Bloomfield HS softball team wins season opener vs. Payne Tech

Bloomfield HS softball team wins season opener vs. Payne Tech

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Senior Ahlexa Montalvo went 3-for-3 with a single, double, triple and one RBI; senior Rylie Fabrazzo went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a walk and two RBI and junior Emma Freid went 2-for-3 with two singles and three RBI to lead the Bloomfield High School softball team to an 11-1 win over Payne […]

Columbia HS softball team seeks another banner season

Columbia HS softball team seeks another banner season

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School softball team enjoyed a memorable season last year, capturing the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 state championship before finishing with a 21-10 overall record. It was the program’s first sectional title since 1979. The Cougars defeated Livingston, 7-5, in the […]

Orange HS girls flag football program makes debut

Orange HS girls flag football program makes debut

ORANGE, NJ — Girls flag football on the high school level has been all the rage. The sport is growing, evidenced by programs being added at several high schools.  Orange High School is one of the schools that has joined the trend, adding its own program this spring. “I’m very excited about it, and there […]

Belleville HS softball team features good mix this season

Belleville HS softball team features good mix this season

BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville High School softball team, under head coach Chris Cantarella, is looking to build on last year’s 11-10 record with a good mix of youth and experience. The following are returning players: Seniors Kaylee Gutierrez, outfielder. Deanna McIntosh, shortstop-third base. Juniors Nina Gemino, pitcher-outfielder. Danaijah Santiago, second base. Sophomores Mya Estrict, […]

Nutley HS softball coach Luann Zullo seeks 500th win this season

Nutley HS softball coach Luann Zullo seeks 500th win this season

NUTLEY, NJ — Luann Zullo simply is one of the most successful coaches in Nutley High School’s storied athletic history. Zullo, who has been the NHS head softball coach since 1999, will be seeking her 500th career victory this upcoming season.  Nutley will host Newark Academy in the season opener on Monday, April 1, at […]

Bloomfield HS baseball team gets ready for the season

Bloomfield HS baseball team gets ready for the season

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Last season, the Bloomfield High School baseball team had a magnificent 20-10 season, finishing as runner-up in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 state tournament.  The Bengals dropped a heartbreaking 12-11 decision to Ridgewood in the sectional final at Bloomfield Middle School field. The rebuilding […]

Columbia HS boys basketball team makes strides this season

Columbia HS boys basketball team makes strides this season

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — In his first season as the Columbia High School boys basketball team head coach this winter, Deon Mingo was quite pleased with his squad’s effort. The Cougars, despite finishing with a 12-13 overall record, had a few bright spots, particularly from the youngsters, led by freshman point guard Zach Alexander who […]

West Orange HS softball team seeks another banner season

West Orange HS softball team seeks another banner season

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School softball team, under head coach Michael Marini, is looking to build on last year’s success. The Mountaineers last season went 17-5 overall and won the Super Essex Conference–Colonial Division championship for just the second time in team history. “This season, we are confident that we will […]