Instilling a love of soccer and beer in brewery

Belleville coach combines his passions by opening local beer-making place

Instilling a love of soccer and beer in brewery

BELLEVILLE, NJ — Mark Costa has a passion for making beer. He also has a strong love for the sport of soccer. For the Bloomfield resident, who coaches soccer in Belleville, it was a win-win for him to open up a soccer-inspired brewery in the town where he lives.  The brewery, Varitage Brew Works, located […]

Belleville HS boys soccer team wins divisional championship

Belleville HS boys soccer team wins divisional championship

BELLEVILLE, NJ — During the summer, as the team was playing in a summer league, Belleville head coach Gary Polewka approached his returning captain, Josh Nodong, and asked him about his goals for the season. “I turned to him and I said ‘What’s your goal?’ and he said, ‘Division championship and a state run.’ ”  […]

Belleville Varsity Club honors seniors at ceremony

Belleville Varsity Club honors seniors at ceremony

BELLEVILLE, NJ — During a ceremony last month, the Belleville Varsity Club honored senior student-athletes from the Belleville High School fall, winter and spring teams. It was a glorious way to commemorate the end of another prosperous BHS athletic school year. Gerber Coreas and Ashley Cely were named the Belleville Varsity Club Athletes of the […]

Belleville HS soccer players earn SEC honors

Belleville HS soccer players earn SEC honors

BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville High School boys soccer team, under head coach Gary Polewka, enjoyed a stellar season. The Buccaneers finished with an 11-4-3 record, including a second-place finish in the Super Essex Conference–Colonial Division with a 7-1 record. Barringer finished first among the nine teams with an 8-0 divisional record and 14-4 overall. […]

Belleville HS boys soccer team season highlights: scoring 2 goals vs. Seton Hall Prep and players earn SEC honorsr SHP in game

Belleville HS boys soccer team season highlights: scoring 2 goals vs. Seton Hall Prep and players earn SEC honorsr SHP in game

BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville High School boys soccer team finished with a 5-14 overall record this fall, but the Bucs can take solace in one accomplishment. The Bucs, under head coach Gary Polewka, scored two goals against nationally ranked Seton Hall Prep. Granted, the Bucs lost, 7-2, but they scored one-third of the goals […]

Belleville HS football team to host Wayne Hills in season finale

Bucs defeat North Bergen for third win a row

Belleville HS football team to host Wayne Hills in season finale

BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville High School football team hopes to close out the season with a win. The Buccaneers will host Wayne Hills on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Doc Ellis Field/Municipal Stadium at 7 p.m. The Bucs defeated North Bergen, 27-7, on Friday, Oct. 29, at Doc Ellis Field for their third win a […]

Belleville HS boys soccer team earning respect

Belleville HS boys soccer team earning respect

BELLEVILLE, NJ — For the past few seasons under head coach Gary Polewka, the Belleville High School boys soccer team has become one of the most respected teams in the area. The Bucs have even gained the attention of renowned coaches, such as Doug Nevins of West Orange and Roger Rubinetti of Livingston, who Poleweka […]

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