Rafael Castro, or ‘Slim’ to those who know him best, may be paving a path to professional basketball glory. No matter where the game takes him, he will never lose sight of his home court.

Michelle Alvarez jumped on a flight in February to dodge the second major snowstorm of the year to live out a dream. She even left her family a note: “Dream big, because the bigger your dream, the more your heart believes. Look at me now!” 

'For The Love of Art' event launches ceramics studio and art gallery in Dover's Richards Building. The basement of Dover's Richards Building has been buzzing with activity for the past year, becoming a hub of artistic and cultural activity. Now, the space known as "The Amp" will open its doors on Saturday, April 11, giving everyone a chance to see what the revitalized basement has to offer. "For the Love of Art" will spotlight The Amp's ceramics studio, led by Ceramics Direct

The program empowers athletes, coaches, partners, and fans to celebrate the joy of competition. The Tigers applied full-court defensive pressure against Pequannock High School. Photos by Anthony Rodriguez Jacob Jaramillo Moncada is a Dover High School baller. “My favorite things are being able to play in the games and practice to further improve my shooting and enjoy the sport,” he says. “And having the national anthem sung before the basketball game.” Jacob is a baller with

Will Dodd, head coach of the Dover High School wrestling team and head coach of the town’s newly formed recreational wrestling team, is obsessed with developing highly sought-after skills in the town’s youths through wrestling. That’s why he says he is excited to head the new Dover Recreation Wrestling Clinic and Team.

The Dover Sportsplex has developed a new year-long program to develop young soccer players. Dover Soccer Academy will serve children ages 3-13, offering a mix of training and conditioning, practices, and matches.

Top seven runners on 13-0 squad dominate All-NJAC squad. The team won the New Jersey Athletic Conference-Colonial Division. They had a big day at the NJAC Championships on October 14, with Juan Torres, Oquendo, Lombardi, and Flores earning first-team All-NJAC honors; Jim Torres, Fuentes, and Castellanos Delgado captured second-team all-NJAC honors. 

The Dover High School boys’ soccer team is striving to keep finding the back of the net more often than their rivals. “The team has put together an impressive 10-5 overall record,” says Coach Jeff Hoyt. “They currently stand at 8-1 in New Jersey Athletic Conference-Freedom play, with one game remaining. With just one more win, they can secure the conference championship, a reflection of their consistency and determination throughout the season.”

Dover High School's Tigers are gearing up for an exciting 2025 fall sports season! Members of the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference (NWJAC), Dover players will compete in varsity football, boys’ and girls’ soccer, girls’ volleyball, cross country, and cheerleading. The full schedules are available at dhs.dover-nj.org or nwjerseyac.com. Here’s a preview for all the teams, delivered by their coaches: