Pope John's Mia Washington takes the ball toward the hoop in the game against Immaculate Heart Academy on March 6. The Lions won, 45-43, in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Non-Public A Tournament but lost in the final round to top-seeded Morris Catholic, 66-34. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Lions fall in sectional final A highly successful 2024-25 campaign came to a close when the second-seeded Pope John XXIII Regional High School girls basketball... Sports 19 Mar 2025 | 11:55
Figel competes in state tournament Jefferson Township High School sophomore Frank Figel competed well at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association... Sports 11 Mar 2025 | 09:59
Carson Walsh Walsh, Almeyda win silver at states Seniors Carson Walsh at 138 pounds and Donny Almeyda at 144 each brought home silver medals and junior Dalton Weber placed... Sports 11 Mar 2025 | 04:45
Veritas Christian's Madelyn Seifert (20) releases the ball during a shot. She scored 14 points in the Jan. 16 game against Trinity Christian School in Montville. Veritas won, 57-17. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Veritas wins 7th conference title The Veritas Christian Academy girls basketball team won its seventh Metro Christian Athletic Conference title in a row. Sports 04 Mar 2025 | 03:32
Sparta's Molly Chapman (34) tosses the ball toward the hoop in the game Feb. 26 against Northern Highlands. The Spartans won, 49-42, to advance to the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3 tournament. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Sports roundup: 2 Pope John wrestlers win regional titles Pope John XXIII Regional High School wrestlers Dalton Weber (132 pounds) and Donny Almeyda (144) are headed to Atlantic City... Sports 03 Mar 2025 | 01:28
Sports roundup: Sparta, Pope John to play in H/W/S final today Molly Chapman scored a game-high 19 points, Abby Connors added 15 points and Brooke Shust dropped in 10 points to pace the... Sports 21 Feb 2025 | 09:05
Several Harlem Wizards help Owen Magath, 4, of Jefferson dunk the ball to score the final point of a fundraising game Feb. 7 at Jefferson Township High School. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Harlem Wizards bring game - and money The show basketball team the Harlem Wizards took on a team of middle school teachers and staff members in a fun-filled charity... Home 18 Feb 2025 | 02:07
Sparta’s Leshem Little grabs the ball during a rebound in the game against Wallkill Valley on Jan. 30. Sparta won, 66-49. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Spartans advance to H/W/S semis Molly Chapman netted a game-high 15 points and Katie Sutton added 12 points to lead the third-seeded Sparta High School girls... Sports 11 Feb 2025 | 06:41
Sparta's Molly Chapman, foreground, lifts the ball toward the hoop during a game against River Dell on Jan. 30. The Spartans won, 51-46, and Chapman scored nine points. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Spartans top North Warren, 58-29 Leshem Little scored a game-high 27 points to pace the 10th-seeded Sparta High School boys basketball team to a 58-29 victory... Sports 04 Feb 2025 | 06:12
The Kinnelon/Jefferson/Sparta tri-op squad’s Michael Pandiscia steers the puck during the game against Chatham on Dec. 27. KJS United won, 6-0. (Photos by (George Leroy Hunter) Sparta beats Colts Neck, 45-32 Senior guard Molly Chapman totaled a game-high 22 points along with eight rebounds to lead the Sparta High School girls basketball... Sports 05 Jan 2025 | 12:43
Newton's Caitlyn Pokrywa (30) is fouled by Sussex Tech's Emily Ursin (10) during a shot attempt in the first half of their game Dec. 19. Newton won, 49-20. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Sussex Tech wins tournament Senior guard Brian Gruber scored a career-high 32 points and Kayden Osterhoudt added 10 points to pace the Sussex County... Sports 28 Dec 2024 | 08:48
Ice hockey game ends in tie Nicholas Colatrella converted a pass from Jack Jarosiewicz in the third period to help the Pope John XXIII Regional High... Sports 15 Dec 2024 | 12:49
Ice hockey team wins opener Braydon Sisco scored twice and Mike Pandiscia and Caden Lombardo each added a goal to lift the Kinnelon/Jefferson/Sparta... Sports 09 Dec 2024 | 08:46
Summer basketball championships this week Summer basketball at Ungerman Field has been a staple in Sparta for decades. Right in the heart of town, the courts are always... Sports 28 Jul 2024 | 06:08
Students form basketball lunch league It was a hot day in late June, and Brett Beierle and his friends made a rare decision for kids these days. They chose to... Sports 09 Jun 2024 | 03:03
