SPORTS

The New Jersey Devils find themselves at a defining crossroads as the 2025–26 NHL season enters its final stretch, a moment where the urgency...

November is always one of the most thrilling months in New Jersey high school sports, and this year is no exception. Across the Garden State, football playoffs, soccer tournaments, and cross-country championships are unfolding with drama, energy, and standout performances that have fans buzzing from Bergen County to Cape May. The football postseason is now in full swing, with public-school playoff matchups ramping up and non-public teams wrapping up their regular seasons to prepare for their respective state tournaments. The intensity is building as top-ranked programs clash under the Friday night lights, each game carrying the weight of a championship run. The latest New Jersey Super 25 rankings reflect some major shakeups—Paramus Catholic and Donovan Catholic...

In a dominant display of pitching prowess, senior left-hander A.J. Maddalena led Hamilton High West to a commanding 6–0 road win over the Lawrenceville School on Tuesday at James C. Waugh Field. Maddalena's complete-game performance, featuring 11 strikeouts and allowing only two hits, showcased his return to form following a challenging recovery from Tommy John surgery.​ A Stellar Performance on the Mound Maddalena's outing was nothing short of exceptional. Utilizing just 101 pitches—approximately 80% of which were strikes—he kept the Lawrenceville hitters off balance throughout the game. His slider was particularly effective, dropping sharply to confound left-handed batters. At one point, he struck out five consecutive batters, and he concluded the game by striking out the side...