High Point ball carrier Jerron Martress enters the end zone for the first touchdown of the state sectional game against Becton on Friday, Nov. 1. He made three touchdowns and High Point won, 46-6. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: High Point advances to semifinal High Point defeated Becton, 46-6, at home Friday, Nov. 1 to move to the semifinal round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic... Home 08 Nov 2024 | 09:10
U.S. Navy Band Commodores. (Photo by Stephen Hassay) U.S. Navy Commodores to perform tonight in Sparta The U.S. Navy Commodores will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at Sparta High School. The Navy Commodores are one of the... Entertainment 02 Nov 2024 | 12:24
High Point wideout Slade Muller makes a leaping catch resulting in the Wildcats’ second touchdown in the first quarter. High Point beat Vernon, 35-14, at home Friday, Oct. 4. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: High Point defeats Vernon High Point boosted its record to 5-1 with a win over Vernon, 35-14, at home Friday, Oct. 4. Jerron Martress made two touchdowns... Home 10 Oct 2024 | 04:23
Sparta wideout Luke Doster stretches out his arm with the ball as he enters the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter. Sparta defeated Vernon, 30-13, at home Friday, Sept. 27. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Newton beats High Point A week after losing to Sparta, 39-7, Newton came back to beat High Point, 36-32, there Friday, Sept. 27. The Wildcats (4-1)... Home 01 Oct 2024 | 05:54
FB1 A West Milford defensive back falls to the turf as Jefferson receiver Christopher Connolly catches a long-range pass resulting in a touchdown late in the second quarter. West Milford won the game, 42-15, on Sept. 6 at Jefferson Township High School. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Sparta beats Lakeland Sparta High School’s football team defeated Lakeland, 31-17, there Sept. 6. Brady Shagawat scored two touchdowns for the Spartans... Sports 10 Sep 2024 | 02:00
High Point defensive back Dylan Masters gets a hand on the ball, deflecting it from Wallkill Valley receiver Connor Hoebee in the first half of their game Aug. 29. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Vikings lose season opener Vernon Township High School lost its season opener to Warren Hills, 20-7, there Friday, Aug. 30. Davey Rhinehart scored a... Sports 03 Sep 2024 | 08:12
Jefferson's Raymond Bradley reaches for the ball high above the net in the volleyball match against Sparta there Thursday, April 11. The Falcons won, 25-18, 25-19. Bradley was credited with two kills and two digs. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Photos: Jefferson wins both sets against Sparta Sports 17 Apr 2024 | 06:51
GB1 Greg Baty, right, with NFL Hall of Famer Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins. (Photo courtesy of Greg Baty) Sussex County History Today: Sparta’s Greg Baty and the NFL The dream of practically every boy who plays football is to make it in the NFL. Greg Baty of Sparta lived the dream for nine... Home 06 Feb 2024 | 12:49
In the third quarter, Pope John wide receiver Joseph Rozynski makes a valiant effort to catch the ball inside the end zone in front of Don Bosco Prep defensive back Conor Cosgrove (3). Rozynski was not able to catch it. Pope John lost the first-round game in the Non-Public, Group A tournament, 28-17, at home Saturday, Nov. 4. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Newton, Sparta, Sussex Tech lose in semis Newton, Sparta and Sussex Tech were defeated in lopsided games in the semifinal round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic... Home 07 Nov 2023 | 06:41
Newton running back Anthony Tudda on his way to the first of his three touchdowns in the quarterfinal round of the state sectional tournament. He rushed for 218 yards as the Braves defeated Lyndhurst, 33-30, at home Friday, Oct. 27. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Newton, Sparta, Sussex Tech advance to semis in playoffs Newton, Sparta and Sussex Tech move on to the semifinal round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association... Home 31 Oct 2023 | 08:56
Marching band competition today in Sparta Sixteen high school bands are expected to perform in Sparta High School’s third annual Spartan Showcase on Saturday, Oct.... Home 07 Oct 2023 | 03:12
FB1 Wallkill Valley wide receiver Jaden McNeil makes a diving catch with Newton defensive back DeMarius Posey hot on his heels in the first half of their game Friday, Sept. 15. McNeil made five receptions for 46 yards. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Lenape Valley leads division Lenape Valley took the lead in the American Blue division of the SFC with its 3-1 record this week. The Patriots defeated... Home 20 Sep 2023 | 06:51
Skylar Tomlin, who plays Mayzie LaBird, and cast members rehearse for the North Star Theater Company’s musical ‘Seussical,’ which will be performed July 27-30 at Sparta High School. (Photos provided) ‘Seussical’ performances at Sparta High School The North Star Theater Company (NSTC) will present the musical “Seussical” from Thursday, July 27 through Sunday, July 30... Home 27 Jul 2023 | 08:32
Presenters at the Skylands Research Institute symposium May 31 were, from left, Robert Ott, Chase Krisanda, Dana Dunbar, Juliette Sanchez, Nick Thomas and Jessica Rhule. SCCC grant to develop innovation lab Sussex County Community College (SCCC) has received a grant to further develop its new Skylands Research Institute innovation... Home 15 Jul 2023 | 11:58
Sparta High School hosts Jazz Festival today A dozen top jazz bands from northern New Jersey will compete for group and individual ratings Wednesday, April 5 at Sparta... Home 05 Apr 2023 | 12:19