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’ […]

West Orange HS senior Jonathan Banks earns Best Teammate Award

West Orange HS senior Jonathan Banks earns Best Teammate Award

West Orange High School senior Jonathan Banks has earned the 2017 Investors Bank Best Teammate Award. Jonathan, along with 29 student-athletes from schools in the Super Essex Conference, were recognized during ceremonies at the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center. Jonathan played varsity soccer and was captain of the Mountaineers’ team. Coaches selected Jonathan because […]

West Orange HS boys’ soccer team enjoys another fantastic season; players earn All-SEC and All-County honors

West Orange HS boys’ soccer team enjoys another fantastic season; players earn All-SEC and All-County honors

WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange High School varsity boys’ soccer team enjoyed another stellar season under 17th-year head coach Doug Nevins. The Mountaineers finished with an impressive 15-2-3 record, making a strong bid for a second straight NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group 4 tournament title. In the section final on Nov. 10, […]

2016 High School Boys’ Soccer All-Super Essex Conference

2016 High School Boys’ Soccer All-Super Essex Conference

2016 High School Boys’ Soccer All-Super Essex Conference AMERICAN DIVISION First Team Mason Toye, Seton Hall Prep Walter Hernandez, Newark East Side Bryce Millington, West Orange Matthew Howlett, Montclair Tommy Falus, Livingston Nick Cerrigone, West Essex Ryan Vazquez, Seton Hall Prep Jonatas Barbosa Pereira, Newark East Side Pancho Pozzolli, West Orange Ryan Murphy, West Essex […]

West Orange HS boys’ soccer team comes up short in repeat bid; falls in heartbreaking penalty kick shootout to Kearny in section final

WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange High School boys’ varsity soccer team’s bid for a repeat state North Jersey Section 1, Group 4 tournament championship was denied in heartbreaking fashion. The third-seeded Mountaineers lost in a penalty kick shootout to top-seeded Kearny in the championship game on Thursday, Nov. 10, in Kearny. The game […]

WOHS Senior Night held during home game against East Orange

WOHS Senior Night held during home game against East Orange

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School seniors in all fall sports, the marching band and color guard were recognized with their families during the Nov. 5 home game against East Orange. Senior Night provided the opportunity for the high school and Board of Education to recognize students and families for their hard work, […]

West Orange HS boys’ soccer team advances to section semifinals

WEST ORANGE, NJ – Senior Ricardo Carias scored two goals to lead the third-seeded and defending champion West Orange High School boys’ varsity soccer team to a 4-1 home win over sixth-seeded Clifton in the quarterfinals of the state North Jersey Section 1, Group 4 tournament on Nov. 3. Junior Kenneth Vazquiz and senior Kevin […]

West Orange HS boys’ soccer team falls to Millburn, 1-0, in ECT quarterfinals; 12-game unbeaten streak ends

West Orange HS boys’ soccer team falls to Millburn, 1-0, in ECT quarterfinals; 12-game unbeaten streak ends

WEST ORANGE, NJ – The third-seeded West Orange High School boys’ varsity soccer team lost to sixth-seeded Millburn, 1-0, in the quarterfinals of the 43rd Essex County Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 22, at LIncoln Field in West Orange. Drew Cohn scored a goal in the second half for Millburn. WOHS had its eight-game winning streak […]