Community Sports
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · Somerset County
NJ's Lakewood High Baseball Charges to State Semifinals
Lakewood High School's baseball team punched their ticket to the New Jersey state semifinals with a dominant regional championship win. The Piners' pitching and timely hitting propelled them past a tough sectional rival, igniting dreams of a first state title. Fans in Ocean County are buzzing as the squad eyes glory.
NJSIAA Track Championships in Central NJ Draw 2,000+ Athletes
Over 2,000 high school student-athletes from across New Jersey converged on central Jersey tracks for the NJSIAA state championships, shattering participation expectations. Competing in multiple divisions under sunny skies, they chased state titles in sprints, jumps and throws. The event highlights the growing popularity of track and field in the Garden State.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Cherry Hill 5-Star Lands at Rutgers, Boosting NJ Hoops Pipeline
Rutgers men's basketball has secured a verbal commitment from Cherry Hill's five-star forward Makai Crawford, a game-changing addition for the Scarlet Knights. The local phenom, standing 6-foot-5, bolsters New Jersey's talent drain to Big Ten powerhouses. First reported by News 12 New Jersey, the move signals Rutgers' aggressive recruiting push ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026