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...

As New Jersey’s winter high school sports season hits mid-January, excitement is building across boys and girls basketball, wrestling, winter track, ice hockey, and swimming. From major upsets to record-breaking individual performances, athletes statewide are making headlines, shaping state rankings, and delivering memorable moments for their schools and communities. Boys Basketball continues to feature standout programs and intense matchups. Plainfield holds the top spot in state rankings, followed closely by Bergen Catholic, St. Peter’s Prep, Christian Brothers Academy, and Seton Hall Prep. The week saw a thrilling upset as first-year coach Erick Loften-Harris led Union to a dramatic 60-58 comeback victory over #5 Seton Hall Prep on January 8, putting the undefeated team’s ranking on notice....

As December settles in, New Jersey high school athletics are firmly in transition, with fall champions honored and winter seasons gaining momentum across gyms, rinks, and wrestling rooms statewide. From national individual recognition to the opening statements made by championship contenders, the Garden State’s high school sports scene is once again proving its depth and competitiveness. The conclusion of the fall season brought significant accolades to standout student-athletes and programs. West Orange senior Marcus Jackson capped a dominant soccer campaign by earning National High School Player of the Year honors after leading his team to a 24–2 record. A defensive anchor with an offensive edge, Jackson balanced 18 goals with a back line that allowed only...