West Orange HS boys soccer team defeats Verona in SEC play and Cedar Grove in first round of Essex County Tournament

West Orange HS boys soccer team defeats Verona in SEC play and Cedar Grove in first round of Essex County Tournament

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School boys soccer team defeated Verona, 2-1, Thursday, Oct. 5, in a Super Essex Conference game to snap a four-game losing streak. Senior Arthur Rosu had one goal and assisted on senior Atticus LaFargue’s goal to lead the Mountaineers. Junior Kyle Cassidy had one assist, and senior […]

West Orange HS boys soccer team enjoys 5-0-1 start to season

West Orange HS boys soccer team enjoys 5-0-1 start to season

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School boys soccer team won its first five games before tying Montclair to move to a 5-0-1 mark this season. The Mountaineers defeated Newark Academy, 4-0, Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Lincoln Field in a Super Essex Conference crossover divisional game. Senior Danny Fajardo, junior Lucas Andrada, freshman […]

West Orange HS boys soccer team has strong energy, seeks another great year

West Orange HS boys soccer team has strong energy, seeks another great year

WEST ORANGE, NJ — As the fall season approaches, the West Orange High School boys varsity soccer team is gearing up for another exciting and promising journey.  Last season, the Mountaineers captured the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 state tournament championship. They then advanced to the ultimate game, […]

West Orange HS seniors honored at awards ceremony

West Orange HS seniors honored at awards ceremony

WEST ORANGE, NJ — After a rescheduling caused by air quality concerns stemming from the Canadian wildfires, West Orange High School held its highly anticipated Senior Sports Awards on Tuesday, June 20.  The prestigious event took place in the energetic atmosphere of the Tarnoff Gymnasium, where parents, guardians, coaches, administrators, staff and, most importantly, the […]

Scavalla is WOHSSMA Scholar Athlete of Week

Scavalla is WOHSSMA Scholar Athlete of Week

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Justin Scavalla, a senior goalkeeper for the West Orange High School boys soccer team, who has excelled both on the field and in the classroom, is the West Orange High School Sports Media Association Scholar Athlete of the Week. Scavalla is making himself a true role model for aspiring student-athletes everywhere. […]

West Orange HS boys soccer players feted by SCANJ at annual awards banquet

West Orange HS boys soccer players feted by SCANJ at annual awards banquet

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Soccer Coaches Association of New Jersey hosted its 53rd annual awards banquet on Sunday, Jan. 8, acknowledging several West Orange boys soccer team members.  The following WOHS players were honored.  2022 North 2 sectional all-state: First team: senior Mason Bashkoff, senior Justin Scavalla and junior Arthur Rosu. Second team: junior […]

West Orange HS para named district’s educational support professional of the year

West Orange HS para named district’s educational support professional of the year

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School paraprofessional Ferdinand “Freddy” Christian III has been named the West Orange School District’s educational support professional for 2022-2023. Christian serves as a paraprofessional in the self-contained classrooms. He works one-on-one with students while assisting the classroom teacher in whatever capacity is needed. He has worked in the […]