Gritty HS Football Player From South Orange-Maplewood Earns ‘Heart Of Giant’ Nomination

This inspiring athlete from Columbia High School suffered a serious injury that threatened his football future. Here's what happened next.

Essex County College Scholarship Golf Tournament Will Return In October

“For 25 years, this tournament has been a testament to the power of community.”

Kids In Maplewood Can Win Prizes In Fishing Derbies In May

Get hooked! Fishing derbies with prizes will be held around Essex County this month, including at the South Mountain Reservation.

'Swim Lessons For All' Pilot Program Offered In Maplewood This Summer

Registration opens Wednesday for non-pool members who want "Swim Lessons for All" in Maplewood. The cost is $50 per two-week session.

Gone Fishin': Maplewood Kids Can Participate In Fishing Derby

Kids can win prizes in fishing derbies around Essex County, including one near Maplewood.

Maplewood Girls To Run In 5K For A Good Cause: Come Watch

The organizers encourage Maplewood residents to cheer the girls on as they run for an organization to help girls achieve their dreams.

Student At Columbia High School In Maplewood Wins 'Best Teammate'

The Maplewood baseball player exemplified selflessness, officials said, noting that he ran a local food drive.

Some Maplewood Athletic Fields Now Closed For The Season

They will be undergoing renovations, but the city gave a list of other places to enjoy recreational activities.

Maplewood Athletic Fields Closed For The Season

All Maplewood athletic fields will be closed for the season the week of November 9th.

Maplewood Boy Appears In Super Bowl Ad

A group of 32 young fans were featured in the ad that ran before Sunday's game. Among them was Flynn Dannheisser of Maplewood, NJ.

Maplewood New York City Marathon Runner Results 2019

The results are in! Congrats to those who braved the 26.2 mile iconic race on Sunday in New York City.

44 Maplewood Runners To Race In 2019 New York City Marathon

Find out how to watch live as local runners take on the 2019 New York City Marathon 26.2 mile race on Sunday, Nov. 3.

Share Your Sports News On Maplewood Patch

You can share sports scores, pictures, game recaps and more with your neighbors on Patch with just a few clicks.

Columbia High Among Best Public Schools For Sports: New Ranking

See where your school ranks with the best sports programs, according to a new analysis.

2019 Boston Marathon Results For Maplewood-South Orange Runners

Find out how Maplewood-South Orange area runners performed in the 26.2-mile 2019 Boston Marathon on Monday.

Maplewood- South Orange Runners To Race In 2019 Boston Marathon

Check out how and when to watch live as runners take on the 2019 Boston Marathon 26.2 mile race on Monday.

Columbia Cougars Saint Patrick's Day 5K Saturday

Second annual event benefits the high school cross country and track and field programs.

Drink Wine, Support Baseball In Maplewood

Cougar Wine Tasting event set for Friday.

Maplewood's Perfect Game Bowler Appears On Jimmy Kimmel LIVE

Ten-year-old Kai Strothers spoke about his accomplishment on late night television. See the video.

Columbia High School Fencers: The Road So Far

Both boys and girls squads are excelling this season. Let us take a look at what they've accomplished.

10-Year-Old Maplewood Boy Bowls Perfect Game

Kai Strothers is reportedly the youngest NJ bowler to bowl a perfect game.

Maplewood Senior Athlete Signs Letter Of Intent

Oak Knoll's Kayleigh Wolff is headed to College of Holy Cross.

Results For 13 Maplewood Area Runners In 2018 NYC Marathon

Find out how Maplewood area runners performed in the 26.2-mile 2018 New York City Marathon on Sunday.

13 Maplewood Runners To Race In 2018 New York City Marathon

Find out how to watch live as 13 Maplewood runners take on the 2018 New York City Marathon 26.2 mile race on Sunday, Nov. 4.

MSO Villagers Take Softball Championship

MSO Villagers 10U topples Berkeley Heights 16-5.

St. Joseph CYO Basketball Registration

Girls and Boys Grades 2 to 12

SO Elks donate to St. Joseph's CYO Basketball

St. Joseph's CYO Basketball

South Orange-Maplewood HS Athletes: Spring Signing Day 2018

Several student-athletes in the South Orange-Maplewood Public School District took eager steps towards their collegiate futures.

Barbie Makes Hijab-Wearing Doll To Honor Maplewood Olympian

An inimitable Olympic fencing champion from New Jersey now has a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll in her likeness.

Maplewood Teen To Tim Tebow: How’s Life In The Bush Leagues? (VIDEO)

One of the best things about teen sports journalist Eli Fishman… he’s got guts.

Columbia High Student-Athlete Earns NJSIAA Scholarship

Columbia High School's Shannon Gray was among 365 student-athletes to earn a total of $203,000 in college scholarships from the NJSIAA.

Maplewood Teen Has Interviewed Yankees, Mets Baseball Legends (VIDEOS)

The 13-year-old sports journalist has garnered more than 1.5 million YouTube views. Watch some of his best interviews here.

Maplewood Skater, Essex Teammates Heat Up The Ice

The Skyliners Synchronized Skating Team is off to a winning start for the 2016-17 season.

Columbia High School Replaces Baseball Coaches After ‘Bullying’ Allegations

The coaches faced allegations of harassment from some of their players, including “lewd, racist and vulgar” comments.

Maplewood Will Hold Parade For Its Olympic Fencing Hero, Ibtihaj Muhammad

If you’ve been waiting to congratulate Maplewood’s own Olympic fencing phenomenon Ibtihaj Muhammad, here’s your chance.

Maplewood's Ibtihaj Muhammad Makes Olympic History: 1st To Wear Hijab

Muhammad, a practicing Muslim, became the first Olympian to compete in a hijab.

Maplewood Olympic Fencer, Muslim, Raises $16K To Bring Family To Brazil

N.J.’s Ibtihaj Muhammad - America's first hijab-wearing Olympian – may get the psychological boost she needs thanks to an online fundraiser.

USA U18 Girls National Fistball Team heads to Germany with Maplewood's Valerie Houghton

The team is competing at the Youth World Fistball Championships, Nürnberg-Eibach, Germany on July 20-24, 2016.

Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez at Modell's in Kearny Saturday, June 4

The legendary Yankee's pitcher will sign autographs from noon to 2 p.m.

N.J. Coach Accused Of 'Bullying' Reappointed For New Season

A lawsuit alleges that coaching staff allowed a culture of bullying and retaliation to take root on a N.J. high school baseball team.