UPDATED: West Orange HS football players earn all-county honors

UPDATED: West Orange HS football players earn all-county honors

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Several West Orange High School football players have earned all–Essex County groups 4 and 5, and Non-Public A, honors, as selected by the county coaches. First team offense Jarvis Jones, West Orange, senior skill position. Saboor Karriem, West Orange, senior skill position. Jay Straker, West Orange, senior lineman. First team defense […]

Columbia HS wrestling team gets ready for the season

Columbia HS wrestling team gets ready for the season

The Columbia High School wrestling team will begin the season on Friday, Dec. 16, with the Garfield girls tournament at 5 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Clifton tournament at 9 a.m. Columbia also will participate in the Bloomfield girls tournament on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 9 a.m. Here are other upcoming matches. […]

Columbia HS girls basketball team has strong returning core

CHS returns its top eight players, looks to have another successful campaign

Columbia HS girls basketball team has strong returning core

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE — The Columbia High School girls basketball team has reason to feel excited this season. The Lady Cougars, under fifth-year head coach Chuck Keegan, return their top eight players from last year’s squad, which finished with a 14-8 overall record. The players are seniors Samiya Hill, Leah Connell, Shana Desir, Bella Galatt and […]

Glen Ridge HS girls basketball team is excited for the season

Glen Ridge HS girls basketball team is excited for the season

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School girls basketball team is looking forward to having a successful season. “We have a very young team, and I’m looking forward to seeing us grow over the year,” said head coach Mike DelloRusso. “We could be playing many different lineups and players. A couple freshmen will […]

Bloomfield HS girls basketball gets ready for the season

Bloomfield HS girls basketball gets ready for the season

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School girls basketball team, under fifth-year head coach Zac Dearwater, will tip off the season on Thursday, Dec. 15, at Livingston at 7 p.m. Here is the team roster: Seniors Stella Schmidt, No. 1. Nyra Brown, No. 11. Juniors Maya Mickens, No. 22. Aniyah Brown, No. 25. Victoria Feliciano, […]

UPDATED: West Orange HS boys basketball team looks forward to the season

UPDATED: West Orange HS boys basketball team looks forward to the season

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School boys basketball team, under longtime head coach Demond Cowins, return senior forwards Jhensen Touze and Connor Gannon, and sophomore forward Terrell Wilfong, who will be starters. The other starters are junior guard Jaden Livingston and sophomore point guard Nicholas Matos. The Mountaineers defeated Nutley High School […]

Bloomfield HS boys basketball team looks forward to the season

Bloomfield HS boys basketball team looks forward to the season

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School boys basketball team will tip off the season on Thursday, Dec. 15, at home against Columbia High School. The Bengals are under fifth-year head coach Mike Passero. Here is this year’s roster: Uche Anyanwu, senior guard, No. 11. Talan Bacote, sophomore forward, No. 23. Marley Baker, junior forward, […]

Columbia HS boys basketball team seeks to contend this season

Columbia HS boys basketball team seeks to contend this season

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. – The Columbia High School boys basketball team last season was a bit inexperienced and finished with a 10-11 overall record. With several returning players, the Cougars, under ninth-year head coach Eugene “Bam” Robinson, are poised to become a Super Essex Conference–Liberty Division title contender and one of the best in the […]