Mike Policastro displays love for Bloomfield baseball

Mike Policastro displays love for Bloomfield baseball

BLOOMFIELD – Mike Policastro learned the game of baseball while growing up in Bloomfield. As a first baseman, he went on to have a great career at Bloomfield High School, and an even better career at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Policastro continues to instill those lessons he has learned to Bloomfield youngsters every year for the […]

Nutley East 11-12 Little League team finishes as Section 2 tournament runner-up

NUTLEY – The Nutley East Little League 11-12-year-old All-Star team’s memorable journey this summer came to an end. Nutley East finished as the Section 2 tournament runner-up, losing to Rutherford, 13-8, Friday, July 22, at Livingston Little League field. The previous night, Nutley East lost to Rutherford, 2-0, at Livingston Little League field. It was […]

East Orange Football Mini Camp fosters unity

East Orange Football Mini Camp fosters unity

EAST ORANGE – Every summer for the past decade, the East Orange Football Mini Camp has drawn hundreds of young talent. The three-day camp, held at Paul Robeson Stadium, again was a success. The camp took place July 13-15 with about 200 campers in attendance. EOCHS head football coach Al-Majid Hutchins directed the camp for […]

Nutley East 11-12 Little League team wins District 8 championship

Nutley East 11-12 Little League team wins District 8 championship

NUTLEY (update Sunday July 17, 9:23 a.m.) – For any Little League baseball team, the dream is to reach Williamsport, Pa., the site of the Little League World Series. The Nutley East Little League 11-12-year-old All-Star team took a big step toward reaching that dream as they won the District 8 tournament championship. Nutley East […]

West Orange HS football team excited for new season

Rutgers commit C.J. Onyechi among key returnees

West Orange HS football team excited for new season

WEST ORANGE – The West Orange High School varsity football team has reason to feel excited this upcoming  season in the fall. Looking to improve on last year’s 3-7 record, the WOHS Mountaineers return a good nucleus, led by rising senior C.J. Onyechi, who committed to Rutgers University in June. Onyechi, a 6-foot-2, 220-pound linebacker, […]