WALDWICK — Connor Conyngham found himself on the doorstep and kicked it in. So to speak. Thursday, the Waldwick striker scored his team’s first goal against rival Park Ridge this fall. That opened the door for the Warriors to win the North 1, Group 1 boys soccer...

RAMSEY — Asking Ben Zakowski which of his three goals in the state sectional finals was his favorite was akin to asking opera legend Luciano Pavarotti which of his three solos was best. On Thursday, Glen Rock’s senior striker brought down the house with a trio of...

Group 2 FINAL: No. 1 Rutherford def. No. 4 Pinelands, 24-26, 25-17, 25-13 — The Bulldogs (29-1) will head to their first state final since 2013. Jenna Rogers turned in another stellar outing with 19 kills and 14 digs. Pinelands finishes 27-3. Group 1 FINAL No. 2...

North 1, Group 1 No. 2 Park Ridge (19-2) at No. 1 Waldwick (18-4-2), 2 p.m.  Storyline: Can Waldwick figure out Park Ridge? The Warriors were sensational this season and made the Bergen semifinals in one of the deepest runs ever by a Group 1 school. But to win their...

By Sean Farrell - Record Sports Department MIDLAND PARK — Scott Ernest saw it in their eyes. The attitude was different. The veterans were ready. And the outlook in Midland Park was brighter than ever. The coach's preseason prediction has turned out to be true now...

(Photo: Charlie McGill/NorthJersey.com)   Ben Zakowski, Glen Rock Sport: Soccer Class: Senior Age: 17 Accomplishment: Zakowski scored twice in the 3-0 win over Ramsey in the Bergen County tournament final, giving Glen Rock its first-ever county championship. For...

Story by Greg Mattura - Record Sports Department RUTHERFORD – First, Rutherford’s senior class saw what it was like to play in a championship football game. Then, those Bulldogs enjoyed the pleasure of winning the program’s first NJSIAA sectional title. Now, a roster...