Bloomfield HS baseball team starts season at 2-0

BLOOMFIELD – The Bloomfield High School varsity baseball team is off to a fine start to the season. The Bengals defeated Caldwell and Nutley to move to a 2-0 record. Danny Carter went 2-for-3 with two RBI, a walk and two stolen bases and Luis Rullan went 1-for-1 with a RBI, two walks and a […]

Lisa Morgan restored Columbia HS track and field glory

Coach leaves behind tremendous legacy after sensational eight-year run

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE – When Lisa Morgan took over the Columbia High School indoor and outdoor track and field program, she had one goal in mind: to restore its rich and proud tradition. Eight years later, Morgan accomplished that mission and more. But it’s an end of an era. Morgan stepped down as head coach following […]

Columbia HS track and field standout Cheyenne Trigg commits to Syracuse University

MAPLEWOOD – Columbia High School senior Cheyenne Trigg has committed to Syracuse University to continue her track and field career. This past indoor season, Trigg ran on the winning 4×200-meter relay, 4×400-meter relay and 1,600-meter sprint relay teams to help the Cougars win the team title at the Essex County Relays for the 13 consecutive […]

West Orange HS baseball team wins season opener

WEST ORANGE – The West Orange High School varsity baseball team started the season in emphatic fashion. Paul Casolaro went 2-for-3 with a double, triple, two runs and two RBI and Andrew Scholz went 2-for-3 with a RBI and a run to lead the Mountaineers to a 12-1 season-opening win over North 13th Street Tech […]

Seton Hall Prep lacrosse team moves to 2-0 on season

WEST ORANGE – The Seton Hall Prep varsity lacrosse team defeated West Essex and Mendham to improve to a 2-0 record. Sophomore attackman Griffin Westlin scored five goals and added one assist and sophomore midfielder Jack Sarson netted four goals in a 17-7 home win over West Essex in the season opener March 30 at […]

West Orange HS lacrosse team gains first victory

WEST ORANGE – Josh Wink had three goals and three assists; Andrew DiPalma and Isaac Arowosaye each had three goals and Ben Afolabi had two goals to lead the West Orange High School boys’ varsity lacrosse team to a 16-2 home win over Union City on Saturday, April 2, for its first victory in its […]

West Orange United Soccer Club teams open season with impressive wins

WEST ORANGE – The West Orange United Soccer Club opened the spring season this past weekend. The Swansea U10 girls started the season on an impressive note, defeating River Dell, 6-1, at Liberty Middle School. Swansea trailed 1-0 at the half despite dominating possession and chances in the first period. River Dell scored on its […]

West Orange HS track and field teams excel at Kearny Relays; Bukola Akinsola named top Girl Athlete of meet

WEST ORANGE – The West Orange High School boys’ and girls’ track and field teams enjoyed great showings at the Kearny Relays on Saturday, April 2. The boys’ and girls’ teams each finished second in their respective Varsity Divisions. Bukola Akinsola led the WOHS girls and was named the Girls’ Outstanding Athlete of the Meet. […]

Essex County HS basketball legends to be honored at dinner on April 28

A dinner honoring the all-time Essex County boys’ and girls’ basketball players who starred during the Essex County Tournament era will be held April 28 at 6 p.m. at the Franklin Steakhouse in Nutley. The ECT for boys began in 1947 and for girls in 1975. The cost is $25 per person. Tickets can be […]

West Orange HS softball team defeats Glen Ridge in season opener

WEST ORANGE – The West Orange High School varsity softball team defeated Glen Ridge, 6-3, in the season opener Friday, April 1, in Glen Ridge. Emma Scalora fired a two-hitter with one earned run and three walks, striking out eight. Chyna Chitty went 2-for-3 with a double, two runs and three RBI; Danielle Fastiggi had […]