Lisa Morgan restored Columbia HS track and field glory

Coach leaves behind tremendous legacy after sensational eight-year run

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE – When Lisa Morgan took over the Columbia High School indoor and outdoor track and field program, she had one goal in mind: to restore its rich and proud tradition. Eight years later, Morgan accomplished that mission and more. But it’s an end of an era. Morgan stepped down as head coach following […]

Columbia HS track and field standout Cheyenne Trigg commits to Syracuse University

MAPLEWOOD – Columbia High School senior Cheyenne Trigg has committed to Syracuse University to continue her track and field career. This past indoor season, Trigg ran on the winning 4×200-meter relay, 4×400-meter relay and 1,600-meter sprint relay teams to help the Cougars win the team title at the Essex County Relays for the 13 consecutive […]

West Orange HS baseball team wins season opener

WEST ORANGE – The West Orange High School varsity baseball team started the season in emphatic fashion. Paul Casolaro went 2-for-3 with a double, triple, two runs and two RBI and Andrew Scholz went 2-for-3 with a RBI and a run to lead the Mountaineers to a 12-1 season-opening win over North 13th Street Tech […]

Seton Hall Prep lacrosse team moves to 2-0 on season

WEST ORANGE – The Seton Hall Prep varsity lacrosse team defeated West Essex and Mendham to improve to a 2-0 record. Sophomore attackman Griffin Westlin scored five goals and added one assist and sophomore midfielder Jack Sarson netted four goals in a 17-7 home win over West Essex in the season opener March 30 at […]

West Orange HS lacrosse team gains first victory

WEST ORANGE – Josh Wink had three goals and three assists; Andrew DiPalma and Isaac Arowosaye each had three goals and Ben Afolabi had two goals to lead the West Orange High School boys’ varsity lacrosse team to a 16-2 home win over Union City on Saturday, April 2, for its first victory in its […]

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 […]