Feature Stories
Elizabeth’s Phil Colicchio: Union County’s Gold Standard
For 20 seasons, Phil Colicchio manned the helm of Linden’s basketball program. He racked up 449 wins, three Union County titles, nine sectional titles and [...]
Brick Stars special needs hockey team soaring to national heights
It started at Ocean Ice Palace nine years ago and the Brick Stars have grown not only in the size of their program but their [...]
Saint Rose Hockey hosts special night for “Samvincible”
It was more than a hockey game on Friday night at Jersey Shore Arena in Wall. Saint Rose, dubbed the Frozen Roses on the ice, [...]
Marist’s Mission: Players Not Relenting Despite Impending School Closure
The news announced to the Marist High School community earlier this month echoed the same story heard at dozens upon dozens of private catholic schools [...]
Former Devils great Driver builds powerhouse girls hockey program at Morristown-Beard
Bruce Driver had a stellar 15-year NHL career highlighted by a 1995 Stanley Cup win with the New Jersey Devils. That was just the first [...]
New Jersey Devils Honor JSZ’s Top December Goals
For the third straight year, the New Jersey Devils are honoring the top goals captured by JSZ cameras. On a night when the Devils upset [...]
N.J. HS Football Coaches Excited about Greg Schiano Hire
There's no doubt about it -- New Jersey high schools produce some of the most talented and competitive players in college football. In the two [...]
Diggs wins Zoneman, Schiano speaks at JSZ Football Banquet
The third annual JSZ Football Banquet featured the top players in New Jersey, an inspiring JSZ Courage Award and Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano opening [...]
“17 Minutes for Micah”: A Jersey Sports Zone Exclusive
Wednesday night at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia provided two communities in South Jersey with a pair of themes -- the sadness surrounding the loss [...]
Hundreds Gather at Holy Spirit to Celebrate the Life of Bill Walsh
Holy Spirit High School hosted a memorial service for the late Bill Walsh on Wednesday night. Family, friends, current and former players packed the auditorium [...]
Gun Violence Mars Camden-Pleasantville Playoff Game
It was a normal New Jersey high school football playoff game; until it wasn't. Camden was leading Pleasantville 6-0 in the third quarter when at [...]
Cooper Hosts Athletic Trainer’s Symposium
Athletic trainers from all over the region were on hand in Mount Laurel on Tuesday for the Cooper University Health Care Athletic Trainer's Symposium. Dr. [...]
Delran Celebrates All-American R.J. Moten
Delran senior standout R.J. Moten received his U.S. Army All-American jersey in front of a packed gymnasium on Friday afternoon. The Michigan recruit is one [...]
Family Tradition Thrives as Cody Simon Named All-American
As a sophomore at St. Peter's Prep, Cody Simon watched his older brother, Shayne, received his All-American jersey. Fast forward two years and now it's [...]
Jalen Berger Heading to San Antonio as All-American
Chapters are continuously being added to Jalen Berger's prolific high school story. The four-star recruit hailing from Don Bosco Prep became the 11th Ironmen player [...]
No. 1 Center in USA, Luke Wypler, is a 2020 All-American
As an eighth-grader, Luke Wypler began dreaming about becoming an All-American athlete. That dream came true on October 11, when Wypler became the second player [...]
Surf Dynasty: Manasquan wins 6th straight NJ state title
The North Pavilion in Spring Lake hosted the NSSA (National Scholastic Surfing Association) Northeast Championships which featured New Jersey high school surfing teams competing for [...]
Four-Star DB Jordan Morant Named 2020 All-American
Jordan Morant, a four-star defensive back prospect committed to the University of Michigan, was the first player in the United States to receive his jersey [...]
Nyjon Freeman and His Two-Year Journey Back to Football
October 7, 2017. It was a day Nyjon Freeman would never forget. After hitting the edge on a pitch, Hoboken's star running back was tackled [...]
Mater Dei Prep has a Carli Lloyd of their own – meet Claire Gaston
Claire Gaston is the student liaison for Mater Dei Prep’s Women’s Leadership Committee and the senior is without question leading by example. The senior who [...]
South Jersey Basketball Academy Reaches New Heights
The South Jersey Basketball Academy was created by Drew University Basketball alum, Kevin Hagan, and Rowan Men's Basketball coach, Brian Bouchard in 2014. The camp [...]
USA Softball Legend Jennie Finch and Her Platform to Empower Young Women
It's been nine years since Jennie Finch last threw a professional pitch, but the USA Softball Hall of Famer arguably has a bigger platform than [...]