Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Dumont Huskies(5-5) wrapped up their 2026 home schedule on a high note, rolling to a 38-7 win over the Elmwood Park Crusaders(6-5) at Dumont High School in Dumont, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Seton Hall Pirates Women’s Basketball Team (1-0) opened the 2026-27 regular season and home schedule with a 63-37 win over the Mercyhurst Lakers (0-1) at Walsh Gymnasium on the Seton Hall University campus in South Orange, New Jersey.
Photo: NJIT AthleticsThe NJIT Highlanders Women’s Basketball Team (1-0) muscled past the Rider Broncos (0-1) 50-45 at the NJIT Joel and Diane Bloom Wellness Events Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Seton Hall Pirates Women’s Basketball Team held Media Day at Walsh Gymnasium on the Seton Hall University campus in South Orange, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Fair Lawn Cutters closed out the 2026 season in dramatic fashion, holding on for a 20-14 win over the West Milford Highlanders (2-8) at Sasso Field (Fair Lawn High School) in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe St. Mary Rutherford Gaels (4-5) rebounded from a brutal loss to New Milford a week earlier with a compelling 27-6 win over the Lodi Rams (5-4) at Lodi High School (Pa Tirico Stadium) in Lodi, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Fort Lee Bridgemen(8-0) continued to roll along in the 2026 season, extending their undefeated streak to 19 games, which ranks second best in the state of New Jersey, in a convincing 30-7 win over the Bergenfield Bears(5-3) in the Ivy Division Playoff Semifinals at Fort Lee High School in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe New Milford Green Knights (6-2) extended their winning streak to three games with a 51-12 victory over the St. Mary Rutherford Gaels (3-5) at Tamblyn Field in Rutherford, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Paramus Catholic Paladins (4-3) not only won their third straight game but, more importantly, ended a 12-year losing skid with a 31-17 upset over No. 1 Bergen Catholic at Bergen Catholic High School (Jack McGovern Field) in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Pascack Hills Broncos (5-1) bounced back from their first loss of the season a week earlier to Fort Lee and secured a playoff spot with an 18-16 win over the Ridgefield Park Scarlets (3-3) at Ridgefield Park High School in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Bergen Catholic Crusaders (3-2) pulled off a remarkable 34-30 late comeback victory over the undefeated Don Bosco Prep Ironmen (5-1) in the 84 th meeting between the two teams at Bergen Catholic High School/Jack McGovern Field in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Waldwick/Midland Park Warriors (5-1, 4-0 NJIC Liberty) extended their winning streak to four games with a compelling 42-7 victory over the Pompton Lakes Cardinals (3-3, 2-2 NJIC Liberty) on Senior Night at Waldwick High School/Warrior Nation Stadium in Waldwick, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe New Milford Knights varsity football team (3-1) rebounded from a difficult loss to Butler a week earlier with a commanding 54-6 Senior Day win over the Secaucus Patriots (0-3) at Monaghan Field at New Milford High School in New Milford, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Paramus Spartans Varsity Football Team (2-2) won its second consecutive game after not having won a single game last season and its first home triumph since October 25, 2024, with a 28-14 victory over the Pascack Valley Panthers (1-3) at Paramus High School in Paramus, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Westwood Cardinals (1-1) rebounded from an opening loss to Manasquan by defeating the River Dell Golden Hawks (1-1) in the 46 th annual Bird Bowl and retained the bird cage trophy for a fifth consecutive year.
Photo: NJIT AthleticsThe NJIT Highlanders Women’s Basketball Team (19-13, 9-7 America East) ended its historic 2025-26 season with a hard-fought 59-52 loss to Army West Point (25-7) in the WNIT Second Round at Christl Arena in West Point, New York.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajDespite the River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Team (18-7, 9-1 Big North Patriot) 2025-26 season concluding in a disappointing 68-49 loss to Teaneck in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group 3 Tournament Quarterfinals at River Dell High School, numerous accomplishments were achieved.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Westwood Cardinals Varsity Girls Basketball Team (19-8), seeded second, used a second-half surge to defeat seventh-seeded Leonia Lady Lions (16-11) 65-42 in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group 2 Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals at Westwood Regional High School.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Team(18-6), seeded fourth, displayed no rust at all after an eight-day layoff, crushing the 13th seed Wayne Valley Indians(10-16) 85-50 in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group 3 Tournament First Round at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Westwood Cardinals Varsity Girls Basketball Team (18-8) won in dominating fashion, 49-16, against the Dumont Huskies (4-22) in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group 2 Tournament First Round at Westwood Regional High School.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe third-seeded Westwood Cardinals (18-7) extended their winning streak to eight games with a 60-30 win over the 14th-seeded Leonia Lions (9-16) in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group 2 Tournament First Round at Westwood Regional High School.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Northern Valley Demarest Norsemen Varsity Girls Basketball Team(23-3) coasted to a 60-46 victory over the Montville Mustangs(8-18) in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group 3 Tournament First Round at Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Ridgefield Park Scarlets Varsity Boys Basketball Team(23-4) held off a fourth-quarter surge and defeated the Ramsey Rams(17-9) in the JDB BIT(Bergen Invitational Tournament) Championship Game at St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajAfter last year's title game loss to Saddle River Day, the Northern Valley Demarest Norsemen Varsity Girls Basketball Team earned redemption by defeating Ramapo 54-41 in front of a capacity crowd at Pascack Valley High School.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajParamus Catholic Varsity Girls Basketball took control late, defeating Cresskill Cougars 54-45 in the Bergen Invitational Tournament Championship at Paramus Catholic High School.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team(17-5, 9-1 Big North Patriot) continued their era of domination in the Big North Patriot, securing their sixth league title in the past seven years with a convincing 69-42 win over the Pascack Hills Broncos(10-14, 3-7 Big North Patriot)at Pascack Hills High School in Montvale, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team (16-4, 8-1 Big North Patriot) extended its winning streak to five games. The team earned a 58-45 victory over the Mahwah Thunderbirds (13-8, 6-3 Big North Patriot) on Senior Night at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey. With this win, the Golden Hawks clinched a share of the Big North Patriot League Title, making the night even more memorable.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team (15-4, 7-1 Big North Patriot) extended its winning streak to four games. They earned a commanding 55-30 victory against the Indian Hills Braves (7-15, 0-8 Big North Patriot) at Indian Hills High School in Oakland, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team (14-4, 6-1 Big North Patriot) rallied late for a dramatic 43-42 victory over the Fair Lawn Cutters at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey. (12-9, 6-0 Big North Independence), and extending their winning streak to three games.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team(13-4, 6-1 Big North Patriots) won their second straight game in a commanding 53-33 victory over the Westwood Cardinals(13-6, 5-2 Big North Patriots) at Westwood Regional High School in Westwood, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team (12-4, 5-1 Big North Patriot) bounced back from a difficult loss to Saddle River Day in the first round of the Bergen County Tournament. They responded decisively by dismantling the Ramsey Rams (11-6, 2-4 Big North Patriot) 53-24 at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawk Varsity Girls Basketball Team(11-4) pushed the nine-time defending Saddle River Day Rebels(13-7) to the brink of elimination in the first round of the Bergen County Tournament but ultimately ended in a 55-52 loss at Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan in Old Tappan, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Boys Basketball Team (10-5) cruised to a 62-40 win over the Ridgefield Park Scarlets (13-4) in the Bergen County Jamboree Preliminary Round, held at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajBuilding on recent momentum, the River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team (11-3, 4-1 Big North Patriot) notched its second straight win, defeating the Paramus Catholic Paladins (6-9, 1-2 Big North United) 59-38 at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team (10-3, 4-1 Big North Patriot) rebounded from a difficult loss to Ramapo. They secured a convincing 59-41 victory over the Ridgewood Maroons (10-4, 3-1 Big North Freedom) in the Zack Latteri Foundation Benefit Games at Immaculate Heart Academy in the Township of Washington, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajDespite a challenging match-up against the Ramapo Raiders, the River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team(9-3, 5-0 Big North Patriot) demonstrated their resilience, fighting hard in a 51-43 loss at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls(9-2, 4-1, Big North Patriot) rebounded after seeing their 5-game-winning streak end with a commanding 70-32 victory over the Pascack Hills Broncos(3-8, 1-4 Big North Patriot) at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Northern Valley Demarest Norsemen (9-4, 2-1 Big North National) relied on a trio of offensive standouts to secure a 55-45 victory over the Waldwick Warriors (10-4, 4-1 NJIC Liberty), at Waldwick High School in Waldwick, New Jersey on Friday. The win snapped Waldwick’s four-game winning streak.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team (8-1, 3-0 Big North Patriot) extended its winning streak to five games with a commanding 70-38 win over Indian Hills (3-7, 0-3 Big North Patriot) at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team's (8-2, 3-1 Big North Patriot) five-game winning streak came to an end in a 62-52 defeat to the Mahwah Thunderbirds(7-4, 3-1 Big North Patriot) at Mahwah High School in Mahwah, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team(6-1, 2-0 Big North Patriot) withstood a late rally by the Westwood Cardinals(4-3, 1-1 Big North Patriot) for the 57-48 win and recorded their third straight win at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team(7-1) coasted to a 53-30 victory over Holy Angels at the Adopt-A-Soldier Showcase at Cresskill High School in Cresskill, New Jersey, and won their fourth game in a row.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team(5-1, 1-0 Big North Patriot) offense exploded in the fourth quarter, totaling 28 points that led to an impressive 62-48 victory over the Ramsey Rams(5-1, 0-1) in the Big North Patriot Division opener at Ramsey High School in Ramsey, New Jersey. Altogether, River Dell chalked up 44 second-half points.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team(4-1) wrapped up 2025 in successful fashion by grinding out a 50-44 victory over the Secaucus Patriots(4-3) in the Joe Poli Holiday Tournament at Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball(3-1) put forth a gritty effort in a 51-45 defeat to the Old Tappan Golden Knights(4-1) in the Joe Poli Holiday Tournament at Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team(2-0) held off a furious late rally by the Pascack Valley Panthers(1-1) for the 47-41 win at Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team (1-0) kicked off the 2025-26 regular season and home opener in commanding fashion, defeating the Dumont Huskies 63-35 at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team (3-0) continued their impressive start to the 2025-26 season, cruising to a decisive 53-14 victory over the Waldwick Warriors (3-2) in the Joe Poli Tournament at Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Hackensack Comets (5-5) varsity football team wrapped up the 2025 season with a convincing 32-14 victory over the Teaneck Highwaymen (6-5) in the 91st annual Turkey Bowl, held at Tom Della Torre Field at Hackensack High School in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe NJIT Highlanders Women's Basketball team (6-1) continued its program-best start in the 2025-26 season, withstanding a late charge by the Drexel Dragons (4-2) to win 73-66 at the Joel & Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Old Tappan Golden Knights (12-0) continued their dominant run in the 2025 season and state playoffs, steamrolling past the West Morris Central Wolfpack (12-1) with a score of 35-0 in the NJSIAA Group 3 Tournament Semifinals. The game took place at Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan in Old Tappan, New Jersey.
Photo: Rutgers AthleticsThe Rutgers Scarlet Knights Women's Basketball Team (4-1) concluded a five-game homestand to kick off the 2025-26 season with a hard-fought 59-49 victory over the FDU Knights (2-3) at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Bergen Catholic Crusaders (8-2) began their quest for a fifth consecutive state championship title in emphatic fashion, winning 56-14 against the St. Joseph Metuchen Falcons (8-2) in the NJSIAA Non-Public A Tournament Quarterfinals at Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Northern Valley Old Tappan Golden Knights (11-0) continued their impressive performance over the past year by securing their second consecutive North Jersey Section 1, Group 3 Title with a convincing 42-14 victory over the Wayne Hills Patriots (9-3). This win extended their undefeated streak to 16 games at Northern Valley Regional High School in Old Tappan, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Old Tappan Golden Knights (10-0) continued their impressive season by achieving their second consecutive shutout and extending their undefeated streak to 15 games with a commanding 40-0 victory over the West Milford Highlanders (9-2) in the North Jersey Section 1, Group 3 Tournament Semifinals, held at Northern Valley Regional High School in Old Tappan, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Football Team (7-4) finished the 2025 season on a strong note, securing a dominant 48-8 victory over the Newark Central Blue Devils (6-5) at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Old Tappan Golden Knights (9-0) extended their undefeated streak to 14 games with a convincing 37-0 victory over the River Dell Golden Hawks (6-4) in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group 3 Tournament Quarterfinals held at Northern Valley Regional High School in Old Tappan, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder Rajion ended in a turnover on downs after they failed to convert on fourth down at the Cardinals' 29-yard line.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Football Team's(6-3) six-game winning streak came to an end with a 40-21 loss to the Westwood Cardinals (8-1) in their regular-season finale, which also served as Senior Night and the annual "Bird Bowl" at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Fort Lee Bridgemen (8-0) maintained their perfect season with a convincing 40-14 victory over the North Bergen Bruins (6-2) at Dr. Alan W. Sugarman Sports Complex in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Fair Lawn Cutters (5-3) defeated the Kearny Kardinals (2-6) in a high-scoring affair, 54-34, at Sasso Field (Fair Lawn High School) in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, marking the 2025 regular season home finale.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Hasbrouck Heights Aviators varsity football team (6-2) scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns to defeat the Park Ridge Owls (4-3) at Depken Field in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Football Team (6-2) recaptured the 'Rumble for the Rail' Trophy for the first time since 2021 with a dramatic 14-13 victory over the Pascack Valley Panthers (4-3) at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey, extending their winning streak to six games.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Freshman Football Team (8-0) remained undefeated after a hard-fought 26-14 victory over the Pascack Valley Panthers at Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe New Milford Knights (5-3) showcased an impressive offensive performance led by junior running back Kobe St. Hilaire, who recorded four rushing touchdowns and gained 251 rushing yards in a 35-7 victory over the St. Mary (Rutherford) Gaels (3-5) at New Milford High School in New Milford, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Bergen Catholic Crusaders (6-1) achieved a second consecutive week of scoring over 40 points, dominating the Delbarton Green Wave (3-4) with a 42-7 victory at Jack McGovern Field/Crusader Stadium, Bergen Catholic High School, in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Butler Bulldogs (6-0) not only maintained their perfect record but also secured the NJIC Meadowlands Division title with a 28-14 victory over the New Milford Knights (4-3) at New Milford High School in New Milford, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Freshman Football Team (7-0) achieved their fourth straight shutout and remained undefeated in the 2025 season with a 40-0 blowout win against the Teaneck Highwaymen at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Football Team, now 5-2, extended its winning streak to five games with an emphatic 45-17 victory over the Teaneck Highwaymen, who stand at 2-4, at Teaneck High School in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Freshman Football Team (6-0) achieved its third consecutive shutout with a dominating 30-0 victory over Bergenfield at Bergenfield High School in New Jersey, maintaining an undefeated record for the 2025 season.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Roxbury Gales (4-2) mounted a late rally and held on for a thrilling 28-27 victory against the Chatham Cougars at Cougar Field in Chatham, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Football Team (4-2) extended its winning streak to four games with a decisive 48-7 victory over the Bergenfield Bears (1-5) at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks JV Football Team started strong and maintained their momentum, securing a commanding 42-0 win over Morris Hills at River Dell High School.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Freshman Football Team (5-0) continued its winning streak in the 2025 season with an impressive 20-0 shutout victory against the Pequannock Golden Panthers at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Mount Olive Marauders (4-0) showcased a potent offense, led by Brayden Longo's four touchdowns, as they defeated the Morristown Colonials (2-3) with a score of 41-17 at Morristown High School in New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Park Ridge Owls (3-1), led by Patrick Randolph's four touchdowns, secured a 28-16 victory over the Bogota Bucs (3-2) at Feigel Field in Bogota, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Freshman Football Team (4-0) continued their impressive performance with a decisive 25-0 victory over the Parsippany Hills Vikings at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Old Tappan Golden Knights(4-0) staged a last-minute rally to defeat the Ramapo Raiders(2-1) 28-24 in a thrilling game at Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan in Old Tappan, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe New Milford Knights varsity football team evened their record at 2-2 after a hard-fought 6-0 victory over the Secaucus Patriots at New Milford High School in New Milford, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Football Team (1-2) successfully defended the 'Battle of Midland Ave' Trophy for the second consecutive year, achieving a commanding 49-14 victory over the Paramus Spartans (0-3) at Paramus High School in New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Freshman Football Team (3-0) continued its undefeated season with a commanding 26-6 victory over the Paramus Spartans at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Northern Highlands Highlanders (3-0) dominated their 2025 home opener, winning 36-7 against the Hackensack Comets (2-1) at Northern Highlands High School in Allendale, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Old Tappan Golden Knights(2-0) secured a dominant 35-7 victory over the River Dell Golden Hawks(0-2) in their 2025 home opener at Northern Valley Regional High School in Old Tappan, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Freshman Football Team put on an impressive display, defeating the Old Tappan Golden Knights 34-0 at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Dumont Huskies staged a remarkable comeback in the fourth quarter, securing a 20-14 victory over the Teaneck Highwaymen at Teaneck High School in New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks junior varsity football team began the 2025 season by hosting the Westwood Cardinals at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Ramapo Raiders (1-0) cruised to a 35-0 victory over the Irvington Blue Knights in their 2025 regular season and home opener at Drew Gibbs Field/Ramapo High School in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajFor the second consecutive year, the River Dell Golden Hawks varsity football team began the regular season by hosting the Nutley Maroon Raiders. This year, the matchup took place at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
The Fairleigh Dickinson University Knights Women’s Basketball Team (28-3) clinched their first NCAA Tournament berth in program history with a convincing 90-61 win over the Chicago State Cougars (7-26) at Bogota Savings Bank Center in Hackensack, New Jersey.
The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Women’s Basketball Team(27-3) extended their winning streak to 20 games in a dominating 73-44 victory over the Long Island University Sharks(6-24) in the Northeast Conference Tournament Quarterfinals at Bogota Savings Bank in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Morris Knolls Golden Eagles (24-5) rallied late to defeat the Demarest Norsemen (23-6) 64-62 in overtime of the North Jersey Section 1, Group 3 Final at Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest in Demarest, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Ramapo Green Raiders (18-10) outlasted the Demarest Norsemen (22-6) in a tenacious battle, 41-37, in the North Jersey Section 1, Group 3 Tournament title game at Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest in Demarest, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team(16-9) 2024-25 season ended in a fiercely contested battle against the Demarest Norsemen(22-5) 58-53 in the North Jersey Section 1, Group 3 Quarterfinals at Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team(16-8) soared past the Roxbury Gaels(15-10) 47-37 in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group 3 Tournament First Round at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
The Ramapo College Roadrunners Men’s Basketball Team (20-6) advanced to the NJAC (New Jersey Athletic Conference) Tournament Final in a hard-fought 88-81 win over the Stockton University Ospreys (19-8) at Chuck McBreen Court/Bradley Center on the campus of Ramapo College in Mahwah, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe number one seed Pascack Valley Panthers (16-5) defeated the number 16 seed River Dell Golden Hawks (6-14) 7-3 in the first round of the NJSIAA North, Public Co-Op Tournament at Sport-O-Rama Ice Rinks in Monsey, New York.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Boys Basketball team(13-13, 4-6 Big North Patriot) concluded the 2024-25 regular season and home finale in a dramatic 53-51 win over the Cresskill Cougars(12-14, 4-4 NJIC Patriot) on Nick Clark's spectacular one-handed buzzer beater shot at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe St. Mary Rutherford Gaels (19-8) won the 2025 Bergen Invitational Tournament Title in a 53-50 victory over the Westwood Cardinals (14-9) at Saint Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls' Basketball Team(15-8, 9-1 Big North Patriot) wrapped up the 2024-25 regular season in a fiercely contested battle against the Old Tappan Golden Knights(16-8, 5-4 Big North National), but Old Tappan emerged victorious 63-61 at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Saddle River Day Rebels (15-8) continued their dominant run in the Bergen County Girls Basketball Tournament, winning their ninth straight championship title with a 59-47 win over the Demarest Norsemen (20-3) at Fair Lawn High School in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team(15-7, 9-1 Big North Patriot) celebrated Senior Night & won their fourth with a dominating 62-25 win over the Pascack Hills Broncos(7-15, 1-9) & fourth league title in the past five years at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Boys Basketball Team(10-12, 3-6 in the Big North Patriot division) won their fourth straight and, more importantly, on Senior Night in a thrilling 53-48 comeback win over the Mahwah Thunderbirds at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team(13-5, 7-0 Big North Patriot) gave the number two seed Teaneck Highwaymen(14-5, 5-1 Big North National) a run for their money but ultimately fell 65-59 in the Bergen County Tournament Quarterfinals at Northern Valley Regional Demarest High School in Demarest, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team(13-4, 7-0 Big North Patriot) outlasted the Westwood Cardinals(11-8, 4-3 Big North Patriot) in a highly charged competitive and playoff atmosphere contest 56-51 and won their third game in a row at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team(12-4, 6-0 Big North Patriot) won their second game in a row in exciting fashion, 55-51, against Ramsey(10-7, 3-3 Big North Patriot) at Ramsey High School High in Ramsey, New Jersey. This victory secured their second consecutive win and solidified their position at the top of the Big North Patriot standings, showcasing their potential for the upcoming playoffs.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team (11-4, 5-0 Big North Patriot) advanced to the Bergen County Tournament Quarterfinals with a hard-fought 42-35 win over the Pascack Valley Panthers(11-7, 3-2 Big North National) in the Round of 16 at Northern Valley Regional High School in Old Tappan, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajAfter a tough loss to Ramapo, the River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Basketball Team(10-3, 5-0 Big North Patriot) showed remarkable resilience, bouncing back with a 56-31 win over Paramus Catholic at Paramus Catholic High School in Paramus, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe Oradell Hawks 14U Baseball Team defeated the New Milford Knights 6-2 in the Suburban League Championship Game at Caruso Field in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks defeated the Paramus Spartans 9-6 in the 2024 regular season home finale at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Lacrosse Team fell to the Fair Lawn Cutters 9-8 in the 2024 regular season home finale at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Baseball Team fell to the Paramus Catholic Paladins 10-2 in the 2024 regular season home finale at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Softball Team extended their winning streak to four games in a 12-3 rout of Fort Lee at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawk Varsity Baseball defeated the Dumont Huskies 3-2 on Senior Day at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Softball Team rolled past Holy Angels 9-4 at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder Rajthe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Boys Lacrosse Team engaged in a thrilling battle, ultimately emerging victorious with a 7-6 win against the Westwood Cardinals in the Bergen Invitational Tournament at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Softball Team’s winning streak reached six games after a 10-0 victory over Westwood in five innings at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Girls Softball Team extended their winning streak to five in a 5-2 victory over Indian Hills at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Photo: Sunil Sunder RajThe River Dell Golden Hawks Varsity Softball Team cruised past the Northern Highlands Highlanders 7-1 in the first round of the (BCWCA) Bergen County Women’s Coaches Association Tournament at River Dell High School in Oradell, New Jersey.
Down 10-9 to Paramus Catholic with three minutes left in the first quarter of the 1 st round of the Joe Poli Holiday Tournament at Pascack Valley High School, Old Tappan needed a spark and that is what they exactly received from senior Kelsey McLaughlin scoring six points during a 13-0 run turning the deficit into a 22-10 advantage.
Old Tappan led comfortably 47-34 heading into the 4 th quarter against the Pascack Valley Indians but cold shooting from the outside coupled with tenacious man to man and double team defense allowed the Indians to get back into the game. The Golden Knights first points did not come until 4:56 off a free throw from Junior Chris Baker. Pascack Valley’s Matt Vassel who scored a game high 17 points for the Indians nailed a 3-point jumper with 40 seconds tying the contest up at 51-51. However, Old Tappan senior point guard Luca Casemnto dropped in 5 of his 13 points including two free throws with 10 seconds remaining putting the Golden Knights up for good at 54-51.
After dropping the last 3 state playoff games against Sparta, the River Dell Golden Hawks(10-1) survived a furious 4 th quarter rally by the Spartans winning 28-21 at Matty Certosimo Field in Oradell. The Golden Hawks advanced to North 1, Group 3 championship game next Saturday at Met Life Stadium where they will face against Ramapo.
After a scoreless 1st half where the NV-Old Tappan Golden Knights(14-3-2) had several scoring chances but missed Head Coach Tom Quinn said it was all about making adjustments at halftime. They certainly paid off as the Golden Knights erupted for seven 2 nd half goals en route to a 7-1 victory over the Cliffside Park Red Raiders(9-8-1) in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 1, Group 3 tournament.
Entering Tuesday night’s match at home against the Bergenfield Bears the Tenafly Tigers (3-10-3) were mired in a 0-7-3 skid with their last victory coming against the Bears (2-13) on September 21 st 3-1. The Tigers offense was also struggling managing only 4 goals during that stretch but in the 1 st half the offense woke up in a big way scoring 2 goals in the span of 2:46 which was good enough to hold off a tenacious Bergenfield squad in the 2 nd half.
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Mahwah Thunderbirds Head Coach Jeff Remo said after the game against the Westwood Cardinals, “It’s been written on our bulletin board in big letters, the number 20 and last year’s score has been written on all week” Mahwah was the last team to defeat Westwood which was back in 2013 24-20 but last year the Cardinals trounced Mahwah 48-14. Coming into this highly anticipated match-up, the Thunderbirds had accumulated 104 points while Westwood’s stingy defense had allowed a total of 6 points in two games.
