September 1, 2012
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RB/DB Brandonlee Diaz and North Bergen start a new era with Czar Wiley as coach. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| North Bergen Football Practice Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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NORTH BERGEN – Last year's North Bergen playoff run read like a Hollywood movie script.
Under retiring head coach Vincent Ascolese and a physical defense led by his grandson, the Bruins battled out a pair of overtime victories before posting one of the biggest upsets in recent memory as North Bergen stunned Montclair 14-13 on a touchdown from Sergio Rodriguez to Debray Tavarez as time expired. Read More
August 31, 2012
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Junior WR/OLB Sonny Nash is one of many experienced players returning for Kearny. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Kearny Football Practice Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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KEARNY – Pete Llaneza understands the learning curve that comes with his Triple Option offense and Odd Stack defense systems. But as Llaneza's Kearny squad enters its third season in the schemes, the head coach is starting to see the lessons and work start to pay off.
"I think we're now starting to see the work of the first two seasons, the work being done in the offseason and the weight room starting to pay some dividends," Llaneza said. "We have a lot of guys who got a lot of experience last year and in the previous year on both sides of the ball. I think this year, in comparison to the previous two years, we're light years ahead of where we were." Read More
August 27, 2012
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Junior WR/LB/S Jimmy Rodriguez is one of the few players with starting experience. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Memorial Football Practice Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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WEST NEW YORK – After making the playoffs for the first time since 2001, Memorial is starting over. With the graduation of more than 17 seniors and a roster comprised almost entirely of new faces, coach Oscar Guerrero knows he has little choice, but to start over with a young, sophomore and junior heavy group.
"We had a good group of kids last year, kids that we worked with for the past two years, that definitely helped set the foundation here," Guerrero said. "But we're excited about these young kids here. They're really hungry, they're eager. They've gone out here everyday and the kids are really going after. These kids really want to learn." Read More
August 26, 2012
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Senior center Jonathan Rodriguez and Bayonne look to build upon last year's 8-3 record. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Bayonne Football Practice Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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BAYONNE – When Rick Rodriguez was re-hired as the head football coach at Bayonne 16 months ago, he vowed to return the success and attitude to a school which had thrived in his first stint before falling upon hard times in recent years.
Despite Rodriguez's impressive resume, few outside of the Peninsula City envisioned a turnaround as dramatic as the Bees experienced in 2011, going 8-3 (matching the win total of the previous three years) and winning a playoff game for the first time since 2002. Read More
August 22, 2012
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RB/DB Nile Trent and St. Anthony look to bounce back from a 4-6 season. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| St. Anthony Football Practice Photo Gallery |
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JERSEY CITY – This time a year ago, the expectations were tremendous, but young St. Anthony squad. The Jersey City school quickly saw the sky-high optimism of the preseason come crashing down in September as injuries and inexperience were the catalysts in what would turn out to be a disastrous 4-6 campaign. Read More
Baseball: Prep's O'Connor commits to Fairfield
August 20, 2012
Staying in Jersey City |
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Marauders point guard Trevis Wyche committed to Saint Peter's University. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
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During this February's Hudson County Tournament, St. Peter's Prep guard Trevis Wyche looked right at home on the Yanitelli Center court.
Starting in the fall of 2013, the same court will be his new basketball home. Read More
August 17, 2012
SPP's Callinan to BC |
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St. Peter's Prep WR Charlie Callinan has committed to Boston College. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
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St. Peter's Prep wide receiver Charlie Callinan made a verbal commitment to Bost College last night. Callinan, who made the announcement on his Twitter account, selected Boston College over Rutgers and UConn.
Callinan, a HCV All-County selection, had 33 receptions for 515 yards and four touchdowns last season.
Baseball: Prep's Uliano to St. John's
August 14, 2012
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Despite a 7-3 record QB Isiah Roberts and Lincoln were shut out of the state playoffs. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Lincoln Football Practice Photo Gallery |
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JERSEY CITY – After one of the most successful runs in the school's history, Lincoln was in the unfamiliar position of playing in the consolation round. Despite a 7-3 record (5-3 at the cutoff), the Lions were on the outside looking in of the state playoff picture for the first time since 2007 after falling one power point short of qualifying for the North 2, Group 2 tournament.
It's a feeling the players haven't forgotten. Read More
August 10, 2012
Gale commits to St. John's |
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North Bergen's A.J. Gale has committed to play at St. John's University. (Jersey Journal Photo) |
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When A.J. Gale was offered a scholarship from St. John's University last week, there was little doubt in his mind where his baseball future was going to be.
The North Bergen pitcher made that official a few days later when he made a verbal commitment to the Queens school earlier this week. Gale, a rising senior, will attend the school in the Fall of 2013. Read More
August 9, 2012
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QB Kevin Parker looks to lead Marist to the state playoffs for the first time since 2005. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Marist Football Practice Photo Gallery |
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BAYONNE – With one of the youngest teams in the county, it was another rough season for Marist as it endured a 3-7 campaign in 2011, the first under Dwayne Williams.
Now a year older and more experienced, the optimism and expectations are higher within the Bayonne school. Read More
August 7, 2012
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Rafael Colindres and Union City have reached the N1, G4 semifinals the last two years. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Union City Football Practice Photo Gallery |
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UNION CITY – With state playoff victories in each of the past two seasons and an 8-3 2011 campaign, Union City has established itself as one of the better public schools in North Jersey.
Despite those lofty accomplishments, the Soaring Eagles still fell short of their ultimate goal of a state championship, last year falling to arch-rival North Bergen in an overtime heart-breaker in the semifinals. Read More
August 6, 2012
Patience pays off |
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Former North Bergen defensive end Mike Mentor (left) has signed to play at Wagner. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
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Mike Mentor knew he'd have to remain patient as the summer came along and his football future was still uncertain. That patience has finally been rewarded.
Mentor's long-winding journey to a college scholarship reached its conclusion when the former North Bergen standout signed with Wagner for the upcoming season. Read More
August 2, 2012
Hoboken RBI hopes third time is the charm |
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Angie Nieves and the Hoboken Shockers are in the RBI World Series for the third time. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
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The Hoboken Shockers RBI squad is quite familiar with what to expect when it arrives in Minnesota for its third-straight trip to the RBI World Series in Minnesota.
After falling just a bit short the previous two years, there's an added sense of confidence for a group that certainly isn't short on experience. Read More
July 31, 2012
World Series-bound |
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CF/P Abe Groomes and his Jackie Robinson RBI teammates are off to the RBI World Series. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
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On paper, Ron Hayward felt his Jersey City (Jackie Robinson) RBI Mets team stood superior to the rest of the competition in the RBI U.S. Northeast Regionals.
But the team wasn't going to emerge victorious as a result of the names penned on the lineup card. Instead it would have to come together on the diamond. Read More
June 26, 2012
Star gazing |
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Hoboken's Spencer Perez threw a third quarter touchdown for the North Team. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| North-South Football Photo Gallery |
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UNION – As one of three Hudson County players in the starting secondary, safety Steve Le knew he wasn't just representing his school of Union City or the North squad. He was also representing a county, which doesn't always get high praise for its football.
The play of Le and cornerbacks J.R. Robinson and Malcolm Robinson served a not so subtle reminder of the talent and bravado in Hudson County as all three had key roles in a stifling defensive performance in the North's 14-7 victory in the North-South High School All-Star Classic at Kean University. Read More
June 17, 2012
Head of the Class |
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Hoboken's Kenny Roder was selected the HCIAL Red Conference's Pitcher of the Year. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
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The coaches of the HCIAL have spoken and have announced their All-League selections for the Spring sports seasons. Check out their picks for Baseball, Softball and Boys Volleyball.
June 15, 2012
Caven Point is renamed in honor of Ed "Faa" Ford |
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The Jersey City Sharks reveal the sign for the Ed "Faa" Ford Athletic Complex. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
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JERSEY CITY – For many years the Caven Point Athletic Complex had been the unofficial home base for Jersey City legend Ed "Faa" Ford. The Faa may not physically be here anymore to roam to complex, but now it truly is his place.
Yesterday, the Caven Point Athletic Complex was officially renamed the Ed "Faa" Ford Athletic Complex in a ceremony at the place he called home. Read More
June 10, 2012
A Marist miracle |
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Marist hoists up the championship trophy for winning the NJSIAA Non-Public, B title. |
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TOMS RIVER – Marist may have made the seventh inning comeback look routine during its run through the state playoffs, but yesterday represented the team’s impressive one of them all.
Down by three runs heading into its final at-bat, the Royal Knights would need to muster up the resolve and clutch hits required to make their latest comeback. Read More
June 7, 2012
Stripped |
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The NJSIAA stripped North Bergen of the North 1, Group 4 title it had won back in December. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
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The NJSIAA decided yesterday to strip North Bergen of the North 1, Group 4 title it had won in December after defeating Montclair 14-13. The NJSIAA ruled that North Bergen was guilty of illegally recruiting two players. According to The Star-Ledger, the vote to revoke North Bergen's championship was unanimous.
Outdoor Track Meet of Champions:
Putman doesn't let practice schedule set him back
June 6, 2012
Still standing |
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Marist (seen celebrating after the Ed Ford Memorial Tournament) is sectional champs for the first time since 1993. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Marist vs St. Peter's Prep Baseball Photo Gallery |
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Marist coach Ron Hayward admittedly he's at a loss for words when it comes to his team's knack for dramatic, late-inning victories.
The Royal Knights captured its first sectional title since 1993 when they the NJSIAA Non-Public, South B championship yesterday with a 2-1 victory over Sacred Heart of Vineland. The win marked the third-straight one-run victory by Marist and the second-straight, which came on a walk-off. Read More
June 2, 2012
Champions! |
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Bayonne (seen after the HCT), added another championship after defeating Livingston. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Memorial at Bayonne Boys Volleyball Photo Gallery |
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Bayonne has played with a motto of "unfinished business" all season. Yesterday the Bees completed their unfinished business and did it in eye-opening fashion.
Bayonne, ranked No. 9 in the state, completely dismantled No.7 Livingston 25-11, 25-9 in the NJSIAA North 2 final. It is the Bees' first ever sectional title. Bayonne will now face Southern Regional in the semifinals of the Tournament of Champions on Tuesday in Old Bridge. Read More
May 31, 2012
Playoff push |
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Senior outside hitter Kris Kucza (8) had seven kills and three digs for Bayonne. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Memorial at Bayonne Boys Volleyball Photo Gallery |
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BAYONNE – Bayonne may have already defeated Memorial three times this season. But heading into yesterday’s NJSIAA North 2 semifinals showdown, those previous victories, along with the 23 other ones accumulated during a successful regular season and county playoffs, meant absolutely nothing.
That’s just the nature of the “win or go home” reality of the state playoffs. Read More
May 22, 2012
Secaucus' Halpern wins second-straight title |
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Secaucus' Josh Halpern repeated as First Singles champion, defeating Andro Mossad. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
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JERSEY CITY - It's a testament to the supreme confidence of Joshua Halpern that the Secaucus senior felt no pressure heading into his match for the First Singles Championship.
That combination of confidence and skill were more than enough to carry Halpern to his second-straight Hudson County First Singles Championship as he defeated Bayonne's Andro Mossad 6-1, 6-2 yesterday at Saint Peter's College. Read More
May 20, 2012
County champions! |
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The Marist baseball and North Bergen softball teams celebrate their county titles. (Photos: Jason Bernstein) |
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JERSEY CITY – In a spring full of wild finishes and memorable moments, the biggest day of the Hudson County baseball and softball seasons proved to be no exception.
Trailing by four after the first inning, Marist chipped away at the deficit before breaking through in the ninth inning to defeat St. Peter's Prep 7-5 and win the Ed Ford Memorial Baseball Tournament.
In the softball final, North Bergen continued its hot streak, winning its 15th-straight game with a 7-3 victory over Hoboken to win the Hudson County Softball Tournament.
Ed Ford Memorial Championship: Marist 7, St. Peter's Prep 5
Game Story. Photo Gallery
Hudson County Championship: North Bergen 7, Hoboken 3
Game Story. Photo Gallery
May 19, 2012
Bee-lieve It |
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Elijah Eligate (far left), Konrad Budny (second left) and others lift the trophy. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Bayonne vs Memorial Boys Volleyball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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JERSEY CITY –Bayonne has been considered the top volleyball team in the county since before the start of the season.
Last night served as the official coronation. Read More
May 17, 2012
Sweet redemption |
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The St. Peter's Prep team pile up on Anthony Pilovsky after he scored the winning run. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Weehawken at St. Peter's Prep Baseball Photo Gallery |
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JERSEY CITY –With their St. Peter’s Prep team one out away from elimination, Anthony Pilovsky and Jack McNulty were just hoping for one last chance at redemption.
Both had endured regrettable afternoons up to that point: Pilovsky had three strike outs, McNulty, a critical fifth inning error at third base and strikeout. Read More
Baseball: Marist's Mark Peralta no-hits Bayonne
May 16, 2012
HCT Tournament: Quarterfinals roundup |
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Memorial's Martin Rodriguez (right) had nine assists in a win over Union City. (File Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Memorial at St. Peter's Prep Boys Volleyball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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HCT Volleyball Quarterfinals
Harrison 2, Kearny 0
Matthew Muchowski had eight kills and Victor Narvaez added 25 assists as the fourth-seeded Blue Tide swept past Kearny 25-15, 25-18 yesterday in Harrison. Read More
May 15, 2012
HCT Tournament: opening round roundup |
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Union City's Rafael Barcos had five kills in a first round victory over Lincoln. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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HCT Volleyball First Round
Ferris 2, Dickinson 0
Michael DeCastro had 15 assists, four digs and three blocks as the eighth-seeded Bulldogs were victorious by a score of 25-23, 25-17 in the first round of the Hudson County Tournament. Read More
May 13, 2012
Chasing perfection |
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Kearny senior Ashleigh Amadeo took a perfect game into the seventh inning. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Ferris at Kearny Softball Photo Gallery |
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KEARNY – Kearny's Ashleigh Amadeo has had some huge performances in the circle before, Saturday had a different feeling to it. For six-plus innings, Amadeo wasn't just dominant, she was perfect.
Her bid for a perfect game would come up two outs short, but it did little to dampen a brilliant outing which helped propel the Kardinals to a 9-3 victory over Ferris in the quarterfinals of the Hudson County Tournament. Read More
HCT Softball: Bruins take out Secaucus. McNair, Hoboken rally
HCT Baseball:
Marist, Bayonne, Prep hold on. Weehawken stuns No. Bergen
HCT Volleyball: Bayonne earns top seed in HCT
May 11, 2012
Blue Devil of a time |
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St. Dominic Academy sophomore Taylor Seibel delivered the game-winning hit in the sixth. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Bayonne at St. Dominic Academy Softball Photo Gallery |
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JERSEY CITY – From afar it might have seemed like St. Dominic Academy's Jaimee Laurie enjoyed having runners on base while in the circle. While it may not have been her preferred way to pitch, the Blue Devils' senior not only managed the obstacle, she seem to thrive.
Laurie successfully navigated her way out of trouble and gave her St. Dominic team a win it desperately needed, a 4-3 victory over Bayonne yesterday at Lincoln Park. The Blue Devils (5-14) had lost four-straight games and 11 of their last 12. Read More
May 10, 2012
No beginner's luck |
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Marist's Derek Edge comes around to score the game-winning run in the fourth inning. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Kearny at Marist Baseball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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KEARNY – Marist's Derek Edge may only be in his first year as a pitcher, but based on the results on the mound, such a statement might seem implausible.
Edge struck out nine batters over four innings of relief as the Royal Knights held on for a 5-3 victory over Kearny at Franklin School. The game was moved from Bayonne to Kearny due to field conditions.
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Baseball: Hoboken's Roder no-hits St. Peter's Prep
May 8, 2012
Down, but not out |
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Memorial's Rubi Jimenez reached base four times and scored three runs. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Ferris at Memorial Baseball Photo Gallery |
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WEST NEW YORK – When Ferris greeted Michael Gonzalez with four-straight hard hits to open the game, it had all the makings of a short day for the Memorial pitcher.
Seven innings later, Gonzalez finished what he started and left Miller Field with his fifth victory of the season. Read More
Softball Roundup: McNair tops Memorial
May 7, 2012
Down go the champs |
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Victoria Pessolano struck out eight batters in Ferris' victory over defending champs Union City. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
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The Hudson county baseball and softball tournaments started this weekend and both will see new champions crowned as the 2011 title winners were both upset.
Hoboken's title defense was stopped on Friday as Harrison and Anthony Ferriero out-dueled Kenny Roder for a 1-0 victory. On the girls side, 12th-seeded Ferris got eight strikeouts from Victoria Pessolano to defeat Union City 5-2.
Ed Ford Memorial Tournament Roundup
Hudson County Softball Tournament Roundup
May 5, 2012
Roundup: McNair clinches HCIAL White division |
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Batia Krinsky scored two runs as McNair won its first-ever outright division title. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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McNair 13, Hudson Catholic 3
Sarah Beckner homered and drove in three runs as McNair won its first outright conference title as it defeated Hudson Catholic to clinch the HCIAL White Division crown. Read More
Boys Volleyball Roundup: Harrison holds off Garfield
May 4, 2012
Let the games begin |
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Catcher Jared Ensmenger and Bayonne are the top seed in the Ed Ford Memorial Tournament (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
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The Hudson County Tournaments for baseball and softball begin today. Preliminary and first round action will take place over the next two days with 22 games in total.
To get you ready, HCV has extensive previews for both tournaments.
Baseball: Ed Ford Memorial Tournament Preview
Softball: Hudson County Softball Tournament Preview
May 3, 2012
Not feeling blue |
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Harrison's Justin Agosoto is tagged out at the plate by Shawn Waldron. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Hasbrouck Heights at Harrison Baseball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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HARRISON – In the aftermath of a 7-3 defeat and the loss of two starters to injury, it would have been easy for the confidence within the Harrison roster to be shaken.
Instead, when Harrison coach Sean Dolaghan looked at his squad, he saw a group with its confidence in tact, even after a trying afternoon. Read More
Hudson County Tournament seeds released
Baseball: Bayonne take the top seed
Softball: No. 1 seed goes to Hoboken
May 1, 2012
Sweet 16 |
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Damian Bargielski and Bayonne earned their 16th-straight victory last night. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| St. Peter's Prep at Bayonne Boys Volleyball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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BAYONNE –Kris Kucza knows that the records and rankings are irrelevant when it comes to matchups with arch-rival St. Peter’s Prep. A three-year veteran of the rivalry, the Bayone outside hitter knows the twice (and sometimes three or four) a year showdowns will push both teams to their limits.
Yesterday’s matchup proved no exception, even if it didn’t go the customary three games as Bayonne, ranked No.7 in the state, held on for a 25-17, 31-29 victory over No. 20-ranked St. Peter’s Prep. Read More
Boys Volleyball Roundup: Harrison beats Kearny in three
Softball Roundup: Estremera powers McNair
April 29, 2012
Tournament tough |
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Carlos Gutierrez had the championship winning kill in the Hackensack Tournament. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
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Even without playing at full strength, Harrison emerged victorious in yesterday's Hackensack Tournament which featured eight teams, including Kearny and Memorial.
Harrison would defeat cross-town rival Kearny 26-24 in the championship match. Read More
Softball Roundup: McNair defeats Union City
April 27, 2012
Roundup: Harrison sweeps Union City |
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Harrison senior Victor Narvaez had 19 assists and six digs. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
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Harrison 2, Union City 0
Senior Victor Narvaez had 19 assists and six digs as the Blue Tide swept Union City 25-16, 25-21 yesterday in Harrison. Read More
Softball Roundup: McNair takes two of three
April 26, 2012
Mound master |
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Junior Ryan O'Connor didn't allow a hit after the first inning for St. Peter's Prep. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| North Bergen at St. Peter's Prep Baseball Photo Gallery |
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JERSEY CITY – A long leadoff triple from Willie Cruz may have prompted a mound visit from Jason Uliano to Ryan O’Connor. Despite the quick meeting Uliano, the St. Peter’s Prep catcher, knew he had little to worry about in regards to his ace pitcher.
“He just said to relax, it’s only one hit,” said O’Connor about the mound meeting. “Bear down and keep going.” Read More
April 24, 2012
House of Kards |
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Kearny's Josh Lemos (right) hits the ball above the defense of Lincoln's Devin Nicholas. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Lincoln at Kearny Boys Volleyball Photo Gallery |
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KEARNY –It quickly became obvious to Jonathan Horvaht and his Kearny teammates would have to change their offensive approach against a bigger, more athletic Lincoln team.
Rather than try to match their opponent with power, Kearny turned an offense based more on finesse and accuracy over brute strength in a 25-18, 18-25, 25-16 victory yesterday. Read More
April 21, 2012
Business as usual |
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Hoboken's Jayla Vega allowed just two hits in a complete game victory. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Kearny at Hoboken Softball Photo Gallery |
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HOBOKEN – Jayla Vega and her Hoboken teammates have a sense of unfinished business.
Sure this core of Red Wings have won plenty of games the previous two seasons, but each year came up short of its two biggest goals - a Hudson County championship and a state sectional title. Read More
Softball Roundup: McNair powers way to 10th victory
April 20, 2012
Patriot power |
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Secaucus catcher Jessie Koerner hit a homer in the sixth inning and had three RBI. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Hasbrouck Heights at Secaucus Softball Photo Gallery |
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SECAUCUS – Recent losses to Lyndhurst and Rutherford had taught Secaucus the damaging effects of on-field errors and giving the opposition extra outs. So when Secaucus was given second chances with the bat, it knew full well to make the most out of them.
The Patriots took full advantage of three fifth inning errors, scoring three times in the frame to pull ahead and defeat Hasbrouck Heights 8-3. Read More
April 17, 2012
On the Mark |
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Marist right-hander Mark Peralta retired 13 of the last 14 batters he faced. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Marist at Hudson Catholic Baseball Photo Gallery |
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JERSEY CITY – When Marist's Mark Peralta and Danny Mirabel tried unsuccessfully to give coach Ron Hayward an ice water shower it was one of the few times Peralta missed his intended target on the day.
While his post-game celebration might have been inaccurate, on the mound Peralta was anything but that. The Royal Knights' ace was in complete command as he spun a two-hit shutout with six strikeouts and hit a home run in Marist's 5-0 victory over Hudson Catholic at Cochrane Stadium. Read More
Boys Volleyball Roundup: Blue Tide sweeps Wallington
Softball Roundup: Kreutz drives in three for McNair
April 14, 2012
Roundup: McNair snaps Memorial's winning streak |
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Batia Krinsky had a run and RBI along with two of McNair's 14 hits on the day. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
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McNair 15, Memorial 3
Sarah Kreutz was 4-for-4 with four RBI, three runs and three doubles in the Cougars' convincing win yesterday in West New York. Read More
April 13, 2012
Eye of the Tigers |
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Ennis Salah and Memorial have now won four-straight matches. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Memorial at Union City Boys Volleyball Photo Gallery |
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UNION CITY –Yesterday's 25-14, 25-11 victory over Union City had a greater meaning for Memorial than just a typical league win.
Instead, it was an opportunity to prove to itself as well as coach John Wengerter that they can display the type of crispness Memorial needs in order to maintain its place among the better teams in North Jersey. Read More
April 12, 2012
Rally time |
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Junior Justin Guthrie pitched 2.1 scoreless innings of relief for Bayonne. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Union City at Bayonne Baseball Photo Gallery |
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BAYONNE – For the second time in three days Bayonne found itself trailing big within the first couple innings. But unlike the Monday's game, which ended in a blowout loss, the Bees bounced back and showed why they are one of the County's top teams this year.
Down by six in the third inning, Bayonne rallied for eight unanswered runs to stun Union City 8-6 yesterday at Veterans Stadium. Read More
Softball Roundup: McNair holds off Hudson Catholic
April 10, 2012
Spann, Elola, Durning win golds at St. Dominic Invit. |
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McNair's Morgan Spann won the 100 and 200 Meters at the 14th St. Dominic Invitational. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| 2012 St. Dominic Invitational Boys Photo Gallery 2012 St. Dominic Invitational Girls Photo Gallery |
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JERSEY CITY – Kearny's Haley Durning won or tied for gold in three events at yesterday's 14th Annual St. Dominic Invitational at Lincoln Park.
Durning won the High Hurdles with a time of 18.0 seconds and crushed the competition in the 400 Hurdles as her time of 1:13.4 was nearly nine seconds faster than anyone else in the field. She also tied with St. Dominic Academy's Sarah Sisk for the High Jump title with a jump of 4'8". Durning took second in the Long Jump. Read More
Football: Prep's Tre Bell commits to Florida
Baseball Roundup: Harrison improves to 5-1
Softball Roundup: McNair dominant in victory
April 8, 2012
Red Alert |
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Hoboken's Abe Groomes tossed a complete game and struck out 10 to defeat Weehawken. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Hoboken at Weehawken Baseball Photo Gallery |
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WEEHAWKEN – Hoboken's Abe Groomes was without his control and on the brink of disaster. Four-straight hitters had reached base in the second inning and with the bases loaded, one out and the heart of Weehawken's lineup looming, a big inning seemed imminent.
Instead, the Hoboken lefty regained enough of composure and control to turn what was destined to be a short outing into a 3-2 complete game victory at Ferullo Stadium. Read More
Baseball Roundup: Harrison improves to 4-1
Softball Roundup: McNair takes out Garfield
April 7, 2012
Leader of the pack |
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McNair senior Natlia Estremera scored three runs and pitched a no-hitter. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| McNair at Lincoln Softball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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JERSEY CITY– If there was any doubt to how vital Natalia Estremera is to McNair's success this season, longtime head coach Vahhon McCullers made it quite clear how important the senior standout is both on and off the field.
"I told her it's her team," said McCullers following the Cougars' 17-0 victory over Lincoln. "It's only going to go as far as she takes them. (Her teammates) respond to her very well. She takes on leadership the way you want a leader to. Read More
Boys Volleyball Roundup: Harrison makes it three-straight
April 5, 2012
Standing tall |
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Junior Carlos Gutierrez had five kills and five digs for Harrison in the victory. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| McNair at Harrison Boys Volleyball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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HARRISON – Victor Narvaez understands why he may be overlooked both literally and figuratively on the court. On a Harrison team with an array of 6-foot-2 and taller options, it is Narvaez who is self-confessed "5-foot-4 at most," who is the guy who makes the Blue Tide offense run.
It may not have been flashy, but Narvaez, a three-year starter at setter had 24 assists and six digs to help lead Harrison to a 25-15, 25-17 victory over McNair. Read More
April 4, 2012
Bruins bounce back |
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North Bergen's Jessica Feria (right) is greeted by Kayla Muniz after forcing extra innings. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| North Bergen at Union City Softball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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UNION CITY – Just two games into her varsity career, Alize Sarmiento had never witnessed the environment surrounding North Bergen's games with Union City.
Properly educated by her older teammates, the sophomore second baseman made her first experience in the rivalry a memorable one. Read More
Softball Roundup: Estremera powers McNair
Boys Volleyball Roundup: Blue Tide win opener
March 31, 2012
Let's Play Ball! |
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Kenny Roder (lifting the trophy) and Hoboken look to repeat as Hudson County champs. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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It may have felt like Spring outside for the past few weeks, but the 2012 high school spring sports seasons officially open up today.
We examine some of the big storylines and top players to watch in baseball, softball and volleyball.
Baseball Preview: Storylines. Players to Watch
Softball Preview: Storylines. Players to Watch
Boys Volleyball Preview: Storylines. Players to Watch
March 29, 2012
Record chase |
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St. Peter's Prep senior Najee Glass runs ahead of the pack during January's HCTCA Relays. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| 2012 HCTCA Indoor Relays Track Boys Photo Gallery 2012 HCTCA Indoor Relays Track Girls Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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JERSEY CITY –As a two-time NJSIAA Meet of Champions winner in the 400 Meters and an appearance in the Youth Olympic Games in 2010, few runners can even dream of having the resume Najee Glass accumulated over his first three years of high school.
Most of it was accomplished with the St. Peter's Prep sprinter at less than 100-percent. Read More
Outdoor Track Preview: Ten Athletes to Watch
March 27, 2012
HCV's All-County Team |
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Kyle Anderson (l) and Tyrone O'Garro (r) are two members of HCV's All-County First Team. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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After three months of drama, exciting plays, standout performances and a shattered backboard, the 2011-2012 high school basketball season in Hudson County has come to a close.
This season saw St. Anthony finish undefeated for the second-straight season, ending with a Tournament of Champions win over Plainfield. It also marked the last chapter in the remarkable career of UCLA-bound Kyle Anderson, who was a perfect 65-0 in the Friars' maroon and gold and was selected as a McDonald's All-American.
While Anderson and St. Anthony continued their reign at the top, there was a changing of the guard throughout the county. Hudson Catholic won its first Hudson County Tournament, ending a four-year reign of in-city rival St. Peter's Prep. On the girls side, Lincoln stunned three-time defending champion Bayonne to win the Hudson County Tournament.
As we say farewell to the season, here are our selections for Hudson County Varsity's Third Annual All-County Team.
2012 HCV All-County Boys Basketball Team
2012 HCV All-County Girls Basketball Team
March 24, 2011
The coaches speak |
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Hudson Catholic's Reggie Cameron (in white) was named the HCIAL's Player of the Year. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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The HCIAL and NJIC coaches have spoken.
The coaches from both league have recently made their All-League Selections for the 2011-2012 season. Below are the boys and girls selections for these leagues.
HCIAL All-League: Boys Selections. Girls Selections.
NJIC Meadowlands A: Girls Selections.
NJIC Meadowlands B: Boys Selections.
March 22, 2012
The best Friar ever? |
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St. Anthony's Kyle Anderson (right) shoots over Plainfield's Denzel Christian. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Plainfield vs St. Anthony Boys Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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EAST RUTHERFORD – Roughly 20 minutes after winning their second-straight Tournament of Champions title, St. Anthony coach Bob Hurley decided to deliver a playful verbal jab to star pupil Kyle Anderson, asking the 6-foot-9 All-American about the most recent and most well known loss in his stellar high school career.
Anderson and everyone else inside the media room at IZOD Center knew the answer - the same St. Anthony team he has starred for the past two seasons. Anderson was with Paterson Catholic on that March 2010 night at Rutgers, playing for a Non-Public, North B title. Paterson Catholic would close a couple months later, prompting Anderson to transfer the Friars and become arguably the greatest player in the history of the Jersey City school. Read More
More TOC Coverage: Carey's sacrifice pays off with a title
March 21, 2012
Still perfect |
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Jerome Frink (left) and Kyle Anderson (right) celebrate a second-straight undefeated season. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Plainfield vs St. Anthony Boys Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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EAST RUTHERFORD – Leaving the IZOD Center with the Tournament of Champions trophy is something Kyle Anderson and Jerome Frink have been accustomed to. But as they walked off the court together as teammates for the final time with the championship trophy in hand, they did it having accomplished something no other St. Anthony players could stake claim to over the storied history of the program.
Behind the play of their two senior captains, the Friars put the finishing touches on a second-straight undefeated season, holding off Plainfield 66-62. Read More
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