Former Irvington HS football coach ‘Smoke Pierre’ goes to the NFL

Joins the Indianapolis Colts as a Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellow

Former Irvington HS football coach ‘Smoke Pierre’ goes to the NFL

IRVINGTON, NJ — Most football coaches dream of joining the NFL someday. Ashley “Smoke” Pierre has realized that dream. The former Irvington High School head coach recently has been announced as a Bill Walsh Diversity Fellow for the Indianapolis Colts. He will work with the Colts’ defense. Pierre, an Irvington native, enjoyed a stellar eight-year […]

Bloomfield HS’ Ava Barker Barker picked by Dominican Republic national soccer team

Rising senior to play in the FIFA U17 World Cup in the fall

Bloomfield HS’ Ava Barker Barker picked by Dominican Republic national soccer team

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield High School rising senior Ava Barker is a tremendous two-sport athlete, making her mark in soccer and basketball. Barker particularly is exceptional in soccer. This summer, she has had the privilege of training with the Dominican Republic youth soccer national team. In May, Barker was asked to try out for the […]

Danella excited to be the new Glen Ridge HS girls head basketball coach

Danella excited to be the new Glen Ridge HS girls head basketball coach

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School girls basketball team has been simply sensational for the past two seasons. The Ridgers finished as state sectional tournament runner-up in each of those campaigns and return a strong nucleus for the upcoming season this winter. Indeed, Kristina Danella is thrilled to become the new Ridgers […]

Columbia HS boys basketball team working hard this summer

Columbia HS boys basketball team working hard this summer

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School boys basketball team has demonstrated a strong commitment this summer, much to head coach Deon Mingo’s delight. The Cougars have been working out in open-gym sessions five days a week. “It’s been great,” said Mingo, who enters his second year at the helm this upcoming winter. “These […]

MVP Sports Camps offered in Glen Ridge

MVP Sports Camps offered in Glen Ridge

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The annual MVP Sports Camps currently is taking place at Glen Ridge High School. The camps, offered for boys and girls ages 5-13, began the week of July 15 and will continue until Aug. 9, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.each day.  The camp director is Mike Salvatelli. […]

East Orange basketball camp teaches life lessons

East Orange basketball camp teaches life lessons

EAST ORANGE, NJ — For the first time, East Orange-based non-profit Alumni United USA Inc. sponsored a boys and girls basketball camp at Cicely L. Tyson School during the week of July 15. The camp was directed by Nike and US Sports Camps. Anthony Brown Jr., an EO firefighter and board chairperson of Alumni United […]

‘Jingle Brawls’ to take place in December, as local police and firefighters to battle in the ring for a good cause

‘Jingle Brawls’ to take place in December, as local police and firefighters to battle in the ring for a good cause

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Police officers and firefighters are vital members of any community, risking their lives every day for the safety and well-being of everyone. It’s also important for them to stay in shape, and boxing is a great way to accomplish that goal. A bunch of local men and women from various police […]

Irvington HS girls flag football players excel

Irvington HS girls flag football players excel

  IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington High School recent graduates Dynasia Williams and Janasia Wilson represented Irvington High School in the Zone6ix Co-Ed High School Flag Football All-Star event at Bauerle Field in Paterson on June 30. Wilson was named Most Valuable Player. Wilson also was named the Star-Ledger/NJ.com Player of the Year this season. In […]

Heningburg brothers enjoying great lacrosse year

Heningburg brothers enjoying great lacrosse year

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Maplewood natives Jules Heningburg and his brother, Dylan Heningburg, are enjoying great years in lacrosse. Jules, a 2014 Seton Hall Prep graduate, currently is playing professionally in the Premier Lacrosse League as a member of the Carolina Chaos. Jules, an attackman, has scored eight goals and added seven assists in five […]

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