BELLEVILLE, NJ — Katherinne Avecillas, a senior on the Belleville High School girls basketball team, is the Belleville Post’s Athlete of the Month. A native of Ecuador, Avecillas was named to the first team on the all–Super Essex Conference–Freedom Division this season, helping the Bucs capture the Freedom Division championship with an undefeated 13-0 divisional […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville High School softball team, under head coach Chris Cantarella, is looking to build on last year’s 11-10 record with a good mix of youth and experience. The following are returning players: Seniors Kaylee Gutierrez, outfielder. Deanna McIntosh, shortstop-third base. Juniors Nina Gemino, pitcher-outfielder. Danaijah Santiago, second base. Sophomores Mya Estrict, […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Pictured above, the Glen Ridge High School boys and girls track and field teams gather. The Ridgers are preparing for their spring seasons. Third row, from the front, at far left, is volunteer coach Bill Indek; second row, from the front, at far right, is head coach Paul Kartanowicz; and front […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The following Bloomfield High School winter sports athletes have earned all-conference honors, as voted by their divisional coaches: Super Essex Conference Boys basketball Liberty Division Second team: Davieon McClain and Shariff Brown. Honorable mention: Sean Perrotta and Talan Bacote. Girls basketball Liberty Division First team: Aniya Brown. Second team: Gabrielle Kot and […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep lacrosse team will begin the season in Florida. The Pirates will visit IMG Academy on Tuesday, April 2. They will also visit Lake Mary of Florida on Thursday, April 4. SHP will return to New Jersey and visit Chatham on Saturday, April 6, at 11 a.m. Schedule April 2: […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville High School baseball team, under head coach Joe Sorce, is looking forward to another great season. The Bucs, who went 20-7 overall and won the Super Essex Conference–Colonial Division title with a 13-1 divisional record last season, return a strong group this spring. The Bucs will open the season on […]
NUTLEY, NJ — Luann Zullo simply is one of the most successful coaches in Nutley High School’s storied athletic history. Zullo, who has been the NHS head softball coach since 1999, will be seeking her 500th career victory this upcoming season. Nutley will host Newark Academy in the season opener on Monday, April 1, at […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Last season, the Bloomfield High School baseball team had a magnificent 20-10 season, finishing as runner-up in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 state tournament. The Bengals dropped a heartbreaking 12-11 decision to Ridgewood in the sectional final at Bloomfield Middle School field. The rebuilding […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — In his first season as the Columbia High School boys basketball team head coach this winter, Deon Mingo was quite pleased with his squad’s effort. The Cougars, despite finishing with a 12-13 overall record, had a few bright spots, particularly from the youngsters, led by freshman point guard Zach Alexander who […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School softball team, under head coach Michael Marini, is looking to build on last year’s success. The Mountaineers last season went 17-5 overall and won the Super Essex Conference–Colonial Division championship for just the second time in team history. “This season, we are confident that we will […]