Bloomfield Bengals lose tough one to Nutley Raiders
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Bengals lost their first game of the season on Sept. 3 against Nutley in an away game at Owens Field. The Raiders won 18-13. Photos Courtesy of Jerry Simon
High school football season kicks off despite schedule changes due to Ida storm
The high school football season kicked off for most teams last weekend in Essex County, but not without some disruption. The remnants of Hurricane Ida forced teams to change the logistics of their games. The most severe damage was seen at Foley Field in Bloomfield. As a result, Bloomfield’s home game against Nutley on Friday, […]
Area schools are ready for normalcy this season
ESSEXT COUNTY, NJ — The countdown is on as area high school football teams prepare for their opening kickoffs with Week 1 games in some of the state’s top showcase events at Montclair State University, William Paterson University and Rutgers University. While they are looking towards the opening kickoffs, the day was highlighted with some […]
Bloomfield Bengals football demonstrates excellent commitment
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Mike Carter can always count on his Bloomfield High School football players to show hard work and dedication. This season’s team is keeping up with that tradition, much to the delight of Carter, who heads into his 31st year at the helm of the Bengals. “I really like things that we’ve done,” […]
Bloomfield and Belleville face off in football scrimmage
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — On Aug. 25, the Bloomfield Bengals and the Belleville Bucs faced off in a preseason scrimmage on Bloomfield’s gridiron. Photos Courtesy of Jerry Simon
The Bloomfield Bengals football team shows up in style for picture day
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — As part of the preparation for the upcoming football season, the Bloomfield High School Bengals stood tall in their uniforms for picture day. In the Carter family photo, head coach Mike Carter Sr. is flanked by his sons, 2017 BHS alumnus Danny Carter, left, and 2013 BHS alumnus Mike Carter Jr. Also […]
Bloomfield Bengals Football Alumni Camp this June
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Bengals Football Alumni Camp returns to Foley Field on Saturday, June 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. The camp — which is geared toward boys and girls entering grades three through nine — will feature Bloomfield High School football alumni coaches, including current and former NFL […]
Mountaineers defeat Bengals 62-0
BLOOMFIELD / WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Oct. 9, the Bloomfield Bengals battled the West Orange Mountaineers; the final score was West Orange High School 62, Bloomfield High School 0. Photos Courtesy of Jerry Simon
Back on the playing fields in Bloomfield
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School Bengals are back on the playing fields. The boys soccer team was the first Bengal squad back in action, visiting Glen Ridge and falling to the Ridgers on Oct. 1. Bloomfield football took on a strong Montclair team and played hard in defeat on Oct. 2. The girls soccer […]
Ninth annual BHS Alumni Football Camp is a big success
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The ninth annual Bloomfield High School Alumni Football Camp was held Sunday, June 24, at Foley Field. Under sunny skies and beautiful temperatures, the camp once again drew a large turnout, featuring boys and girls. With the guidance of several BHS football alumni, the campers, wearing NFL PLAY60 t-shirts, participated in various […]