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.

Summit High School, NJ Batbusters Fry’s Juliana Alicea Commits to Stonehill Softball

by jdelpriore1, posted in New Jersey High School Sports, softball, SPORTS

Class of 2025 Juliana Alicea of Summit High School (N.J.) and NJ Batbusters Fry 18U has verbally committed to Division I Stonehill University softball program, yesterday she Tweeted. https://twitter.com/JulianaAlicea4/status/1707231627988938842 Summit High School's Juiliana Alicea Commits to Stonehill Softball. Alicea, an infielder with a sweet swing, batted .333 with a .404 slugging percentage, 13 runs scored … Continue reading Summit High School, NJ Batbusters Fry’s Juliana Alicea Commits to Stonehill Softball

Ava Fox of Hillsborough HS, United Women’s Soccer Accepted to Penn State Harrisburg

by jdelpriore1, posted in New Jersey High School Sports, soccer, SPORTS

Fox tallied three goals and five assists for eight points in the 2022-23 New Jersey girl's high school season with the Raiders.

Westfield High School Righty Jack Chavez Commits to Villanova Baseball

by jdelpriore1, posted in baseball, New Jersey High School Sports, SPORTS

Chavez's fastball ranges from the mid-eighties to 91 mph with a slider that runs around 77 mph, offering a nice change of pace to help keep hitters off balance, according to sources.

Stella Ziogas’ Stellar Play Helps Lasso McNeese State Hoops Offer

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

In addition to the McNeese State offer, Sacred Heart, FDU, Weber State, Nichols State and Chicago State, with interest from Army, Navy and Central Connecticut, according to Melious.

Hoopers NY Take Game 2 Over Team Evo in Team Miller/Coaches Choice Challenge Behind Schrecker’s 20

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

Jordanna Schrecker adds 11 rebounds and seven assists to her 20-point ledger.

Whippany Park Football Makes Huge Statement with Victory Over Hackettstown 

by jdelpriore1, posted in Football, HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL, New Jersey High School Sports, SPORTS

Whippany Park improves to 2-2 in lopsided win over Hackettstown.

Stella Ziogas Paces Hoopers NY in Big Win Over Crossroads in Team Miller/Coaches Challenge

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

Stella Ziogas paces Hoopers NY with 16 points and 11 assists.

Timber Creek HS, FC Delco 07’s Adiat Olaogun-Dickson Commits to Delaware Soccer

by jdelpriore1, posted in New Jersey High School Sports, soccer, SPORTS

Dickson, a midfielder, has scored five goals and tallied three assists for 13 points (1.3 points per game) in 10 contests played so far this New Jersey High School season.

Berkshire School’s Anthony Nimani Commits to Cornell Basketball

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

In addition to the Cornell offer, the 6-foot-4 Connecticut native, who also played for WeR1 UAA 17U squad, native held offers from the Citadel and Saint Micahel's, according to VerbalCommits.com.

Iona College Offers Highly Recruited Georgia HS Big Josh Hill

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

The 6-foot-11 senior forward holds several D1 offers including ones from high majors such as Seton Hall, DePaul, Xavier, California, Kansas State, Arizona State, Marquette and Charleston.