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Baseball: Several teams make big moves in latest North Jersey Top 25 rankings
🔒 The top two teams in the North Jersey baseball rankings asserted themselves with strong starts, while several others made big moves with early wins. See them here.
Softball: Opening week brings big changes to North Jersey Top 25 rankings
🔒 There are a bunch of changes to the North Jersey Top 25, with six new softball teams joining the rankings. Check them out here.
Boys basketball: North Jersey Top 25 rankings after first round of state tournament
🔒 Here are the North Jersey boys basketball Top 25 rankings following the first week of the state tournament.
Girls basketball: North Jersey Top 25 rankings through end of regular season
🔒 In a North Jersey girls basketball first, both the Bergen and Passaic County finals produced the exact same score. Where do the champs rank? See the latest North Jersey Girls Basketball rankings.
Boys basketball: North Jersey Top 25 rankings heading into the state tournament
🔒Here are the North Jersey boys basketball Top 25 rankings heading into the state tournament, which starts Wednesday.
Wrestling: Final North Jersey team rankings, banner winners for 2023-24 season
🔒 Before moving on to the individual postseason, let's put a bow on the 2023-24 team season with one last set of North Jersey rankings.
Girls basketball: North Jersey Top 25 rankings ahead of county tournament finals
🔒 The top two teams in this week's North Jersey girls basketball Top 25 rankings are the reigning Bergen and Passaic county champions. Will they repeat?
Boys basketball: North Jersey Top 25 rankings entering week of county championships
🔒 Here are the North Jersey boys basketball Top 25 rankings ahead of this weekend's Bergen and Passaic county finals.
Girls basketball: North Jersey Top 25 rankings entering final week of division play
🔒 Several Big North girls basketball division titles will be decided this week, as well as the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference championship. Check out the rankings here.
Boys basketball: North Jersey Top 25 rankings entering county-tournament crunch time
🔒 Three teams made big moves in the latest North Jersey boys’ basketball Top 25 rankings, and the No. 1 spot will be on the line this week.
Wrestling: North Jersey individual and team rankings as the postseason ramps up
🔒 Here's where things stand for the top teams and wrestlers in North Jersey with the postseason about to get underway. Check out the rankings here.
Girls basketball: Wild week shakes up North Jersey Top 25 rankings
🔒 IHA's one-point win over Teaneck last week was the latest in a string of results that have upset the balance of the North Jersey Top 25 rankings.
Boys basketball: North Jersey Top 25 rankings as county tournaments near
🔒 Here are the North Jersey boys basketball Top 25 rankings heading into Monday's county tournament seeding meetings.
Swimming: Midseason rankings, Bergen and Passaic county championship previews
🔒 Here's what you need to know for this year's county championships, plus the midseason North Jersey team rankings.
Wrestling: North Jersey team and individual rankings heading into county tournaments
🔒 The landscape in North Jersey wrestling has changed once again in the lead-up to the county championships. Here are the latest rankings.
Wrestling: Latest North Jersey individual and team rankings, plus a BCWCA preview
🔒 Four new wrestlers were added to the North Jersey weight class rankings, while one team reached new heights after a special weekend.
Girls basketball: Public-school team overtakes No. 1 spot in latest Top 25 rankings
🔒 Until Saturday, a Bergen County public school hadn't beaten Saddle River Day in 7 years. The team that finally did it is the North Jersey's new No. 1 in the Girls Basketball rankings.
Boys basketball: North Jersey Top 25 rankings with a No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown coming up
🔒 Here are the North Jersey Top 25 rankings boys basketball ahead of a game that may decide the No. 1 seed in the Bergen County Jamboree.
Boys basketball: North Jersey Top 25 rankings entering holiday tournaments
🔒 Here are the North Jersey boys basketball Top 25 rankings entering holiday tournaments.
Boys basketball: Preseason North Jersey Top 25 rankings entering 2023-24 season
🔒 Here are the North Jersey boys basketball preseason Top 25 rankings for the 2023-24 season.
Girls basketball: Preseason North Jersey Top 25 rankings entering 2023-24 season
🔒 Here are North Jersey Top 25 rankings ahead of the girls basketball season, which starts Thursday.
Wrestling: Preseason North Jersey team rankings for 2023-24 season
🔒 With the high school wrestling season starting Thursday, it's time to unveil the preseason team rankings in North Jersey.
Football: 2023 USA TODAY NETWORK All-New Jersey defensive teams
The following players have been selected to the 2023 USA TODAY NETWORK All-New Jersey football defensive teams.
Football: 2023 USA TODAY NETWORK All-New Jersey offensive teams
The following players have been selected to the 2023 USA TODAY NETWORK All-New Jersey football offensive teams.
Football: Here are the 2023 All-North Jersey teams
🔒 After an exciting season, these players have been selected to the 2023 All-North Jersey football teams. See them here.
NJ football rankings: Who's No. 1 in the final Statewide Public Top 20?
Is Mainland or Toms River North the best public HS football team in NJ? Check out the final Statewide Public Top 20 and Non-Public Top 10 rankings.
North Jersey football: Final Public Top 20 and Big Six rankings for 2023 season
🔒 Here are the final North Jersey Public Top 20 and Big Six non-public football rankings for the 2023 season.
NJ football rankings: Statewide Public Top 20, Non-Public Top 10 entering championship week
Twelve of the 14 teams playing in state championship games are ranked in the latest Statewide Public Top 20 and Non-Public Top 10 rankings.
Boys soccer: Final team rankings, stat leaders for 2023 season in North Jersey
🔒 The 2023 boys soccer season ends with an unquestioned No. 1 team in North Jersey. Here are the final rankings, plus stat leaders.
Girls soccer: Final team rankings, stat leaders for 2023 season in North Jersey
🔒 Now that the dust has settled, it's time to present the final rankings and stat leaders from across North Jersey.
NJ football rankings: Wild week shakes up Statewide Public Top 20, Non-Public Top 10
An unpredictable week of the high school football playoff games brought major changes to the Statewide Public Top 20 and Non-Public Top 10 rankings.
North Jersey football: Public Top 20 and Big Six non-public rankings after Week 11
🔒 Here are the North Jersey Public Top 20 and Big Six non-public football rankings after Week 11 playoff games.
NJ football rankings: Two new teams join Statewide Public Top 20 after wild week
After a wild second week of the high school football playoffs, two new teams joined the USA TODAY NETWORK Statewide Public Top 20 rankings.
North Jersey football: Public Top 20 and Big Six non-public rankings after Week 10
🔒 Here are the North Jersey football Public Top 20 and Big Six non-public rankings after Week 10 playoff games.
NJ football rankings: Statewide Non-Public Top 10 gets a shuffle as playoffs heat up
Some big games in the final week of the non-public regular season shook up the Statewide Non-Public Top 10 rankings entering the playoffs.
North Jersey football: Public Top 20 and Big Six non-public rankings after Week 9
🔒 Here are the North Jersey football Public Top 20 and Big Six non-public rankings after Week 9 games.
Boys soccer: North Jersey Top 25 rankings, stat leaders heading into state tournament
🔒 Ramsey did just enough to hold steady as the No. 1 team in North Jersey. Here are the latest rankings and the regular-season stat leaders.
Girls soccer: New No. 1 team in North Jersey Top 25 rankings as playoffs begin
🔒 The last week of the regular season produced new league and county champions in girls soccer. Plus, a new No. 1 in the North Jersey rankings.
NJ football rankings: New team joins Statewide Public Top 20 with playoffs set to begin
After the final week of the HS football season for public schools, one new team joined the USA TODAY NETWORK Statewide Public Top 20 rankings. See the rankings here.
North Jersey football: Public Top 20 and Big Six non-public rankings after Week 8
🔒 Here are the North Jersey football Public Top 20 and Big Six non-public rankings after Week 8 games.
Boys soccer: Latest North Jersey rankings, picks for Bergen and Passaic county finals
🔒 Here are the latest boys soccer rankings and previews of the Bergen and Passaic county championship games.
Girls soccer: Latest North Jersey rankings, picks for Bergen and Passaic county finals
🔒 A new No. 1 team in North Jersey has emerged after an eventful weekend in the Bergen County girls soccer tournament. Here are the rankings.
NJ football rankings: Statewide Public Top 20, Non-Public Top 10 as season winds down
The top half of the Statewide Public Top 20 rankings were shaken up by an upset in the penultimate week of the regular season. See the rankings here.
North Jersey football: Public Top 20 and Big Six non-public rankings after Week 7
🔒 Here are the North Jersey football Public Top 20 and Big Six non-public rankings after Week 7 games.
Boys soccer: Latest North Jersey Top 25 rankings with a battle for No. 1 on deck
🔒 The No. 1 ranking and a spot in the Bergen County championship will be on the line Saturday night at Ramapo. See the rankings here.
Girls soccer: North Jersey Top 25 rankings, plus a milestone day for a Lyndhurst legend
🔒 See how the top teams in North Jersey stack up after a busy weekend of county tournaments. See the full rankings here.
NJ football rankings: Statewide update ahead of No. 1-vs.-No. 2 showdown
Two small-school teams joined the Statewide Public Top 20 rankings, and the top two teams in the Non-Public Top 10 will square off on Saturday. See the full rankings here.
North Jersey football: Public Top 20 and Big Six non-public rankings after Week 6
🔒 Here are the North Jersey Public Top 20 and Big Six non-public football rankings through Week 6.
Boys soccer: No. 1 ranking changes hands again, plus midseason stat leaders
🔒 We present a new No. 1 in the boys soccer rankings and update the list of stat leaders across North Jersey. Check out the full rankings here.
Girls soccer: North Jersey rankings, stat leaders, and a historic week at Cliffside Park
🔒 Sarah Zekri Khanfri will have her name on the walls of Cliffside Park after a historic moment this past week. Check out this week's full rankings here.
NJ football rankings: Big games shake up Statewide Public Top 20, Non-Public Top 10
One new team joined the USA TODAY NETWORK Statewide Public Top 20 and Non-Public Top 10 rankings after Week 5, and several teams surged higher. See this week's rankings.
North Jersey football: Public Top 20 and Big Six rankings after Week 5
🔒 Here are the updated North Jersey football Public Top 20 and Big Six non-public rankings after Week 5 games.
Boys soccer: North Jersey coach hits milestone win, plus latest Top 25 rankings
🔒 Pompton Lakes clinched a milestone last week and expects another soon. Read about their success and view the latest North Jersey rankings.
Girls soccer: North Jersey rankings, highlights heading into county tournaments
🔒 County tournaments are about to kick off in girls soccer. Here's a rundown of the top North Jersey teams with their eyes on the prize. See the rankings here.
NJ football rankings: Statewide Public Top 20, Non-Public Top 10 heading into a busy week
There will be four games this week that match up teams ranked in the Statewide Public Top 20 and Non-Public Top 10. See the rankings for this week here.
North Jersey football: Public Top 20 and Big Six rankings after Week 4
🔒 Here are the North Jersey Public Top 20 and Big Six non-public football rankings through Week 4. See them here.
Boys soccer: Latest North Jersey team rankings, individual stat leaders
🔒 Here is the latest edition of the North Jersey boys soccer rankings, plus a look at the stat leaders in the early going. See the rankings here.
Girls soccer: Latest North Jersey team rankings, individual stat leaders
🔒 See who made the cut in the North Jersey girls soccer rankings, plus our first compilation of stat leaders. Check it out here.
NJ football rankings: There's a new No. 1 team in the Statewide Public Top 20
For the first time this season, there's a new No. 1 team in the Statewide Public Top 20 rankings. There's also movement atop the Non-Public Top 10. See it all here.
North Jersey football: Public Top 20 and Big Six rankings after Week 3
🔒 Here are the North Jersey football Public Top 20 and Big Six non-public rankings after Week 3 games.
Boys soccer: New team takes over No. 1 spot in North Jersey Top 25 rankings after one week
🔒 Here are our first impressions from teams around North Jersey after one week of the boys soccer season.
Girls soccer: North Jersey Top 25 rankings, plus big winners from opening week
🔒 Here are our first impressions from teams around North Jersey after one week of the girls soccer season.
NJ football rankings: New team ascends to No. 1 spot in latest Non-Public Top 10
The biggest change in the statewide Public Top 20 and Non-Public Top 10 rankings comes on the non-public side, where there's a new No. 1 team. Check it out here.
North Jersey football: Public Top 20 and Big Six rankings after Week 2
See which teams reached the North Jersey Public Top 20 and the private Big Six rankings after Week 2 games here.
Boys soccer: Preseason Top 25 rankings, players to watch entering the 2023 season
🔒 The boys soccer season gets started this week across North Jersey. Here are the top players to watch, followed by our preseason Top 25 rankings. See them here.
NJ football rankings: 8 new teams join latest statewide Public Top 20, Non-Public Top 10
🔒 Thanks to some surprising results, there are five new teams in the Public Top 20 rankings and three new teams in the Non-Public Top 10 rankings. See the rankings here.
North Jersey football: Public Top 20 and Big Six rankings after Week 1
🔒 See which teams reached the North Jersey Public Top 20 and Big Six rankings after the opening weeks of the regular season. See the rankings here.
North Jersey football: Preseason Public Top 20 and Non-Public Big Six rankings
🔒 Here are the North Jersey football preseason Public Top 20 and Big Six Non-Public Top 6 rankings heading into the 2023 season. See the rankings here.
Baseball: Final North Jersey Top 25 rankings led by state champions
🔒 In the final rankings, championships matter the most, so each of the top six teams won or shared at least one title this season. See the full rankings here.
Boys lacrosse: Final North Jersey rankings and stat leaders for the 2023 season
🔒 Here are the final North Jersey boys lacrosse rankings for the 2023 season, plus a look at the stat leaders across the region. See the full rankings here.
Softball: Final Top 25 rankings have a familiar name on top
🔒The North Jersey softball season ends right back where we began, and it’s probably where we will start 2024 too. See the full story here.
Baseball: Top 25 rankings as state playoffs get into full swing
🔒 All the teams in the Top 25, plus those considered for the rankings, could make a move in the postseason. Check them out here.
Lacrosse: North Jersey rankings on the eve of the state tournament cutoff
🔒 Lacrosse teams will have one last chance to polish their résumés before the state cutoff. Here's a look at the balance of power in North Jersey.
Baseball: Surprise team surges in latest Top 25 rankings
🔒 This point in the spring is a time to take note of teams that have made major progress, and one Bergen County team is a prime example. See the full rankings.
Softball: New No. 1 team in latest North Jersey Top 25 rankings
🔒 The first Bergen County team to beat IHA in nearly two years is the new No. 1 in the North Jersey Top 25 rankings. See the rankings here.
Lacrosse: Latest Top 10 rankings, Q&A with Mahwah's newest 100-point scorer
🔒 The No. 1 teams in North Jersey lacrosse hung on to their spots after a wild championship weekend. Just barely. Read more here.
Softball: Latest North Jersey Top 25 rankings full of teams with a shot to make history
🔒 History could be made this weekend in the upcoming Bergen County Tournament quarterfinals. See the full rankings here.
Lacrosse: Top 10 rankings, tournament updates, Q&A with star goalie
🔒 We run through the top lacrosse teams in North Jersey and catch up with one of the top goalies in the region. Check it out here.
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