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The final chapter of New Jersey’s 2026 high school softball season is about to be written, and the stage could not be any bigger....

Rutgers women’s lacrosse is no longer simply returning to national relevance. The Scarlet Knights are actively reshaping the perception of New Jersey collegiate athletics on one of the sport’s biggest stages, and after delivering a major NCAA Tournament upset against an in-state rival, Rutgers now finds itself at the center of one of the most compelling postseason stories in the country. For years, Rutgers athletics has fought to establish consistent national identity across multiple sports while navigating the pressures of Big Ten competition, expanding recruiting expectations, and the broader transformation of modern college athletics. Now, Rutgers women’s lacrosse is emerging as one of the university’s clearest examples of what sustained program development, elite competitiveness, and fearless...

The Nottingham Little League team’s journey to the 12-year-old Section 3 championship came to a tough end Thursday night at Sayen Park in Hamilton, as they fell to Jackson-Holbrook 5-2, marking a continued championship drought for District 12. For the first time in over a decade, the district is left without a sectional title, a streak that has now stretched 13 years. A Rocky Start and Early Deficit In the championship matchup, Jackson-Holbrook wasted no time making their mark. The Ocean County-based team came out of the gates strong, scoring four runs in the top of the first inning, and essentially taking control from the get-go. The early barrage of hits included Tyler Ballard's two-run home run...