HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

The energy surrounding high school sports in New Jersey reached a powerful crescendo during the March 2026 state championship weekend, as athletes, coaches, families,...

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...

As the lacrosse season unfolds with its thrilling victories and unexpected upsets, the Boys Lacrosse Top 20 rankings for May 6 witnessed a compelling showdown that solidified the dominance of the reigning No. 1 team. While the top spot remained firmly entrenched, a fierce scramble persisted beneath, showcasing the dynamic nature of the sport. RankTeamWLRating1Lawrenceville15199.902Ridgewood10194.433Don Bosco Prep8392.854Bernards8192.095Pingry10191.286Rumson-Fair Haven10391.157Delbarton7690.278Seton Hall Prep6590.259Westfield5389.6110Manasquan10089.4811Summit10289.3612Chatham5489.2213Christian Brothers Academy10489.0714Montclair5788.5615Mountain Lakes8388.3016Shawnee8388.3017Ridge1388.2818Moorestown6388.0419Kinnelon1187.8320St Augustine Prep6487.7921Hun School6687.3022Bridgewater-Raritan2387.2723West Morris Central0286.7624Bergen Catholic6786.7325Ramapo2486.4826Northern Highlands0586.0827Gill St. Bernard's1285.8428James Caldwell5185.7729Eastern Regional1385.2930Kingsway Regional1084.8431Lawrenceville II6184.4932Haddonfield Memorial3183.7733Clearview Regional1083.5534Cherokee1483.4035St Joseph Montvale0583.3136Princeton HS2383.1737Randolph0582.9038Mahwah1082.7839West Essex Regional2382.6840Pope John XXIII1382.5441Hillsborough0282.4542Morris Knolls1182.4343Livingston5482.3944Glen Ridge3482.3845Sparta4182.0746Hunterdon Central0282.0447Hopewell Valley1181.8848Shore Regional0381.8249Rutgers Prep1281.7850Red Bank Regional2381.7651Watchung Hills0181.7352Glen Rock8481.4253Scotch Plains Fanwood1681.3654Somerville1381.3355Ocean City1681.3256St Peter's Prep6381.3057Wall Township1381.1258Voorhees9180.8859St Joseph Metuchen7580.7660Mendham0280.7461Madison5380.6062Robbinsville1380.5063Blair Academy0480.2464Seneca1180.1165Pascack Valley0180.0666Manalapan1180.0467Southern Regional0380.0268Jefferson Twp1179.8469Columbia5579.8270Holmdel0379.7871Millburn5279.6072Notre Dame-Lawrence9379.5273Immaculata0279.2474Lenape2579.1975Tenafly1179.0676Allentown2078.9677Peddie School1378.8678Montclair Kimberley Academy7478.7279Warren Hills0178.5280Rancocas Valley0177.6881New Providence1177.6582Red Bank Catholic1177.3983East...