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
Boys soccer team wins 2 in a row After three close setbacks, the Sparta High School boys soccer team broke through with back-to-back victories last week. Sports 17 Sep 2023 | 04:24
Sparta and Mendham battle above the net in their game Sept. 7. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Girls soccer team shuts out Montville Abigail Connors totaled two goals and an assist and Bailey Brannigan and Gina Stankiewicz each added two assists to power... Sports 13 Sep 2023 | 07:32
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
Several high school teams start seasons One of the top girls volleyball squads in the state will be looking to successfully defend its New Jersey State Interscholastic... Sports 08 Sep 2023 | 09:35
Sparta falls to Lakeland, 21-14 Kittatinny won its season opener last week, while Sparta, Newton and High Point fell to their opponents in the first game... Sports 04 Sep 2023 | 12:51
Col. Joseph Abegg, New Jersey state president of the Air & Space Forces Association, congratulates Sparta High School teacher Mark Meola, right. (Photos provided) STEM teacher wins statewide recognition Sparta High School teacher Mark Meola was named 2023 STEM Teacher of the Year for New Jersey by the Air & Space Forces Association... Local News 19 Aug 2023 | 08:49
School improvements approved The Planning Board approved capital improvement plans for Sparta middle and high schools and for Sussex County Technical... Local News 30 Jul 2023 | 11:00
Uma Kowalski (7), who will be a junior at Sparta High School this fall, racked up 200 goals and 70 assists in the past two years. (Photo provided) Lacrosse star thinking of future Rising junior Uma Kowalski has been a star for the girls lacrosse team in her first two years at Sparta High School. As she... Sports 24 Jul 2023 | 12:31
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
Kanna Pasunuri, at right in back row, poses with his piano students after their recital June 17. At center in front row is his teacher, Beverly Floorman. (Photo provided) Piano recital features students of young teacher Young pianist Kanna Pasunuri organized a piano recital for his local Kanna Pasunuri organized a piano recital by his students... Local News 26 Jun 2023 | 03:16
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
Paige Weiss in action at the state championship. (Photos provided) Weiss wants to help grow girls wrestling program In 1983, wrestler John Place won the state championship representing Sparta High School . In the years since Place’s victory,... Sports 24 Jun 2023 | 09:03
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
Sparta High School sophomore Isabella Frattura placed sixth in the state in the javelin at the annual NJSIAA Meet of Champions on June 15. (Photo from Frattura’s Twitter post) Frattura takes 6th place in N.J. in javelin Isabella Frattura of Sparta High School just completed a sophomore campaign that she won’t soon forget. The second-year varsity... Sports 18 Jun 2023 | 05:57
