Columbia HS boys basketball team working hard this summer

Columbia HS boys basketball team working hard this summer

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School boys basketball team has demonstrated a strong commitment this summer, much to head coach Deon Mingo’s delight. The Cougars have been working out in open-gym sessions five days a week. “It’s been great,” said Mingo, who enters his second year at the helm this upcoming winter. “These […]

Columbia HS boys basketball team makes strides this season

Columbia HS boys basketball team makes strides this season

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — In his first season as the Columbia High School boys basketball team head coach this winter, Deon Mingo was quite pleased with his squad’s effort. The Cougars, despite finishing with a 12-13 overall record, had a few bright spots, particularly from the youngsters, led by freshman point guard Zach Alexander who […]

Columbia HS boys basketball team nearly stuns No. 2 seed in state tournament

Columbia HS boys basketball team nearly stuns No. 2 seed in state tournament

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School boys basketball team nearly pulled off a stunning upset in the state tournament. The 15th-seeded Cougars gave second-seeded Watchung Hills all it could handle before losing in double overtime, 61-55, in the first round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 2, Group […]

Columbia HS boys hoops team surges

Columbia HS boys hoops team surges

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School boys basketball team defeated North Star Academy and Irvington in back-to-back games to improve to 11-10 on the season. Senior forward Jalen James had 19 points and four rebounds and senior guard Julien Leveille had 14 points, eight rebounds and three steals to lead the Cougars to […]

Columbia HS boys hoops defeats Caldwell

Columbia HS boys hoops defeats Caldwell

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Senior forward Jalen James scored 17 points and added three rebounds, four steals and two assists to lead the Columbia High School boys basketball team to a 60-49 home win over Caldwell on Thursday, Feb. 1, in a Super Essex Conference–Liberty Division game. Senior guard Julien Leveille had 14 points, seven […]

Columbia HS boys hoops seeks good ECT run

Columbia HS boys hoops seeks good ECT run

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School boys basketball team hopes to make a strong run in the 77th Essex County Tournament. The Cougars, seeded No. 11, will host No. 22 seed Science Park High School in the preliminary third round on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 4:30 p.m. The winner will visit No. 6 […]

Carlucci, James lead Columbia boys hoops

Carlucci, James lead Columbia boys hoops

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Senior center Jared Carlucci had 17 points, 11 rebounds and three assists and senior forward Jalen James had 14 points,five rebounds and three steals to lead the Columbia High School boys basketball team to a 60-44 road win over Newark East Side on Saturday, Jan. 6. Senior guard Julien Leville had 12 […]

Columbia HS boys basketball team defeats Irvington

Columbia HS boys basketball team defeats Irvington

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Columbia High School boys basketball team defeated Irvington, 58-52, at home on Thursday, Jan. 11, in a Super Essex Conference–Liberty Division game. Senior guard Julien Leville led Columbia with 20 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Senor center Jared Carlucci had 10 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and two blocks; freshman […]

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