West Orange HS track and field teams excel at Kearny Relays; Bukola Akinsola named top Girl Athlete of meet

WEST ORANGE – The West Orange High School boys’ and girls’ track and field teams enjoyed great showings at the Kearny Relays on Saturday, April 2. The boys’ and girls’ teams each finished second in their respective Varsity Divisions. Bukola Akinsola led the WOHS girls and was named the Girls’ Outstanding Athlete of the Meet. […]

West Orange HS softball team defeats Glen Ridge in season opener

WEST ORANGE – The West Orange High School varsity softball team defeated Glen Ridge, 6-3, in the season opener Friday, April 1, in Glen Ridge. Emma Scalora fired a two-hitter with one earned run and three walks, striking out eight. Chyna Chitty went 2-for-3 with a double, two runs and three RBI; Danielle Fastiggi had […]

Glen Ridge HS track and field teams seeks successful season

GLEN RIDGE – Pictured above, the Glen Ridge High School boys’and girls’ outdoor track and field teams are hoping to have a successful season this spring. The Ridgers will visit Verona for a meet with Montclair Kimberley, Immaculate Conception, Christ the King and Verona on Wednesday, April13.

Glen Ridge HS girls’ lacrosse team starts season 1-1

GLEN RIDGE – The Glen Ridge High School girls’ varsity lacrosse team lost to Immaculate Heart Academy before defeating Wayne Hills to start the season at 1-1. The Lady Ridgers lost to host Immaculate Heart Academy, 11-7, in the season opener Friday, April 1, in Washington Township. Stanford University-bound junior Galen Lew had three goals; […]

Glen Ridge HS softball team falls to West Orange

GLEN RIDGE – The Glen Ridge High School varsity softball team lost to West Orange, 6-3, in the season opener Friday, April 1, at Glenfield Park field in Montclair. Malorie Iovino went 1-for-3 with a two-run single and Margo Scanlon also went 1-for-3 for GRHS, which will host Verona on Thursday, April 7, and host […]

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, […]