MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The fifth-seeded Columbia High School softball team defeated 12th-seeded Millburn, 14-7, in the first round of the Essex County Tournament at Meadowland Park on Friday, May 3. Sophomore Claire Shupe went 2-for-2 with two singles, a walk and one RBI. Shupe also pitched two innings of two-hit ball with six strikeouts […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Senior Zhamir Rowan and freshman Jalele Williams combined to break the long jump relay meet record and lead the Columbia High School track and field teams at the Essex County Relay Championships at Livingston High School on Friday, May 3. Rowan and Williams combined to jump 43 feet, 11 inches, which […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The No. 9 seed Columbia High School boys lacrosse team defeated No. 8 seed Millburn, 5-4, in the first round of the Essex County Tournament on Saturday, May 4, at Millburn. The Cougars extended their winning streak to four games and improved to 6-5 on the season. Senior Max Gigante had […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School baseball team, seeded No. 3, lost a heartbreaking 5-4 decision in 13 innings to No. 14 seed Bloomfield in the first round of the Greater Newark Tournament at Underhill Field. The game was on Friday, May 3, but was stopped and suspended. It was resumed and completed […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Paul Robeson High School Football All-Star Classic will take place Tuesday, June 11, at Belleville High School’s Doc Ellis Field/Municipal Stadium. This will be the 30th game of the classic, which began in 1993. The game was not played in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID–19 pandemic. It will also […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School softball team hopes to make a strong run in the Essex County Tournament. The Cougars, seeded fifth, will host a round-of-16 game on Friday, May 3, at Meadowland Park field at 7 p.m. against No. 12 seed Millburn. Mount St. Dominic Academy is the No. 1 seed. […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School baseball team is enjoying a great season. As a result, the Cougars were awarded a high seed in the Greater Newark Tournament, which is the Essex County tournament. The Cougars are the No. 3 seed in the 23-team field. They will host a round-of-16 game on Friday, […]
MONTCLAIR/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Sophomore Simon Hardiman of South Orange is continuing to be a force in his second year as the starting goalie for the Montclair Kimberley Academy boys lacrosse team. “Simon has tremendous talent and moxie,” said MKA coach Dave Giarrusso. “We threw him in the fire – so to speak – last […]
MONTCLAIR/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange resident Deborah Giddins has been a mainstay on the defense for the Montclair Kimberley Academy girls lacrosse team, while helping the defending Non-Public B state champions to a strong spring season. “Deborah is a terrific player for us and helps solidify our defense, which is a strong suit for […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Senior Alex Mandell and sophomore Oliver Ellis combined on a five-inning no-hitter to lead the Columbia High School baseball team to a 14-2 win at Verona on April 20. Mandell pitched four innings with six strikeouts, one hit batter and one walk to earn the win. Ellis pitched one inning, striking […]