Monte Irvin Giants take second place in tourney

Monte Irvin Giants take second place in tourney

ORANGE, NJ – On the July 6-7 weekend, the Orange Monte Irvin Giants 19u summer team traveled to the Bronx, N.Y. to participate in the Julio Carballo Memorial Baseball Tournament. After a semifinal win, the Giants lost to the N.Y. Vipers in the championship game Sunday afternoon, July 7. “I thought it was a good […]

Belleville HS softball team enjoys banner season

BELLEVILLE, NJ – The Belleville High School softball team enjoyed a magnificent season. The Lady Bucs, under head coach Chris Cantarella, won the Super Essex Conference-Colonial Division championship with an undefeated 12-0 divisional mark. Belleville finished with a fantastic 21-3 overall record. In the Essex County Tournament, the 13th-seeded Bucs defeated No. 20 seed West […]

Webster soars at Nationals to end great GRHS track career

Webster soars at Nationals to end great GRHS track career

GLEN RIDGE, NJ – Senior captain Isaiah Webster ended his brilliant Glen Ridge High School track and field career by placing 24th out of 44 jumpers in the boys long jump in the Championship Elite division at the New Balance HS Track & Field Nationals, June 15-16, held at the alma mater of his grandmother, […]

East Orange Campus HS boys basketball team falls at top-seeded Clifton in North 1,Group 4 state tournament first round

EAST ORANGE, NJ – The 16th-seeded East Orange Campus High School boys varsity basketball team fell to top-seeded Clifton,  61-54, Monday, Feb. 25, in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group 4 state tournament. Justin Singh-Smith had 16 points; Izaiah Poole had 14 points; Kaleb Harmon had 12 points; and Mario […]

Glen Ridge HS boys basketball team gains good experience this season

GLEN RIDGE, NJ – The Glen Ridge High School boys varsity basketball team defeated Cedar Grove and lost to Cristo Rey and Oratory Prep to finish its season. Despite finishing with an 8-16 record, the relatively young Ridgers gained good experience, which bodes well for next season. Sophomore guard Sam Trunley had 17 points and […]

Maplewood Rec basketball teams to play in championship games

MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Four Maplewood Recreation basketball teams have advanced to the championship games in their respective leagues. Here is the schedule: Wednesday Feb. 27 8th Grade Boys vs. West Orange – 7:30 p.m. – Doors to Maplewood Middle School open 7 p.m. Thursday Feb. 28 8th Grade Girls vs. West Essex –  6 p.m. […]

Bloomfield HS girls basketball team tops Kearny in North 1, Group 4 state tournament first round

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Junior guard Samantha Columna scored 12 points to lead the fifth-seeded Bloomfield High School girls varsity bsiketball team to a 50-36 home win over 12th-seeded Kearny in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group 4 state tournament Monday, Feb. 25. Senior forward Sarah Edmond and senior guard Camrynn […]

Nutley HS wrestling team enjoys solid 20-win season

NUTLEY, NJ – The Nutley High School wrestling program has produced tremendous success in its history. The Raiders, under head coach Mike DiPiano, have enjoyed another strong season, finishing with an impressive 20-8 dual-meet record. Nutley hosted the District 9 tournament as the Raiders posted an impressive performance, Feb. 16. NHS finished in fifth place […]

Columbia HS girls fencing team falls to Montclair, 14-13, in state team semis

MAPLEWOOD, NJ –  The sixth-seeded Cougars then lost at second-seeded Montclair, 14-13, in the semifinals of the NJSIAA state team tournament Feb. 21. CHS was scheduled to fence Northern Highlands for third-place Feb. 26. In addition, five CHS fencers are competing this Sunday, March 3, in the States Individuals: Jack Woods and Nicholas Goguen-Compagnoni in […]