Author: jdelpriore1

Veteran print and digital Sports Writer-Blogger-Reporter-Author experienced in writing in-depth profile stories on a variety of high school, college and professional athletes and teams. I cover all of Brooklyn, among other areas in NYC, New Jersey and Long Island. Additionally, I have developed a presentation based on my book, Running Through Roadblocks, that encourages children to overcome obstacles and never give up…no matter what! Food Writer/Blogger experienced in venue write-ups and reviews. I also own and write for a blog called NYNJEntertainmentEats.com. Book: Running Through Roadblocks: Inspirational Stories of Twenty Courageous Athletic Warroirs Presentation: http://brooklynsportsauthor.blogspot.com/#!/2011/03/running-through-roadblocks-school.html In addition, I have ample experience working with medically fragile children, children with behavioral challenges and children with cognitively impairments.

Archbishop Stepinac HS’s Kadear Dembele Picks Up 2nd D1 Football Offer from UConn

by jdelpriore1, posted in Football, HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL, SPORTS

Additionally, the 6-foot-3, 295-pound junior holds an offer from Minnesota.

Cassidy Brown of MHSS, Shoreshots Commits to D3 College of New Jersey Hoops

by jdelpriore1, posted in Basketball, College Basketball Recruitment, New Jersey High School Sports, SPORTS

Brown averaged seven points, 2.68 assists and 2.42 assists per game in 19 contests in the 2022-23 New Jersey girl's high school campaign.

From California to Staten Island, Emma Rocha Commits to Wagner Softball

by jdelpriore1, posted in softball, SPORTS

Rocha stroked a .326 average with one homer run, 19 RBI and 16 runs scored in 95 at bats in the 23 high school season, per MaxPreps.com.

Long Island City Football Pulls Out Another Nail-biter Against Jamaica

by jdelpriore1, posted in Football, HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL, NYC Football, psal, SPORTS

Long Island City football improves to 3-1-1 on the PSAL 2023 season.

Arizona High School Big Picks Up D3 St. Joseph’s NY Women’s Basketball Offer

by jdelpriore1, posted in College Basketball Recruitment, High School Basketball, SPORTS

In addition to the Bears' offer, the 6-foot-2 2024 holds offers from D3 Lyon College and JUCO programs University of Arkansas Cossatot and Dakota College at Bottineau Campus.

Emily Dvoskin of St. Anthony’s, East Meadow Crew Soccer Commits to FIU

by jdelpriore1, posted in soccer, SPORTS

The 5-foot-3, 116-pound midfielder/forward displays solid footwork and speed that she uses to get herself in good position to shoot and score.

Rutgers Prep Guard GiGi Battle Stays Sizzling on Recruiting Trail with Wisconsin Hoops Offer

by jdelpriore1, posted in Basketball, College Basketball Recruitment, High School Basketball, New Jersey High School Sports, SPORTS

GiGi Battle enjoyed an exceptional high school basketball freshman season, draining 297 points, grabbing 172 rebounds and making 50 steals in 30 games last year.

Cold, Cooked Potatoes Good for Gut Health

by jdelpriore1, posted in Food, Health

Resistant start is known as a prebiotic – plant fibers that feed good bacteria in your gut, making your digestion better while boosting your immunity and mood. It can also prevent obesity, diabetes and colon cancer.

FDU Basketball Offers Mass HS Guard Jake Lemelman

by jdelpriore1, posted in Basketball, College Basketball Recruitment, SPORTS

In addition to the FDU offer, Lemelman, who also played with the NY Jayhawks, holds offers from Binghamton, Merrimack and Le Monyne.

Six Current, Former Pro Athletes to Appear at Meet-and-Greets in NJ

by jdelpriore1, posted in Autograph appearance, Football, NFL, SPORTS

Meet your favorite pro athletes: Leonard Marshall, Breece Hall, Garrett Wilson, Lawerence Taylor, Ron Greschner and Mike Richter in October and November in New Jersey.