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Bergenfield football focused on getting off to 'a better start' | State of the Program
The Bergenfield football team knows it needs to deliver a solid start to its season after being derailed by sluggish starts each of the past three years. Last year’s Bears lost five of their first six games on the way to to a 3-7 record, and missed out on an NJSIAA sectional playoff bid.
Meet James Patterson, Mike Lupica In Northvale
Bestselling James Patterson and legendary sportswriter Mike Lupica are signing copies of their new book, "Hard to Kill: A Jane Smith Thriller," on Sunday, July 28 at noon at Books and Greetings in Northvale. In the book, Smith must defend her client Rob Jacobson, accused of double triple homicide, and figure out who really committed the murders, according to a synopsis.
For N.J. runners, the weather is hot and so is the pace
The thermometer read 100 degrees, and the stiff wind blowing across the track at Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Ridgewood on Tuesday evening felt about as cool as a blow dryer. On a day when most people stayed inside and turned on the air conditioning, the North Jersey Masters headed...
Glen Rock 10U Little League Headed for State Tournament
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Following their Little League District 4 Championships earlier this month, Glen Rock Little League's 10U and 12U teams completed the Section 1 Tournaments, with the best finishes in local history. The 12U Team made it to the championship series and finished runner-up, losing to a powerhouse Morristown team. Along the way, the team beat a Pequannock team that had gotten the best of them in past years and in the first game of this year's tournament, fighting the entire way. This team has had an impressive run over the past few years and...
ESPN's Computer Model Predicts Worst Team In Every Conference
The 2024 college football regular season is right around the corner. With a little more than a month to go before Week 1, it's worth taking a look at ESPN's computer model rankings, the Football Power Index. Who will be the worst teams in every major conference? Here are the picks, ...
Jake Paul Vs. Mike Perry Undercard Features Ridgefield Park Boxer Tonight
The 36-year-old boxer began learning self defense and MMA at 19 years old. He liked the fitness. The self-confidence he gained from being able to protect himself and others. But fighting for sport was never in the cards for Guerrero, he said. Until it was. On Saturday, July 20, Guerrero,...
Bon chance, Paris — New York City should never host the Olympics
When the Olympic Games kick off Friday, I’ll be overcome by a powerful wave of emotions. I’ll be filled with pride for our 592 Team USA athletes, including Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky, who are brilliantly representing our country in Paris, France. I’ll be giddy about obsessing over weird sports such as dressage and synchronized swimming that only get their moment in the sun every four years. Most of all though, I will heave a huge sigh of relief. Because the Olympics are, yet again, not taking place here in New York City. No FOMO for me! What the chipper, wall-to-wall TV coverage does not...
Yonkers Breakdancing League Kicks Off
Yonkers Arts is thrilled to announce the launch of the city’s inaugural Competitive Breakdancing League, spearheaded by the renowned London Reyes, also known as B-Boy London. This groundbreaking program will focus on the education, practice, and competitive sport of the art of ‘Breaking’, marking a significant milestone in the cultural and artistic landscape of Yonkers.
Goodbye to Retiring Faculty Members
Mamaroneck is often praised for its athletics, school spirit and teachers. Amongst these three aspects of the MHS community, there exists one man: Coach Michael Chiapparelli. Chiapparelli, affectionately known as Chap, has led Mamaroneck to four state championships across boys’ hockey and baseball, coached modified girls’ hockey, and has served as a Physical Education teacher in the district for 45 years.
Wayne Hill’s Alum Kaitlyn Davies Selected for U20 US National Lacrosse Team – Will Compete in World Championships
WAYNE, NJ – From the time she was a young child, Kaitlyn Davies had a passion for excelling in sports. She began playing lacrosse in first grade with the encouragement of her dad, a lifelong player, participated in Wayne's PAL lacrosse program and later joined Steps, a club team. She elevated her game to become a top player for Wayne Hills High School, helping her team to three-out-of-three county championships in her COVID-shortened high school lacrosse career. And by the time she graduated in 2022, she left behind a legacy of greatness that still continues to...
Knobloch Delivers OT Win for Chaos, Balanced Outlaws Beat Waterdogs
Blaze Riorden’s 18th save early in overtime set the stage for Shane Knobloch, a rookie and Andy Towers’ target in the Premier Lacrosse League College Draft regardless of how it shook out, made good on his coach’s trust. The Rutgers alum delivered the winner for the Carolina...
Duerk Sees Success, Challenges In Mountain Bike Competitions
Christian Duerk embraced the challenge of major mountain bike races this summer. The incoming Verona High School freshman scored a big win, but also encountered some stiff competition. The win came on June 30 in the Hudson-to-Highlands (H2H) Lewis Morris Challenge, where he took first place for Cat 3 junior...
EX-IUP STAR BROWN LEADS WAY TO ARENA LEAGUE TITLE, WAYMAKERS LOSE AT TBT
Former IUP football standout Duane Brown led the Billings Outlaws to a 46-41 win over the Albany Firebirds Friday in the 33rd Arena Football League championship in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Brown hauled in all five touchdown passes from quarterback Isaac Harker, catching nine passes overall for 125 yards. Brown,...
Beyond Boys: Girls’ Flag Football Comes to MHS
Over the past few years, Girl’s Flag Football has become increasingly popular throughout New York, with approximately 48 high schools welcoming the sport into their athletic programs in 2022. The introduction of Flag Football in nearby schools has persuaded the Mamaroneck High School athletic program to attempt to launch varsity flag football in the Spring 2025 season. It is anticipated that an official decision by the MHS Athletic Department will be made by next year. Until then, the team will operate as a club sport. This format allows the team to meet and begin honing their skills without the pressure of competition.
History Made by Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball
This year marked a historic season for both boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball, as the boys’ team not only set the record for the most wins in a season, but also tied the record held by the 2018 team for advancing the farthest in the Section 1 playoffs in school history, making it to the semi-finals.
Manchester Baseball Field: To Renovate or Not to Renovate
The Mamaroneck High School (MHS) varsity baseball team, a consistent powerhouse in Section 1, is a force to be reckoned with. Under the guidance of Coach Michael Chiaparelli, Coach Donald Novak, Coach Ryan Preusse, and Coach Joe Glaser, the team has consistently produced skilled and tightly-knit rosters. The leadership and high-level coaching have propelled various Tigers teams to contend for section titles and regional championships, showcasing the success of the baseball program at Mamaroneck.
Kyley Gary-Grayson, Emma Sollenne Lead Team Melious Lightning 17U Gold to Victory
With standout player Stella Ziogas out due to feeling under the weather, Kyley Gary-Grayson (West Orange High School/N.J.) stepped up in her absence. The rising senior enjoyed another impressive game, scoring 16 points in Team Melious Lightning 17U Gold’s 61-49 victory over ISS JUS USS NE2K in the first round of the Splash National Championship today at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
UNC star point guard Elliot Cadeau from West Orange brings European youth hoop teams to U.S.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — For the past few years, Elliot Cadeau has been an inspiration to countless young basketball players and fans. The point guard from West Orange, who is enjoying a stellar career for the University of North Carolina basketball team, has created his own AAU organization and has brought two European youth teams to the United States. The teams, named Team Cadeau, consist of players ages 15 to 18 from Sweden, Norway, Holland and Italy. They arrived July 8 and stayed in West Orange, before departing for Harrisburg, Pa., for two back-to-back tournaments July 10-12.
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