NUTLEY – The 29th Annual Third Half Club “March Madness” Elementary School Basketball Tournament did not disappoint fans this year. It started off by welcoming back Good Shepherd to the the tournament, which lost a tough opening round game to eventual runner-up Washington School. Washington was led by Nick Schroeder and David Barry throughout the […]
The Columbia High School boys’ varsity tennis team lost seven players to graduation from last year’s conference championship-winning squad, including five starters. But with a deep roster that features promising, hard-working players, the Cougars are looking to have another successful season. Guided by head coach Bob Lieberman, CHS finished 18-6 overall, including winning the […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE – The Columbia High School varsity softball team, under second-year head coach Cliff Smith, hopes to have another successful season behind a good returning nucleus. The Lady Cougars, who had a solid 17-8 record last season, are led by such returning players as sophomore Maya Goldner, who moves from second base last year […]
NUTLEY – The Nutley High School varsity softball team returns a strong group from last year’s squad that won the state North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 tournament championship and finished with a 24-8 record. The Lady Raiders lost two players to graduation – pitcher Carly Anderson and second baseman Jenna Saporito. But the team […]
BELLEVILLE – As the offensive/defensive line assistant coach for the Belleville High School varsity football team for the past two seasons, Mario Cuniglio has seen how hard the Bucs have worked. Though the results on field didn’t show it, the Bucs’ diligence never waned, especially now in the offseason, with Cuniglio recently promoted as the […]
NUTLEY – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., third from right, congratulates Nutley High School senior Blair Watson, second from left, for being named to the McDonald’s All-American Girls Basketball Team. Watson is the only student-athlete from New Jersey named to this year’s squad and just the ninth player from the Garden State in history. The McDonald’s restaurant at […]
Middle school team formed; parents also pushing to create program for Columbia High students
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE – As a certified USA Hockey coach in the Union Thunder Youth program based out of the Union Sports Arena, Eric G0non constantly listens to players from South Orange and Maplewood who are 12- and 13-years-old discuss what private high schools they wish to attend in a few years because they want to […]
WEST ORANGE – Golda Och Academy seniors Noah Susskind, Matt Blum and Harrison Slobodien earned boys’ basketball All-Super Essex Conference-Freedom Division honors. Susskind made first team; Blum made second team; and Slobodien made honorable mention. Susskind also made second team and Blum made honorable mention on the Worrall Media All-Area. Golda Och finished 9-10.
BELLEVILLE – Belleville High School boys’ basketball players Mohammed Yousef, Andre Velez and Alcides DosReis have earned All-Super Essex Conference-Freedom Division honors. Yousef and Velez made the second team and DosReis made honorable mention. Yousef and Velez also made Worrall Media All-Area honorable mention.
GLEN RIDGE – The Glen Ridge High School boys’ varsity basketball enjoyed a decent amount of success this season. The Ridgers recorded 12 wins while qualifying for the postseason. Undoubtedly, head coach Liam Carr said he was pleased with the season, particularly with the play of sophomore guard Tyler Liddy. Overall, Liddy led his team […]