West Orange HS wrestling team has good showing at ECT

WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange High School varsity wrestling team had a good showing at the Essex County Tournament at Richard J. Codey Arena in West Orange, Jan. 17-18. The Mountaineers tied with Livingston for seventh place in the team standings among the 21 schools. WOHS and Livingston each had 95 points. James […]

West Orange HS wrestler Noah Tandy demonstrates grit

WEST ORANGE, NJ – In the 21st century, the big high school sport in the town of West Orange has been soccer, because Seton Hall Prep and West Orange High School always seem to have teams that rank among the best in the state. But during the winter of 2017-18, another sport, wrestling, has moved […]

West Orange HS wrestlers Sebastian Rawls and Noah Tandy excel at Region 3 tournament; advance to state finals in Atlantic City

Correction: This is the second year that the top four finishers in each weight class qualify for the state finals. WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange High School wrestlers Sebastian Rawls and Noah Tandy finished in the top four of their respective weight classes at the Region 3 tournament held at WOHS, Feb. 21, 23 […]

West Orange HS wrestling team captures North 1, Group 5 state title

WEST ORANGE, NJ – The second-seeded West Orange High School varsity wrestling team defeated fourth-seeded and defending champion Passaic County Tech, 33-26, in a thrilling match to win the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group 5 state tournament championship in front of a packed crowd at WOHS. The Mountaineers, under 15th-year head coach Stephan Zichella, […]