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Soo Bin Joo tees off on the 10th hole at the ShopRite Classic on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Joo takes four-stroke lead at ShopRite

GALLOWAY _ Golfers had to make plenty of adjustments and alter their mindsets to contend with the wind during the second round of the 2026 ShopRite Classic. The chilly winds were constant and added uncertainty to tee, iron and approach shots. It also made for cold hands and faces. Soo Bin Joo handled the adverse conditions as well as possible, shooting a 68 to take a four-stroke lead. She thrived where the brisk winds didn't matter much - on the greens. Joo, who fired a 66 in the opening round, needed only 25 putts to complete her round. She immediately…
Celine Boutier, the 2021 ShopRite Classic champion, hits a shot on the fairway during first-round action on Friday, May 29, 2026.

Beck putts herself on top at ShopRite Classic

GALLOWAY _ Pro-Ams tend to be casual endeavors, a chance for average golfers to experience the thrill of teaming up with professionals, who can relax and fine tune their games before competition begins. They're also an opportunity to reward sponsors and promote goodwill. For 34-year-old Laetitia Beck of Israel, the pro-am held prior to the ShopRite LPGA Classic was her breakthrough event. Beck played exceptional golf midweek on the Seaview Hotel's Bay Course in a relaxed environment. Little did she know it would provide the momentum needed to post a career-low 63 in the first round of the actual tournament…
Jennifer Kupcho tees off on the 10th hole at the Mizuho America's Open on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Wind affects play at Mizuho Open

WEST CALDWELL _ Jennifer Kupcho, in second place at the Mizuho America's Open after two rounds, said that windy conditions over the last nine holes markedly affected her play. The front nine, where she posted a 32 and had four birdies on Friday, May 8, allowed her to get closer to the pins and to be more aggressive with her putter. The back nine, however, was like another world, one which required cautious and thoughtful play. "I think early this morning on the front nine there was definitely a lot less wind, hardly any at all really," said Kupcho (70-69-139). "It was…
Morris Catholic's Sofia Reisinger is in motion in the first semifinal of the 2026 Morris County Tournament.

Crusaders, Knolls in 2026 MCT final

ROXBURY_ Morris Catholic's Sofia Reisinger is an expert at doubling her pleasure. Reisinger, the Crusaders' ace and No. 3 batter, had nearly everything come up in twos in a Morris County Softball Tournament semifinal on Thursday, May 7. Not only did Reisinger have a stellar effort in the circle, she knocked in the tying and winning runs with a double to right field - her third two-base hit of the game - to highlight the Crusaders' 3-2 victory over Randolph in a 10-inning thriller at Landing Park. Reisinger demonstrated her fielding talents, too, initiating two double plays. Second-seeded Morris Catholic…
Colonials secure a "wild" MCT win

Colonials secure a "wild" MCT win

RANDOLPH _ The first half of the 2026 Morris County Girls Basketball Tournament semifinal between Morristown and Madison was slow-paced. deliberate and relatively polite. When the second half commenced, though, the game took a turn as both sides wanted to make the leap into the title game and were wiling to do whatever it took to get there. Colonials coach Allie Ferrara referred to the final two quarters as "wild." Morristown standout Nawel Ibazalene Lefebvre got the feeling that the victory would go to "whoever hustled the most." Either one of the teams could have been awarded that distinction but…
Quick start spurs Chatham in group semifinal

Quick start spurs Chatham in group semifinal

  CHATHAM _ A quick start proved vital to the ultimate success of the Chatham High School girls soccer team in a Group III semifinal on Wednesday, Nov. 19.   Scoring one goal in the first several minutes of the game and then another one less than eight minutes later, the Cougars defeated Morris Knolls, 3-1, at Otto Haas Field at the Chatham Middle School.   Chatham (17-5-2) will play Shawnee (21-2) for the Group III championship on Sunday, Nov. 23 at Franklin High School at 12:30 p.m. The Renegades from Medford in Burlington County blanked Northern Burlington, 3-0, in the…
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