Sparta ball carrier Brady Shagawat on the run in the first half of the game against Newton on Friday, Sept. 19. He made three touchdowns and rushed for 96 yards. The Spartans won, 35-20. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Shagawat nominated for Heart of a Giant Award Brady Shagawat, a senior at Sparta High School, has been nominated for USA Football’s Heart of a Giant Award presented by... Sports 14 Oct 2025 | 09:01
Sparta's Annie Soreco and Morristown's Zoie Dvorscak pursue the ball in their game Sept. 27. The Spartans lost, 5-1. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Sports roundup: Spartans win H/W/S title Led by individual champions Maureen Gaines and Emilie Fagen at first doubles and Molly Tomko and Juliet Shim at second doubles,... Sports 07 Oct 2025 | 02:50
Sparta’s Avery Munier strikes the ball in a game against Westfield at home Sept. 19. The Spartans lost, 2-1. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Sports roundup: Spartans beat Roxbury, 2-0 Ethan Carey and Reynaldo Ballon each connected for second-half goals and Jaison Caswell earned his first career shutout with... Sports 30 Sep 2025 | 04:32
Sports roundup: Boys finish 2nd, girls 3rd at meet Celia Rossettini placed fourth with a time of 19:42.70 and Jack McGurrin was fifth with a time of 17:25.00 to lead the Sparta... Sports 16 Sep 2025 | 04:40
Spartans win season opener The Sparta High School field hockey team won its season opener against Pope John, 2-1, at home Saturday, Sept. 6. It is scheduled... Sports 06 Sep 2025 | 09:51
Sports roundup: Volleyball team starts season Sparta High School has been home to one of the top girls volleyball programs in the state during the past few seasons. The... Sports 04 Sep 2025 | 06:53
Pope John running back Luke Gialanella carries the ball in the season opener against DePaul on Saturday, Aug. 30. DePaul won, 31-3. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: High Point beats Jefferson High Point Regional High School defeated Jefferson, 35-17, in the season opener there Saturday, Aug. 30. After a 30-yard field... Home 02 Sep 2025 | 07:31
Honor Roll: Sparta High School 3rd Marking Period 2024-25 These are the honors rolls for the third marking period at Sparta High School. To be listed as a Principal’s Scholar, students... Honor Roll/Dean's List 16 Aug 2025 | 04:12
Jagger Nelson Teen’s movie opens But what I really want to do is direct. It is rumored that every actor, with the possible exception of Lassie, really wants... Local News 27 Jul 2025 | 08:16
The Sparta High School Class of 2025 watches the graduation ceremony Friday, June 20. (Photo by Maria Kovic) Photos: Sparta High School graduation Local News 18 Jul 2025 | 10:44
Sparta High School salutatorian Rowan Mendel plays the cello with the New Jersey Youth Symphony at Rutgers University. (Photos provided) Salutatorian is outstanding cellist “I don’t think any one of us could have imagined how fast these four years would go,” Rowan Mendel said in his speech at... Local News 18 Jul 2025 | 10:43
Sparta High School salutatorian Rowan Mendel, left, and valedictorian Tyler Harms. (Photos provided) Top students are best friends As he closes his empty locker, Tyler Harms walks out of Sparta High School with its highest honor: being named valedictorian... Local News 16 Jul 2025 | 09:33
SL1 Mendham battles through a tight Sparta defense to fire off a shot in the first half of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 2 championship game Tuesday, June 10. The Spartans defeated Mendham, 8-4, then lost to Allentown, 6-5, in the Group 2 final Friday, June 13. (Photo by Lauren Clark) Spartans edged out in group final The Sparta High School girls lacrosse team came up just short of claiming its first state title as it bowed to Allentown,... Sports 16 Jun 2025 | 11:15
Evan Johnson slides under the tag to score the first run for Pope John XXIII Regional High School in the game against Morristown-Beard on Wednesday, June 4. The Lions won, 6-3, in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA Non-Public North Jersey, Group B tournament. (Photos by Glenn Clark) Sports roundup: Pope John wins sectional title Sixth-seeded Pope John XXIII Regional High School struck for three runs in the top of the first inning, including a solo... Sports 10 Jun 2025 | 02:28
Deborah Prudenti Gianuzzi conducts a band concert at Sparta High School. She is retiring after a 34-year teaching career. (Photos provided) ‘Music is for every kid’ For 34 years, Deborah Prudenti Gianuzzi has led with passion and purpose, shaping the music program and guiding generations... Local News 05 Jun 2025 | 08:26
