MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Junior Margaret McManus scored seven goals, and senior Olivia Fitzsimmons scored six goals and added two assists to lead the eighth-seeded Columbia High School girls lacrosse team to a 19-15 win over ninth-seeded Livingston, in the first round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Group 4 state […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The eighth-seeded Bloomfield High School boys volleyball team defeated No. 9 seed North Bergen, 25-18, 25-22, in the first round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 state tournament on Thursday, May 23, at home. Senior Ezekiel Awkward had six kills and 11 digs, junior […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville High School softball team enjoyed a good season this spring. Under head coach Chris Cantarella, the Buccaneers finished with a 12-10 record , including a 9-3 record in the Super Essex Conference–Colonial Division. They qualified for the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 state […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Sophomore Claire Shupe pitched a six-inning one-hitter with nine strikeouts and one walk to lead the defending champion Columbia High School softball team to a 10-0 win over Kearny in the first round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 state tournament on Wednesday, […]
NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School Athletic Department honored 12 student-athletes at a ceremony celebrating their decisions to continue their athletic careers in college. They were joined by family members, coaches and administrators. The athletes honored are: Mallory Albanese, Salem State University (Mass.), hockey. Elyse Gola, Stockton University, track and field, shot-put thrower. Isabel […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange resident Reina Hassell, a senior at Newark Academy, an independent school for grades 6-12 in Livingston, has committed to playing volleyball at NCAA Division III Amherst College (Mass.) next year. Newark Academy celebrated her achievements during a spring Signing Day ceremony on Tuesday, May 21. Family, friends, teachers and […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The seventh-seeded Bloomfield High School softball team defeated No. 10 seed Memorial, of West New York, 11-0, in the first round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 state tournament on Wednesday, May 22, at Carla Ward Memorial Field at Clarks Pond South. The Bengals […]
LITTLE FALLS — Continuing a beloved tradition in local high school sports, for the 12th consecutive year, the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center honored student-athletes from member schools of the Super Essex Conference in a celebration of the qualities that made Yogi Berra a national treasure. Recipients of the museum’s 2024 Best Teammate Award, […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Deanna McIntosh, a senior shortstop-third baseman on the Belleville High School softball team, is the Belleville Post’s Athlete of the Month, The following is a Q&A with McIntosh: Q: What got you interested in playing softball? A: When I was younger, I was watching a Yankee game with my dad. Nick Swisher […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School softball team competes against Science Park on Monday, May 20, at Irvington Park field. The Blue Knights won, 14-4, to improve to 9-6 overall and 8-3 in the Super Essex Conference—Independence Division. Their final game is scheduled for Thursday, May 30. Photos Courtesy of Felicia Laguerre Owens