Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center hosting Kids’ Character Program on March 13

UPPER MONTCLAIR – The Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center will be conducting one of its series of new Character Development Programs for children in grades 3-5 this Sunday, March 13 at 1 p.m.  Developed by the Museum’s team of educators, the dynamic, innovative workshops help promote the honorable values – respect, courage, inclusion and […]

Former Mets star Mookie Wilson to appear at Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center for book signing of ‘Kings of Queens: Life Beyond Baseball with the ’86 Mets’

UPPER MONTCLAIR – On April 7, former Mets star Mookie Wilson will appear at the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center with best-selling author Erik Sherman to discuss and sign copies of Sherman’s new book, “Kings of Queens: Life Beyond Baseball with the ’86 Mets.”  This year marks the 30th anniversary of the infamous world […]

Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center to host screening of ‘Fastball’ on March 22

UPPER MONTCLAIR – Just in time for the upcoming baseball season, the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center, located on the campus of Montclair State University, will host a special screening on March 22 of the acclaimed documentary “Fastball,” which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2015. Featuring  MLB stars and 20 Hall of […]

Irvington HS boys’ basketball team concludes season

IRVINGTON – The Irvington High School boys’ varsity basketball team, under head coach Elias Brantley, concluded its season with a tough 51-50 home loss to Union on Feb. 26 in the finale. Senior guard Othniel Nyameke scored 18 points; senior guard Ijah Jones had nine points; senior forward Jakylin Shuford had eight; senior guard Talik […]

Irvington HS wrestler Tyhmir Lassiter enjoys good showing at Region 3 Tournament

Junior 182-pounder nearly qualified for state tournament in Atlantic City

IRVINGTON – Irvington High School wrestler Tyhmir Lassiter enjoyed a strong showing at the Region 3 Tournament at Union High School. Lassiter, a junior, finished in fifth/sixth place in the 182-pound weight class. After receiving a preliminary-round bye, Lassiter won in the quarterfinals on Feb. 24. Lassiter needed just one more win to guarantee a […]

Jack Renkens to speak at Nutley HS about college athletic recruiting process

NUTLEY –National keynote speaker Jack Renkens of Recruiting Realities will bring his unique, no-nonsense presentation on college athletic recruiting to Nutley High School on Tuesday, March 15, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. “It’s a Game… Know the Rules” is guaranteed to serve as a reality check for families of student-athletes looking to get their […]

New Jersey Fencing Alliance to host prestigious Steve Sobel SYC & Cadet International tournament at NJ EXPO Center, Feb. 26-28

MAPLEWOOD – For the sixth year in a row, the New Jersey Fencing Alliance is proud to announce it will host the Steve Sobel Super Youth Circuit (SYC) & Cadet International tournament from February 26 to 28 at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center. This is the largest fencing event ever to be held […]

UPDATE: Irvington HS girls’ basketball teams seeks good state sectional tournament run

Lady Blue Knights receive No. 14 seed in Section 2, Group 3 tournament

IRVINGTON – The Irvington High School girls’ varsity basketball team hopes to make a good run in the state North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 tournament. The Lady Blue Knights, under head coach Rashawnah French, received the No. 14 seed and will visit third-seeded West Morris in the first round on Feb. 29. The Blue Knights […]

Irvington HS boys’ basketball team falls to Newark Central in Essex County Tournament

IRVINGTON – The Irvington High School boys’ varsity basketball team, seeded 20th, fell at fourth-seeded Newark Central, 67-60, in the first round of the Essex County Tournament on Feb. 13. Freshman guard Nasir Johnson had 16 points with two 3-pointers, senior guard Jakylin Shuford had 11 points; senior guard Othniel Nyameke had nine points; senior […]

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