New Jersey high school athletics has reached that annual stretch where every possession carries weight, every lineup decision is magnified, and entire seasons can...

The future is now for Robbinsville boys lacrosse. Despite entering the season with one of the youngest rosters in recent program history, the Ravens have never lost sight of their expectations: compete hard in the Colonial Valley Conference and make a legitimate run in the state playoffs. On Wednesday afternoon at the Steven J. Mayer Athletic Complex, they took the first bold step toward that goal — and did it in emphatic fashion. Fifth-seeded Robbinsville dismantled 12th-seeded Sterling, 19-4, in the opening round of the South Jersey Group II tournament, combining high-octane offense with swarming defense to make a definitive postseason statement. Next up: a quarterfinal clash against CVC rival and fourth-seeded Allentown on Monday — and Robbinsville...

Mansion Avenue School in Audubon has earned the prestigious 2025 New Jersey Blue Ribbon School Award, a distinction recognizing the institution as one of the top-performing public schools in the state. This honor places Mansion Avenue among a select group of nine schools statewide, highlighting its commitment to academic excellence, innovative programs, and student achievement. A total of 11 schools were recognized with the award in 2025, demonstrating New Jersey’s dedication to promoting high-quality education across its public school system. The New Jersey Blue Ribbon Award evaluates schools on multiple criteria, including student performance, curriculum quality, instructional practices, and community engagement. Mansion Avenue School distinguished itself through consistently strong academic results, creative teaching approaches, and a...