Columbia HS baseball team defeats Verona in season opener

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE – The Columbia High School varsity baseball team rallied to beat Verona, 4-2, in the season opener Friday, April 1, at Underhill Field. Luke Jackson went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a run and Daniel Cotler and Chistian Pierre each went 1-for-3 with a stolen base to lead the Cougars. Verona scored a […]

UPDATE: Track and field action returns to Irvington HS

Blue Knights win opener in first home meet in 15 years; also excel at Kearny Relays

UPDATE: Track and field action returns to Irvington HS

IRVINGTON – The Irvington High School track and field program hosted its meet since 2001 on Friday, April 1, in the season opener. The boys’ team defeated North 13th Street Tech, 79-16. The following are IHS boys’ first-place winners: 400-meter intermediate hurdles: Da’John Graves, 65. 100-meter run: Peter Dummerand, 11.1. 1,600-meters: Jefferson Sainval, 5:35. 400-meters: […]

Irvington HS softball team boasts experience; seeks successful season

IRVINGTON – The Irvington High School varsity softball team returns a strong group from last year’s team and hopes to have a successful season. The Lady Blue Knights, despite losing sisters Linda and Leana Thomas to graduation, return the following players: Seniors: Aisha Springer, outfielder; Ashley Foreman, outfielder; Janecee Forde, first baseman; and Jada Forde, […]

Irvington HS track and field team wins season opener in first home meet since 2001

IRVINGTON – The Irvington High School track and field program hosted its first track and field meet since 2001 on Friday, April 1, in the season opener. The boys’ team defeated North 13th Street Tech, 79-16. The following are IHS first-place winners: 400-meter intermediate hurdles: Da’John Graves, 65. 100-meters: Peter Dummerand, 11.1. 1,600-meters: Jefferson Sainval, […]

UPDATE: East Orange Campus HS boys’ track and field team seeks another championship season with new head coach Lance Wigfall

UPDATE: East Orange Campus HS boys’ track and field team seeks another championship season with new head coach Lance Wigfall

EAST ORANGE – Led by talented young athletes, the East Orange Campus High School boys’ outdoor track and field team looks to have another outstanding season this spring. Lance Wigfall is the new boys’ head coach after serving as an assistant coach under longtime head coach Darren Hammond, who retired at the end of last […]

Glen Ridge HS baseball team defeats Cedar Grove in season opener

GLEN RIDGE – The Glen Ridge High School varsity baseball team defeated Cedar Grove, 10-6, in the season opener Friday, April 1, at Hurrell Field, giving Liam Penberthy his first win as the Ridgers head coach. Owen Hannigan led the Ridgers at the plate and on the mound. Hannigan pitched a complete game, scattering eight […]

Columbia HS boys’ tennis team seeks another banner season

  The Columbia High School boys’ varsity tennis team lost seven players to graduation from last year’s conference championship-winning squad, including five starters. But with a deep roster that features promising, hard-working players, the Cougars are looking to have another successful season. Guided by head coach Bob Lieberman, CHS finished 18-6 overall, including winning the […]

Columbia HS softball team looks to build off fine season

Columbia HS softball team looks to build off fine season

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE – The Columbia High School varsity softball team, under second-year head coach Cliff Smith, hopes to have another successful season behind a good returning nucleus. The Lady Cougars, who had a solid 17-8 record last season, are led by such returning players as sophomore Maya Goldner, who  moves from second base last year […]