PHOTOS: Bloomfield HS wrestling team vs. West Essex

PHOTOS: Bloomfield HS wrestling team vs. West Essex

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School wrestling team dropped a 52-15 decision over undefeated West Essex on Monday Jan. 20 at the Pit in Bloomfield. The Bengals moved to an 8-2 record, while West Essex moved to 8-0. 106-pound bout: Joey Macrino (West Essex) d. Justin Martinez, 6-0. 113: Mike Pescatore (West Essex) p. […]

Irvington HS boys basketball team improves to 11-1

Irvington HS boys basketball team improves to 11-1

IRVINGTON, NJ — After losing for the first time this season following an 8-0 start, the Irvington High School boys basketball team bounced back with three straight wins to improve to 11-1 on the season through Jan. 19. The Blue Knights lost at Newark Tech, 66-60, in overtime Jan. 14. Senior guard Dezlyn Sebastien had […]

Glen Ridge HS girls basketball team cools off Cedar Grove

Glen Ridge HS girls basketball team cools off Cedar Grove

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Elettra Giantomenico, a sophomore, scored 13 points and senior Haleigh Pine scored 10 to lead the Glen Ridge High School girls basketball team to a 28-20 win at Cedar Grove Jan. 18. Sarah Cullinan, a senior, had three points and sophomore Amayah Melbourne chipped in two for the Ridgers, who moved […]

Verona/Glen Ridge ice hockey team enjoys win streak

Verona/Glen Ridge ice hockey team enjoys win streak

VERONA/GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Verona/Glen Ridge high school ice hockey team won three straight games, beating Cranford, Nutley and Oratory Prep to improve to 8-4 on the season. GR sophomore Zach Gold had a goal and two assists and GR freshman Will Benson had a goal and an assist in the 7-4 win over […]

Iain Shaw leads Glen Ridge HS wrestling team at ECT

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Iain Shaw earned the seventh-place medal in the 170-pound weight class to lead the Glen Ridge High School wrestling team at the 45th Essex County Tournament at Richard J. Codey Arena Jan. 16-17. Shaw, a senior seeded third, won by injury default over Verona’s John Pavia, the No. 8 seed. Dean […]

West Orange HS bowling team rolls to 12-0 mark on the season

West Orange HS bowling team rolls to 12-0 mark on the season

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School bowling team has been on a roll, no pun intended. The Mountaineers, who compete at Eagle Rock Lanes in West Orange, boast a stellar 12-0 record entering the week. Indeed, the Mountaineers have their sights on contending for county and state titles. The team is paced […]

Orange Rec spring football registration is Feb. 3

Orange Rec spring football registration is Feb. 3

ORANGE, NJ — The Orange Recreation Department and Orange Police Athletic League will hold spring football registration Monday, Feb. 3, at the Orange Preparatory Academy, located at 400 Central Ave., at 6:30 p.m. Flag Football for ages 6 to 8 and Full Contact Football for 12U to 14U and 15-year-olds are offered. Both programs are […]

East Orange Campus HS boys basketball team tops Orange HS in OHS M.L.K. Classic

Jaguars win 10th straight to move to 13-1 on season

East Orange Campus HS boys basketball team tops Orange HS in OHS M.L.K. Classic

EAST ORANGE, NJ  — The East Orange Campus High School boys basketball team defeated Orange High School, 52-35, in the 11th annual OHS M.L.K. Classic on Monday, Jan. 20. Senior guard Izaiah Poole had 21 points and five rebounds and junior forward NyJae Mann Lanier had eight points and 10 rebounds to lead the EOCHS […]