New Jersey’s high school sports landscape is commanding statewide attention as a convergence of major developments reshapes the 2026 winter athletics season. From a...

The 2025 New Jersey high school sports season is producing a mix of intense competition, surprising developments, and standout performances across football, soccer, cross-country, and other fall sports. From playoff controversies to overtime heartbreaks, the fall athletic calendar continues to keep fans and communities engaged. Football headlines have dominated early coverage this season, particularly in Newark, where two local programs faced serious penalties. Following a large bench-clearing brawl during a Week 4 matchup, the NJSIAA imposed a playoff ban on both Weequahic and West Side High Schools. Weequahic, which had been on track for a postseason berth, saw its hopes dashed due to the incident, sparking debate among coaches, players, and fans about discipline and sportsmanship....

From Hardwood to Ice and the Mats, New Jersey High School Sports Enter a Defining Postseason Week New Jersey high school sports have surged into the most intense stretch of the winter calendar, with postseason brackets tightening, championship paths becoming clearer, and standout performances reshaping expectations across the state as of February 12, 2026. From basketball and wrestling to ice hockey, indoor track and swimming, student-athletes are competing under growing pressure as state and sectional tournaments approach. Across the state, schools are navigating one of the busiest weeks of the winter schedule, with rankings fluctuating daily and coaches preparing their programs for postseason qualification meetings and playoff seeding. For families and fans following the rapidly changing landscape of...