West Orange HS bowling team rolling strong all season long

West Orange HS bowling team rolling strong all season long

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School bowling team wrapped up its season, and according to captain and senior bowler Gus Peterson, despite the majority of the team being new, the Mountaineers were able to build strong team dynamics, with freshmen and sophomores raising their averages throughout the season. One of the team’s […]

Kieryn Knox reflects on his path to bowling greatness

West Orange HS recent graduate and state boys champion credits strong support system

Kieryn Knox reflects on his path to bowling greatness

WEST ORANGE, NJ — To be the best high school boys bowler in the state, it takes a lot of practice and a strong support system. That’s the formula that propelled West Orange High School recent graduate Kieryn Knox. In February, Knox capped a stellar season and high school career when he captured the New […]

West Orange HS standout athletes are honored during sports awards ceremony

West Orange HS standout athletes are honored during sports awards ceremony

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School sports award ceremony was held in Suriano Stadium on Tuesday, May 31, recognizing the athletic accomplishments of coaches, teams and standout individuals. Acting Athletic Director Stephan Zichella opened the ceremony and announced the coaches of the year: Freddy Christian and Gina Graziosa. He then recognized parents […]

West Orange HS bowler Kieryn Knox wins state title; Seton Hall Prep’s KC Campbell also excels

West Orange HS bowler Kieryn Knox wins state title; Seton Hall Prep’s KC Campbell also excels

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School senior Kieryn Knox captured the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s boys bowling state individual championship and Seton Hall Prep sophomore KC Campbell finished in third place at Bowlero in North Brunswick last Friday, Feb. 18. Knox was seeded 4th in the stepladder tournament and defeated No. […]

West Orange HS boys bowler Kieryn Knox bowls perfect 300 game at state team finals, then captures title at state individual championships

West Orange HS boys bowler Kieryn Knox bowls perfect 300 game at state team finals, then captures title at state individual championships

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Kieryn Knox has been crowned the state boys bowling champion. After bowling a perfect 300 score in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s boys team finals on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at Bowlero North Brunswick, the West Orange High School senior won the NJSIAA’s boys individual title on Friday, Feb. 18, […]

West Orange HS bowlers Kieryn Knox and Taylor Mills capture county tournament titles

West Orange HS bowlers Kieryn Knox and Taylor Mills capture county tournament titles

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School bowlers Kieryn Knox and Taylor Mills won the boys’ and girls’ titles, respectively, at the Super Essex Conference/Essex County individual tournament held at Bowlero Lanes in Belleville on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Knox and Mills qualified for the tournament based on their stellar performances at the SEC/Essex County […]

West Orange HS bowling team defeats Livingston; surges into tournaments

West Orange HS bowling team defeats Livingston; surges into tournaments

WEST ORANGE, NJ —The West Orange High School Mountaineer bowling team came up with a big late-season win over division rival Livingston on Thursday, Jan. 27.  The win evened their season record at 6-6 and gave them momentum heading into the Super Essex Conference’s county tournament next week and the state sectionals the following week. […]

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. […]