outdoor Championships at Icahn Stadium in New York City. In the 8U Division, Rafferty Hopkins became a two-time All-American, winning silver in the 800-meter race...
Capriola Named Assistant Football Coach
WAYNE, N.J. – William Paterson University head football coach Shaun Williams announced the addition of Brian Capriola ’15 as the new offensive coordinator on July 3. “I am excited to add Brian to our staff,” Williams said. “He has a great offensive mind and a lot of connections with New Jersey high schools. Brian is looking to bring the explosive air raid offense and philosophy to the NJAC and I am excited to see his scheme implemented into our program.” Capriola, a 2015 William Paterson graduate and former assistant football coach for the Pioneers, rejoins the program after spending the…
Last Chances to Register for the North Jersey Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing on July 17
WAYNE, NJ – The North Jersey Chamber of Commerce's annual charity golf outing - this year benefitting the Passaic County 200 Club, will be held at the award-winning Ballyowen Golf Course on July 17th and there is still time to register your foursomes. The deadline for registration is July 10. To register to play, click here.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For each of these annual North Jersey Chamber of Commerce outings, a benefactor, who will recieve the proceeds from the event, is randomly chosen. This year's benefactor is the Passaic County 200 Club, an organization...
High Schools: First week of July in Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst, NJ - With July 4th on a Thursday, the league did not play Wednesday games. Tuesday was the lone night of competition. The regular season was set to continue normal scheduling the following week. Observations…. Two minutes before the start five players were warming up. Caldwell coach Amanda Keenan...
Raiders Down Millburn, 3-1, In Cal Ripken 12U District 12
Controlled pitching called the shots in the Cal Ripken, Jr. District 12 12U semifinal game between third-seeded, 3-1 Scotch Plains-Fanwood and second seeded, 4-0 Millburn-Short Hills at Gumbert Field 2 in Westfield on June 26. Pitcher Will Sacchetti won his duel against Miller pitcher Vir Bhatia, 3-1, to advance the Raiders to the District 12 Championship Game at the same location on June 29 to face the top-seeded Cranford Cougars who came from behind to nip the Chatham Cougars, 5-4, in the other semifinal.
Giro del Cielo Road Race is June 14
The 2024 Giro del Cielo Road Race will be held Sunday, July 14 in Branchville. The race, organized by Skylands Cycling, also will be the New Jersey State Championship Road Race this year. It features an all-new course, which will be a rolling 8.8-mile loop. All categories are limited to...
Seton Hall Prep baseball players earn honors
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep baseball team completed an outstanding 25-4-1 season. They captured the Greater Newark Tournament title, finished in second place in the Super Essex Conference–American Division and reached the Non-Public “A” North semifinals before being eliminated by Don Bosco Prep, 2-1, in eight innings.
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