The Sparta High School softball team posted an overall record of 12-11 and went 4-6 in the very difficult Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference American Division. (Photo by Rocco Cortese) Ramapo upset was ‘incredible moment’ Of all the great wins earned by the Sparta High School softball team this year - there were 12 of them - one stands out to... Sports 10 Jul 2024 | 01:41
The Spartans reached the semifinal round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 2 tournament. (Photo by Rocco Cortese) Girls lacrosse team finishes 15-5 Jack Bushey’s first season as head coach of the Sparta High School girls lacrosse team was a rousing success. The Spartans... Sports 21 Jun 2024 | 10:21
The Sparta High School baseball team places third in the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference’s National Division. (Photo courtesy of Rocco Cortese) Baseball team takes third in division It was a season of firsts, a season of milestones and ultimately a winning season for the Sparta High School baseball team.... Sports 07 Jun 2024 | 01:10
Daniel Trappe Boys wrestling team wins division It was literally a banner year for the Sparta High School wrestling program - and that’s no small achievement in such an... Sports 14 Apr 2024 | 09:40
Justin Matyas is the new baseball head coach at Sparta High School. (Photo by Shannon Scully) Spartans to take it one play at a time Justin Matyas, Sparta High School’s new head baseball coach, has ample experience and knows what it takes to win at the varsity... Sports 11 Mar 2024 | 09:38
Basketball captains lead by example There are plenty of new faces in the Sparta High School girls basketball varsity lineup. Kristina Danella, the first-year... Sports 17 Feb 2024 | 11:03
BW1 Senior Khalil Masri is captain of the Sparta High School bowling team. (Photo provided) Bowling team captain has ‘infectious positive attitude’ All the fine attributes that a coach could ask of a captain are embodied by senior Khalil Masri, who leads the Sparta High... Sports 30 Jan 2024 | 07:50
Payton Simpson, left, and Haley Maher were the senior captains of the Sparta High School girls volleyball team. (Photo by Nate Burke) Volleyball captains cool under pressure The great season of the top-ranked Sparta High School girls volleyball team was not the result of accident or luck. The Spartans’... Sports 12 Nov 2023 | 04:01
Spartans aim to qualify for state tournament The Sparta High School field hockey team aims to improve on its 2022 record and is working diligently with a solid game plan.... Sports 09 Sep 2023 | 05:12
Lions face tough competitors Given the difficulty of the Pope John XXIII Regional High School boys soccer team’s schedule, the Lions will have no breaks... Sports 01 Sep 2023 | 09:19
The Pope John XXIII Regional High School football team includes 12 seniors. (Photo provided) Coach: Pope John team a contender Whether it’s on the field or in the classroom, the Pope John XXIII Regional High School football team is striving to excel... Sports 22 Aug 2023 | 08:59
Nick Matkiwsky, a Sparta High School graduate, had 12 overall victories in doubles competition this spring as a tennis team member at the College of New Jersey. (Photo courtesy of tcnjathletics.com) Matkiwsky has strong season in tennis doubles Many local student athletes made a positive impression in collegiate sports during the spring: • Nick Matkiwsky, a graduate... Sports 29 Jul 2023 | 02:14
Brianna Falco, a Sparta High School graduate, was a senior defender for the Monmouth University (West Long Branch) lacrosse squad. (Photo courtesy of monmouthhawks.com) Falco named to Second Team All CAA Many local student athletes made a positive impression in collegiate sports during the spring. • Brianna Falco, a Sparta High... Sports 09 Jul 2023 | 12:35
The Sparta High School boys golf team won the inaugural Sussex Cup. (Photos provided) Spartan golfers’ season a success The Sparta High School golf program (both the girls and boys teams) shone bright on the course this season. On the boys side,... Sports 25 Jun 2023 | 09:11
Robbie Matkiwsky, as second singles, was injured during the season but was able to rest and recover to become the most improved player on the team. (Photos provided) Boys tennis team’s season a success The Sparta High School boys tennis team never backed down from even the toughest competition this season. That positive attitude... Sports 19 Jun 2023 | 11:02