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 |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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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 |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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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 |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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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 |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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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) |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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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) |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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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) |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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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 |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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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 |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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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 |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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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 |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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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 |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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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) |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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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 |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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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 |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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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 |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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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 |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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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
March 20, 2012
We meet once again |
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Plainfield's Justin Sears (in red) tries to score on Jerome Frink (right) in last year's TOC. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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Midway through their team's convincing 70-48 win over St. Joseph (Metuchen), the Plainfield fans made it clear what they were looking for next with chants of "We want St. Ant's!" echoing through the Rutgers Athletic Center on Friday night.
This talented Plainfield squad and its loyal supporters will get their wish on tonight as St. Anthony squares off with Plainfield for the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions title at the Izod Center. The game is a rematch of last year's TOC championship game (a 61-49 St. Anthony win) and the fourth time these two Garden State powers will square off in two seasons. Read More
March 19, 2012
Star Gazing |
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Hoboken QB Spencer Perez is one of five from Hudson County in the North-South Game. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
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Hudson County will be represented with five players in the 34th Annual New Jersey North-South All-Star Football Classic.
2011 HCV All-County First Team selections Spencer Perez (Hoboken), J.R. Robinson (St. Peter's Prep) and Malcolm Robinson (Bayonne) will represent the North along with Union City's Steve Le (a 2010 HCV All-County First Team member) and St. Anthony's Nate Ortiz. Read More
Basketball: Gomes, Ellis play in North-South Game
March 17, 2012
One more to go |
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Kody Jenkins and St. Anthony are one win away from a 12th Tournament of Champions title. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Atlantic City vs St. Anthony Boys Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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PISCATAWAY – Despite standing at nearly 6-foot-9 and spending more time in the paint, Kyle Anderson has always considered himself as a point guard. Recent injuries and dismissals to teammates had forced the St. Anthony star into a forward role.
Last night served as a reminder that Anderson can still run the point as well as anyone in the nation. Read More
March 12, 2011
The defense (doesn't) rest |
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St. Anthony's Kyle Anderson (5) blocks the shot of Gill St. Bernard's Dominic Hoffman. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Gill St. Bernard's vs St. Anthony Boys Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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PISCATAWAY – St. Anthony guards Josh Brown and Hallice Cooke looked at each other in shock when they heard head coach Bob Hurley proclaim this season's Friars team the best defensive group he's had in his Hall of Fame career.
The statement elicited a stream of gasps of disbelief and smiles throughout the media room at the Rutgers Athletic Center. Despite the reaction from within the room, it would have been hard for anyone to argue after the Friars' latest defensive clinic. This one, a 67-39 dismantling of Gill St. Bernard's in the NJSIAA Non-Public B championship, might have been the most impressive one of them all. Read More
March 9, 2012
Still Number 1 |
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St. Anthony guard Josh Brown drives to the hoop for two of his 11 points. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Hudson Catholic vs St. Anthony Boys Basketball Photo Gallery |
PISCATAWAY – When reflecting upon his St. Anthony team's 62nd-straight victory, head coach Bob Hurley noted how 'in these big games, defense has a way of taking control.'
With the NJSIAA Non-Public, North B title on the line, Hurley's defense didn't just take control, it flat out dominated. Read More
March 8, 2012
The time has come |
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Reggie Cameron and Hudson Catholic are looking to avenge last year's 68-35 lostt to the Friars. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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The Battle for Jersey City is coming to the RAC.
St. Anthony and Hudson Catholic will descend upon the Rutgers Athletic Center tonight at 8 p.m. in the NJSIAA Non-Public, North B finals.
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March 7, 2012
Out of comebacks |
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CBA's Kevin Darrar and St. Peter's Will Simon battle for a loose puck along the boards. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Christian Brothers vs St. Peter's Prep Hockey Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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MORRIS TOWNSHIP– Whether it was a mid-season losing streak, or early game deficits, St. Peter’s Prep had prided itself on lifting itself back up off the ice when knocked down by adversity.
Late in the second period through their NJSIAA Non-Public Semifinals, the Marauders seemed poised for another comeback. Instead they were on the receiving end of one blow they could not recover from.
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March 6, 2012
End of the road |
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Shabazz guard Aliyyah Handford (left) soars past Chaniyah Swan for two of her 24 points. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Lincoln at Shabazz Girls Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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NEWARK – Tom Best wasn’t overcome with the feeling of sadness coming off the court, customary of this time of the year. His Lincoln team had just seen its season come an end, but for the 14-year head coach and his team, it served as a time of reflection – and celebration, for what had been one of the most successful years in the program’s history.
“I just want to tell them how I’m so proud of them,” said Best minutes after Lincoln’s 72-32 loss to Shabazz in the North 2, Group II title game. “We got some celebrating to do. We didn’t get a chance to celebrate.” Read More
March 5, 2012
Going out on top |
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Alexander Richardson became the second St. Peter's Prep wrestler to win a state title. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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St. Peter's Prep wrestler Alexander Richardson has racked up plenty of awards and recognition over his career on the mat. The Marauder senior can now add one more title to an already impressive resume - State Champion.
Richardson, became the second Prep wrestler to win a state title when he pinned Toms River South's Ken Theobold in just 56 seconds to become the champion at 145 pounds yesterday in Atlantic City. Read More
Girls Basketball: Lincoln prepares for No. 1 Shabazz
March 4, 2012
More work to be done |
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Hudson Catholic's Mike Young is fouled, but completes the basket in the fourth. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Hudson Catholic at Morristown-Beard Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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MORRISTOWN – Fresh off his team’s 21st-straight victory, the disappointment in Hudson Catholic head coach Nick Mariniello’s voice was clear.
Yes, his team had just disposed a feisty Morristown-Beard squad 76-58 in the NJSIAA Non-Public, North B semifinals. But with undefeated St. Anthony looming on Thursday night, the coach knows a similar performance will result in a significantly different outcome. Read More
March 2, 2012
Now is the time |
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St. Anthony senior Kyle Anderson slams home two of his game-high 34 points yesterday. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Oratory Prep at St. Anthony Boys Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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JERSEY CITY – St. Anthony had rolled to 26-straight wins during the regular season. But now that the calendar has turned to March and the state playoffs have arrived, there’s an added importance, something made quite clear from the practices Bob Hurley put his Friars through in recent days.
“It was two of the hardest practices I’ve ever been through at St. Anthony,” forward Kyle Anderson said about the Monday and Tuesday sessions. “I think those really helped us.” Read More
Boys Hoops Roundup: Hudson Cath. pulls away late vs MKA
March 1, 2012
Off the mark |
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Kaycee de Voogd (r) blocks an Ariana Simon shot. It was one of 11 blocks New Providence had. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| New Providence at Secaucus Girls Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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SECAUCUS – With little to no size on its roster Secaucus has had to rely heavily upon perimeter shooting and capitalizing off turnovers on offense this season. The formula worked to the tune of 23 wins.
But on a night when a strong outside shooting game was imperative, the shots which had fallen most of the season did not. Read More
Boys Basketball Roundup: Weehawken falls to top seed
February 28, 2012
Rising Tide |
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Harrison's Bianca Martinez (right) blocks the shot attempt of Sahara May-Gonzalez. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| North 13th Street at Harrison Girls Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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HARRISON – When Harrison’s Briana O’Donnell was asked about her eight-point outburst in the final minutes of the third quarter, the senior forward was unaware of just how many points she had scored in the game-changing stretch.
That short memory and inability to be fazed by the pressure of state playoff basketball, proved critical as the Blue Tide overcame some nerves and bouts of inconsistency to knock off North 13th Street Tech 44-28 in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group I tournament. Read More
Girls Basketball: Secaucus rolls in playoff opener
Boys Basketball: Weehawken goes on the road to win
February 26, 2012
Start of a new era |
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The Lincoln girls and Hudson Catholic boys basketball teams celebrate their HCT titles. (Photos: Jason Bernstein) |
| Bayonne vs Lincoln Girls Basketball Photo Gallery Hudson Catholic at St. Peter's Prep Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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JERSEY CITY – There was a changing of the guard for boys and girls basketball in Hudson County last night.
Few people gave the Lincoln girls team much of a chance after getting blown out by 27 points against Bayonne in the regular season. But the sequel had a much different ending as the Lions recovered from an early deficit to stun the Bees 59-51 and end Bayonne's quest for a fourth-straight title.
Bayonne's reign wasn't the only streak to end. The four-year title run of St. Peter's Prep came to an end as Hudson Catholic won its first county title since 1975 with a 67-54 win over the Marauders. The red-hot Hawks led from the start and never looked back as they won their 19th-straight game.
HCT Boys Championship: Hudson Cath. 67, St. Peter's 54
Game Story. Photo Gallery
HCT Girls Championship: Lincoln 59, Bayonne 51
Game Story. Photo Gallery
February 25, 2012
Let the games begin |
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Tyrone O'Garro (l), Jordan Arthur (r) and Prep look to top Reggie Cameron (m) and Hudson. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
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The time has come for Hudson County’s version of Super Saturday as the boys and girls basketball champions will be crowned today at Saint Peter’s College.
In the opener at 5:30 p.m., Bayonne and the senior duo Lisa Rovatsos and Tara Flynn go for a fourth-straight title. But Lincoln and offensive force Breana Bey are looking to ruin the streak and get some revenge for a rough loss when they met in January.
In the nightcap at 7:30 p.m. it will be the much-anticipated rematch between Jersey City powers St. Peter's Prep and Hudson Catholic. Prep is going for a fifth-straight title, but an emerging Hudson Catholic looks to take over as No. 1 in the HCIAL and has won 18-straight games.
Below you will find complete previews of both games as we look into the key players and matchups in today’s double-header.
2012 HCT Championship Game Previews
HCT Boys Final: Hudson Catholic vs St. Peter's Prep 7:30 p.m.
HCT Girls Final: Bayonne vs Lincoln 5:30 p.m.
Boys Hoops Roundup: Weehawken wins big on Senior Night
Girls Hoops Roundup: Lucas double-double lifts Harrison
February 23, 2012
And then there were two |
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Lincoln's Breana Bey (right) goes up for the second quarter shot. She finished with 20 points. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Lincoln vs Secaucus Girls Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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JERSEY CITY – In a season where Breana Bey has averaged 24 points per game, you would think there'd be little left she could do to surprise her Lincoln teammates. But in the fourth quarter of the Lions' biggest game of the season, the junior forward would do just that.
Bey, one of the area's top scorers around the basket, hit a few critical mid-range shots in a 10-point fourth quarter to help lead Lincoln back from a 13-point deficit to defeat Secaucus 47-46 in the semifinals of the Hudson County Tournament last night at the Yanitelli Center.
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HCT Semifinals: Fajardo steps up for Bayonne over St. Dom's.
Game Story. Photo Gallery.
February 22, 2012
Message received |
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St. Peter's Prep sophomore Austin White hits a 3-pointer and finished with 22 points. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Bayonne vs St. Peter's Prep Boys Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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JERSEY CITY – Dissatisfied with the play of his sophomore two-guard, St. Peter's Prep head coach Todd Decker sent a challenge to Austin White at halftime of last night's Hudson County Tournament semifinal showdown with Bayonne.
Decker's locker room message delivered its intended effect as White proceeded to show why he is one of North Jersey's most promising young guards. Read More
HCT Semifinals: Hudson erases past, blows out Marist.
Read More. Photo Gallery
Girls Hoops Roundup: Secaucus, Harrison win on Senior Night
February 20, 2012
SPP's Richardson, Pafumi win fourth District titles |
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Prep's Alexander Richardson became a four-time District 16 champion on Saturday. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
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For the fourth-time in their careers Alexander Richardson and Anthony Pafumi can call themselves District Champs.
The two four-time champions led a group of eight St. Peter's Prep wrestlers to win titles in Saturday's NJSIAA District 16 Championships this Saturday at North Bergen High School. Read More
Boys Hoops Roundup: Hudson Cath. advances to HCT semis
Girls Hoops Roundup: Secaucus defeats Harrison
February 18, 2012
Battered, but not beaten |
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Marist's Devyn Ransom (left) drives to the basket for two of his 11 points. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Dickinson at Marist Boys Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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BAYONNE – The appearance of Brandon Walsh properly summed up the evening for his Marist team - a black eye and smile on his face.
Teammate Andrew Martinez had his smile damaged, the end result of a pair of chipped teeth after a fight for a loose ball early in the fourth quarter. Read More
HCT Girls Hoops: McClure powers Patriots past Marist
Read More. Photo Gallery
HCT Boys Hoops Roundup:
Bayonne beats up under-manned Hoboken
Young brings the house down, delays Hudson-Memorial game
February 17, 2012
Roundup: Upset denied |
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Damian Corredor had 11 points, nine rebounds and four assists for Weehawken in defeat. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
Wood-Ridge 93, Weehawken 82
Despite five 3-pointers from David Strandberg, the Indians' upset bid fell short last night in Weehawken. Read More
February 16, 2012
Patriot power |
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Secaucus' Danielle Mitchell scores two of her career-high 15 points. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Hoboken at Secaucus Girls Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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SECAUCUS – It was a rare example of flash from Secaucus when Andie Lennon delivered a no-look pass to teammate Julia McClure midway through the third quarter of their Hudson County Tournament opener. Such pizzazz is rarely seen by these Patriots, but the exchange along with McClure's returning bounce pass to Lennon for an easy layup was one of many example that sixth-seeded Secaucus has plenty of substance to go with the style.
"It was very impressive," head coach John Sterling said of the play. "I've always praised our girls for being very unselfish. They look for each other, they look up the floor. They're not concerned about who does the scoring, just as long as we get it done." Read More
Boys Hoops Roundup: Hudson Catholic rolls in HCT
February 15, 2012
Different outcome |
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Hoboken's Jalen Williams (far right) pulls down one of his 21 rebounds. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Hoboken at North Bergen Boys Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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NORTH BERGEN – Jalen Williams knew he couldn't have a repeat of last week's performance against North Bergen, when he only scored two points. This time around he had to be a dominant force inside for Hoboken.
The 6-foot-4 senior did just that, finishing with 15 points and 21 rebounds as the Red Wings avenged an overtime loss just seven days earlier and knocked off the host Bruins 68-63 in the first round of the Hudson County Tournament last night. Read More
Girls Basketball: North Bergen rallies to beat Harrison.
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Boys Hoops Roundup: Bayonne, Marist advance in HCT
Girls Hoops Roundup: Secaucus locks up league title
February 12, 2012
Better late than never |
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Secaucus' Tom Kessler had seven of his nine points in the second half. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Kearny at Secaucus Boys Basketball Photo Gallery |
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SECAUCUS – During its four-game losing streak this week, Jason Mitchell and his Secaucus teammates have seen the painful consequences of being unable to finish out games.
There wasn't too much positive that could be said about the Patriots offensively yesterday. But this time they were able to close strong and have a victory to show for it. Read More
February 11, 2012
Tied down... and out |
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Prep's Ryan Burkert (in gray) won by majority decision in the final match of the night. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Bergen Catholic at St. Peter's Prep Werestling Photo Gallery |
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JERSEY CITY – The scoreboard might have flashed a tie score, but for the St. Peter's Prep the end result was one that had become all too familiar.
For the third-straight year the Marauders were left to watch rival Bergen Catholic celebrate inside their own gym as the Oradell school knocked Prep out of the state playoffs. This time it was tied at 27-all after 14 matches sending both coaches and the officials to the rule book. The fifth critera - most pins, went in Bergen Catholic's favor as Johnny Sebastian's pin at 160, was the lone fall of the dual, breaking the deadlock and awarding the NJSIAA Non-Public, North A title to the visiting Crusaders. Read More
2012 Hudson County Basketball Tournaments
Boys: Hudson Catholic Top Seed. Printable Bracket
Girls: Top-seeded Bees seek four-peat. Printable Bracket
Boys Hoops Roundup: Weehawken rallies to win in fourth
Girls Hoops Roundup: A three-party for Secaucus
February 10, 2012
Next man up |
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Senior Dayron Caldwell entered the starting lineup and finished with 10 points. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Memorial at Bayonne Boys Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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BAYONNE – Standing out in Bayonne's deep and talented back court isn't always an easy task for reserves such as Dayron Caldwell, Biaggio Cancro and Quadry Callaway.
But with senior tri-captain and starting two guard Steve Betancurth out with an injury, the trio took full advantage of their increased playing time. All three scored in double figures as the Bees pulled away to defeat Memorial 73-49 last night at Corpi Arena. Read More
Boys Hoops Roundup:
Wilson's 24 powers Hawks. Suarez has 20 rebounds for Marist.
State Basketball Playoff Brackets Released
NJSIAA Boys Matchups. NJSIAA Girls Matchups.
February 9, 2012
No way out |
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North Bergen's Hector Rosero (in red) tries to escape the clutches of Mike Rettino. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| North Bergen at Morris Knolls Werestling Photo Gallery |
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ROCKAWAY – North Bergen coach Jerry Maietta was straight and to the point when assessing the Morris Knolls squad which had ended his team's state playoff run last night, referring to their Morris County opposition as a "very good team" on multiple occasions.
It would have been hard to argue that statement as Morris Knolls displayed all the traits of a top program in its 48-24 victory over the Bruins last night in the NJSIAA North 1, Group 4 semifinals at Morris Knolls High School. Read More
February 8, 2012
Bruins bounce back |
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Doris Ilic (right) had 13 points, six rebounds and five assists for North Bergen. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| North Bergen at Hoboken Girls Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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HOBOKEN – Yesterday's roller-coaster second half would be a test of emotions and composure for any team. In the case of North Bergen, it was another example of a season that has been a constant series of highs and lows.
Leading by as many as 26 points, the Bruins survived a nightmarish fourth quarter to escaped with a 55-49 win in Hoboken. Read More
Girls Hoops Roundup: Patriots cruise to 16th win
Boys Hoops Roundup:
Marist tops Dickinson. Weehawken, Hudson Cath win big
February 3, 2012
Millenium mark |
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Reggie Cameron (r) and Kavon Stewart (l) celebrate postgame after Cameron's 1,000th point. |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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Hudson Catholic 100, University Charter 58
Junior Reggie Cameron scored his 1,000th career point as the Hawks rolled to their 12th-straight win last night in Jersey City.
Cameron, who became the 10th player in school history to reach the milestone, set the mark with a pair of free throws in the second quarter. He finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Read More
Girls Hoops Roundup: Patriots score 32 in first quarter
Football Signing Day Review: St. Anthony. St. Peter's Prep.
February 2, 2012
Friars' Ortiz signs to play at Delaware State |
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St. Anthony tight end Nate Ortiz signs his letter of intent to play at Delaware State. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| 2012 St. Anthony, St. Peter's Prep Signing Day Photos |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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JERSEY CITY – When Nate Ortiz made his verbal commitment to Delaware State back in November, he figured the messages from other schools would settle down. Instead, the interest in the 6-foot-4, 235-pound tight end only escalated.
Despite the expanded attention and additional offers, Ortiz stayed true to his initial commitment and formally signing with Delaware State yesterday in a ceremony at St. Anthony high school. Read More
More Signing Day Coverage:
St. Peter's Prep standouts make it official, look back
February 1, 2012
Towers of terror |
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Marist junior Manny Suarez (right) had 20 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Snyder at Marist Boys Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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BAYONNE – Marist forwards Andrew Martinez and Manny Suarez quickly dismissed any concerns of how they would co-exist together in the paint.
Instead, the talented big-man tandem have turned what could have been a potential problem for the Royal Knights into a massive one for the opposition. Read More
Football: Prep's Giacone changes commit to Boston College
Boys Hoops Roundup: Bees' Wilson, HC's Cameron light it up
Girls Hoops Roundup: Secaucus improves to 14-3
January 30, 2012
Up for the challenge |
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Prep's Anthony Pafumi (left) locks up with North Bergen's Eric McMullen at 195. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| 2012 Hudson County Duals Werestling Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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UNION CITY – It was a challenge that St. Peter's Prep's Anthony Pafumi wanted.
Pafumi, the state's No. 3 ranked wrestler at 170 pounds, has had some tough bouts this season, but never had he faced the challenge someone with the size and strength of North Bergen's Eric McMullen, ranked No. 2 at 195 pounds. Read More
Boys Hoops Roundup: Hawks top nationally-ranked Lincoln
January 28, 2012
Woo Pig Sooie! |
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North Bergen linebacker Vin Ascolese dons the cap of his college choice of Arkansas. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Vin Ascolese Announcement Photo Gallery |
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NORTH BERGEN – On the surface, it might seem like North Bergen and Fayetteville, Arkansas are polar opposites.
But when Vin Ascolese went to make his official visit to the campus and the coaching staff at the University of Arkansas, that sense of family - something so vital to the young linebacker, was already there. Read More
Football: Prep's Keon Williams picks Delaware State
January 27, 2012
Instant impact |
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St. Anthony forward Jasmine Brandon had her eighth-straight game in double figures. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Holy Family at St. Anthony Girls Basketball Photo Gallery |
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JERSEY CITY – Calling Jasmine Brandon the final piece to the puzzle might be an oversimplistic explanation for St. Anthony's recent turnaround. But the impact the 5-foot-10 senior forward has made since returning to the Jersey City school has been undeniable.
Brandon, who transferred back to St. Anthony after starting the school year at Nazareth High School in Brooklyn, had 20 points and 10 rebounds in a 57-46 win over Holy Family Academy yesterday. The victory marked the Friars' fifth in the last six games. Read More
Girls Hoops Roundup: Freshmen power Secaucus
Boys Hoops Roundup: Bees hold off NB, Hawks top Marist
January 25, 2012
Taking flight |
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Senior Jocelyn Morales scored six of her 16 points in the fourth quarter for Union City. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Union City at Kearny Girls Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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KEARNY – In preparation of yesterday's game with Kearny, Union City tailored its practice towards the advantage it would have inside with Shaela Rodriguez, even installing new plays to maximize the mismatches the 5-foot-9 senior could create.
Not only did Rodriguez respond to the challenge with one of her top performances of the season, but it proved to be the difference in what was the Soaring Eagles' biggest win of the season. Read More
Girls Basketball: Kearny's Gomes scores 1,000th point
Girls Basketball Roundup: Secaucus, Harrison win big
Boys Basketball Roundup: Eight straight for Hudson Catholic
January 24, 2012
All in the Kards |
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Kearny's Evan Piwowarski (right) had 11 of his team-high 15 points in the first half. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Kearny at Harrison Boys Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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HARRISON – Regardless of the records or the sport, the intensity level is always a little bit higher when Kearny and Harrison square off. Both teams might have entered the mid-January contest with double-digit losses, but the intensity hardly resembled that.
For that very reason, last night's 61-48 win for Kearny seemed to have a bigger impact and confidence boost than your typical regular season victory. Read More
Wrestling Roundup: Bruins fall to Jefferson
January 23, 2012
Roundup: Bees win big |
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Senior guard Steve Betancurth had 12 points and nine rebounds in Bayonne's win. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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Bayonne 71, Pathway College Prep 53
Rodney Wilson had a double-double as the Bees earned a convincing victory yesterday in the New Jersey vs. New York High School challenge at Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood. Read More
January 21, 2012
Roundup: McClure has triple-double for Patriots |
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Freshman Julia McClure had a triple-double for Secaucus last night in Wallington. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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Secaucus 60, Wallington 39
Julia McClure had a triple-double for the Patriots in a convincing victory last night in Wallington.
The freshman forward had 12 of her game-high 14 points in the third quarter for Secaucus (11-3). McClure added 18 rebounds, 10 steals and five assists. Read More
January 20, 2012
Second half surge |
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Hudson Catholic's Mike Young (left) shoots over Prep's Vic Jusino for two of his 16 points. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Hudson Catholic at St. Peter's Prep Boys Basketball Photo Gallery |
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JERSEY CITY – Hudson Catholic's Mike Young may have had six points and five rebounds heading into the half, but he was far from satisfied with his play at that point.
The 6-foot-9 junior followed it up with a second half performance, even the harshest critic would be impressed with. Read More
Boys Hoops Roundup: Weehawken snaps skid
Girls Hoops Roundup: Secaucus, Union City get wins
Wrestling Roundup: North Bergen moves to 10-0
January 18, 2012
License to drive |
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Bayonne's Rodney Wilson (left) drives towards the basket in the second quarter. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Dickinson at Bayonne Boys Basketball Photo Gallery |
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BAYONNE – After a recent loss, a not-so subtle reminder was sent to Rodney Wilson courtesy of head coach Mickell Taylor, he needed be more aggressive on the offensive end. Bayonne's three-year starter and senior captain not only took the message to heart, but responded with his best game of the season.
A relentless Wilson was in attack mode right from the start as he put up a season-high 25 points and 12 rebounds in the Bees' 77-55 victory over Dickinson in a showdown of two of Hudson County's top public school teams. Read More
Boys Hoops Roundup: Hudson Cath. wins sixth in a row
Girls Hoops Roundup: Harrison wins ninth, Secaucus beat late
January 17, 2012
Trying to catch up |
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Dumont's Angela Gallo (left) shoots over Union City's Eboni Wood for a basket. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Dumont at Union City Girls Basketball Photo Gallery |
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UNION CITY – With just three healthy players with varsity experience entering the season, Charlie Roussel knew getting his Union City team up to speed wouldn't be an easy task at times.
Yesterday was one of those painful examples of the Soaring Eagles' lack of experience coming back to haunt them in a 56-36 loss to Dumont in the Martin Luther King Jr. Roundball Roundup. Read More
Boys Hoops Roundup: Young's buzzer beater lifts Hawks
January 15, 2012
'D' for Dominant |
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Kyle Anderson (left) had 11 points, six rebounds and six assists for St. Anthony. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| St. Anthony vs St. Peter's Prep Boys Basketball Photo Gallery |
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JERSEY CITY – Defense and a balanced scoring distribution on offense - two traits so synonymous with St. Anthony's success over the years, it has seemingly become ingrained in the program's DNA.
Both characteristics were once against a part of a Friars team which is seemingly hitting its stride as they posted their 11th-straight win to start the season. This victory, a 61-21 clinic over in-city rival St. Peter's Prep in the Dan Finn Classic at the Jersey City Armory. Read More
Wrestling Roundup: North Bergen remains unbeaten
January 14, 2012
Roundup: Tide come back |
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Harrison senior Bianca Martinez led all scorers with 14 points. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
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Harrison 36, St. Mary's Rutherford 32
Trailing by four after three quarters, the Blue Tide closed the game on a 15-7 run to earn the win last night in Harrison. Read More
January 13, 2012
The Bee-t goes on |
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Lisa Rovatsos (center) splits a pair of Lincoln defenders for two of her 17 points. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Lincoln at Bayonne Girls Basketball Photo Gallery Coming Soon! |
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BAYONNE – If anyone was questioning whether or Bayonne was still the team to beat, yesterday's performance showed little doubt who is still No. 1 in Hudson County girls basketball.
With a stifling defense and a balanced scoring attack, the Bees dominated Lincoln 67-40 in a mid-season showdown of the county's top two teams. Read More
Boys Hoops Roundup:
Stewart has triple-double as Hudson Cath. holds off Dickinson
Girls Hoops Roundup: Rodriguez, Garcia lead Union City
January 12, 2012
Breakout moment |
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North Bergen freshman Devin Garrido (left) scored a huge upset win in his 106 match. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Paramus at North Bergen Werestling Photo Gallery |
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NORTH BERGEN – Few outside of North Bergen knew of the skills and potential of Devin Garrido before last night's dual with Paramus.
It took less than two minutes for the Bruins' freshman to raise more than a few eyebrows and earn a high-profile win in the process. Read More
January 11, 2012
Run to glory |
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Taylor Lane ran the second leg of Snyder's winning 800- and 1,600-meter relay teams. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| 2012 HCTCA Relays Track Boys Photo Gallery 2012 HCTCA Relays Track Girls Photo Gallery |
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JERSEY CITY – For the first time since 2002 the Memorial boys indoor track team can lay claim as No. 1 in Hudson County. The Tigers emerged victorious in the HCTCA Relays yesterday at the Jersey City Armory. Read More
Boys Hoops Roundup: Young has 20-21 game for Hudson Cath.
Girls Hoops Roundup: Secaucus, Harrison continue to win
January 8, 2012
Too much to overcome |
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Secaucus' Julia McClure (right) tries to knock the ball away from Fair Lawn's Meagan Tuchler. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Secaucus at Fair Lawn Girls Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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FAIR LAWN – John Sterling could have easily reached for an excuse following his Secaucus team lost a 50-44 overtime game to Fair Lawn. He could have pointed to a lack of depth and size, two issues all the more critical with the late scratch of forward Ariana Simon and foul trouble to Julia McClure.
Instead, the message the fifth-year head coach directed to his team was simple, they were outplayed. Read More
Wrestling Roundup: North Bergen is perfect 3-0 in quad
Boys Hoops Roundup: Weehawken downed by Lodi
January 6, 2012
Knight-mare in the paint |
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Marist center Andrew Martinez (right) goes up for two of his 15 points. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Hoboken at Marist Boys Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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BAYONNE – With a host of first-time players and a seemingly new lineup each night, there's been few constants for Marist in the first three weeks of the season.
Center Andrew Martinez is one of those few constants. Read More
Boys Hoops Roundup: Caldwell's 20 lead Bees past Kearny
Girls Hoops Roundup: Secaucus defeats Harrison
January 5, 2012
Bruins beat Has. Heights |
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North Bergen's Luis Gonzalez won his 120-pound match by pin fall in the second round. (File Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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January 4, 2012
A little bit of payback |
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Arianna Nieves (right) had 13 points and four assists for St. Dominic Academy. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| St. Dominic at North Bergen Girls Basketball Photo Gallery |
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NORTH BERGEN – After her team's 45-33 victory over North Bergen, Tavia Watkins exclaimed to teammate Arianna Nieves that "we owed it to them," after many years of falling short.
With years of nothing, but anguish and defeat at the hands of the Bruins, it'd be hard to fault the two four-year varsity players at St. Dominic Academy for the feelings of relief and revenge. Read More
Girls Hoops Roundup Guillen's 14 lifts Secaucus. Blue Tide win
Boys Hoops Roundup: Wilson gets 17 for Bees. Hawks win big
January 3, 2011
HCV's top 11 games of 2011 |
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Debray Tavarez's winning catch was HCV's selection as the No. 1 game in 2011. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Montclair vs North Bergen Football Photo Gallery |
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There was little doubt that 2011 saw plenty of incredible players, games and moments in Hudson County sports.
While some games may be forgotten soon after they are completed, others live on in memory for many years to come. Here are HCV's picks for the 11 best games Hudson County games of 2011. Read More
Boys Hoops Roundup: Hudson Catholic falls to Plainfield
Girls Hoops Roundup: Secaucus' title bid ends in finals
December 30, 2011
Double trouble |
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Freshman Javon Smith scored 15 of his game-high 25 points in the first half for Ferris. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Ferris at Union City Boys Basketball Photo Gallery |
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UNION CITY – The only time Ferris teammates Javone Smith and Carell Dawson weren't on the same page last night was when it was time to discuss who had the better performance in a light-hearted disagreement.
Both Bulldogs made their impacts felt in completely different ways in an impressive 53-42 victory over host Union City in the semifinals of the Soaring Eagles' Holiday Festival. For Ferris, this early 3-2 start marks a significant turnaround after going 14-36 the previous two seasons.
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Boys Hoops Roundup: Hudson Catholic wins in Boston
Girls Hoops Roundup: Harrison wins Hudson River Classic
December 29, 2011
No slowing down |
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Weehawken point guard Damian Corredor (right) led all scorers with 20 points. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Weehawken at McNair Boys Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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JERSEY CITY – As Weehawken's Damian Corredor sped up and down the court ahead of everyone else, the idea that he was playing at anything less than 100 percent seemed impossible. In reality, turf toe injuries to both feet from a record-breaking football season has prevented Corredor from reaching his true capabilities.
Regardless, little could slow down the dynamic point guard or his Weehawken teammates as they cruised past McNair 59-34 in the Third Place Game of the Hudson River Classic at McNair High School.
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Girls Basketball: Harrison holds off McNair. View Photos
Girls Hoops Roundup: Secaucus advances past Paramus
December 28, 2011
Mat Mania |
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Secaucus' Justin Araujo (left) locks up with Tenafly's Joseph Moreno in the 220 final. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| 2011 Patriot Invitational Werestling Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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SECAUCUS – Four wrestlers from Hudson County took home individual gold during yesterday's Patriot Invitational at Secaucus High School.
Bayonne's tandem of Andro Moussad and Junior Aldano each took home first place. Mossaud pinned Princeton's Landis Hackett in 208 to take the 145-pound title. Aldano defeated Princeton's David Kinges by decision to win the championship at 152 pounds. Read More
December 27, 2011
Sure shot |
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Stewart Lemus scored two goals, including the game-winner in overtime for Bayonne. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Edison at Bayonne Hockey Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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BAYONNE – Stewart Lemus would be the first to admit that his final shot in overtime wasn't one of his best ones on the night. When it hits the back of the net though, the lack of beauty of the goal is irrelevant.
Lemus' goal under the left arm of Edison's Shane Bobik left everyone at the Korpi Ice Rink, including himself, in stunned disbelief as it sent the Bees to a 4-3 overtime win in the opening round of the Bayonne Holiday Tournament. Read More
Hockey: Hudson Catholic falls to Woodbridge. View Photos
Girls Hoops Roundup: Secaucus jolts River Dell in overtime
Boys Hoops Roundup: Prep knocks off CBA in Playaz Jubilee
December 26, 2011
Maintaining a legacy |
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Head coach Alice De Fazio and Marist will host the Bill De Fazio Challenge this week. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Marist at Bayonne Girls Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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As Alice De Fazio rattles off the names of the teams scheduled to participate in the Christmas tournament Marist will be hosting there is a sense of concern and pride about the list.
De Fazio knows that it will be an up-hill battle for her Royal Knights this week with these potential opponents. But that challenge has always been a part of the legacy of the tournament, now named after her late husband Bill, created during his long career at Marist. It is a legacy that Alice, the new head coach at Marist is looking to continue at the recently renamed "Bill De Fazio Challenge" which starts this afternoon. Read More
December 24, 2011
Big-time performance |
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Prep's Armond Cox (above) scored a technical fall victory in his 220-pound match. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Delbarton at St. Peter's Prep Werestling Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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JERSEY CITY – On the surface it would seem that standing at only 5-foot-9 and giving up six or seven inches to his opponents would be a huge disadvantage for St. Peter's Prep wrestler Ryan Medina. Instead, the Marauders' senior heavyweight feels the opposite is true.
"I feel like I'm at the advantage," Medina said. "They have to come down to my level and I feel like I'm as tough as any heavyweight and I feel confident in the way my team trains me." Read More
December 23, 2011
Up for the challenge |
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Sophomore Jesenia Montalvo had 13 points, eight rebounds and four assists for Bayonne. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| Marist at Bayonne Girls Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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BAYONNE – Even with his team up by 10 at the halftime intermission, Bayonne head coach James Turner made it clear to his team they could easily keep this a competitive contest or put this game away for good.
It didn't take long to figure out which path the Bees decided to follow. Read More
Girls Basketball: McClure shoots Secaucus to 3-0 start
Boys Basketball: Indians stay perfect, Hudson blasts Hoboken
Wrestling: North Bergen downs Nutley
December 21, 2011
HCV's All-County Team |
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How many members of Vincent Ascolese's Bruins make this year's All-County Team?. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
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By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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The 2011 high school football season in Hudson County was certainly one to remember. North Bergen became the first Hudson County team since 2005 with a miraculous 14-13 win over Montclair on the game's final play to send head coach Vincent Ascolese into retirement with one last state championship.
The Bruins' title wasn't the only big story as Bayonne and Memorial experienced significant turnarounds, making the playoffs after long droughts. The year also saw another huge season from Hoboken and Union City and the continuation of St. Peter's Prep's in-county winning streak.
This year's edition of the All-County Team features just three returning members highlighted by All-State linebacker Vin Ascolese, the only three-time recipient.
Below are the members of Hudson County Varsity's Third Annual All-County Team. Read More
Boys Hoops Roundup: Anderson scores 1,000th; Prep wins
Girls Hoops Roundup: McClure scores 23 for Secaucus
December 19, 2011
Frink powers Friars to second win of the season |
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St. Anthony guard Josh Brown drives to the hoop for two of his six points on the day. (Photo: Jason Bernstein) |
| St. Anthony vs Trenton Catholic Boys Basketball Photo Gallery |
By Jason Bernstein Editorial Director |
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WEST ORANGE – When it comes to opponents on the court, Jerome Frink has a long memory.
Twenty-one months and 34 varsity games have passed since Frink and St. Anthony last saw Trenton Catholic, but time - and a national championship - has done little ease the 6-foot-6 forward's need for revenge as he put up 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Friars to a 53-33 win yesterday at the Hoop Group Tip-Off at West Orange High School. Read More
More from the Hoop Group Tip-Off: Hudson Catholic falls late Read More. View Photo Gallery.
Boys Hoops Roundup: Hudson Cath., Union City open with W
Girls Hoops Roundup: Harrison, Secaucus win big
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