Seton Hall Prep wresting team boasts ECT champions

Seton Hall Prep wresting team boasts ECT champions

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Last Wednesday, Jan. 26, the 46th Essex County Tournament for wrestling was held at Richard J. Codey Arena in West Orange. West Essex won its fourth team title, while Livinsgton finished in second place and Seton Hall Prep finished in third place. The Pirates had three champions, two runners-up, one third-place […]

Seton Hall Prep wrestling team wins four matches, improves to 8-2

Seton Hall Prep wrestling team wins four matches, improves to 8-2

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep wrestling team went 4-1 last week to raise its record to 8-2 on the season. On Wednesday, Jan. 19, Seton Hall traveled to West Orange High School and defeated the Mountaineers, 58-21. On Friday, Jan. 21, the Pirates hosted Bloomfield and defeated the Bengals 57-18. On Saturday, […]

Seton Hall Prep wrestling team posts strong start to season

Seton Hall Prep wrestling team posts strong start to season

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep wrestling team got its dual meeting season off to a big start, going 4-1 last week.  The Pirates started by defeating Caldwell 46-26 at Caldwell on Wednesday, Jan. 12. Freshman Nicholas Orejola earned his first varsity victory, defeating Ian Flanagan 6-4. After the match he said, “It […]

Seton Hall Prep wrestlers reflect on tournament performances

Seton Hall Prep wrestlers reflect on tournament performances

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall Prep wrestlers Logan Brzozowski, Joseph Sciarrone, Brandon Bauer and Anthony Cerreto — and SHP head coach Lou Mascola — recently were asked about their performances in recent tournaments: the Beast of the East and Sam Cali Battle for the Belt. Sciarrone, a 113-pound senior, said, “I fell short of […]

Seton Hall Prep wrestlers thrive at Sam Cali tournament

Seton Hall Prep wrestlers thrive at Sam Cali tournament

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Last week the Seton Hall Prep wrestling team participated in the Sam Cali Battle for the Belt Wrestling Tournament held at Fairleigh Dickinson University–Madison at the Ferguson Recreation Center. Seton Hall entered 12 wrestlers, and four placed in the tournament. At 138 pounds, sophomore Brandon Bauer took home the title belt. […]

Seton Hall Prep wrestlers compete at the Beast of the East

Seton Hall Prep wrestlers compete at the Beast of the East

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall Prep sent three wrestlers to the Beast of the East Wrestling Tournament at the University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center. This is one of the top wrestling tournaments in the country. The SHP wrestlers were 106-pound sophomore Logan Brzozowski, 113-pound senior Joseph Sciarrone and 160-pound junior Stephen O’Neil Jr.  […]

UPDATED: Seton Hall Prep basketball and wrestling seasons to begin

UPDATED: Seton Hall Prep basketball and wrestling seasons to begin

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep basketball and wrestling teams will begin their seasons. The basketball team will tip off the season on Friday, Dec. 17, at Caldwell. The wrestling team will participate in the Beast of the East at the University of Delaware, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 18-19. Here are their schedules: […]

Men of Essex give virtual awards to county’s best athlete scholars

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Men of Essex Inc. selected Irvington High School football phenom Mikai Gbayor as recipient of the 63rd annual Essex Award. Gbayor was a standout linebacker for Irvington High School and was named a 2020 All-American candidate by Sports Illustrated. He was named to the USA Today All–New Jersey first team. […]

Wilt takes third, Decker finishes fourth in state finals

Wilt takes third, Decker finishes fourth in state finals

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep wrestling team had a successful run at the NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics State Finals at Phillipsburg High School last weekend. The Pirates had four wrestlers qualify for the state finals.  In the 152-pound weight class, senior Cole Carroll ended his successful career dropping two decisions. He lost his first-round […]