Future is bright for BHS baseball team

Future is bright for BHS baseball team

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield 18U baseball team, consisting of Bloomfield High School players, lost to Columbia, 12-6, in the semifinals of the High School Developmental League-Essex Division on July 16. Bloomfield was the No. 3 seed, while Columbia was seeded second. Despite the loss, Bloomfield head coach Chris Dinkin was proud of his team […]

Glen Ridge 18U baseball team thrives this summer

Vies for second straight Essex Division silver tourney championship in rematch with Columbia

GLEN RiDGE, NJ – For the Glen Ridge 18U baseball team, the main goal for the summer is gaining valuable experience for the high school season next spring. Winning a championship is a bonus. Glen Ridge had a chance to defend its High School Developmental League-Essex Division silver tournament championship. Under head coach John McAndrew, […]

Nutley East Little League team enjoys great district tournament run

Nutley East Little League team enjoys great district tournament run

The Nutley East Little League 12-year-old All-Star baseball team enjoyed a great run in the district tournament. Nutley East won all four of their pool play games, beating Nutley American, 2-0; Caldwell, 27-0; Ironbound Newark, 18-8; and Ivy Hills, 12-0.  They advanced to the district finals where they lost to Livingston, 3-2, and 15-9, in […]

WOHS football team captures ‘Bergen Shootout’ title

WOHS football team captures ‘Bergen Shootout’ title

The West Orange High School football team won its first-ever “Bergen Shootout” on July 13 under the direction of new Head Coach Darnell Grant. The tournament consisted of 16 teams and was held at the newly-opened Pulis Field in Franklin Lakes. According to Grant, the tournament is run by the Ramapo High School football program, […]

Villagers 14U softball team crowned champs

Villagers 14U softball team crowned champs

With the combination of dominant pitching and powerful hitting that made them unbeatable throughout the spring season, the Maplewood-South Orange Villagers 14U softball team surged to a 12-2 victory over the Caldwell Chiefs in the Essex County Suburban league championship game on June 6. Winning the trophy capped a 12-game season during which the Villagers […]

Villagers 14U softball team wins Verona title

Villagers 14U softball team wins Verona title

On June 15 and 16, the Maplewood-South Orange Villagers 14U softball team went undefeated in five games to win championship rings at the annual Schools Out Tournament in Verona. The division included teams from Montclair, Montville, and Verona. In the championship game against Verona, a two-run homer by Villager Liza Erickson in the bottom of […]

Ninth annual BHS Alumni Football Camp is a big success

Ninth annual BHS Alumni Football Camp is a big success

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The ninth annual Bloomfield High School Alumni Football Camp was held Sunday, June 24, at Foley Field. Under sunny skies and beautiful temperatures, the camp once again drew a large turnout, featuring boys and girls. With the guidance of several BHS football alumni, the campers, wearing NFL PLAY60 t-shirts, participated in various […]