Thursday, June 13, 2013
Tentative reschedule date is June 20 for fundraiser for homeless veterans that draws hundreds each year.
The Somerset Hills YMCA's 12th annual Flag Day 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk, a fundraiser for a program to assist homeless veterans, has been rescheduled from Tuesday at 7 p.m. due to weather conditions to a new date of next Thursday, June 20. The rescheduled event also would begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Somerset Hills YMCA's main facility at 140 Mount Airy Road in Basking Ridge. Race pick-up begins at 6 p.m. The tentative date was confirmed by the YMCA later in the week. Proceeds from the Flag Day 5K Run supports Valley Brook Village, housing for homeless veterans now under construction at the Lyons campus of the Veterans Administration New Jersey Health Care facility off Valley Road in Basking Ridge. Community Hope of Parsippany, a non-profit …
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After a mess of a season, the Jets look to move forward with the right signal caller. Who do you think is the better option this season?
Practice makes perfect, and if you take a look at the Jets’ performance last season, they need a lot of practice. But don't fear Jets fans, Gang Green is already on the practice field at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park. Hundreds of fans attended the team's mini-camp Tuesday and got a good look at the Jets' current quarterback competition. While projected starter Mark Sanchez was throwing a pass, a Jets fan could be heard saying, “he looks good out there, he is in control,” while another muttered, “False leadership.” Draft pick Geno Smith and Sanchez took turns running the offense, but pay no mind to the order in which the names are written. Geno looked good and was putting the ball on the money but Sanchez was much…
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Video, more photos on epic game between Don Bosco and Ridge, from which Ridge emerged the NJSIAA Lacrosse Tournament of Champions.
Both Ridge and Don Bosco Prep made it to Saturday's NJSIAA boys lacrosse Tournament of Champions final by gutsy, relentless defense and sharp-as-nails offense. Here is some video and more photos from the big game, along with a previous story and photos on Ridge's groundbreaking victory. Ridge had always preached that team defense helped drive the offense. Both teams put together strong performances, but Don Bosco coach Mike Springer felt his Ironmen could have done more. "Maybe our shot selection wasn't the greatest today. We were getting beat on too many of the draws in the second half but we knew we'd be in the game. I'm proud of the season these guys had." "Alec (Burckley) is one of the keys to this program," said Ridge coach Ken …
Devils defeat Don Bosco 8-7.
The NJSIAA Boys Lacrosse final Tournament of Champions final pitted two teams, Ridge and Don Bosco Prep, neither of which had never been to the big game before. Both teams got to this game by gutsy, relentless defense and sharp as nails offense. The game delivered all the hype and may have been one of the finest high school games played in 2013. Ridge had always preached team defense that helped drive the offense. And the ever present weapon of the control of the faceoff. Today they gave their best performances of the year, and quite possibly the only way they would beat a terrific Don Bosco team. "Alec (Burckley) is one of the keys to this program," said Ridge coach Ken Marsh. "He wins the ball, he is a warrior. He plays offense, he does …
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Baseball, softball state championship games postponed to Sunday.
Update: Friday 1:30 p.m. There has been no announcement of changes to the Tournament of Champions lacrosse games at Kean University on Saturday night. This is the new softball and baseball schedule for Sunday as released by the NJSIAA: Baseball Softball --- Update: Friday 1:10 p.m. At the moment the Lacrosse Tournament of Champions finals at Kean University are still on as scheduled. Baseball and softball games have been pushed to Sunday. A confirmed schedule has not yet been released. It looks as if games will take place in the same order at the same locations. Times may be adjusted. Check back with Patch for an updated schedule. ---Original Post--- Spring sports for New Jersey's high schools are winding down but not before champions …
Basking Ridge team 4-0 in Bridgewater Memorial Day Tournament.
The Basking Ridge boys 11U baseball team won the Bridgewater Memorial Day Tournament with a 4-0 record in the tournament. The team scored a 6-3 championship win over visitors from Wantagh, on Long Island, N.Y., behind the stellar pitching of Owen Walker, Jack Petraitis and Matt Kennedy. Teammates were Brendan Bell, Aidan Murray, Joe Campione, Nick McLaughlin David Alano, Owen Walker, Michael Taylor, Matt McDermott, Chris Parker, Matt Kennedy, Jack Petraitis and Michael Giammarino. Coaches were Andy Murray, Arthur Alano, Chris Bell and Carmine Giammarino.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Ridge will meet Don Bosco Prep in state Tournament of Champions final this Saturday.
Just a month ago, Ridge boys lacrosse faced Rutgers Prep in the Somerset County Tournament and took that game 10-4. In Wednesday night's state Tournament of Champions game, as at the county tournament, Rutgers Prep repeated its early gain of three goals. That may have kickstarted Ridge, which relentlessly closed out Prep for the rest of the game, moving the Red Devils onward to a final winning score of 11-3. The team now returns to Kean University on Saturday to face Don Bosco Prep for the final state TOC game. The first quarter was a closely contested period, with each team scoring three goals. During the period, Rutgers Prep managed to take the lead at 3-2. But at the close of the first quarter, Ridge put an end to the Rutgers offense …
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Update: Team, with other players honored by NJ coaches association, wins state semifinal TOC game Wednesday night.
Ridge High School's Eric Scott has been named the 2013 Player of the Year in the New Jersey Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association Individual Awards. This is the first ever time a Ridge lacrosse player has received the award, said Red Devils Head Lacrosse Coach Ken Marsh. "The coaches recognize he's the best player in New Jersey this year — that's such a great honor," Marsh said. Team wins semifinal game in state Tournament of Champions on Wednesday The coaches association's recognition of Scott and other players was announced days before the Ridge Red Devils traveled to Kean University Wednesday night for a state Tournament of Champion game against Rutgers Prepatory School from Somerset. Ridge took the game 11-3. Further photos and …
Friday, May 31, 2013
Race that has become known on international circuit draws cyclists from around world — and locals to watch on a summer evening.
The National Criterium Calendar (NCC) BaseCamp International race, held on Thursday night in downtown Basking Ridge, is both an international cycling event, and a local tradition. The race, presented by Verizon Wireless, was held for the seventh year. Liberty Cycle of Basking Ridge launched the race and is promoter of the event. Greg Cordasco, co-owner of Liberty Corner and organizer of the race, said that 99 cyclists from around the world participated, and about half finished. "It was a hot night," he observed. The cyclists repeated a .9-mile race loop around downtown Basking Ridge 44 times — at top speed — in order to finish. "It was really exciting," said Miles Cicchetti of Basking Ridge, one of the local spectators at the race. Miles …
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Thursday, May 30, 2013
The inaugural Guinness International Champions Cup is scheduled for early August, and MetLife Stadium was chosen as a host.
MetLife Stadium has been named as the site for the second round matches of the Guinness International Champions Cup, bringing powerhouse clubs such as Chelsea FC and A.C. Milan to North Jersey this summer. Seven European soccer teams, including Chelsea FC, A.C. Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus, will participate in the inaugural Guinness International Champions Cup. The eight-team tournament also includes the L.A. Galaxy as the U.S. representative. A.C. Milan, Valencia, Chelsea and Inter Milan are the four teams that have been placed in the Eastern division and all four will compete at MetLife Stadium on August 4. The teams playing in MetLife Stadium represent Spain, Italy and England and are among the world’s best. Chelsea, A.C. Milan and …
Julie Ritsema
9:45 am on Monday, June 17, 2013
The JETS management is the dream team behind most of this disaster!!! We are rid of Tannenbaum...Rex next if this season is a disaster. Football is a TEAM sport, not a ME sport, so if your team isn't playing to win together, it is over! more ›