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, […]

Returning from stellar season, Raiders look to stay on top

Returning from stellar season, Raiders look to stay on top

NUTLEY, NJ — With a senior-laden roster, the Nutley High School football team enjoyed one of its best seasons ever last year, finishing with an undefeated 6-0 record that included winning the Freedom White Division title of the Super Football Conference. It was a great sendoff for head coach Steve DiGregorio, who retired at the […]

Nutley BOE names JD Vick as head varsity football coach

Nutley BOE names JD Vick as head varsity football coach

NUTLEY, NJ — At the April Board of Education meeting, the board voted to appoint JD Vick as head varsity football coach at Nutley High School. Vick has been with the program since 2004 and served as interim head football coach in 2019, when coach Steve DiGregorio was on medical leave. “It’s an honor to […]

UPDATED No. 2: Nutley HS student-athletes sign with colleges

NUTLEY, NJ – Four Nutley High School senior student-athletes signed with their respective colleges to continue their athletic careers. The athletes were joined by parents, coaches and administrators during a brief ceremony held in the principal’s conference room on Friday, Feb. 8, two days after National Signing Day. Alessandra Santoriello will play soccer at St. […]

Nutley HS football team tops Belleville in the season finale

NUTLEY, NJ –The Nutley High School varsity football team defeated arch rival Belleville, 20-13, at the Park Oval in a state regional crossover game on Saturday, Nov. 3, to finish the season on a three-game winning streak with a final 4-6 record. Belleville finished 4-5 after starting 4-0, making solid strides under first-year head coach […]

Nutley HS football team falls to Bloomfield in season opener

NUTLEY, NJ – The Nutley High School varsity football team lost to Bloomfield, 33-20, in the season opener Thursday, August 30, at Foley Field in Bloomfield. Junior Dan Jennings scored on 27-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Justin Lucia, senior Matthew Chimento ran for 2-yard touchdown and sophomore Giovanni Coppola scored on a 56-yard run […]

Nutley HS student-athletes announce college decisions

Photos by Joe Ragozzino Photo 1: Seated L-R: Jaela Small, Barbara Benda, Charlie Scorsone, Anthony Alberti. Standing L-R: Wayne Wittmann, Matt Scorsone, Nick Maineiro. Photo 2:  Seated: mom Sherri Small and daughter Jaela Small. Standing L-R: Assistant track coach Rob Porrino and head track coach Gerry Ryan. Photo 3: mom Sherri Small and daughter Jaela […]