HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

The 2026 New Jersey high school baseball season is not simply another turn of the calendar—it is shaping up to be one of the...

In an exciting slate of high school softball action across New Jersey, the week of competition delivered thrilling upsets, standout performances, and nail-biting finishes. From buzzer-beater wins to dominant pitching performances, local teams showed their resilience and skill. West Windsor United Shocks Lawrenceville with a Dramatic 9-8 Win It’s been a tough season for the West Windsor United softball team, with a record of 3-14, but on Thursday, they delivered one of the most exciting upsets of the year. Facing Lawrenceville (13-5), the underdogs pulled off a stunning 9-8 victory with a three-run rally in the bottom of the seventh inning. Leading the charge for West Windsor was Olivia Carrabba, who delivered a stellar performance, racking up three...

On a night when team results tilted heavily in one direction, one performance stood out as a statement of promise, resilience, and ambition. As Hopewell Valley powered past Notre Dame in a lopsided dual meet in Lawrence Township, sophomore Ivan Yultukhovskyi delivered one of the few bright moments for the Irish, continuing a rapid rise that has already made him one of the most compelling young wrestlers in Central New Jersey. Competing at 215 pounds, Yultukhovskyi controlled his bout against Hopewell’s Gavin Barker, earning a composed 4-0 decision that underscored his growing confidence and technical maturity. The victory pushed his record to 19-2 on the season and further reinforced the sense that his ceiling extends well...