Nutley HS boys basketball team looks to achieve successful season

Nutley HS boys basketball team looks to achieve successful season

NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School boys basketball team features a good mix of youth and experience as it looks to build off last year’s 15-15 campaign, including going 9-3 in the Super Essex Conference–Freedom Division. NHS head coach Bob Harbison, entering his 24th season at the helm, has been impressed by the team’s […]

West Orange HS girls basketball returns solid group

West Orange HS girls basketball returns solid group

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School girls basketball team has a strong group of returning players this season, much to the delight of head coach Caniece Montague Williams.  “This season the Mountaineers are returning a solid core of varsity players and are looking to capitalize on that team chemistry and experience,” said […]

East Orange Campus HS girls hoops team seeks solid season

East Orange Campus HS girls hoops team seeks solid season

EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange Campus High School girls basketball team is entering a new era. The Lady Jaguars will be led by first-year head coach Robert Spence, who is quite familiar with East Orange basketball. Spence was a coach for the East Orange Recreation eighth-grade boys and girls all-star traveling teams. Spence […]

Verona/Glen Ridge hockey team boasts solid experience, seeks another banner season

Verona/Glen Ridge hockey team boasts solid experience, seeks another banner season

VERONA/GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Verona/Glen Ridge high school ice hockey team returns a strong group from last year’s 21-5-3 squad, which captured the Kelly Cup playoff championship and advanced to the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Public C state tournament semifinals. “We have a lot of strong returnees,” said head coach Ken Lilien. […]

Bloomfield HS wrestling has high hopes this season

Bloomfield HS wrestling has high hopes this season

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School wrestling program, under head coach Ryan Smircich, enters the season with much optimism. On the girls side, the program will be led by senior Kira Pipkins, arguably the best female wrestler in the state. Pipkins is a three-time New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association girls state champion. “This […]

Columbia HS girls volleyball players earn SEC honors

Columbia HS girls volleyball players earn SEC honors

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School girls volleyball team, which had a great season with an 18-8 overall record this fall, featured seven players who earned all–Super Essex Conference–Liberty Division honors. First team: Zoe Hall, junior captain and outside hitter. This was her third year on varsity. She posted 119 kills, 101 digs […]

Irvington HS football coach ‘Smoke’ Pierre selected for All-American Bowl, joining IHS senior safety Adon Shuler

Irvington HS football coach ‘Smoke’ Pierre selected for All-American Bowl, joining IHS senior safety Adon Shuler

IRVINGTON, NJ — When Irvington High School senior football player Adon Shuler heads to San Antonio, Texas, to participate in the All-American Bowl in January, he will have a familiar face joining him. IHS head coach Ashley “Smoke” Pierre has been selected to serve as an assistant coach in the game, which will take place […]

Irvington HS alum Rob Osieja has provided guidance as a soccer and track coach for several decades

He is a member of the 2023 Irvington athletic hall of fame induction class

Irvington HS alum Rob Osieja has provided guidance as a soccer and track coach for several decades

IRVINGTON, NJ — Rob Osieja has deep roots in Irvington. He grew up in Irvington. His father was an Irvington police detective, Irvington Board of Education member, and was involved with the Irvington Police Athletic League and the little league.  At Irvington High School, Rob Osieja lettered in track and field and soccer before graduating […]

East Orange Campus HS football team ends the season on a high note after shutting out Barringer on Thanksgiving

East Orange Campus HS football team ends the season on a high note after shutting out Barringer on Thanksgiving

EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange Campus High School football team continued its dominance over Barringer in their Thanksgiving Day series. Senior Irijah Wright rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown on just seven carries, and he also returned a kickoff for a touchdown, and senior Kasim Cross rushed for two touchdowns to lead […]

Columbia HS football team reflects on memorable 1982 season

Columbia HS football team reflects on memorable 1982 season

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — When the Columbia High School football team played in the state playoffs for the first time ever, nobody gave them a chance. The Cougars had struggled for many years, but here they were in the playoffs, against a Montclair High School team that was steeped in tradition and playoff success. Though […]