Irvington HS girls’ basketball team hopes to improve this season with five returning players leading the way

IRVINGTON – The Irvington High School girls’ varsity basketball team returns five players from a team looking to surpass last year’s five-win total. Those returnees will be the starters for head coach Rashawnah French’s team. French highlighted the players’ strengths. Jakiyah Martin, a senior point guard, brings speed and good defense. Jasmine Williams, a senior […]

Belleville HS football players earn All-Area honors

Belleville HS football players earn All-Area honors

BELLEVILLE – The Belleville High School varsity football team endured a tough season. The Bucs lost players to injury even before the season started. The bad luck continued into the season as the team, which unfortunately was never at full strength, finished with a 1-9 record, with the lone win coming against  Newark East Side. […]

Orange HS boys’ basketball team hopes to improve as season progresses

Orange HS boys’ basketball team hopes to improve as season progresses

ORANGE – Entering his second stint as head coach of the Orange High School boys’ varsity basketball team, Jamaal Cooper has confidence that his Tornadoes will get better as the season progresses. Sure, the team competes in the American Division, which is the highest division of the Super Essex Conference. But with improved offensive familiarity […]

Glen Ridge HS boys’ hoops seek good start to season

Glen Ridge HS boys’ hoops seek good start to season

GLEN RIDGE – Coming off last year’s 18-8 record, the Glen Ridge High School boys’ varsity basketball team is certainly looking to build upon that success this season. But before getting too far ahead of themselves, head coach Liam Carr wants to keep his goals and expectations simple. “For now, our kids need to practice […]

Bloomfield HS girls’ hoops return strong nucleus this season

Bloomfield HS girls’ hoops return strong nucleus this season

BLOOMFIELD – Coming off a strong 17-8 campaign in 2014-2015, the Bloomfield High School girls’ varsity basketball team has a solid returning nucleus this season. Under third-year head coach Dana Morton, the Lady Bengals, who graduated just three players – forward Anaiah Hodge and twin guards Zenndayah and Taniyah Austin – return senior forward/center Aniyah […]

Bloomfield HS boys’ basketball, girls’ basketball and wrestling schedules

BLOOMFIELD – The Bloomfield High School boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams will tip off their seasons on Friday, Dec. 18. The BHS wrestling team will begin the season on Saturday, Dec. 19. The following are their schedules: Boys’ basketball Dec. 18, at Montclair Kimberley Academy, 4 p.m. Dec. 19, Essex County Vocational, 1 p.m. […]

Columbia HS basketball, wrestling and fencing schedules

MAPLEWOOD – The Columbia High School basketball, wrestling and fencing teams are gearing up for their seasons that begin this weekend. The girls’ fencing team won its second straight state title last season. The boys’ fencing team last season finished as state tournament runner-up after being the two-time defending state champion. The following are their […]