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The NCAA Basketball Tournament, famously known as “March Madness,” sweeps the nation with its electrifying mix of unexpected upsets, last-second victories, and a glimpse into the future of basketball talent. The energy in the arenas and the shared excitement among fans create an experience like no other.
Continue reading The Ultimate Checklist for Attending the NCAA Basketball Tournament
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Ridgewood NJ ,RHS Boys Basketball Guards Johnny Jackson and Evan O’Reilly were named to the Bergen County Coaches Association’s 2024 All-Bergen County team! Both Johnny and Evan reached the 1,000 career points benchmark this season. Jackson made the first team and O’Reilly was named to the second.
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Demarest NJ, A legendary Holy Angels coach and a rising hoop star realized athletic milestones on the basketball court within a few days of each other. On December 30, 2023, Coach Susan Liddy of Emerson earned her 800th career victory with the Academy’s varsity basketball team. On January 2, 2024, combo guard Samantha Serrano (AHA ’24) of Nanuet, New York, scored her 1,000th career point.
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Ramsey NJ,Congrats to Bergen County’s own Dylan Harper on his decision to keep his talents in Jersey and suit up for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights next year! Harper, the youngest son of former NBA player Ron Harper Sr and brother of former Rutgers star Ron Harper Jr, is the #3 high school basketball recruit in the nation and currently is in his final year at Don Bosco.
Continue reading The Courts Are Finally Open in Samuel Nelkin County Park in Wallington
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Ridgewood NJ, the Graydon Pool season is June 3rd through September 4th (Labor Day). Graydon Pool features a shaded playground, water play fountains, shade kites, Adirondack chairs, a picnic area, sheltered pavilion, charcoal grills, and the Water’s Edge Café. Additional amenities include a fenced in Kiddie swim and play area, volleyball, basketball, ping-pong tables, shuffleboard, four square, hopscotch and Wi-Fi accessibility. And better yet no Parkway Traffic, no sharks, jellyfish or dead whales !
Continue reading Ridgewood’s Graydon Pool Season is June 3rd through September 4th, Labor Day
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Ridgewood NJ, the Graydon Pool season is June 3rd through September 4th (Labor Day). Graydon Pool features a shaded playground, water play fountains, shade kites, Adirondack chairs, a picnic area, sheltered pavilion, charcoal grills, and the Water’s Edge Café. Additional amenities include a fenced in Kiddie swim and play area, volleyball, basketball, ping-pong tables, shuffleboard, four square, hopscotch and Wi-Fi accessibility.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Maroons connected on seven 3-pointers in their 61 to 41 victory over 10th-seeded Hackensack in the final round of the North 1, Group 4 Tournament on Monday evening in the Maroons first sectional title since 2005.
Continue reading Ridgewood Maroons Take First Sectional Title Since 2005
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Montvale NJ, under a new ordinance starting Monday, non-residents who use the borough’s basketball courts without obtaining a special badge could face up to a $200 fine. The measure comes in response to residents’ complaints that they had to vie for time on the busy courts.
Continue reading Starting Monday, Montvale Basketball Courts Go Members Only
Ever since lockdown restrictions were enforced and everyone was forced to stay home, people have been looking for new ways to kill time. Social media has recently been flooded with new recipes, trendy challenges, and online meeting shenanigans. But if there is one thing that is guaranteed to keep you entertained and engaged, it is indoor sports that you can practice without even leaving the house. With the myriad of games and physical activities you can engage in, the whole family can stay healthy and have fun together during the quarantine. Playing sports with loved ones is a splendid way to pass the time, and here are four great indoor sports you can enjoy together.
Continue reading 4 Indoor Sports Perfect For Family Bonding this Quarantine
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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 187, allowing the resumption of contact practices and competitions in indoor settings for organized sports defined as “medium risk” and “high risk” by the New Jersey Department of Health’s “Guidance for Sports Activities.” The order encompasses sports including hockey, basketball, cheerleading, group dance, rugby, boxing, judo, karate, taekwondo, and wrestling. Governor Murphy previously signed Executive Orders No. 149 and 168, which permitted the resumption of outdoor sports activities, “low risk” practices and competitions in indoor settings, and non-contact indoor practices for “medium risk” and “high risk” sports.
Basketball is an exciting sport that requires a high level of skill and immense fitness. It’s brilliant to watch and great fun to play at any level. With the NBA being such a big league rounding off the season with a playoff battle that is sure to send shivers down your spine, it’s no wonder that the number of children taking up the sport is increasing. To have a shot at getting in your high school team you’ll need to put the time in and practise, but where should you concentrate?
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Rochelle Park NJ, Filipino-American teen trainer Ryan Ang is back at it keeping kids safe against COVID-19 by encouraging them to stay home and instead get basketball training online – and this very welcome news for basketball-crazy Filipinos as Luzon Island has been declared under quarantine.
The 16-year-old Ang went on live streaming over Instagram and Facebook live on Friday, March 17, 2020,(3:30-4:00) to provide free Ang1 Trainings on ball handling to his students and anyone interested in basketball.
Free Online Basketball Training today on Facebook live at 11 am
“My name is Ryan Ang from Ang1 Trainings . I am a 16 year old Filipino basketball trainer located in Bergen County . Due to the recent outbreak of COVID 19 ,athletes have not been able to participate in any basketball activities including personal and group training in fear of catching the Coronavirus . Moreover I am unable to conduct my training sessions as it might jeopardize the health and safety of both myself and the athletes . Despite all the negative effects of COVID 19 ,there is come positivity beyond the virus . I have developed a way athletes can train with me without jeopardizing my safety and their safety. I will be conducting online training through the use of social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram .My first ever free online training session will be held today from 11 am to 1130 am . Athletes can tune in on their mobile device on either Facebook Live or Instagram Live in the comfort of their own home or specific location. With your help , we can make a difference and minimize the spread of Cornovirus by enabling athletes to train at home or in a safe location . Together we stand and protect the basketball community. With any question or for more information feel free to contact me ! you can check my YouTube channel @Asianballer Ryan Ang ”
