Sebastian Rawls takes second place to lead West Orange HS wrestling team at Essex County Tournament

WEST ORANGE, NJ – Sebastian Rawls finished runner-up in the 182-pound weight class to lead the West Orange High School varsity wrestling team at the Essex County Tournament, Jan. 18-19, at Richard J. Codey Arena in West Orange. In the final, second-seeded Rawls lost a 10-5 decision to top-seeded Joseph McCarthy of Cedar Grove. Rawls […]

Sam Cali Wrestling Tournament to be held at West Orange HS, Jan. 13-14

NOTE: The following article is from the Rutgers University athletics website: WEST ORANGE, NJ – The inaugural Sam Cali “Battle for the Belt” Wrestling Invitational will be held this Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 13-14, at West Orange High School. The tournament is in the memory and honor of Sam Cali, a former Rutgers University wrestler […]

West Orange High School pep rally launches winter sports season

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The winter sports season at West Orange High School officially kicked off Dec. 14 with a rowdy pep rally featuring the WOHS cheerleaders, bowling, swimming, boys’ basketball, girls’ basketball, ice hockey and wrestling teams. The boys’ and girls’ step teams also made special appearances. Teams performed skits or dance routines that […]

West Orange HS and Seton Hall Prep wrestling teams get ready for seasons

WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange High School and Seton Hall Prep varsity wrestling teams will begin their seasons Dec. 16. WOHS will take part in the Dover Holiday Tournament, while SHP will participate in the Morris Knolls Tournament. The following are their schedules: West Orange Dec. 16, at Dover Holiday Tournament, 9 a.m. Dec. 20, […]

West Orange seniors receive Essex County Scholar-Athlete Awards

West Orange seniors receive Essex County Scholar-Athlete Awards

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School seniors Sophia Adelson and Abraham Dada were recognized as top scholar-athletes at the annual Essex County Awards held at Mayfair Farms on May 9. The event recognizes top male and female academic athletes from schools across Essex County. Abraham Dada, a WOHS wrestler, and Sophia Adelson, a […]

West Orange HS and Seton Hall Prep wrestlers earn All-SEC honors

West Orange HS and Seton Hall Prep wrestlers earn All-SEC honors

WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange High School and Seton Hall Prep varsity wrestling teams featured several wrestlers on the All-Super Essex Conference-American Division. They include: First Team • 120 pounds: Victor Lopez, West Orange • 152: T.J. Calas, Seton Hall Prep • 170: Aidan Monteverdi, Seton Hall Prep • 195: Noah Tandy, West […]

West Orange HS wrestler Victor Lopez has good run in state tournament in Atlantic City; ends career as school’s all-time winningest wrestler

WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange High School senior Victor Lopez finished his amazing wrestling career with a good run in the NJSiAA state tournament at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Lopez, who became the school’s all-time winningest wrestler earlier in the season, went 2-2 in the tournament. He entered the tournament with just one […]

West Orange HS standout wrestler Victor Lopez wins Region 3 tournament title at 113-pound class; advances to state tournament in Atlantic City

West Orange HS standout wrestler Victor Lopez wins Region 3 tournament title at 113-pound class; advances to state tournament in Atlantic City

WEST ORANGE, NJ (updated Monday Feb. 27, 1:18 p.m.) – West Orange High School wrestler Victor Lopez, who became the all-time winningest wrestler in WOHS history earlier this season, captured the 113-pound weight class at the Region 3 tournament held at WOHS. Lopez advances to the NJSIAA state tournament for the second year in a row. […]