Photos by Steve Ellmore: Bloomfield vs. Montclair Kimberley Academy, July 5, at Bloomfield Middle School field. BLOOMFIELD, NJ (updated Tuesday July 10, 9:54 a.m.) – The Bloomfield 18U baseball team, comprising Bloomfield High School players, continues to have a fine summer season. Bloomfield, under head coach Danny Furbeck and assistant coaches Tom Gilmore and Jerry […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield High School boys’ basketball program has always had a great tradition, from legendary head coach George Cella in the 1950s to star players like Kelly Tripucka (Class of 1977) and Alaa Abdelnaby (Class of 1986), who both later played in the NBA. The Bengals went through a bit of dry […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ – More than two decades ago, when Janet Herman took over as Athletic Director at Golda Och Academy – which was then called Solomon Schechter Day School of Essex and Union – there weren’t many athletic programs at the small West Orange-based school. Plus, there weren’t many girls’ programs. But Herman was […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The Columbia High School boys’ soccer team, under head coach Josh Russotto, is preparing for the fall season by adding new coaching staff and playing together on a weekly basis. The captains have led practice sessions at Underhill Field in South Orange. The captains are goalkeeper Sam Maidenberg, center midfielder Julian Lyons, […]
Get ready for two major changes in high school football in New Jersey. The first change is an additional round of playoffs. The second change is the installation of instant replay to review turnovers and scoring plays. PLAYOFFS The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association football playoffs will now add one more round, crowning a […]
C Update: Jenny Lisovicz also was named to the First Team on the Stars & Stripes North Division. GLEN RIDGE, NJ (updated Monday July 2, 3:08 p.m.) – The Glen Ridge High School girls’ varsity lacrosse team was sparked by outstanding players who earned Stars & Stripes North Division accolades this past spring. Gretchen Gilmore, […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – Duke Mendez, who guided the Glen Ridge High School football program for 26 seasons in two stints, was inducted into the Essex County Football Coaches Hall of Fame during the 25th annual Paul Robeson High School Football Classic on June 14 at Paul Robeson Stadium in East Orange. Mendez was part […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ (updated Tuesday July 10, 9:56 a.m.) – The Bloomfield 18U baseball team has enjoyed a good start this summer. The team competes in the High School Development League in the Essex County Division. League play began June 11. Bloomfield had a 4-2 record through June 27. The Bengals defeated Verona, Caldwell, Glen Ridge […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield High School softball team is looking to gain valuable experience this summer. The Bengals are competing in the Metropolitan Softball League. Though the league is informal, it gives players a chance to develop for the high school season in the spring. Games are doubleheaders, beginning at 6 p.m., with each […]
IRVINGTON, NJ – Nim Salaam, a running back, was the lone representative from Irvington High School in the 25th annual Paul Robeson High School Football All-Star Classic held at Paul Robeson Stadium in East Orange on June 14. The East All-Stars, comprising graduating seniors from Essex and Hudson counties, lost to the West All-Stars, comprising […]