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 […]

Glen Ridge HS track and field teams seeks successful season

GLEN RIDGE – Pictured above, the Glen Ridge High School boys’and girls’ outdoor track and field teams are hoping to have a successful season this spring. The Ridgers will visit Verona for a meet with Montclair Kimberley, Immaculate Conception, Christ the King and Verona on Wednesday, April13.

Glen Ridge HS girls’ lacrosse team starts season 1-1

GLEN RIDGE – The Glen Ridge High School girls’ varsity lacrosse team lost to Immaculate Heart Academy before defeating Wayne Hills to start the season at 1-1. The Lady Ridgers lost to host Immaculate Heart Academy, 11-7, in the season opener Friday, April 1, in Washington Township. Stanford University-bound junior Galen Lew had three goals; […]

Glen Ridge HS softball team falls to West Orange

GLEN RIDGE – The Glen Ridge High School varsity softball team lost to West Orange, 6-3, in the season opener Friday, April 1, at Glenfield Park field in Montclair. Malorie Iovino went 1-for-3 with a two-run single and Margo Scanlon also went 1-for-3 for GRHS, which will host Verona on Thursday, April 7, and host […]

Columbia HS baseball team defeats Verona in season opener

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE – The Columbia High School varsity baseball team rallied to beat Verona, 4-2, in the season opener Friday, April 1, at Underhill Field. Luke Jackson went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a run and Daniel Cotler and Chistian Pierre each went 1-for-3 with a stolen base to lead the Cougars. Verona scored a […]

Seton Hall Prep baseball team wins in season opener

Pirates unveil new baseball field at Kelly Athletic Complex; defeat Montclair

Seton Hall Prep baseball team wins in season opener

WEST ORANGE – On a partly cloudy day, the Seton Hall Prep baseball team opened its brand new baseball field at the Kelly Athletic Complex in West Orange on Saturday, April 2. The pre-game ceremonies were emotional as Msgr. Robert E. Harahan, the Headmaster of Seton Hall Prep, and Father Zack Swantek started the ceremony […]

UPDATE: Track and field action returns to Irvington HS

Blue Knights win opener in first home meet in 15 years; also excel at Kearny Relays

UPDATE: Track and field action returns to Irvington HS

IRVINGTON – The Irvington High School track and field program hosted its meet since 2001 on Friday, April 1, in the season opener. The boys’ team defeated North 13th Street Tech, 79-16. The following are IHS boys’ first-place winners: 400-meter intermediate hurdles: Da’John Graves, 65. 100-meter run: Peter Dummerand, 11.1. 1,600-meters: Jefferson Sainval, 5:35. 400-meters: […]