WEST ORANGE, NJ – Despite losing 47-20, the West Orange High School varsity football team held its own against Don Bosco Prep, one of the top teams in the state, in a home game on Sept. 14. Don Bosco and its heavily- recruited running back Jalen Berger led 33-0 by halftime, but the Mountaineers fought […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ – After an impressive win over state-ranked Montclair in the season opener, the West Orange High School varsity football team fell to Paterson Kennedy, 21-0, Sept. 7, in Paterson. The Mountaineers (1-1) will host perennial non-public power Don Bosco Prep Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. Don Bosco Prep is 1-1. WOHS defeated […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange High School varsity football team opened the season in impressive fashion. The Mountaineers, under head coach Jim Matsakis, rallied past highly-regarded Montclair HS, 26-19, to kick off the season on Thursday, August 30, at WOHS’ Joe Suriano Stadium. Sophomore running back Shakhi Carson rushed for 180 yards on […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ – As a head coach in the game of football, West Orange’s Jim Matsakis is used to getting good results. During his tenure at Butler, his team made it to the state finals three times. And at Jefferson High, his team also reached the state championship. This fall, despite the fact that […]
By Josh Baker Correspondent WEST ORANGE, NJ – Preparation for the upcoming season of West Orange High School football has begun, and Head Coach Jim Matsakis already has a few ideas on how the team can excel this fall. Mainly focusing on “getting bigger, faster, and more disciplined,” Matsakis has a lot to deal with […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The annual West Orange High School Sports Awards were held June 5, and the evening celebrated not only outstanding athletes and team members, but another stellar year for the high school teams. The list of championships for the 2017-18 contain returning champions and first-time champions: SEC DIVISION CHAMPIONS: Girls’ Cross-Country, Girls’ […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange High School senior Tyler Eatman was recognized by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Essex Chapter, on March 6 at Mayfair Farms. Eatman received the recognition as a scholar-athlete along with his football performance and school leadership skills. “Tyler was four-year member of both the football […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange High School seniors L’trell Bradley and CJ Wilson signed national letters of intent to continue their football careers. Bradley, a defensive back/wide receiver, is choosing to play next season at Susquehanna University and is declining scholarship offers from LIU Post and Pace. He was named to the New Jersey […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange High School varsity football team featured several players who earned All-North Jersey Super Football Conference-Liberty Blue Division. FIRST TEAM DEFENSE Sebastian Rawls, senior outside linebacker L’Trell Bradley, senior defensive back Jordan White, junior free safety SECOND TEAM OFFENSE CJ Wilson, senior slotback SECOND TEAM DEFENSE Thomas Hughes, senior […]
PATERSON, NJ – The West Orange High School varsity football team lost to Paterson Kennedy, 22-15, Thursday night, Nov. 9, at Beurle Field in Paterson in an NJSIAA state consolation game in the season finale. The Mountaineers finished the season with a 3-6-1 record. West Orange scored its touchdowns in the second half. Shaki Carson […]