West Orange HS athletes announce college commitments during ceremony

West Orange HS athletes announce college commitments during ceremony

WEST ORANGE, NJ – A series of exciting firsts for West Orange High School highlighted Fall National Signing Day on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the Library Media Center. Athletic director Stephan Zichella excitedly noted that this was the first time the high school was able to organize several signings on the first National Signing Day […]

West Orange HS girls lacrosse team ends another banner year

West Orange HS girls lacrosse team ends another banner year

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School girls lacrosse team finished another stellar season. Under head coach Dave Perez, the Mountaineers finished with a 12-8 overall record after losing at fourth-seeded Westfield, 17-6, in the first round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Group 4 state tournament on Wednesday […]

West Orange HS’ Skylar Lassiter inspired by late All-American grandfather

Girls lacrosse co-captain wears his Hobart College No. 15 in his honor

West Orange HS’ Skylar Lassiter inspired by late All-American grandfather

WEST ORANGE, NJ — When Skylar Lassiter steps on the lacrosse field, she undoubtedly is inspired by her late grandfather, George Lassiter, who was an All-American lacrosse player at Hobart College (Geneva, N.Y.) in the 1950s. In fact, Skylar wears No. 15 on her jersey, the same number that her grandfather wore. The senior co-captain […]

West Orange HS girls lacrosse team wins five straight games

West Orange HS girls lacrosse team wins five straight games

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School girls lacrosse team is enjoying a fantastic season so far. The Mountaineers entered the week on a five-game winning streak to improve to 7-2 on the season. WOHS defeated Morris Catholic, 15-8, April 16, on the road.  Junior Nyah McKinney had six goals, junior Sophia Feli […]

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 girls lacrosse team enjoys season of firsts

West Orange HS girls lacrosse team enjoys season of firsts

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School girls lacrosse program, which finished with an 8-9 record this spring, is making serious strides, experiencing a record year of firsts. Here is a list of their accomplishments: First playoff berth in program history.  First county tournament game in program history.  Most wins in program history.   […]

West Orange HS girls lacrosse team falls in ECT

West Orange HS girls lacrosse team falls in ECT

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 12th-seeded West Orange High School girls lacrosse team lost to fifth-seeded Verona, 15-3, in the first round of the Essex County Tournament on Saturday, April 30, in Verona. Dylan Wilkes had two goals and Nyah McKinney had one goal. West Orange moved to a 4-5 record on the season. In […]