Kira Pipkins sets Bloomfield High record with two State Individual crowns

Kira Pipkins sets Bloomfield High record with two State Individual crowns

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — April 10 was a momentous and historic day for Bloomfield High School girls wrestling at the NJSIAA State finals. Freshman Ahlexa Montalvo finished in the top eight in her weight class. Junior Gianna Faura became just the second Bengal wrestler — joining Joe Chiaravallo — to be a state runner-up. And sophomore […]

SHP lacrosse hopes to take it all the way this year

SHP lacrosse hopes to take it all the way this year

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep lacrosse team has been practicing very hard since April 1, preparing for the 2021 season. Led by 12 seniors, this team is hoping to capture the Fitch-Pitt division title, Essex County title and NJSIAA Non-Public state title.  “The entire program has been working very hard and we […]

SHP wrestling ends its season with a 1-6 record

SHP wrestling ends its season with a 1-6 record

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep wrestling team completed its dual meet season, dropping its final two matches to end with a record of 1-6.  On Tuesday, April 6, the team traveled to Paramus and lost to Paramus Catholic 72-3. At the 138-pound weight class, sophomore Chase Carroll won by a 3-1 decision.  […]

West Orange resident named year-round track coach at MKA

West Orange resident named year-round track coach at MKA

MONTCLAIR, NJ — West Orange resident Tim White, who has been the cross country coach at Montclair Kimberley Academy for the past two years, has now been elevated as the year-round track and field coach for the Cougars. “It’s with great pleasure that we name Tim as our head coach for indoor and outdoor track […]

Glen Ridge HS track and field teams prepare for spring season

Glen Ridge HS track and field teams prepare for spring season

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School girls and boys track and field teams, pictured together, are gearing up for their spring season, along with their coaches: assistant Chris Troyano, front row, far left; head coach Paul Kartanowicz, front row, far right; volunteer Bill Indek, second row, far left; assistant Stephanie Fego, third […]

Bengals girls volleyball falls to MSDA

Bengals girls volleyball falls to MSDA

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — On April 6, the Bloomfield High School girls volleyball team lost 2-0 to Mount Saint Dominic Academy. MSDA won the first game 25-22 and the second game 25-15, making a third game unnecessary.  Photos Courtesy of Jerry Simon

Bloomfield wrestlers beat Irvington 42-33

Bloomfield wrestlers beat Irvington 42-33

BLOOMFIELD / IRVINGTON, NJ — The Bloomfield High School Bengals wrestling team defeated Irvington High School 42-33 on April 7. Winning for the Bengals, Juan Millan pinned Zaire Younger at 3:38 in the 113-pound weight class; Jaiden Morales pinned Aveason Maxy at 2:55 in the 120-pound weight class; Gerald VanBaelen pinned Lorvey Toupuissant at 3:26 […]

Bengals girls volleyball falls 2-1 to MKA

Bengals girls volleyball falls 2-1 to MKA

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School girls volleyball team lost a hard-fought match to Montclair Kimberley Academy on March 30. The Bengals won the first game 25-23, but the MKA Cougars won the next two games, 25-12 and 25-14, clinching the match, 2-1. Photos Courtesy of Jerry Simon

Bloomfield wrestlers fall to West Essex 53-18

Bloomfield wrestlers fall to West Essex 53-18

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School wrestling team lost to West Essex High School 53-18 on March 31. Winning bouts for West Essex: Ethan Kerlin pinned William Ungermah at 0:11 in the 106-pound weight class; Joey Macrino had a sudden victory 4-2 against Juan Millan in the 113-pound weight class; Mike Pescatore pinned Yeicob […]