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Tragedy Strikes: Two Teens Shot at NJ High School Football Game
Tragedy Strikes: Two Teens Shot at NJ High School Football Game — A spokesman for theLenape Regional High School District stated that two individuals required medical attention in response to reports of gunfire at the Passaic County Technical Institute football game in Wayne Township. It took place in a...
Mount Vernon Superintendent, On Paid Leave for More than a Year, Sues the School District
For more than one year, Mount Vernon Public School Superintendent Waveline Bennett-Conroy, has been on paid leave, pending a federal investigation that includes accusations that Bennett-Conroy hired her son, Marlon Stevenson, to receive federal grant monies without providing any services to students. Bennett-Conroy was placed on leave in the spring...
Westwood football picks up where it left off with decisive win over Mahwah
WASHINGTON TWP. − Sean Morrison's first pass was a touchdown. His second throw also went for a score. Morrison and Westwood began a new season and new era with a fast start and 28-7 victory over Mahwah on Thursday night in the Super Football Conference American Red Division. ...
No. 3 St. Joseph (Mont.) drops season-opener in competitive game vs. St. Frances (MD)
The last time St. Frances (MD) visited Bergen County, Blake Corum and the Panthers flexed their muscles against St. Joseph (Mont.) and put a Grand Canyon-sized talent disparity on full display. On Saturday, NJ.com’s No. 3 Green Knights proved they belonged on the same field as MaxPreps’ No. 14 team...
Ridgewood Football: Maroons with Statement Win in Opener Against Clifton
PARAMUS, NJ – Ridgewood’s 2023 home opener was spoiled by Clifton as the Mustangs charged into Bergen County and defeated the Maroons 28-21. The rivalry between the two North Jersey schools continued Friday afternoon in Paramus, with Ridgewood cruising to a 35-0 shutout victory. “It’s awesome, our kids played very hard,” Ridgewood Head Coach Torre Watson said post-game. "We don’t need gimmicks to play hard, but some things were said last year that our kids took kind of personal. When that kind of thing happens, you get a team that is filled with emotion. These kids...
Lodi football spoils Garfield's stadium opening with overtime win
GARFIELD — The Garfield Boilermakers debuted a brand-new football stadium at their high school Thursday night. Rival Lodi, however, came in and played “spoilermaker.” Senior Shane Bell ran for a...
New Jersey District Seeks Teachers as 150 Positions Remain Unfilled
Paterson Public Schools has outstanding opportunities for educators, nurses, and many other professionals. For a complete list of job opportunities in this district or to apply for a position, please use the "Open Positions" link. Join the thousands of education professionals who have chosen Paterson Public Schools as the district...
OHSAA football scores | Hoban vs Don Bosco Prep high school football recap
The Hoban football team looked much more like itself Friday in a 21-7 win over Don Bosco Prep, NJ. The Knights (1-1) avoided back-to-back losses to start the season for the first time with an impressive ground game against the Ironmen. ...
Hamilton’s rushing powers Teaneck to home-opener win over Morris Catholic - Football recap
Brenden Hamilton rumbled in a pair of rushing touchdowns to help Teaneck roll to a 20-3 win over Morris Catholic, in Teaneck. The Crusaders (0-1) got on the board first thanks to an early field goal by Deacon Moody but Issac Combs gave Teaneck the lead before the end of the opening quarter by punching in a four-yard touchdown.
Peekskill City School District Prepares for Back-to-School
The Peekskill City School District in Peekskill, NY is welcoming students back to school next week on Tuesday, with Pre-Kindergarten and high school students having staggered entry on September 3rd and 4th. Dr. Mauricio has shared important back-to-school information in a letter which can be accessed at https://bit.ly/3Xq310G. The school administrators, teachers, and staff are eager to see the children and begin the new school year. The district extends thanks for the continued partnership and wishes all families and staff a wonderful weekend.
Paramus Catholic football edges St. Peter's Prep in wild, high-scoring game
PARAMUS − Paramus Catholic's "Curse of The Big Six" has finally been exorcised after seven long, losing seasons. The Paladins opened their season Friday with an emotional 48-47 victory over St. Peter's Prep that snapped a 29-game losing streak against their fellow Big Six non-public rivals dating back to 2017. ...
IMG Academy football runs away from Bergen Catholic with big second half
OCEAN CITY, N.J. − IMG Academy senior quarterback Ty Hawkins ran for three scores and threw for another as the Ascenders toppled Bergen Catholic on Thursday night in the showcase game of the Battle at the Beach down the Jersey Shore. The Ascenders, ranked No. 9 in the latest USA Today Super 25,...
Columbia antisemitism task force reports ‘crushing’ discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students
Jewish students at Columbia University have been driven out of their dorm rooms, chased off campus, compelled to hide their Jewish identity, ostracized by their peers and denigrated by faculty, according to a report released Friday by the university’s Task Force on Antisemitism. The report, the second one released...
Highlanders win opener, 21-3
The West Milford High School football team won its season opener against Paramus, 21-3, there Friday, Aug. 30. Jake Kelshaw made two touchdowns on passes from quarterback Aydin Deane. Deane also scored on a one-yard run in the third quarter. Braden Amundson kicked three extra points. Deane completed nine of...
Metallica Donates $25,000 to Rockland Community College
SUFFERN, NY – Rockland Community College (RCC) has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Metallica’s All Within My Hands (AWMH) Foundation for 2025. The philanthropic organization was founded by the legendary band, which started as a garage metal band in 1981 – and currently on a 2 year tour in support of their latest album. This funding is an extension of the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI), a program dedicated to supporting workforce education across the United States.
Stepinac and Iona Prep open the football season on the road this weekend
Ready or not, two local CHSFL powers open this weekend on the road. Stepinac, ranked 124th in the High School Football America Top 300, is in Delaware taking on McDonogh, in the Mid-Atlantic Pigskin Classic. The Eagles opened last week with a win and are the No. 7 team in the SBLive...
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