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Raiders’ 4th Quarter Dazzles Franklin Cager Boys, 79-64
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Raiders’ 4th Quarter Dazzles Franklin Cager Boys, 79-64
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, January 2, 2025
The first round of the LaGrand Tournament in Colonia on December 27 worked out like a charm for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School boys basketball team. Facing the Franklin Warriors and clinging to a modest 48-45 lead, the Raiders went wild with a 31-19 run to defeat the 2--2 Warriors, 79-64.A ma...
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Blue Devils Rock Rahway; Stun No. 6 Colonia Patriot Boys, 53-47
Sports
Blue Devils Rock Rahway; Stun No. 6 Colonia Patriot Boys, 53-47
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, January 2, 2025
The Westfield High School boys basketball team improved to 2-1 after defeating the hosting Rahway Indians, 65-53, on December 23. In the first round of the LaGrand Tournament at Colonia High School the Blue Devils came from behind to stun the hosting No. 6 Patriots, 53-47.Senior Zach Epp was in the ...
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Raider Boys Have Several Slots To Fill This Basketball Season
Sports
SPONHEIMER, GAL, HANDY, McDOWELL, QUINN RETURN
Raider Boys Have Several Slots To Fill This Basketball Season
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Having graduated the bulk of their starters, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School basketball boys have a number of slots to fill. With a handful of returning players with moderate court time, the Raiders must step up to the challenge.Last year, a philosophy of presenting a very stubborn defense wit...
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Blue Devil Girls Roar Back, Silence RFH Bulldogs, 61-36
Sports
OLIVEIRA, LANE 16 PTS; CARAYANNOPOULOS 10 RBS
Blue Devil Girls Roar Back, Silence RFH Bulldogs, 61-36
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Defensive solidarity on the part of the Westfield High School basketball team took a major leadership role in the second half when the Blue Devils hosted the Rumson-Fair Haven Bulldogs on December 23. Trailing 26-25 at halftime, the Blue Devils’ defense limited the Bulldogs to a pair of free throws ...
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Raider Girls Begin New Era; New Coach for Hoops Season
Sports
SENIORS MAGGIE McNULTY, MARIN PECARSKY RETURN
Raider Girls Begin New Era; New Coach for Hoops Season
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, January 2, 2025
The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School girls basketball team faces a new era in two ways this season. First, the Raiders graduated an outstanding four-year starter in Amanda Baylock and second, they have a new head coach in Susan Murray. And with only two returning starters, the Raiders were still se...
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Kurz Gets 300th Career Win, In Roselle Park Quad Match
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Westfield High School wrestling Head Coach Glen Kurz was awarded his 300th career win during a quad match at Roselle Park on December 21. The 2-3 Blue Devils beat the Roselle Park Panthers, 60-22, and Key Port, 70-12, then fell to the 5-0 Woodbridge Barrons, 42-32.Against the Panthers, Blue Devils D...
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Sports
Raider Icemen Rout Millers, Mt. Olive, Edge Mendham
Thursday, January 2, 2025
The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School boys ice hockey team upped its record to 6-0-2 with three victories beginning with an 11-1 rout of the Millburn Millers at the Essex Holiday Tournament at Cody Arena on December 19. Next was a 4-3 edging of Mendham two days later then on December 22, the Raiders...
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Sports
Chapman Captures First, Daly Third At Sam Cali Wrestling Tournament
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Cranford High School senior Jordan Chapman captured first place and Cougar junior Mike Daly placed third at the Sam Cali Invitational Wrestling Tournament held in Morristown on December 26-27. The tournament featured 71 high-powered teams, including some from New York and Connecticut, and the Cougar...
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Raider Girls Drop 2 At Holiday Festival
Thursday, January 2, 2025
The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School girls basketball team bowed to 3-2 Mount St. Dominic (MSD), 55-36, at the Mount St. Dominic Holiday Festival on December 27. The next day, turned out to be a 39-26 setback to West Morris.Maggie McNulty scored eight points, including a 3-pointer, and added four r...
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Blue Devils Rock Rahway; Stun No. 6 Patriots
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Blue Devils Rock Rahway; Stun No. 6 Patriots
Thursday, January 2, 2025
first quarter, while the Blue Devils netted just six points. Derkack’s strategy was to drive to the basket for a lay-up and force the Blue Devils to cling closely, which would draw fouls. Derkack proved to be quite proficient from the charity line as he sank five of six free throws in the first quar...
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By FRED T. ROSSI 
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SCOTCH PLAINS – The redevelopment of the public properties in the downtown business district will be done in three phases and be completed in seven to...
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CLARK – Following the end of National Police Week, three new Police Officers were sworn into the Clark Police Department at the Clark Council Meeting ...
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WESTFIELD -- Greek-American pop star Evangelia, whose music blends modern pop with Greek sounds, returns to her Garden State roots for a live performa...
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Final Approval of Budget Put Off Until Next Month
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FANWOOD – The Borough Council hopes to formally approve the 2026 municipal budget at its meeting next week after delays in State approval led to the g...
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