Jason Bernstein

New Jersey

High School Sports Reporter and Editor at NJ.com

High School Sports Reporter for NJ Advance Media, The Observer and Jersey Journal. Hartford '07, Livingston '03. Email: [email protected]

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Articles

Belleville softball shows growth in start of the season

1 week ago | theobserver.com | Jason Bernstein |Kevin Canessa

With four freshmen and three sophomores in the regular lineup, Belleville softball coach Chris Cantarella knows there’s going to be some rough innings and outcomes as this young group becomes acclimated to varsity softball. Injuries and rain, as well as a few really bad innings have created some adversity for the Buccaneers as they’ve started the season with a 1-3 record. “In our three losses, we’ve really only had one bad inning.
A look at the locals as HS girls flag football begins

1 week ago | theobserver.com | Jason Bernstein |Kevin Canessa

Another season of high school flag football is underway and once again The Observer-area will be home to some of the state’s top players and teams. Here’s a closer look at the five local teams and how they’ve started their respective seasons. BELLEVILLE (3-1)After a season-opening loss to then-state ranked West Orange, Belleville reeled off three consecutive wins, defeating Memorial of West New York (25-6), Millburn (13-12) and Hoboken (28-7).
Girls Flag Football comes to Belleville as the sport continues to grow

1 week ago | theobserver.com | Jason Bernstein |Kevin Canessa

The rise in popularity of high school girls flag football has been meteoric both in New Jersey and across the country. Belleville is the latest to become a part of what has quickly become arguably the hottest sport within The Observer area. The Buccaneers flag football team played its inaugural game on March 31, when it hosted state-ranked West Orange.
White gets 200th point as No. 15 Allentown downs Robbinsville - Girls lacrosse recap

1 week ago | nj.com | Jason Bernstein

Marleigh White (5) of Allentown moves the ball during girls lacrosse action against Trinity Hall, Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Oceanport N.J.Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comMarleigh White scored her 200th career point as Allentown, No. 15 in the NJ.com Top 20, defeated Robbinsville, 19-6, in Robbinsville. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
Pinelands over Point Pleasant Boro - Softball - Ocean County Tournament semifinals

1 week ago | nj.com | Jason Bernstein

Eilanna Meola pitched a four-hit shutout, striking out six and walking two to lift fifth-seeded Pinelands to a 4-0 victory over top-seeded Point Pleasant Boro in the Ocean County Tournament semifinals in Point Pleasant. Meola also went 3-for-4 with a RBI for Pinelands (7-0), which struck for three runs in the top of the second inning. Hannah Theuret went 2-for-4 and Cali Peterka had a run and a RBI.
Szamborski, Verona blank Livingston - Softball recap

1 week ago | nj.com | Jason Bernstein

Synclaire Szamborski pitched a four-hit shutout, striking out three and walking one as Verona defeated Livingston, 3-0, in Livingston. Nina Maglifiore was 3-for-3 with three RBI, a double and a triple for Verona (4-2). Danielle Imbriano went 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored. For Livingston (2-3), Sydney Schrager struck out five, allowing one earned run, six hits and two walks. The N.J. High School Sports newsletter is now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week.
No. 19 Johnson over Brearley - Softball recap

1 week ago | nj.com | Jason Bernstein

Gianna Calleja was 2-for-4 with three runs and two RBI as Johnson, No. 19 in the NJ.com Top 20, defeated Brearley, 11-1, in six innings, in Kennilworth. Addison Meyer went 2-for-4 with two RBI for Johnson (6-0), which broke a 1-1 tie with eight runs in the top of the fourth inning. Cassie Conforti and Elizabeth Fitzharris scored two runs apiece, with Conforti adding a RBI. Conforti struck out seven while allowing one run, three hits and a walk.
Swartz pitches Whippany Park past Bayonne - Softball recap

1 week ago | nj.com | Jason Bernstein

Kiera Swartz struck out 11 and walked two, allowing two runs on five hits to lift Whippany Park to a 3-2 victory over Bayonne in Whippany. Swartz, a junior, went 1-for-1 at the plate with a walk, run and a stolen base. Daniella Iellimo was 1-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored for Whippany Park (3-2). For Bayonne (4-2), Caitlin Gaetani struck out 10 in six innings, allowing one earned run, four hits and a walk, while also going 1-for-3 with a RBI.
Boyce gets 900th K, No. 11 Middletown North tops No. 10 Colts Neck - Softball recap

1 week ago | nj.com | Jason Bernstein

Madilynn Boyce struck out 12 batters, including the 900th of her career, to lead Middletown North, No. 11 in the NJ.com Top 20, to a 2-0 victory over No. 10 Colts Neck in Middletown. Boyce allowed just two hits and two walks in the shutout. The Seton Hall University commit becomes just the second active pitcher to reach 900 career strikeouts. Boyce helped her own cause at the plate, going 1-for-1 with two walks and a RBI for Middletown North (5-1).
Connelly strikes out 10 as Hasbrouck Heights downs Becton - Softball photos

1 week ago | nj.com | Jason Bernstein

Madelyn Connelly tossed a four-hit shutout, striking out 10 and walking one, as Hasbrouck Heights defeated Becton, 7-0, in Hasbrouck Heights. Giuliana Terranova was 2-for-3 with three RBI and a run scored for Hasbrouck Heights (6-1), which used a three-run bottom of the third inning to take a 4-0 lead and pull away. Mackenzie Riordan went 3-for-4 with two runs and two stolen bases, and Riley Rivera went 2-for-4 with a run scored.