UPDATE: Irvington HS boys’ basketball team comeback falls short

IRVINGTON – The Irvington High School boys’ varsity basketball team rallied in the fourth quarter to force overtime, but the comeback fell short as it lost to American History, 58-57, Jan. 28, at home. The Blue Knights trailed 39-30 at the end of the third quarter, but outscored American History, 20-10, in the fourth quarter to […]

Bloomfield HS football standout Olivier Georges commits to American International College

BLOOMFIELD – Bloomfield High School student-athlete Olivier Georges has accepted a football scholarship to continue his career at American International College in Springfield, Mass. Olivier, a 6-foot-3, 230-pound tight end, was a three-year starter for the Bengals and a first team All-Super Essex Conference honoree this past season. In addition to football, he is currently […]

Bloomfield HS wrestling team falls to West Orange in close match

Bloomfield HS wrestling team falls to West Orange in close match

BLOOMFIELD – The Bloomfield High School varsity wrestling team lost a tough 36-33 decision to West Orange, Jan. 27, at Bloomfield High School. Results 120-pound bout: Terrence Toussaint, West Orange, pinned Matthew Altiery, Bloomfield, 2:38. 126: Victor Lopez, West Orange, won by forfeit. 132: Jordan Colon, Bloomfield, decisioned Julio Johnson, West Orange, 5-1. 138: Pablo […]

Belleville HS boys’ basketball team defeats Newark Academy

BELLEVILLE – Mohammed Yousef scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and Andre Velez had 20 points, five assists and six steals to lead the Belleville High School boys’ varsity basketball team to a 69-65 come-from-behind win over Newark Academy on Jan. 26 at home. Kayson Wilder had 12 points for the Bucs, who erased […]

Bloomfield HS wrestling team defeats Ridgefield Park

Bloomfield HS wrestling team defeats Ridgefield Park

BLOOMFIELD – The Bloomfield High School wrestling team defeated Ridgefield Park, 40-30, Jan. 26, at home to improve to a 4-9 record. Results 106-pound bout: John Perez, Ridgefield Park, pinned Kevin Adorno, Bloomfield, 2:37. 113: Anthony Velez, Bloomfield, won by forfeit. 120: Angel Torres, Ridgefield Park, pinned Matthew Altierry, Bloomfield, 0:42. 126: Pablo Estevez, Bloomfield, […]

Glen Ridge HS wrestler Anthony Santigate takes fourth at Essex County Tournament; girls’ basketball team moves to 6-7

GLEN RIDGE – Anthony Santigate finished in fourth place to lead the Glen Ridge High School varsity wrestling team at the Essex County Tournament, Jan. 21-22, at Richard J. Codey Arena in West Orange. Santigate, a junior, forfeited to West Essex’s Marco Macrino in the 126-pound third-place consolation. Girls’ basketball Gabby Kinzler scored 14 points […]