Patrick and Nicholas Brocky of Sparta are shown on the podium. ( Photo submitted) Sparta brothers win age group titles at Jeff Pier Memorial Race Patrick and Nicholas Brocky delivered standout performances at the Jeff Pier Memorial Race on Feb. 28 at Mount Peter Ski... Sports 05 Mar 2026 | 03:25
Pope John wins district wrestling title Dalton Weber won his fourth district title to lead a contingent of seven individual champions as the Pope John High wrestling... Sports 02 Mar 2026 | 12:39
Local college athletes continue strong winter seasons Here is another look at local college student athletes who are competing with pride and dedication this winter season. Ahjionae... Sports 27 Feb 2026 | 02:59
Rachel Teague SCCC names Rachel Teague 2025 Woman of the Year Rachel Teague has been selected as Sussex County Community College’s 2025 Woman of the Year. Each year, Region XIX hosts a... Sports 27 Feb 2026 | 12:33
Pope John tops Sparta for H/W/S title The Pope John High girls basketball team won a Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament title as recently as two years ago. But... Sports 22 Feb 2026 | 09:59
Veritas Christian's Daniel Hawkswell scored 11 points. ( Photo: George Leroy Hunter) Kearny Christian tops Veritas for second straight win Veritas Christian Academy fell, 59-48 to Kearny Christian ACademy on Feb. 13 in Sparta. It was the second win in a row in... Sports 16 Feb 2026 | 12:49
Pope John, Sparta to meet for H/W/S girls title The Pope John and Sparta High girls basketball teams will tangle for the title. The top-seeded Lady Lions and third-seeded... Sports 16 Feb 2026 | 12:37
Washington’s 40-point outburst leads Pope John into semifinals Pope John received a career-high 40 points from Mia Washington and Sparta was paced by Isabella Van Winkle’s game-high 12... Sports 09 Feb 2026 | 12:52
Pope John XXIII High School held a signing day for their student-athletes signing their Letter of Intent for regular signing period on Feb. 4. They invited their friends and family to be a part of this momentous occasion. ( Photo: Austin Braun) Three Lions sign for collegiate sports Sports 06 Feb 2026 | 02:31
Coach Bobby Leach preps the team during preseason with focused work in the weight room, building strength, discipline, and confidence ahead of the season. ( Photo submitted) Bobby Leach named new SCCC head football coach Sussex County Community College has named Bobby Leach its new head football coach, bringing a longtime Sussex County coach... Sports 06 Feb 2026 | 11:26
Nick Kurilko ( Photo submitted) Newton’s Kurilko leads Braves as team captain Nick Kurilko, a senior guard for the Newton High School boys basketball team, has many positive qualities needed to be an... Sports 02 Feb 2026 | 02:13
Sparta's Leshem Little handles the ball while covered by Pope John's Tyler Rossi. Little scored 23 points. ( Photo: George Leroy Hunter) Pope John downs Sparta in final seconds The Pope John Lions hit the winning shot with less than 6 seconds remaining in a 56-55 win over the Sparta Spartans on Jan.... Sports 02 Feb 2026 | 01:57
Bode Bagley runs up the hill toward the finish line at Regionals. Local youth runners advance to USATF nationals Local youth runners Lexi Eck, Izaac and Bode Bagley, Liam and Ryan Zapata, Ben and John Barrett, and Weston Collier competed... Sports 26 Jan 2026 | 04:42
Mendham tops KJS United, 4-3, in overtime Eddie Brown had a goal and an assist and Cormac Gibbons and Ryan Saletto also scored but the Kinnelon/Jefferson/Sparta tri-op... Sports 26 Jan 2026 | 04:17
Sparta's Brooke Shust (21) leaps towards the hoop during a shot. ( Photo: George Leroy Hunter) Washington leads Pope John past Sparta Mia Washington scored 11 points, leading the Pope John Lions to a 37-33 win over the Sparta Spartans on Jan. 15 at Sparta... Sports 26 Jan 2026 | 04:07
