Columbia HS cross-country Jared Pangallozzi impresses at state Meet of Champions

MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Columbia High School senior Jared Pangallozzi finished an impressive 27th overall out of 187 runners in the state high school cross-country Meet of Champions at Holmdel Park in Holmdel on Saturday, Nov. 19. Pangallozzi clocked 16:32. He was the third-highest Essex County finisher, behind Millburn runners Matt Grossman, who was fourth overall […]

Seton Hall Prep had special football team 40 years ago

Pirates simply dominant during 11-0 season in 1976

Seton Hall Prep had special football team 40 years ago

WEST ORANGE, NJ – In the fall of 1976, the big story in New Jersey high school football was the play of New Providence running back Ted Blackwell, who rushed for more than 2,000 yards and scored 254 points. But on a team basis, the spotlight was on Tony Verducci’s Seton Hall Prep squad. Seton […]

Orange HS football team falls to Morris Hills in playoffs

ORANGE, NJ – Down by three touchdowns in the second half, the Orange High School varsity football team made a furious rally to get to the state championship game. But the Tornadoes’ comeback fell short as they lost to Morris Hills, 21-14, in the semifinals of the state North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 playoffs […]

Gunners U9 girls’ soccer team enjoys stellar season

WEST ORANGE, NJ – The Gunners U9 girls’ soccer team of the West Orange United Soccer Club completed the end of their season with three impressive wins and upped their record to 10-0 and became flight championship winners. The girls played two weeks ago against a Glen Rock team and played to a 5-0 win. […]

UPDATED: Despite falling again to Shore in state Group 1 final, Glen Ridge HS girls’ soccer team kicks up fantastic season

GLEN RIDGE, NJ (updated Sunday Nov. 20, 2:13 p.m.) – For the Glen Ridge High School girls’ varsity soccer team, it felt like de ja vu. Same site. Same opponent. Same final game for the Group 1 state championship. That was the scenario for the Lady Ridgers for the second straight year. But unfortunately for […]