By Sam Bernardi for The Montgomery News | Posted May 20, 2026
By focusing on a "1% better every day mentality," Senior Muinat Tijani has become an intregral part of Montgomery High School's Track & Field team. She recently helped her team place third in the discus relay and fifth in the shot put relay at the Somerset County Relay Championship.” Read more
Mason Neufeld took to the mound in the top of the seventh in a tie game against Pingry at the Somerset Patriots’ TD Bank Park in Bridgewater on April 11. With one out in the eighth, Neufeld hit a double. Then teammate Henry Maddox hit a single, bringing Neufeld home, and the score to 10-9. The win eventually went to Neufeld in relief, as the Cougars topped Pingry 11-10. Neufeld told The Montgomery News, “Moments like that make me feel grateful. This is probably the last time I’ll be playing there and I appreciate the opportunities I’ve been given." Read more
Each month, Montgomery High School Athletic Director Kris Grundy polls local coaches to select a female and male scholar athlete to spotlight on this page. In addition to a feature article, each athlete receives gift certificates to The Tiger’s Tale or to Beniamino's Cucina and Pizza.
