Orange HS football team vows to work harder, focuses on details

Orange HS football team vows to work harder, focuses on details

ORANGE, NJ — In each of the last two seasons, the Orange High School football team just missed making the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s state sectional playoffs. Instead, they played in the North Jersey, Group 4 state regional consolation tournament. In both years, they lost to Bergenfield in the first round. Last season, […]

Orange HS boys basketball team develops during the summer

Orange HS boys basketball team develops during the summer

ORANGE, NJ — The Orange High School boys basketball team, coming off a successful 15-10 campaign this past winter, enjoyed a busy summer. The Tornadoes were hit hard by graduation and knew that this summer was all about development. “This summer has been extremely challenging, but yet rewarding,” said OHS head coach Esak Crawley. “We […]

Orange Bengals get ready for football season

Orange Bengals get ready for football season

ORANGE, NJ — The Orange Bengals Pop Warner football and cheerleading program is getting ready for the season. The football teams began practice Thursday, Aug. 1. There are five teams: flag (ages 5-7), 8U, 9U, 11U and 13U. Approximately 115 players are in the program, according to Bengals president and 11U head coach Warren Clements. […]

‘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 […]

Robeson High School All-Star Football Classic is a big success

Robeson High School All-Star Football Classic is a big success

BELEVILLE, NJ — The 30th Paul Robeson High School All-Star Football Classic was a huge success on Tuesday, June 11, at Belleville High School’s Municipal Stadium/Doc Ellis Field. The game, featuring graduating seniors, drew a capacity crowd. The East All-Stars consisted of players from Essex, Union and Hudson counties, while the West All-Stars consisted of […]

Orange track duo leads Montclair Kimberley Academy to Non-Public B state title

Orange track duo leads Montclair Kimberley Academy to Non-Public B state title

ORANGE/MONTCLAIR, NJ — Orange residents Kalvin Thomas and Sameul Akaho were key contributors in helping to lead the Montclair Kimberley Academy boys track and field team to its first-ever New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Non-Public B championship on Saturday, June 8, at Stockton University. The Cougars, who also won the state prep B Division […]