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 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...

As December settles in, New Jersey’s high school winter sports calendar is already delivering high-level competition, early statements from contenders, and performances that hint at what could become memorable postseason runs. From packed ice rinks and loud gymnasiums to wrestling mats across the state, the winter season is moving quickly and decisively, reinforcing why high school athletics remain a cornerstone of local communities. Boys ice hockey has opened with a level of balance that has coaches and fans paying close attention. Early rankings show little separation at the top, and results on the ice have backed that up. Don Bosco Prep continues to look every bit like a title threat, edging St. Augustine in a tight,...