HS football coaches share their views on field-goal kicking

HS football coaches share their views on field-goal kicking

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — In the NFL and college, field-goal attempts are common. A team drives deep into the opposing team’s territory and will go for a field goal if the march stalls, because the distance for the first down or end zone is unfavorable. But in high school, it’s very rare to see field-goal […]

East Orange Campus HS football team hungry for success

East Orange Campus HS football team hungry for success

EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange Campus High School football team last season had the unfortunate task of playing its games away from home, as Paul Robeson Stadium was undergoing renovations. The Jaguars are excited to be back home this season, with a brand new field. “The kids are excited,” said third-year head coach […]

East Orange Campus HS football team gets ready for the season

East Orange Campus HS football team gets ready for the season

EAST ORANGE, NJ — In the photo gallery, the East Orange High School football team is showng practicing on Saturday morning, Aug. 17, at Paul Robeson Stadium in East Orange. The Jaguars, who played all the games away from home last season due to renovations at Robeson Stadium, will host Livingston in the season opener […]

East Orange Junior Jaguars football celebrates its 20th year

East Orange Junior Jaguars football celebrates its 20th year

EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange Junior Jaguars youth football organization, celebrating its 20th year, is getting ready for its season. The Junior Jaguars have been practicing at Soveral Park in East Orange, Monday to Friday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. When the school year begins, they will practice Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Fritz […]

East Orange Rec Co-Ed Basketball Camp is offered

East Orange Rec Co-Ed Basketball Camp is offered

EAST ORANGE, NJ — Pictured are campers at the annual East Orange Co-Ed Basketball Camp at the John L. Costley Middle School in East Orange. Sponsored by the East Orange Recreation Department, the camp began July 8 and continues until Aug. 16 for  children ages 7-14, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]

East Orange basketball camp teaches life lessons

East Orange basketball camp teaches life lessons

EAST ORANGE, NJ — For the first time, East Orange-based non-profit Alumni United USA Inc. sponsored a boys and girls basketball camp at Cicely L. Tyson School during the week of July 15. The camp was directed by Nike and US Sports Camps. Anthony Brown Jr., an EO firefighter and board chairperson of Alumni United […]

‘Jingle Brawls’ to take place in December, as local police and firefighters to battle in the ring for a good cause

‘Jingle Brawls’ to take place in December, as local police and firefighters to battle in the ring for a good cause

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Police officers and firefighters are vital members of any community, risking their lives every day for the safety and well-being of everyone. It’s also important for them to stay in shape, and boxing is a great way to accomplish that goal. A bunch of local men and women from various police […]

East Orange’s Paul Robeson Stadium renovations near completion

East Orange’s Paul Robeson Stadium renovations near completion

EAST ORANGE, NJ — Paul Robeson Stadium in East Orange, which has been in existence for decades, has been undergoing renovations that began in the spring. Pictured above is the new football field. The renovations include other upgrades, including the track around the field.  Photo Courtesy of Rodney Williams