Yogi Berra Tribute Day to take place at Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center on Sept. 22

Yogi Berra Tribute Day to take place at Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center on Sept. 22

UPPER MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center will host their annual Yogi Berra Tribute Day, with free admission for all Museum visitors, on Sunday, Sept. 22. The date coincides with the day of Yogi’s passing in 2015, and also commemorates the day in 1946 when he played his first game in […]

Mountaineer Football Classic at West Orange is a big success

Mountaineer Football Classic at West Orange is a big success

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Mountaineer Football Classic was a big success during the Labor Day weekend. It was the highlight of all things high school football in an action-packed Week 0 schedule that saw 14 Essex County schools in action highlighting top college recruits who are making their names felt throughout the local, regional, […]

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 […]

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 […]