Saturday, May. 18

SFC A Tournament, Quarterfinal Round

12-Paterson Kennedy (3-2-1) vs. 5-Clifton (8-1) at Untermann Field, 11:30am

20-Ramapo (4-3) at 4-Newark Central (6-1), 10am

20-Winners meet at Untermann Field, 1pm

17-Montville (5-2-2) at 1-Ridgewood (7-2), 9am

9-West Orange (6-3) vs. 8-Nutley (5-4) at At Ridgewood, 10:30am

20-Winners meet at 12pm at Ridgewood

SFC B Tournament, Quarterfinal Round

10-West Milford (5-1) vs. 7-Paramus (5-2) at Mount Olive, 12:30pm

15-Passaic Tech (5-2) at 1-Mount Olive (9-0), 11am

Winners meet at 2 p.m. at Mount Olive

14-BelovED Charter (6-2) at 2-Wayne Valley (7-0-1), 9am

11-Montclair (5-2) vs. 6-St. Benedict's (7-2) at at Wayne Valley, 10:45am

Winners meet 11:45 am at Wayne Valley

A house that sold for $1.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in West Orange in the past week.

In total, 12 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $654,793. The average price per square foot ended up at $313.

As Mystik Dan makes his Triple Crown bid on Saturday, the Preakness Stakes could be run in the rain and is more than likely to be contested on a muddy track. So who are the horses to bet in the mud?

A house in Edison that sold for $845,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Edison area in the past week.

In total, 18 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $536,528. The average price per square foot ended up at $389.

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan’s path to a Triple Crown is likely to be a muddy one: Rain is predicted to fall all day, leading up to Saturday’s Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Md.

A condo that sold for $942,492 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Fort Lee in the past week.

In total, 10 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $560,649. The average price per square foot was $383.

Memorial Day weekend is still a week away, but brands have already started rolling out big sales for the occasion.

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High school softball teams in New Jersey have one more day to make their case for postseason positioning on Saturday.

Does Mayor Patrick Rosenello regret dedicating nearly $40 million in local taxpayer money since 2011 to protect North Wildwood’s coast amid years of severe erosion?

The 2024 Preakness Stakes takes place on Saturday, May 18, 2024 (5/18/24) at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.

DEAR AMY: I am a single woman in my mid-50s. I never married or had children and like it this way.

The New York Liberty host the Indiana Fever and rookie sensation Caitlin Clark in their home opener at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

The New York Yankees face the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, May 18, 2024 (5/18/24) at Yankee Stadium in New York City.

Tyson Fury faces Oleksandr Usyk in a professional boxing fight on Saturday, May 18, 2024 (5/18/24) at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The 2024 NCAA men’s lacrosse tournament quarterfinals begins on Saturday, May 18, 2024 (5/18/24).

Inter Miami will face D.C. United in an MLS game on Saturday, May 18, 2024 (5/18/24) at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

A house in Perth Amboy that sold for $690,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Perth Amboy area between Apr 29 and May 12.

In total, eight residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $466,438. The average price per square foot was $276.

Today is the day.

A house in Princeton Junction that sold for $1.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in West Windsor between Apr 15 and May 12.

In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past four weeks, with an average price of $969,286, or $408 per square foot.

NEW YORK — Let’s see, it sure looks like Aaron Judge. The swing has the same, sweeping uppercut, the 6-7 frame is identical, even the FM deejay voice is a match.

A house in Jackson that sold for $1.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Jackson area in the past week.

In total, 16 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $563,275. The average price per square foot was $264.

A house that sold for $900,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Mount Laurel in the past week.

In total, nine residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $506,944. The average price per square foot ended up at $232.

Saquon Barkley surely has Oct. 20 circled on his calendar.

The 2024 PGA Championship begins on Saturday, May 18, 2024 (5/18/24) with the third day of competition at the Valhalla Golf Club, in Louisville, Kentucky.

A house in Marlton that sold for $692,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Evesham between Apr 29 and May 12.

In total, 14 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $413,571, or $244 per square foot.

A house in Hightstown that sold for $901,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in East Windsor in the past week.

In total, 10 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $543,450, or $277 per square foot.

A house that sold for $962,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in East Brunswick in the past week.

In total, 11 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $573,727, or $337 per square foot.

A house in Camden that sold for $209,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Camden area in the past week.

In total, 10 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $140,800, or $103 per square foot.

A house that sold for $1.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Princeton in the past week.

In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $813,801. The average price per square foot was $363.

A house in Irvington that sold for $425,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Irvington area between Apr 22 and May 12.

In total, 10 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past three weeks, with an average price of $326,200, or $263 per square foot.

A house in Elizabethport that sold for $810,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Elizabeth area between Apr 29 and May 12.

In total, 12 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $400,750. The average price per square foot was $301.

A house in Fords that sold for $740,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Woodbridge area in the past week.

In total, 12 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $459,740. The average price per square foot ended up at $337.

DEAR ABBY: My mom always catered to my dad when I was growing up. I was left to pretty much raise myself. Their drinking and social life were their priorities. I ended up pregnant at 16 and married to an abusive 21-year-old man, and I was divorced at 17.

A house that sold for $875,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Linden in the past week.

In total, eight residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $567,500. The average price per square foot ended up at $491.

A house that sold for $2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Montclair between Apr 29 and May 12.

In total, 13 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $1.2 million. The average price per square foot was $501.

A house that sold for $1.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bridgewater in the past week.

In total, eight residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $716,650, or $346 per square foot.

A house in Paterson that sold for $650,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Paterson area in the past week.

In total, 30 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $446,233. The average price per square foot ended up at $231.

A house in Wayne that sold for $1.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Wayne area in the past week.

In total, 16 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $774,219. The average price per square foot was $328.

A house in Piscataway that sold for $850,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Piscataway area in the past week.

In total, six residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $586,667, or $398 per square foot.

A house in Sicklerville that sold for $540,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Winslow in the past week.

In total, 17 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $306,978. The average price per square foot ended up at $185.

A house in Passaic that sold for $652,500 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Passaic area between Apr 15 and May 12.

In total, eight residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past four weeks, with an average price of $452,250, or $372 per square foot.

A house that sold for $862,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Hillsborough in the past week.

In total, nine residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $570,167. The average price per square foot ended up at $332.

A condo in Old Bridge that sold for $875,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Old Bridge area in the past week.

In total, 15 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $454,807, or $277 per square foot.

A house that sold for $377,400 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Atlantic City in the past week.

In total, 17 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $177,547. The average price per square foot was $191.

A house that sold for $915,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in North Brunswick between Apr 29 and May 12.

In total, 10 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $470,850. The average price per square foot ended up at $296.

A house in Parsippany that sold for $995,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Parsippany-Troy Hills area between Apr 29 and May 12.

In total, 10 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $657,000. The average price per square foot ended up at $349.

A house in Cherry Hill that sold for $3.9 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Cherry Hill area in the past week.

In total, 17 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $679,471. The average price per square foot was $247.

A house in Lakewood that sold for $999,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lakewood area in the past week.

In total, 14 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $378,179. The average price per square foot ended up at $253.

A house in Manchester Township that sold for $575,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Manchester in the past week.

In total, 26 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $320,015, or $219 per square foot.

Brianna Estevez had two home runs and five RBI to help give top-seeded Perth Amboy to a 14-4 victory over fourth-seeded Highland Park in the semifinal round of the Greater Middlesex Invitational in Perth Amboy.

William Hutchinson had five goals to help give Cherry Hill West a 9-6 victory over Delran in Delran.

Keira Dunn scored five goals to help give Westwood a 15-5 win over Emerson Boro in Westwood.

Jael Martinez drove in two runs and knocked two hits to guide Bergenfield to a 15-5 win over Wayne Hills in Bergenfield.

Bergenfield (14-11) has won seven of its last eight games.

Zachary DiLauri led all Parsippany Hills scorers with six goals and two assists in a 16-6 win over Newton in Newton.

Parsippany Hills (11-5) had nine different players score a goal to win its ninth game in the last 10.

Venus Aligns with Uranus

Natalie Luftman tossed a one-hitter while striking out five batters to lead Glen Rock to a 16-0 victory over Butler in Butler.

Students from Salem High School celebrated their prom Friday night at Maria’s by DiPaolos in Penns Grove. Dressed to impress, the prom-goers enjoyed the evening as they socialized, posed for photos and danced the night away.

There were so many contributors to Hunterdon Central’s 6-1 victory over second-seeded High Point in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament softball championship game Friday afternoon that the MVP voting became, well, difficult.

Second-seeded Absegami got a measure of revenge on Friday against top-seeded Egg Harbor Township, gutting out a tough second set to capture the Cape-Atlantic League tournament title on the road, 25-21, 27-25.

Kathryn Martin was 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run and five RBI to help Middletown South win, 8-3, over Woodbridge in Middletown.

Morgan Garth tossed a one-hitter with 10 strikeouts for Bergen Charter to help win against Dwight-Morrow, 16-1, in Englewood.

Garth went six innings, walked two batters and allowed an earned run and went 2-for-3 with a double and three RBI at the plate.

Calen Reid set a single-season record for Jefferson with 69th assists to help his team down Morris Hills 13-7 in Oak Ridge.

Kat Gillern recorded seven goals, three assists, and 13 draw controls as Camden Catholic defeated Cherry Hill East 16-5 in Cherry Hill.

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Sorella Gallucci and Jordan Grodsky each finished with four RBI as Robbinsville, No. 6 in the NJ.com Top 20, ousted Hightstown in Hightstown.

Abigail Willoughby struck out 13 batters in a complete game to guide Schalick to a 7-1 victory over Cape May Tech in Cape May Court House.

Willoughby allowed four hits and one earned run to Cape May Tech and collected two RBI at the plate.

The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday’s lottery drawing has climbed to an estimated $393 million with a cash option of $181.5 million.

The winning numbers were: 8, 17, 40, 60 and 70. The Mega Ball drawn was 3 with a Megaplier of 2x.

There were plenty of terrific plays and individual moments on the baseball fields across the state on Friday.

A second-half rally led to top-seed Barnegat capturing the inaugural Shore Conference Coaches’ Cup with a 6-5 victory over Brick Memorial in Barnegat.

Trailing 5-3 entering the second half, Barnegat (9-9) scored two goals in the third quarter to tie the game. With under three minutes to play in regulation and the game still tied, Bailey Carroll completed the comeback for the Bengals by scoring the go-ahead goal.

Amelia Eilbacher scored her 100th goal while Ellie Marrone scooped up her 100th draw control as Notre Dame defeated Mainland 9-4 in Lawrenceville.

Eric Saunders and Hernan Gamble delivered in the clutch.

The second doubles duo lifted top-seeded St. Peter’s Prep past third-seeded Secaucus, 3-2 in the Hudson County Tournament final at Lincoln Park in Jersey City on Friday afternoon.

Isabella Pedone marked seven goals and two assists as Saddle River Day outpaced Mahwah 15-8 in Mahwah.

Alana Chetaitis recorded three RBI to lead Ramsey past Indian Hills 14-4 in Oakland. The Rams won their fourth straight and 16 of their last 17.

Gianna Muliero recorded a three-run home run to help Immaculate Heart, No. 4 in the NJ.com Top 20, down Northern Highlands 6-5 in Allendale. The Blue Eagles won their seventh straight and 20 of their last 21.

Lilly Hamlin threw a two-hit shutout while striking out 10 and walking three to help give Demarest a 13-0 win over Belleville in Demarest.

Katianna Perez pitched a seven-hitter, allowing four earned runs while striking out five and walking two to help Teaneck take down Garfield, 10-6, in Teaneck.

Demi Dembinski pitched a seven-hitter, allowing no earned runs to help Becton earn a 4-3 victory over Hasbrouck Heights in Hasbrouck Heights.

Michael Harless pitched 6.2 scoreless innings, allowing two hits while striking out five and walking two to help Absegami defeat Cedar Creek, 5-0, in Galloway.

Josue Cueto tossed a complete game three-hitter with seven strikeouts for Passaic Tech to knock off Lawrence, No. 7 in the NJ.com Top 20, 2-0 in Lawrenceville.

Jack Mustaro pitched seven strong innings, scattering seven hits, before Gloucester Catholic, No. 4 in the NJ.com Top 20, earned a 2-1 walk-off victory over Kingsway in eight innings in Gloucester.

Cassidy White pitched a three-hitter to help West Morris defeat Morris Hills, 5-1, in Chester.

Seneca held Cherry Hill West, the No. 3 ranked team in the NJ.com Top-20 rankings, to fewer than two runs for the first time this season with a 2-1 victory in Tabernacle.

Julian Santorelli threw a two-hitter for Verona in its 10-0 victory against Newark Tech in Newark.

Verona (15-9) has won four of its last five games.

Bergen County’s group champs hit the track at Hackensack high school to crown one-true county champ in each event and there were fireworks all around.

Delsea, No. 6 in the NJ.com Top 20, had four pitches combine for two hits as it defeated Highland 2-0 in Franklinville.

Mia Kurtz scored four goals for River Dell to triumph over Bergen Tech, 12-8, in Hackensack.

For almost all of last season, Quinn Donahue and Kieran McElroy Barker played in limited roles and sparingly came in off of the bench. They were on the team, but mainly watched as the Raiders put together its best season ever on its way to a state title.

Jake Hasson notched five goals to ignite Seneca to a 18-2 win over Williamstown in Tabernacle.

Zac Fearon, Gavin Horner and George Horner all scored hat tricks for Seneca (11-5) and combined for seven assists.

Ben Papendick netted five goals and notched two assists for Kinnelon in a 15-6 win over Hanover Park in Kinnelon.

Frank Tackett tallied four goals and three assists while Jackson Tu marked four goals as Red Bank Catholic rallied and outlasted Donovan Catholic 13-12 in Red Bank to stop a five-game losing streak.

Students from Clearview Regional High School celebrated their prom Friday night at Masso’s Orchard in Glassboro. Dressed to impress, the prom-goers enjoyed the evening as they socialized, posed for photos and danced the night away.

Junior Mikayla Fontana dialed up a no-hitter to send Northern Burlington, the No. 15 ranked team in the NJ.com Top-20 rankings, to a 6-0 victory over Timber Creek in Columbus.

Students from Cinnaminson High School celebrated their prom Thursday night at the Double Tree By Hilton in Cherry Hill. Dressed to impress, the prom-goers enjoyed the evening as they socialized, posed for photos and danced the night away.

Isabella Kwashek allowed two hits over six innings with 12 strikeouts and three walks as West Deptford defeated Gloucester Catholic 12-1 in an Eastern Viking Consolation at Lion’s Lake Park in Lebanon, PA.

NEW YORK — The formula is as simple as it is eternal: get seven solid innings from your starter, crank out a couple of home runs from the middle of the order, then let the bullpen apply the finishing touch.

Students from South Hunterdon Regional High School celebrated their prom Friday night at Stanton Ridge Golf and Country Club in Whitehouse Station. Dressed to impress, the prom-goers enjoyed the evening as they socialized, posed for photos and danced the night away.

Theo Wasserlauf threw a three-hit shutout and struck out eight for Tenafly in a 7-0 win over Dwight-Morrow in Tenafly.

Tenafly (8-15) jumped to a 2-0 lead in the first inning and then scored four more runs in the bottom of the fifth inning.

Delsea powered its way by Sterling in an Eastern Viking Tournament Consolation behind five home runs to defeat Sterling 25-8 at Lions Gate Park in Bloomfield.

Princeton ended its three-game skid with a 7-2 victory over the Warriors in New Egypt.

Natalie Hester and Jada Speed led the way at the plate for the Little Tigers. Hester strung together three hits, one being a solo home run, and had three runs scored in the victory.