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...

The week of October 12, 2025, delivered an action-packed slate for New Jersey high school sports, with exciting football outcomes, the kickoff of county soccer and tennis tournaments, and fresh updates to state rankings capturing the attention of student-athletes, coaches, and fans alike. Football HeadlinesWeek 6 brought some thrilling gridiron battles across the state. Don Bosco Prep edged out St. Joseph (Mont.) 17-14 in overtime, capped by a game-winning field goal that kept their playoff hopes alive. Bernards extended its undefeated streak with a narrow victory over Summit, while Seton Hall Prep overcame a strong challenge from Pope John XXIII. In the WJFL, Overbrook dominated Camden Catholic, and Triton took down rival Highland, continuing a competitive...

New Jersey often finds itself at the heart of intriguing stories, and recently, the world of youth baseball became the unexpected stage for a debate about sportsmanship, celebration, and the spirit of the game. A young Little Leaguer from the Garden State found himself in the spotlight, not just for his home run heroics, but for the ensuing "bat flip" that led to a suspension – a decision ultimately overturned by a judge. When I first saw the story, I thought he threw the bat in anger. But when I heard it was because of a home run, I had to strongly disagree with that decision. I didn’t even consider it taunting or anything—just him being...