Nutley HS boys wrestling team impresses at district tournament

Nutley HS boys wrestling team impresses at district tournament

NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School boys wrestling team enjoyed an impressive performance at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s District 10 tournament on Saturday, Feb. 17. Under head coach Mike DiPiano, the Raiders, who were the host school, finished in second place in the team standings out of 10 schools. Nutley had […]

Toranzo is repeat champ, leads Nutley HS wrestling at county tourney

Toranzo is repeat champ, leads Nutley HS wrestling at county tourney

NUTLEY, NJ — Brandon Toranzo won the 285-pound championship for the second straight season to lead the Nutley High School boys wrestling team at the Essex County Tournament at Richard J. Codey Arena in West Orange on Thursday, Jan. 25. In the final, Toranzo, a senior, won by a 13-4 major decision over Jack Tierney […]

Nutley HS bowling teams roll to success

Nutley HS bowling teams roll to success

NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School bowling teams are enjoying a stellar season this winter. Both the boys and girls teams, under head coach Frank Sasso, were in first place in the American Division of the Super Essex Conference, through Wednesday, Jan. 17. The girls sported an undefeated record of 70-0, while the boys […]

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship to take place Feb. 3

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — All boys and girls, ages 9 to 14, are invited to participate in the local level of competition of the annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship.  The local competition is being run by Regina Pacis Council No. 4066 and will take place on Saturday, Feb. 3, in the Our Lady […]

Nutley HS wrestling team defeats Bloomfield HS

Nutley HS wrestling team defeats Bloomfield HS

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Nutley High School wrestling team defeated Bloomfield High School, 37-33, Friday, Jan. 5, at the Pit at Bloomfield HS.  Here are the results: 285: Brandon Toranzo (Nutley) pinned Steven Myslinski 0:38. 106: Christopher Cifelli (Nutley) decisioned Nick Kopacz 6-0. 113: Jack Finkelstein (Nutley) major decisioned Spencer Crawley 16-2. 120: Matthew Miller […]

Nutley HS bowling teams roll to great starts to their seasons

Nutley HS bowling teams roll to great starts to their seasons

NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School bowling teams are having fantastic seasons so far. The girls team had a 6-0 record and is the lone undefeated team in the Super Essex Conference. Nutley has won all their matches by 7-0 scores, beating Bloomfield, Belleville, Irvington, Barringer, North Arlington and Montclair. The top bowlers for […]

Bloomfield HS ice hockey player Alex Benkert reaches 100-career point milestone

Bloomfield HS ice hockey player Alex Benkert reaches 100-career point milestone

Bloomfield High School junior Alex Benkert scored two goals to lead the Nutley–Columbia–Bloomfield high school ice hockey team to a 6-3 victory over Montclair High School on Dec. 13 at Clary Anderson Arena in Montclair. It was the team’s first win of the season. Benkert added four assists and surpassed the 100-career point plateau, becoming […]

Nutley HS winter teams to begin their seasons

Nutley HS winter teams to begin their seasons

NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School winter teams are getting ready for their seasons. The bowling teams defeated Bloomfield in the season opener on Dec. 5 against Bloomfield High School. The boys are off to a 3-1 start and the girls are off to a 4-0 start. The ice hockey team, which is a […]

Nutley HS girls basketball team is excited for season

Nutley HS girls basketball team is excited for season

NUTLEY, NJ — Under first-year head coach Kara McNish, the Nutley High School girls basketball team is excited about the upcoming season. The Raiders return almost their entire squad from last season, losing just one player to graduation, as they look to improve on an 8-15 record. Nutley has five seniors who have been playing […]