SOUTH ORANGE – The Jaguar Track Team headed to the 2016 Hershey USATF Youth Indoor Championships March 11-13th prepared and ready to run after great performances at the Potomac Valley 14 and Under Invitational in Maryland. At Nationals, the young Jaguars took the medal stand 20 times during the final meet of the indoor season […]
UPPER MONTCLAIR – The Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center is pleased to announce the opening of “Champions in Bronze” – an exhibit of iconic sports sculptures by Marc Mellon, one of America’s foremost figurative sculptors. Known for his portrait busts, commemorative statues and other works in bronze, Mellon’s works are highly recognizable throughout the […]
Coach leaves behind tremendous legacy after sensational eight-year run
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE – When Lisa Morgan took over the Columbia High School indoor and outdoor track and field program, she had one goal in mind: to restore its rich and proud tradition. Eight years later, Morgan accomplished that mission and more. But it’s an end of an era. Morgan stepped down as head coach following […]
MAPLEWOOD – Columbia High School senior Cheyenne Trigg has committed to Syracuse University to continue her track and field career. This past indoor season, Trigg ran on the winning 4×200-meter relay, 4×400-meter relay and 1,600-meter sprint relay teams to help the Cougars win the team title at the Essex County Relays for the 13 consecutive […]
A dinner honoring the all-time Essex County boys’ and girls’ basketball players who starred during the Essex County Tournament era will be held April 28 at 6 p.m. at the Franklin Steakhouse in Nutley. The ECT for boys began in 1947 and for girls in 1975. The cost is $25 per person. Tickets can be […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE – The Columbia High School varsity baseball team rallied to beat Verona, 4-2, in the season opener Friday, April 1, at Underhill Field. Luke Jackson went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a run and Daniel Cotler and Chistian Pierre each went 1-for-3 with a stolen base to lead the Cougars. Verona scored a […]
The Columbia High School boys’ varsity tennis team lost seven players to graduation from last year’s conference championship-winning squad, including five starters. But with a deep roster that features promising, hard-working players, the Cougars are looking to have another successful season. Guided by head coach Bob Lieberman, CHS finished 18-6 overall, including winning the […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE – The Columbia High School varsity softball team, under second-year head coach Cliff Smith, hopes to have another successful season behind a good returning nucleus. The Lady Cougars, who had a solid 17-8 record last season, are led by such returning players as sophomore Maya Goldner, who moves from second base last year […]
Middle school team formed; parents also pushing to create program for Columbia High students
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE – As a certified USA Hockey coach in the Union Thunder Youth program based out of the Union Sports Arena, Eric G0non constantly listens to players from South Orange and Maplewood who are 12- and 13-years-old discuss what private high schools they wish to attend in a few years because they want to […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE – The Columbia High School spring varsity teams will gear up for their seasons. The boys’ lacrosse team will visit Morristown-Beard on March 30 in the season opener. The team then will visit Livingston on April 1. The baseball, softball, girls’ lacrosse and boys’ tennis teams will open their seasons April 1. The […]