West Orange United FC, U14 Boys Soccer Mutiny in first place

The West Orange United FC, U14 Boys Mutiny have had a fantastic season in the North Counties Soccer Association, and currently sit in first place in their flight with a 6-2 record. On Saturday at Lincoln field, the Mutiny took down previously-unbeaten Rockland FC by a 4-nil score. The Mutiny took the lead in the […]

West Orange HS boys’ soccer team upsets No. 2 seed Morris Knolls to advance to state tournament semifinals

  ROCKAWAY, NJ – Senior co-captain Maurice Williams scored in the first overtime to lift the seventh-seeded West Orange High School varsity boys’ soccer team to a 1-0 win over second-seeded Morris Knolls in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group 4 state tournament on Friday, Nov. 3, in Rockaway. Senior co-captain […]

NJSIAA state tournament pairings for boys’ and girls’ soccer released

The NJSIAA released the state tournament pairings for boys’ and girls’ varsity soccer. The Worrall Community Newspapers schools in Essex County that have made the state tournament are: Boys Soccer: Irvington, Nutley, Belleville, Orange, West Orange, Columbia, Seton Hall Prep, Bloomfield and Glen Ridge Girls Soccer: Nutley, Belleville, Orange, West Orange, Columbia, Bloomfield and Glen […]

West Orange HS boys’ soccer team advances to ECT semifinals

WEST ORANGE, NJ – Edgar Moreno, Wes Rideau-Winds and Maurice Williams each had a goal to lead the fourth-seeded West Orange High School varsity boys’ soccer team to a 3-0 win over fifth-seeded Montclair Kimberley Academy in the Essex County Tournament quarterfinals on Saturday, Oct. 21, at home. Dario Caraha, Manny DePierola and Kenneth Vaquiz […]

Fifth annual WOHS Fan Fest promotes community spirit

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The fifth annual West Orange High School Fan Fest on Sept. 28 on the baseball field bubbled with school spirit as students and athletes gathered to support one another and connect with the community. The West Orange boys’ soccer and girls’ volleyball teams both had home games during Fan Fest. The […]

West Orange HS boys’ soccer team wins two straight to move to 2-0-2

WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange High School boys’ varsity soccer team has enjoyed a good start to the season. The Mountaineers defeated Memorial of West New York, 2-0, at home on Sept. 16 for their second straight win to improve to 2-0-2. “The team had a great win against a tough Memorial team,” […]

West Orange HS boys’ soccer team seeks another stellar campaign

  WEST ORANGE, NJ (updated Monday Sept. 11, 5:11 p.m.) –  The West Orange High School boys’ varsity soccer team has been considered among the best in the county and state in Doug Nevins’ storied tenure as head coach. Nevins, now entering his 18th year at the Mountaineers helm, again has a strong team that […]

West Orange HS Sports Awards Night highlights outstanding 2016-17 school year

West Orange HS Sports Awards Night highlights outstanding 2016-17 school year

WEST ORANGE, NJ – There was a lot to celebrate at the annual West Orange High School Sports Awards Night held on June 6.  As Athletic Director Ron Bligh welcomed students, coaches and family, he noted the stellar sports year and list of major accomplishments: Football: North Jersey Super Football Conference-Liberty Blue Division champions Boys’ […]