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June 4, 2010
Painful reminder
Senior John Armstrong had 11 kills for St. Peter's Prep yesterday.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
HILLSBOROUGH – As each St. Peter’s Prep player was announced to the crowd and honored for their second place performance, the reaction for most of the recipients for their award was the same –disgust and disappointment.
One-by-one they were called up in recognition, but few could even bear to look at the certificate handed to them. Instead they were left to sit and watch opposing Southern Regional collect the state championship trophy they had wanted and had once again eluded Prep. Read More
Track: Snyder's Thomas, Prep's Glass victorious in Meet of Champions
June 2, 2010
One win away
Senior Kenny Walter had 10 kills and nine digs for St. Peter's Prep yesterday.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
HILLSBOROUGH – Faced against a resilient Fair Lawn defense, the game plan for St. Peter’s Prep outside hitters Parker Kolodka and Kenny Walter was simple – keep attacking.
The Marauders’ dynamic outside duo did just that, combining for 25 kills as St. Peter’s Prep prevailed 25-22, 25-20 in the NJSIAA Semifinals yesterday at Hillsborough High School. Read More
May 29, 2010
Fantastic Four
Mike Blicharz (far right) and his teammates celebrate a North II championship.
Click Here for photos from Bayonne at St. Peter's Prep.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – There’s no denying that the bulls-eye is squarely on the back of St. Peter’s Prep. When you’re the top-ranked team in the state, such a target is unavoidable.
The Marauders continued to show why they are ranked number one with another dominant performance, a 25-14, 25-15 over Bayonne in the NJSIAA North II section final yesterday at The Barn. It marks the fourth-straight sectional title for St. Peter’s Prep (29-2).
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May 27, 2010
Still alive
Bayonne's Richie Boyle had 14 kills against Livingston.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
LIVINGSTON - Just three points away from elimination, Bayonne decided they weren’t going to go down this way.
Rather than see their season come to an end, the Bees responded with their best play of the season, winning the next seven points to force a third game before completing the comeback with a stunning 16-25, 25-22, 25-21 victory over Livingston yesterday in the NJSIAA North II semifinals. Read More
May 15, 2010
Back on top
(From left to right) Parker Kolodka, Alex Cogott and John Armstrong celebrate.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – St. Peter’s Prep may have won state sectional titles in each of the past three seasons. As impressive as the Marauders have been in recent years, the top prize in their own backyard – a county championship, had eluded them.
This core of Prep seniors filled one the few voids left in an already stellar resume as they defeated Bayonne 25-13, 25-16 in the championship game of the Hudson County Volleyball Tournament last night at the John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center on the campus of NJCU. Read More
May 14, 2010
HCT: Bayonne advances to final
Bayonne will play for a fifth-straight county title after sweeping Harrison.
Sophomore Kris Kucza had seven digs and five kills as the Bees will play for a fifth-straight county title after defeating Harrison 25-15, 25-20 in the Hudson County Tournament semifinals yesterday in Bayonne. Read More
May 13, 2010
Roundup: Harrison sweeps Garfield
Matt Surmacz had five kills, five digs and two blocks for Harrison.
Senior Matt Surmacz had five kills, five digs and two blocks as the Blue Tide swept Garfield 25-18, 25-12 yesterday in Harrison. Read More
May 12, 2010
HCT: McNair, Harrison advance
Theodorous Economou had 17 assists for fourth-seeded McNair.
Peter Sikorski had 10 kills, five digs and three blocks as fourth-seeded McNair swept past fifth-seeded Union City 25-17, 25-21 in the quarterfinals of the Hudson County Tournament yesterday in Jersey City. Read More
May 11, 2010
Roundup: Kearny advances in HCT
Michael Acots had seven blocks and five kills in Memorial's HCT defeat.
Michael Acosta had seven blocks and five kills for the 11th-seeded Tigers as they saw their county championship hopes come to an end after dropping a 25-18, 25-22 decision to the sixth-seeded Kardinals in the opening round of the Hudson County Tournament yesterday in Kearny. Read More
May 8, 2010
Back on track
Senior Ricky Touzet led Harrison with 15 kills and 11 digs in the victory.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – On the surface, yesterday’s match against McNair was merely one last tune-up before the start of the Hudson County Tournament for the Harrison boys volleyball team. But for the Blue Tide, who has lost three of their previous four matches, calling it a must-win might be more appropriate.
Harrison will enter next week’s tournament on a winning note after recovering from some early tension and earning a 25-23, 25-16 victory over the Cougars. Read More
Volleyball Roundup: Memorial enters HCT with sweep of Dickinson.
May 4, 2010
Roundup: Harrison tops Lincoln
Senior Ricky Touzet had 12 kills and 10 digs for Harrison.
Ricky Touzet had 12 kills and 10 digs as the Blue Tide knocked off Lincoln 14-25, 25-22, 25-13 yesterday in Harrison. Read More
May 1, 2010
Roundup: Prep sweeps Memorial
Senior Kenny Walter had 10 kills and five blocks for St. Peter's Prep.
Senior Kenny Walter had 10 kills and five blocks as the Marauders cruised to a 25-14, 25-20 victory over Memorial yesterday in West New York. Read More
April 30, 2010
Roundup: Bees even score with UC
Rafal Kierznowski's 11 kills and six blocks were both match-highs for the Bees.
Richie Boyle had nine kills, seven digs, four aces and three blocks as the Bees knocked off Union City 25-14, 19-25, 25-23 yesterday in Bayonne. Read More
April 29, 2010
Roundup: Bees hold off Garfield
Sophomore Konrad Budny's 21 assists and four aces paced Bayonne.
Sophomore Konrad Budny had 21 assists, 14 service points and four aces to lead the Bees to a 26-24, 26-24 victory over Garfield yesterday in Bayonne. Read More
April 28, 2010
Roundup: Bees tame Tigers in three
Rafal Kierznowski's 11 kills and six blocks were both match-highs for the Bees.
Rafal Kierznowski led all players with 11 kills and six blocks as the Bees held off Memorial 25-10, 16-25, 25-15 yesterday in Bayonne. Kierznowski also had 10 service points and three aces. Read More
April 27, 2010
Holding on
Union City's Andres Martinez had 23 assists in the win over Memorial.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
WEST NEW YORK – For Union City it was all about regaining confidence.
After controlling play for most of the third game, the Soaring Eagles found themselves on the verge of self-destruction as five consecutive Memorial points put would had been a certain victory, in peril. Despite the tense situation, Union City would ensure this win would not get away as they held on for a 21-25, 25-16, 25-21 victory yesterday. Read More
Boys Volleyball Roundup: Harrison wins in three, Bayonne sweeps Dickinson
April 25, 2010
Invitation only
Matt Strzala and Bayonne went 4-2 in Pool Play at the Livingston Invitational.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
LIVINGSTON – Some of the state’s top volleyball teams, including three from Hudson County, descended to Livingston for the Livingston Invitational. For the Hudson trio the results were mixed in the 16-team field which featured five squads among the top 20 in the state. Read More
April 24, 2010
Roundup: Budny's 22 assists lift Bees
Rafal Kierznowski had eight kills, four aces and four blocks for Bayonne.
Rafal Kierznowski had 16 service points, eight kills, four aces and four blocks for the Bees as they overcame an early deficit to knock off Kearny 21-25, 25-12, 25-15 yesterday in Bayonne. Read More
April 23, 2010
Roundup: Touzet lifts Blue Tide
Harrison's Ricky Touzet had nine kills and seven digs in the win.
Ricky Touzet had nine kills and seven digs as the Blue Tide downed West Essex 25-14, 25-8 yesterday in North Caldwell. Read More
April 22, 2010
Message sent
Senior outside hitter Kenny Walter had eight kills, seven aces and five digs.
Click Here for photos from St. Peter's Prep at Bayonne.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – In recent years, few volleyball rivalries in the state have matched the intensity or competitiveness of Bayonne and St. Peter’s Prep. Both teams have produced thrilling, closely-contested matchups, often with a conference or state sectional title on the line.
The first 2010 meeting between the Hudson powers however, was no contest. Read More
More Boys Volleyball: Harrison sweeps Jefferson
April 21, 2010
Roundup: Bees hold off Blue Tide
Richie Boyle had 15 kills and eight service points to lead Bayonne.
Senior Richie Boyle had 15 kills, eight service points and two blocks to help propel the Bees past Harrison 22-25, 25-23, 25-19 in a three-game thriller yesterday in Bayonne.
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April 17, 2010
Roundup: Bayonne cruises to win
Bayonne sophomore Kris Kucza led all players with nine kills.
Kris Kucza had nine kills and four aces as the Bees rolled to a 25-11, 25-7 win over County Prep yesterday in Bayonne. Read More
April 16, 2010
Roundup: Touzet leads Harrison
Ricky Touzet had nine kills and nine digs to pace Harrison.
Senior Ricky Touzet posted nine kills, nine digs and three aces as the Blue Tide rolled past West Caldwell Tech 25-8, 25-19 yesterday in Harrison to match last season’s win total.
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April 15, 2010
Rising Tide
Senior Matt Surmacz had three kills and two blocks to help lead the Blue Tide.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – To find the answer behind Harrison volleyball’s turnaround this season, one only has to look towards the front.
The intimidating front-court trio of junior Rahim Douelfakar and seniors Matt Surmacz and Chris Osiecki helped key a 25-17, 25-19 victory over County Prep yesterday as the Blue Tide (7-2) are just one win away from matching their total of a year ago. Read More
April 13, 2010
Roundup: Bees hold off Memorial
Bayonne's Khaled Abdelaal had 13 service points in a win over Memorial.
Matt Strzala had six blocks as the Bees overcame a one-game deficit to knock off Memorial 19-25, 25-20, 25-20 yesterday in West New York. Read More
April 10, 2010
Roundup: Bees split in quad
Kris Kucza and Bayonne went 1-1 in the St. Joseph's Metuchen Quad.
For Bayonne it was a split decision as the Bees went 1-1 as they competed yesterday in the St. Joseph’s Metuchen Quad yesterday in Metuchen. Read More
April 7, 2010
Roundup: Bees win in three
Bayonne sophomore Kris Kucza led all players with 12 kills.
Kris Kucza had 12 kills as the Bees overcame a one-game deficit to earn their second win of the season. Kucza, a sophomore also had three digs and two blocks in a 19-25, 25-16, 25-17 win. Read More
April 2, 2010
Roundup: Bees sweep opener
Senior Rich Boyle had three kills in Bayonne's season opener..
Sophomore Konrad Budny had 12 assists, 11 service points and three aces as the Bees met little resistance in their season-opening win yesterday in Bayonne. Read More
April 1, 2010
One mission
Alex Cogott and the Marauders have won the NJSIAA North title three straight years.
Click Here for photos from St. Peter's Prep Practice.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – For the St. Peter’s Prep volleyball team, their time is now.
After falling short in the NJSIAA championship game as sophomores and juniors, this senior year represents the chance for this veteran group to achieve the one goal that has eluded them during this recent run of success. Read More
March 28, 2010
New team, same goals
Sophomore Kris Kucza is one of five new starters for Bayonne this season.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – Replacing five starters from last year’s Hudson County championship squad won’t be an easy task for the Bayonne volleyball team.
While the challenge of replacing so many players may seem daunting, the expectations remain high for the Bees team which may be lacking in experience, but might be one of the biggest in the state. Read More