ORANGE, NJ — Jayden Robinson, of East Orange, caught the first fish in the boys category at the Essex County Fishing Derby in Monte Irvin Orange Park on Tuesday, May 17. Presenting him with the award are Kahron Smothers, left, and Jackie Matthews, right, from the Essex County Parks Department.
NEWARK, NJ — On Tuesday, May 17, the Essex County Board of County Commissioners held its inaugural Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month event. At the event, the board recognized: Allison Ladd, Newark deputy mayor and director of economic and housing development; Vineeta Khanna, vice president of the Livingston Board of Education; South Orange resident […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Zanayah Hardiman, of Irvington, caught the most fish in the girls 1-5 age category at the Essex County Fishing Derby in Irvington Park on Wednesday, May 18. She caught three fish. Presenting her with the award are Essex County Parks Director Dan Salvante, left, and Jackie Matthews from the Essex County Parks […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School students and staff enjoyed an exciting array of activities designed to engage their senses at the “Move the Spectrum” event in Suriano Stadium on May 13. “West Orange High School physical education teacher Chuck Mound decided to create the event after WOHS students were unable to attend […]
Following its 26-6 win over Dickinson, the Irvington High School girls flag football team has clinched the Super Football Conference–South Division championship. Last year, they finished as runner-up in the state inaugural title game at MetLife Stadium. Photo Courtesy of IHS Athletics
Varsity program will send six to national championships in Orlando, Fla., in June
BELLEVILLE, NJ — In high schools and colleges, esports has become vastly popular of late. Belleville High School started an esports program just a few years ago, and, already, it has produced tremendous success. In fact, six members of the Belleville esports program have qualified for the 2022 Walt Disney World Electronic Gaming Federation High […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — For the 10th consecutive year, the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center hosted student athletes from member schools of the Super Essex Conference along with their families and coaches for a celebration of the qualities that made Yogi Berra a national treasure. The 39 recipients of the 2022 Yogi Berra Museum […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School boys and girls track-and-field teams compete at the Essex County individual championships on Thursday and Friday, May 19 and 20. The meet was stopped before its conclusion on Friday due to inclement weather and will resume at a date to be determined. Photos Courtesy of Chris […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep lacrosse team won three games last week to raise its record to 16-3. On Wednesday, May 18, the Pirates traveled to Van Brunt Field to take on Montclair Kimberley Academy. Seton Hall Prep won 18-1 over the Cougars. Senior Quinn Spillett and junior Ryan Kim each scored […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The 13th-seeded Bloomfield High School boys volleyball team defeated 20th-seeded Garfield, 28-26, 25-23, in the play-in round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 1, tournament at home on Monday, May 23. The Bengals, who improved to a 15-8 record, will visit No. 4 seed Jefferson in the […]