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MVPs from the semifinal round of the NJSIAA Boys Volleyball state tournament

2 days ago | nj.com | Greg Patuto |Tyler Duffy

The Boys Volleyball NJSIAA state tournament continued this week, with all eight brackets getting through the semifinals and having their final matchups determined. See below for the top players from around the state during the semifinal round:Yamil Espinoza, HarrisonEspinoza had six kills, two digs, and 13 service points to go along with an ace in Harrison’s quarterfinal round victory over fourth-seeded Weehawken. Harrison hasn’t dropped a single set yet in the postseason.
Previewing Friday’s boys volleyball sectional finals

2 days ago | nj.com | Greg Patuto |Tyler Duffy

The final round of the 2025 boys volleyball sectional tournaments will take place on Friday at the location of the higher seeds. Check out our full previews for each game being played in the next round:Group 1Group 2Group 3Group 4The N.J. High School Sports newsletter is now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week. Sign up now!Follow us on social: Facebook | Instagram | If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
Former Iowa Hawkeyes Star Turning Heads With Packers Entering 2025 Season

3 days ago | si.com | Greg Patuto

The Green Bay Packers took a big step forward defensively last season. Jeff Hafley was brought in as the defensive coordinator and helped the unit improve as a whole during a year where the Packers qualified for the postseason. The early signs point to the defense becoming even better in 2025-26 with the help of a former Iowa Hawkeye. Lukas Van Ness is entering the third year of his NFL career and Green Bay is expecting big things moving forward.
Northwestern's David Braun Receives Brutal Ranking in Big Ten

3 days ago | si.com | Greg Patuto

Has the honeymoon come to an end with David Braun at Northwestern? Braun was thrust into the role. as head coach to replace Pat Fitzgerald ahead of the 2023 season. A Wildcats' team that finished 1-11 the year before entered the 2023 season with low expectations. Braun led the team to an 8-5 record and 5-4 in the Big Ten. Northwestern went onto defeat Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl, 14-7. Last season, it all came crashing down as Northwestern fell to 4-8 with just two Big Ten victories.
Boys Volleyball: State tournament semifinal results & recaps for Wednesday, June 4

3 days ago | nj.com | Greg Patuto

North: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4South: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4South Jersey, Group 1 Semifinal5-Oratory at 1/No. 7 St. John Vianney, 4:30@Greg PatutoNo. 1 Old Bridge vs. No. 12 Kingsway, 4:30No. 2 Southern vs. Jackson Memorial, 4:30No. 3 Scotch Plains-Fanwood vs. No. 10 Fair Lawn, 4:30No. 4 Monroe vs. No. 9 Hillsborough, 3:30No. 5 St. Joseph (Met.) vs. Pinelands, 4No. 6 Harrison vs. Weehawken, 4:30No. 7 St. John Vianney vs. Oratory, 4:30No. 8 Holmdel at No. 11 Barnegat, 4No. 13 West Caldwell Tech vs.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Receive Poor Off-the-Field Ranking

3 days ago | si.com | Greg Patuto

The calendar has turned to June and this means the college football season is slowly approaching. The summer months are a time for fans to look at the upcoming season, their favorite team, and to have some fun within the sport. One way to do this is to rank the best-looking uniforms and helmets around the nation. Badgers Wire recently put together a ranking of the best helmets in the Big Ten and Rutgers came out dead last.
Rauw Alejandro Details Full-Body Cardio Routine to Stay in Shape on Tour

3 days ago | generationiron.com | Greg Patuto

This post may contain affiliate links (disclosure policy). The reggae star makes sure to stay in the best shape possible while touring the world. Puerto Rican reggae star Rauw Alejandro has a rigorous job that tasks him with multiple shows per year. To make sure he is in the best shape, both mentally and physically, Alejandro has kept up with his fitness with different routines. This includes a full-body, cardio routine that keeps him sharp on tour.
Rutgers Considered Slight Favorites to Return to Bowl Season by Analytics

3 days ago | si.com | Greg Patuto

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are looking to do something that has only happened twice in their history. Rutgers enters the 2025 season looking to reach six wins and qualify for bowl season for the third consecutive year. This would be the third time in Rutgers' long history. ESPN's Power Football Index was recently updated and it pegs Rutgers as a slight favorite to return to bowl season. The Scarlet Knights were given a 57.1% chance to return this season.
Iowa Hawkeyes Kirk Ferentz Receives High Ranking in Big Ten

4 days ago | si.com | Greg Patuto

Iowa Hawkeyes' head coach Kirk Ferentz is receiving praise ahead of the 2025 season. The Big Ten has expanded to 18 teams and this means more elite head coaches coming into the mix. Ferentz remains at the top even after expansion. In a recent ranking of Big Ten head coaches, USA Today put Ferentz at No. 3, behind only Ryan Day of Ohio State and Penn State's James Franklin. "Ferentz is the longest-tenured coach in the Bowl Subdivision.
Dr. Mike Israetel's 5 Training Principles to Build Muscle

4 days ago | generationiron.com | Greg Patuto

This post may contain affiliate links (disclosure policy). Mike Israetel shared his best methods to add more muscle to your frame. Dr. Mike Israetel has shared many of his own workouts and diet tips to help others build the best physique possible. Recently, Israetel broke down his five best principles used to help build muscle.