PHOTOS: Bloomfield football vs. Montclair

PHOTOS: Bloomfield football vs. Montclair

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School football team fell to Montclair, 48-14, at Foley Field in Bloomfield on Sept. 12. The Bengals hopes to get their first win of the season when they visit Barringer in Newark at Schools Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Photos Courtesy of Jerry Simon […]

Bloomfield HS football team seeks to regroup

Bloomfield HS football team seeks to regroup

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School football team will host Montclair High School on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Foley Field at 6:30 p.m. The Bengals lost to Nutley High School. 20-7, in the home opener on Friday, Sept. 6, to move to 0-2. Montclair also is 0-2. Photos Courtesy of Jerry Simon Bloomfield vs. […]

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 […]

Bloomfield seeks to continue momentum

Bloomfield seeks to continue momentum

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School football team finished last season with a flourish. The Bengals won their final three games and four of the last five to finish with a 5-4 record. Indeed, there is a reason to feel excited entering this season, as the Bengals look to continue that momentum.  “It’s a […]

Bloomfield HS football team gets ready for season

Bloomfield HS football team gets ready for season

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — It’s time for football. The Bloomfield High School football team began official practice sessions on Monday, Aug. 12.  The Bengals hosted a scrimmage on Monday morning, Aug. 19, at Foley Field against Irvington and Verona. Bloomfield will visit Newark Central to kick off the season on Thursday, Aug. 29, at Shabazz Stadium […]

Bloomfield HS’ Will Cordero to play in the Simms North–South football classic

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield High School senior defensive end Will Cordero has been selected to play in the 46th annual Phil Simms New Jersey North–South High School All-Star Football Classic on Sunday, June 9, at Kean University’s Alumni Stadium at 5 p.m.  The game features high school graduating seniors from around the state.  Cordero was […]

Bloomfield HS football players earn county honors

Bloomfield HS football players earn county honors

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield High School senior offensive lineman Will Cordero and senior running back-linebacker Jonathan Nichol earned all–Essex County honors, as selected by the Essex County Coaches Association. Cordero made the first team and Nichol was named honorable mention. Cordero made the first team and Nichol was named honorable mention. Photo Courtesy of Jerry […]

Bloomfield HS players gain Super Football Conference accolades

Bloomfield HS players gain Super Football Conference accolades

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School football team featured several players who earned all–Super Football Conference–Freedom Red Division honors, as voted by the divisional coaches. In addition, BHS head coach Mike Carter Sr., who completed his 33rd season at the helm, was named as the Coach of the Year. Here are the BHS players […]

Bloomfield HS football team tops Belleville for second win in a row

Bloomfield HS football team tops Belleville for second win in a row

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School football team defeated Belleville, 29-8, Friday, Oct. 20, at Belleville High School’s Municipal Stadium/Doc Ellis field for their second straight victory. Senior quarterback Trevor Frantantoni completed nine of 16 passes for 133 yards, including a TD pass to senior Jonathan Nichol. The Bengals rushed for a total of […]