BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School boys basketball team, under second-year head coach Mike Passero, hopes to have a successful season. The Bengals return senior guards Vinny Torrisi and Patrick Liggins, junior guards Vernon Lee and Khanye Tucker and junior forward Andre Dean. Other players on the roster include senior guard Brandon Estelle, sophomore […]
Reigning sectional champs have strong leaders and work ethic
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School girls basketball team enjoyed a memorable season in Zac Dearwater’s first year at the helm last year, as the Bengals won the North Jersey Section 1, Group 4 state tournament title for the first time in 19 years. The Bengals, who finished with a stellar 19-8 record, hope […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School varsity wrestling team, under third-year head coach Ryan Smircich, hopes to have a solid season. The returning wrestlers are senior Shamir Atkinson, 285-pound weight class; senior Jacob Febo, 120-132 class; senior Jarred Garcia, 152-160 class; senior D’Isaiah Larrea, 145 class; junior Zachary Andruchowitz, 182 class; junior Ramin B-Razavi, […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School boys and girls bowling teams improved to 14-7 records on the season following wins over West Side and Irvington at Brunswick Zone in Belleville on Tuesday, Dec. 3, and Wednesday, Dec. 4, respectively. Bryan Fuscarino shot three 600 series, including games of 224, 235 and 248. Gabe Farabaugh […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School football team featured four players who earned Super Football Conference-Liberty Blue Division honors this season. Josh Castro, a senior lineman, mae First Team Offense. Xavier Antigua, a junior wide receiver, made Second Team Offense. Jaden Adkins, a sophomore linebacker, made First Team Defense. Shamir Atkinson, a senior two-way […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield High School alumnus Nick Restaino finished an historic career as a place-kicker for the Delaware Valley University football team. Restaino finished as the school’s all-time leading scorer for kicking and third all-time overall. He also holds the school record for most point-after tries (PAT) made in a career and broke the […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The following Bloomfield High School student-athletes have received All-Super Essex Conference honors for their respective fall seasons: GIRLS TENNIS Colonial Division First Team — Aira Abalos Second Team – Vanessa Chin Honorable Mention — Lila Matulac GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Liberty Division First Team — Sheyenne Williams Second Team — Katie Bretz Honorable Mention […]
Seventh-grade squad captures NJSYFL National Division crown
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Jr. Bengals B football squad (seventh-grade team) won the New Jersey Suburban Youth Football League (NJSYFL) National Division championship on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Foley Field. After losing in week 4 to Chatham, 20-8, and losing the final regular-season game to Perth Amboy, 13-0, they faced Perth Amboy in the […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School cross-country program, under head coach Chris Romano, enjoyed a successful season this fall. “The biggest surprise of the season occurred for the girls team during Essex County Championships,” Romano said in an email to The Independent Press. “The meet started with Kaitlyn Adams finishing in first place in […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Suburban Volleyball team ended its season with a 6-2 record. The girls worked really well together when they were on the court. They trusted each other, communicated well and worked hard in every practice and game. They focused on teamwork and their chemistry showed. The girls were also extremely responsive […]