West Orange HS fencer Jade Burnett enjoys inspirational journey

West Orange HS fencer Jade Burnett enjoys inspirational journey

By Max Shadow WEST ORANGE, NJ — In the glow of the television screen during the 2016 Summer Olympics, a spark ignited within Jade Burnett. The sport she witnessed – fencing – struck a chord with her, leading her down a path she could have never foreseen. Now, as part of the graduating class of […]

Seton Hall Prep baseball team extends win streak to nine games

Seton Hall Prep baseball team extends win streak to nine games

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep baseball team won three games last week to improve to 15-2-1 and continue its winning streak to nine games.  On Tuesday, April 30, the Pirates traveled to Underhill Field in Maplewood to take on Columbia. The Pirates defeated the Cougars, 9-3. In the top of the first […]

West Orange HS baseball team tops Newark Academy

West Orange HS baseball team tops Newark Academy

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School baseball team has continued to surge. The Mountaineers defeated Newark Academy, 10-0, Saturday, May 4, at home in a Super Essex Conference crossover divisional game. West Orange improved to 9-9 on the season. Senior Eli Cohen had two doubles, a home run and three RBI; senior […]

West Orange HS’ Skylar Lassiter inspired by late All-American grandfather

Girls lacrosse co-captain wears his Hobart College No. 15 in his honor

West Orange HS’ Skylar Lassiter inspired by late All-American grandfather

WEST ORANGE, NJ — When Skylar Lassiter steps on the lacrosse field, she undoubtedly is inspired by her late grandfather, George Lassiter, who was an All-American lacrosse player at Hobart College (Geneva, N.Y.) in the 1950s. In fact, Skylar wears No. 15 on her jersey, the same number that her grandfather wore. The senior co-captain […]

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