An opportunity arose for Popinko-Deemer and the idea of making a difference through coaching drew her to the sideline. In 2017, she took the reins of the Phillipsburg High School field hockey team ...

Even when looking at a record of 4-15-2 at the end of the 2019 season, Toni Popinko kept her focus on the big picture. Eight of those losses came by two or fewer goals and her team went 4-6-1 ...

For the first time, Phillipsburg High School’s field hockey team is the ... She’s just a natural athlete,” Phillipsburg coach Toni Popinko-Deemer said of Butler.

Converting corner hits into four first-half goals and shutting down high-scoring Jenna Gregory, the Blue Streaks breezed to a 5-1 triumph over visiting Phillipsburg Oct. 2. The triumph was the ...

The letters E-A-H-S were sprayed on pillars at the entrance to the new Phillipsburg High School and expletives were written on signs and a symbolic rock on school grounds, according to Richard ...