GLEN RIDGE, NJ – The Glen Ridge High School swim team competed against West Essex at The Caldwell Community Center pool on Jan. 10. The boys’ team, swimming without captain Cole Travia, defeated the West Essex Knights 78-72. The Ridgers won many races, including the 200 medley relay with freshman Liam Hood, seniors Clark Edwards […]
The East Orange Campus boys’ 4×400-meter relay team took first place at the indoor track and field Millrose Games Trials on Jan. 11 at the New York City Armory Center. The team of Willesly Lindo, Akeem Lindo, Immyouri Etienne and Cory Poole clocked 3:17.45, which is ranked No. 1 in the nation this season. Willesly […]
Editor’s note: The following article was posted on mgoblue.com. University of Michigan junior linebacker and all-purpose contributor Jabrill Peppers announced on Tuesday, Jan. 10, that he will forgo his remaining eligibility and declare for early entry into the 2017 National Football League Draft. Peppers, an East Orange native and Heisman Trophy finalist who was voted […]
Event raises organ donation awareness
NUTLEY, NJ – The Nutley High School wrestling team will host its seventh annual Gift of Life Duals on Saturday, Jan. 14, beginning at 9 a.m. The event, which is part of a quad meet, helps raise awareness for organ donation. Former legendary St. Benedict’s Prep wrestling coach Mike DiPiano Sr. is a recipient of […]
Editor’s note: The following article is from moraviansports.com WEST ORANGE, NJ – Moravian College (Pa.) senior forward Camille McPherson ranks in the top 10 nationally in four statistical categories in the NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball statistics in games through January 8. McPherson, a West Orange native, is third in the nation in scoring at […]
NUTLEY, NJ – Marty Higgins and Matt Schettino each scored 20 points to lead the Nutley High School boys’ varsity basketball team to a 73-71 home win over Shabazz on Jan. 10. Elmer Zamaro scored 13 points and Anthony Fabiano had 12 points for NHS, which won its second straight to improve to a 4-4 […]
NUTLEY, NJ (updated Wednesday Jan. 11, 12:39 p.m.) – Sophomore center Mackenzie Moraski scored 16 points and sophomore wing Courtney Wilde had 10 points to lead the Nutley High School girls’ varsity basketball team to a 46-42 win over Shabazz on Jan. 10 in Newark. Sophomore forward Rebecca Granata had nine points, freshman point guard […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Myles Toppin hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Bloomfield High School boys’ varsity basketball team to a thrilling 39-36 win over previously-unbeaten Orange on Jan. 10 at BHS. Toppin, who finished with 13 points with 11 rebounds, stole the ball in the Orange frontcourt, rushed up the court and […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The 28th annual Ted Jasieniecki Bloomfield High School Alumni Basketball Game will take place on Friday, Jan. 13, at the BHS main gym. The event is organized by the Bloomfield Educational Foundation. The schedule is as follows: • Sixth Grade Girls Game: Fairview vs. Franklin, 6 p.m. • Sixth Grade Boys Game: […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Gabe Silvera had 12 points; Jelanie Jackson had 11 points and Stephon Sheard had nine points, but the West Orange High School boys’ varsity basketball team lost to Westfield, 48-45, at the New Year’s Tip-Off at WOHS on Sunday, Jan. 8. The Mountaineers fell to 2-5 record.