September 5, 2010
Great expectations
Junior Brandon Napoleon takes over as the Marauders' starting quarterback in 2010.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY –St. Peter’s Prep is aware of all the expectations being placed upon them before the season. Many preseason rankings are calling the Marauders the top team in New Jersey and one of the best in the country. They also have three of the top prospects in the country. Read More
September 3, 2010
Pushing forward
WR/CB Jamonte Pryor is one of several new starters in 2010.
Click Here for more photos from Ferris' football practice.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY –Few teams in Hudson County have undergone more change this offseason than Ferris.
Coming off a disappointing 4-6 season, the Bulldogs have a completely revamped roster with eight new starters on both sides of the ball. They also have a new head coach in former Dickinson head man Rich Glover who took over in June after Wilbur Valdez left to take the head job at Union City. Glover brings with him a whole new system as they shift from a Wing-T offense to the spread. Read More
September 1, 2010
Something to prove
Malcolm Robinson (l) chases down a punt during Bayonne's scrimmage against Secaucus.
Click Here for more photos from Secaucus at Bayonne Scrimmage.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – Bayonne knew 2009 would be a rebuilding season, but last year's 1-9 record proved to be a wakeup call for the Bees as a young core of juniors look to grow from the losses. Bayonne Season Preview
For Secaucus, 2009 was a dream season with 11-consecutive wins to reach the North 2, Group I title game. Despite the loss of some key players, the Patriots have an experienced collection of talent as the goals remain the same. Secaucus Season Preview
August 31, 2010
All grown up
Quarterback Danny Nankivell leads an experienced group of seniors for Harrison.
Click Here for more photos from Harrison's football practice.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
HARRISON –Coming off of consecutive 3-7 seasons and with one of the smallest rosters in the state, a lot of people may not have high expectations for the Blue Tide in 2010.
Head coach Dave Nankivell admits he may be bias, but he sees something different. Nankivell, a former player at Harrison, has a special relationship with this year’s senior class. He has watched this class with seven starters including his young brother Danny, grow up from the youth program all the way to where they are today. Read More
August 30, 2010
A new era
Ed Ayala is a three-year starter at LB and team leader for Union City.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
Knee injury sidelines Union City's Matias
August 29, 2010
Taking the next step
Temple-bound TE/DE Khadeem Wilson and the Friars have high hopes for 2010.
Click Here for more photos from St. Anthony's football practice.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY –As St. Anthony enters its third season of varsity football, the expectations have certainly increased. With virtually the entire starting lineup from last year’s 6-3 squad back the Friars believe a state title is in reach. Read More
August 27, 2010
One team, one goal
Gift Agiri and Marist hopes to reach the state playoffs for the first time since 2005.
Click Here for more photos from Marist's football practice.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE –With four wins, including a head-turning 22-16 victory over Hoboken, 2009 was a season of progress for Marist. Despite those accomplishment and exceeding the win total of the previous two years combined the Royal Knights’ goal of a trip to the state playoffs remained just out of reach. Read More
August 25, 2010
Eyes on the prize
Senior Anthony Calabrese is expected to start at running back and inside linebacker.
Click Here for more photos from North Bergen's football practice.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN –A year ago North Bergen was playing with a chip on its shoulder, looking to prove that 2008’s disastrous 3-7 campaign was a blip on the radar for a team which had made the playoffs the previous 21 seasons. With five wins and a trip to the North I, Group IV playoffs the Bruins were able to avenge that earlier disappointment. Read More
August 23, 2010
Restoring pride
Junior QB Kenny Furlong is one of many first-time starters for Memorial.
Click Here for more photos from Memorial's football practice.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
WEST NEW YORK –Oscar Guerrero knows he has a difficult challenge in front of him as he enters his first season as head coach at Memorial. But while the Tigers have struggled in recent years, Guerrero knows firsthand that success at the West New York school can be obtained. Read More
August 22, 2010
Pushing forward
Guard Bobby Reiss (left) and center Anthony Landi (right) are returning starters.
Click Here for more photos from Weehawken's football practice.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
WEEHAWKEN –As the head coach of one of the smallest schools in New Jersey, Weehawken head coach Chris Johnsen has had little choice, but to throw his freshmen and sophomores right into the fire of varsity football. Read More
August 20, 2010
Now is the time
Middle linebacker Edwin Celestin is one of 26 seniors on Lincoln.
Click Here for more photos from Lincoln's football practice.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY –With eight-straight wins to start last season, Lincoln had visions of a long state tournament run. But what started as a dream season, ended in nightmare fashion as the Lions dropped their last two games, including a 41-18 defeat to Orange in the opening round of the North 2, Group II tournament. That loss, the second-straight first round defeat for Lincoln, has helped serve as a motivation tool all offseason. Read More
August 3, 2010
Back on the sidelines
New Ferris head coach Rich Glover instructs his players during practice.
Click Here for more photos from Ferris Summer Practice.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – When the Jersey City Board Education decided to eliminate the Dickinson football program, Rich Glover was a coach without a team. After spending more than 25 seasons as a coach, Glover was prepared for a fall of traveling, watching football and spending more time with his family.
“You’ve to pick yourself back up,” Glover said. “You’ve got to get busy living, or you get busy dying. You get busy living and you just do other things.” Read More
July 10, 2010
Friars' Wilson to Temple
DE/TE Khadeem Wilson has committed at Temple (photo credit: St. Anthony football).
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – St. Anthony defensive end/tight end Khadeem Wilson may be far from a finished product on the gridiron. Despite that, his recent verbal commitment to Temple University serves as a reminder of the considerable talent and potential of the senior.
“There’s a lot of work to be done, but athletically you don’t see a lot of kids who are 6’3” 240 who can run like that,” St. Anthony head coach Sean Fallon said. “He’s going to be special.” Read More
May 4, 2010
Marshall Plan
Leonard Marshall is introduced as the new head coach at Hudson Catholic.
Click Here for photos from Hudson Catholic's football press conference.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Since retiring from the NFL in 1994, Leonard Marshall has devoted himself to a career in education – first in getting his MBA at Seton Hall University and then as a professor at the school from 2004 until 2009, teaching Sports Management and Business Finance.
For Marshall, who was introduced yesterday as the new head football coach at Hudson Catholic, it’s an opportunity to not only get more involved with the game that made him famous, but to continue his journey as an educator. Read More
March 10, 2010
On the move
Wilbur Valdez takes over as the head coach at Union City after seven seasons at Ferris.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
When he was scouting Union City from the opposing sidelines, Wilbur Valdez could see the potential was there for the program to become something special. It is now up to Valdez, who officially was named the Soaring Eagles’ head coach last week, to transform that potential into on-field success. Read More
February 2, 2010
Ferris' Bryant Worts to Southeast Missouri State
RB/LB Bryant Worts had over 100 tackles on defense and 16 touchdowns on offense.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
Ferris standout RB/LB Bryant Worts recently announced that he will continue his football career next season at Southeast Missouri State according to Ferris head coach Wilbur Valdez.
January 5, 2010
HCV's All-County Team
Savon Huggins (left) and Raphael Ortiz (right) led the Marauders to nine wins this season.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
The 2009 high school football season in Hudson County is in the books and while this season ended without anyone taking home a state championship, there were no shortage of memorable moments. Read More
December 28, 2009
Coaches make their picks
Vin Ascolese was selected as NJTCC Division 4 First Team member at DB.
Recently coaches made their selection for All-Conference honors for football. Here are the coaches' selections for All-Conference in NJTCC Division 4, NJTCC Division 6 and the BCSL National. Read More
December 6, 2009
Not again
Tony Jones (26) scored all five touchdowns for Don Bosco to defeat the Marauders.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
EAST RUTHERFORD – St. Peter’s Prep entered Giants Stadium hoping to shock everyone and upset Don Bosco Prep, the nation’s No. 2 ranked team, yesterday in the NJSIAA Non-Public, Group IV title game.
Don Bosco’s Tony Jones had other ideas.
The Ironmen’s senior running back scored five times and racked up 276 yards of total offense and five touchdowns to lead Don Bosco to a 35-15 victory over the Marauders in the snow. It marked St. Peter’s Prep’s fifth straight loss to the Ironmen. Read More
| Editor's Note: Due to exclusivity agreements with the NJSIAA, photos from this game are not available at this time. If you wish to be alerted when photos are available from this game, please send an e-mail at bernstein@hudsoncountyvarsity.com |
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December 5, 2009
Patriots denied
The Patriots' Ed Delgado (blue) is unable to escape the grasp of Omer Ersen (61).
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
EAST RUTHERFORD – With 11 straight wins and a trip to the state finals, 2009 had been nothing short of a storybook season for Secaucus football.
While the season’s final chapter – a 30-14 loss to Cedar Grove in the NJSIAA North 2, Group I title game – ended in heartbreak, Patriots head coach Charlie Voorhees believes that his team has every reason to leave Giants Stadium with their heads held high. Read More
| Editor's Note: Due to exclusivity agreements with the NJSIAA, photos from this game are not available at this time. If you wish to be alerted when photos are available from this game, please send an e-mail at bernstein@hudsoncountyvarsity.com |
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December 4, 2009
It all comes down to this
Sheldon Royster and the Marauders look to avenge a 42-9 loss to Don Bosco last month.
After 13 weeks, it all comes down to one final game for Secaucus and St. Peter’s Prep. The two top teams in Hudson County will have a chance for a state title this weekend. Will Hudson County take home a championship this weekend or will the season end in disappointment? Click Here to see our Staff Picks and all of our coverage leading up to these two title games.
More St. Peter's Prep vs Don Bosco Prep Coverage
Marauders seek an upset in second chance against the Ironmen
QB Raphael Ortiz's source of inspiration
December 3, 2009
Center of attention
Betim Bujari's size and athleticism has made him a matchup nightmare for opponents.
Click Here for photos from the Patriots' 2009 season.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
SECAUCUS – It’s a decision that on the surface sounds like the work of a football mad scientist. Put Betim Bujari, one of the state’s most talented linemen at linebacker? It sounds crazy, but the decision to put the 6-foot-4, 295-pound Bujari at linebacker has paid off for a Patriot team that will be playing in a state championship game on Friday for the first time since 1996. Read More
More Cedar Grove vs Secaucus Coverage
All you need to know about Cedar Grove (From our friends at sidelinechatter.com)
Check out our rundown of Secaucus over at sidelinechatter.com
December 2, 2009
'Heart of a lion"
Senior DB Ducarmel Hyacinthe has become an inspirational leader for Prep.
Click Here for photos from the Marauders' 2009 season.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Heart and leadership comes in all shapes and sizes. Few players demonstrate that more than the Marauders’ Ducarmel Hyacinthe.
Standing at just 5-foot-4 and 145 pounds, “Duke” has carved out a role in the secondary and on special teams for St. Peter’s Prep thanks to a work ethic and toughness rarely seen from guys twice his size. Read More
More Football: Hansen, Voorhees share big stage after sharing a sideline
December 1, 2009
Cool under pressure
QB Sean Egan has five touchdown passes of 50 or more yards this season.
Click Here for photos from the Patriots' 2009 season.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
SECAUCUS – The loss of a starting quarterback can have a devastating impact on any offense, let alone one with state title aspirations like the Patriots.
After injuries pressed QB Sean Egan into the lineup against Wallington on Oct. 9, the sophomore needed less than two quarters to ease those fears. Read More
November 25, 2009
HCV Picks: Thanksgiving
Hoboken's Jason Montalvo has a pair of 200+ yard games this season.
It’s hard not to think about Thanksgiving without also thinking about football.
Some of the old Thanksgiving football traditions in Hudson County such as Union Hill and Emerson are gone forever, but there are three games on Wednesday night. Read More
In good hands
Savon Huggins had 192 rushing yards and three touchdowns to lead St. Peter's Prep.
Click Here for more photos from Bergen Catholic at St. Peter's Prep.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – With less than two seconds left in the half and the ball on the Bergen Catholic 1-yard line, St. Peter’s Prep could have been content with a short field goal and a three-point lead.
But for head coach Rich Hansen and the Marauders, the decision was easy – put the ball in Savon Huggins’ hands. Read More
November 21, 2009
'D'-termined
DT/LB Betim Bujari and the Patriots defense combined for five sacks in the victory.
Click Here for more photos from Becton at Secaucus.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
SECAUCUS – Any time the Patriots needed to be reminded of what their goal was this season, all they had to do was look to the right of the home bleachers and see Giants Stadium looming less than five miles away.
In two weeks, top-seeded Secaucus will be there playing for a title as they held off Becton 16-6 in the NJSIAA North 2, Group I semifinals. Read More
November 20, 2009
An incoming crusade
Sheldon Royster's 36-yard catch set up the winning score against Bergen Catholic.
Click Here for photos from Prep's win over Bergen Catholic in September.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
When St. Peter’s Prep and Bergen Catholic squared off back in September, both sides knew it might not be the last time these North Jersey powers would see each other this season.
Eight weeks later the Marauders and Crusaders find themselves facing each other once again, this time with a spot in the NJSIAA Non-Public, Group IV championship game on the line.
Read More
Click Here for the Becton at Secaucus Game Preview
HCV picks the winners for this weekend, The HCV Power Poll
November 19, 2009
Finals spot in sight for Pats
QB Sean Egan threw a game-winning touchdown pass in the final minute against Becton.
Click Here for photos from the Patriots' win over Weequahic.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
Located less than five miles away from Secaucus, the image of Giants Stadium can be seen from many parts of town. With the Patriots one game away from a trip to the North 2, Group I final and the stadium, it must seem even closer than usual.
But standing in the Patriots’ way of a trip on Route 3 towards the Meadowlands is a familiar foe in Becton. Read More
November 15, 2009
In search of...
Friars RB Dave Coleman (right) led the Friars in rushing and receiving yesterday.
Click Here for more photos from St. Mary (Rutherford) at St. Anthony.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – St. Anthony made great strides in their second season as a varsity program and first under head coach Sean Fallon, winning six games and reaching the playoffs for the first time.
Yesterday’s 20-6 loss to St. Mary of Rutherford in the NJSIAA Non-Public, Group I semifinals was a reminder of where the Friars want to be. Read More
More Football: First half slide silences Lincoln, Photo Gallery
November 14, 2009
Power pair
Joe Impreveduto (in red) tries to elude a pair of tacklers during the Patriots' win.
Click Here for more photos from Weequahic at Secaucus.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
SECAUCUS – From afar, Patriot running backs Ed Delgado and Joe Impreveduto may not look like the track stars often seen at the position. Last night they showed that looks (and speed) can be deceiving.
Delgado and Impreveduto ran wild as top-seeded Secaucus remained unbeaten after defeating Weequahic 32-0 in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group I tournament. Read More
November 13, 2009
Second season
Jidamon Sparkman and the Friars play their first-ever playoff game this Saturday.
Click Here to see our photo galleries from the 2009 Football season.
Every team enters the season with goals of reaching the playoffs in hopes of ending the season with a state championship. It’s been nine weeks since the season kicked off in the rain back in early September. This weekend, the playoffs begin and five teams in Hudson County – Lincoln, North Bergen, St. Anthony, St. Peter’s Prep and Secaucus – still have visions of a title in sight. All five will be in action this weekend.
Click Here to see previews of all five state playoff games and our Staff Picks.
Click Here to view this week's Power Poll.
November 8, 2009
Double trouble
Hoboken's Travis Rivera had 151 yards rushing and 45 yards receiving.
Click Here for more photos from Hoboken at Hudson Catholic.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Last season with a crowded group at running back, carries for Hoboken’s Jason Montalvo and Travis Rivera were few and far between. Given the opportunity to shoulder the load this year, the duo has taken full advantage.
Montalvo and Rivera combined for more than 400 yards of total offense as the Red Wings rode the pair to a 32-24 victory over Hudson Catholic yesterday at Caven Point. Read More
More Football: Peters scores four times to lead Ferris, View Photos
November 7, 2009
Searching for answers
Marauders FB Tim Flannery had a 22-yard reception in defeat.
Click Here for more photos from St. Peter's Prep at Don Bosco Prep.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
RAMSEY – For Rich Hansen and the Marauders, it must feel like a recurring nightmare.
In a matchup of state powers, St. Peter’s Prep fell to rival Don Bosco Prep 42-9 last night at Granatell. The loss marks the Marauders’ fourth in a row to Don Bosco, each of them blowouts. Read More
More Football: Lincoln suffers first loss, Photos from Irvington at Lincoln
November 6, 2009
Statement time
LB James Fox and the Marauders will look to stop the No. 1 team in the state tonight.
The playoffs may begin next week, but the regular season ends this weekend with a bang. Week 9 of the High School Football season is highlighted by the latest showdown between St. Peter's Prep and Don Bosco Prep in what may be the most eagerly anticipated all year in New Jersey. Check out our Staff Picks for that game and two others. In addition, St. Anthony and Marist make big leaps in this week's Power Poll.
October 30, 2009
Last chance
Peter Ramanand and the Bruins need a win tonight to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Get ready for Week 8 of the High School Football season in Hudson County where it's the last chance for some teams to qualify for the playoffs. Check out our Power Poll. In addition, we make our Staff Picks for this weekend's slate of games headlined by Secaucus at St. Mary of Rutherford.
October 24, 2009
Running wild
Savon Huggins (left) set a Marauder single-game rushing record in last night's victory.
Click Here for more photos from St. Joseph (Mont) at St. Peter's Prep.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Early in last night’s game, the Marauders’ Savon Huggins let it be known to his team that no one was going to stop him. Huggins’ vow proved to be prophetic as the junior running back set a St. Peter’s Prep record for rushing in a convincing 42-19 victory over No. 2 ranked St. Joseph (Montvale) last night at Caven Point. Read More
October 23, 2009
Playoff chase
Corey Davis and St. Peter's Prep host No. 2 ranked St. Joseph (Montvale) tonight.
Get ready for Week 7 of the High School Football season in Hudson County as teams are fighting for their playoff lives. Check out our Power Poll. In addition, we make our Staff Picks for this weekend's slate of games headlined by St. Joseph (Montvale) at St. Peter's Prep.
October 18, 2009
Rolls-Royster
Sheldon Royster touched the ball just four times, but had 172 yards and two touchdowns.
Click Here for more photos from North Bergen at St. Peter's Prep.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – With a crowded backfield and just one football to go around, finding touches for Sheldon Royster has been a challenge at times for St. Peter’s Prep. Royster didn’t get many touches, but when he did, he took advantage of them as the Marauders cruised past North Bergen 49-16 at Caven Point.
“(It’s difficult) sometimes,” Royster said about getting into a groove. “When (Coach Rich Hansen) gives me my carries I’ve got to do what I’ve got to do.” Read More
October 17, 2009
Short and sweet
Walter Sessoms rushed for 104 yards in Harrison's first win of the season.
Click Here for more photos from Weehawken at Harrison.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
HARRISON – How do you counteract an aggressive defensive front? For the Blue Tide, the answer came in the form of the screen pass.
Using a series of short throws, Harrison was able to use Weehawken’s aggressiveness against them in a 21-12 victory last night. Read More
October 16, 2009
Heating up
Brendan Dolaghan and the Marauders seek their fourth straight win on Saturday.
Get ready for Week 6 of the High School Football season in Hudson County as teams are fighting for their playoff lives. Check out our Power Poll. In addition, we make our Staff Picks for this weekend's slate of games headlined by North Bergen at St. Peter's Prep.
October 11, 2009
Ford tough
Josh Ford's sack in the final minute helped preserve a St. Anthony victory.
Click Here for more photos from St. Anthony at Marist.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – Josh Ford may have been one of the last players to arrive at Veterans Stadium, but when the game was on the line, he was the most important player on the field.
Ford, who according to St. Anthony head coach Sean Fallon arrived just minutes before kickoff due to the SATs, recorded a pivotal sack in the final seconds and scored the game-winning touchdown to give the Friars a 14-6 victory yesterday over Marist. Read More
October 10, 2009
Big blue wrecking crew
Guard Mike Landi and the Patriots had more than 500 yards of total offense.
Click Here for more photos from Wallington at Secaucus.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
SECAUCUS – At Secaucus, head coach Charlie Voorhees has stressed the importance of being a football program. It’s a program that has focused on a diversified offensive attack by committee along with offensive and defensive philosophies that reach from the varsity team all the way to the peewee level.
Last night’s performance was a testament to that program as the Patriots overcame injury to dominate in all aspects of the game in a 57-9 victory over Wallington. Read More
October 9, 2009
Eyes on the prize
Vinnie Ascolese and the Bruins will be playoff eligable with a win over Dickinson.
Get ready for Week 5 of the High School Football season in Hudson County as teams look to get in position to qualify for November's state playoffs. Check out our Power Poll where we have a new team in the No. 2 spot. In addition, we make our Staff Picks for this weekend's slate of games headlined by Wallington at Secaucus.
October 4, 2009
A win to remember
Michael Morrison had 334 total yards as Snyder snapped a 21-game losing streak.
Click Here for more photos from Sussex Tech at Snyder.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Down by six within the first two minutes of their game against Sussex Tech, the Snyder Tigers found themselves in an all too familiar situation. This time would be different.
Snyder responded with 30 points in the first half en route to a 46-12 victory, the team’s first since 2006. The Tigers had lost their previous 21 contests. Read More
October 3, 2009
Won't be 'D'-nied
Anthony Salcedo and the Bruins defense has allowed just 24 points in four games.
Click Here for more photos from North Bergen at Union City.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
UNION CITY – After last week’s tough defeat to Teaneck, North Bergen was looking to bounce back and send a message. Through an array of blitzes and pressure, the message was sent loud and clear, as the Bruins used a dominant defensive performance to shut out Union City 14-0 last night at Roosevelt Stadium.
“That’s the whole thing about the Bruins,” Quarterback Peter Ramanand said. “Our defense just comes harder and that gets the offense to come out fired up and score points.”
October 2, 2009
Top dogs
Are Steve Le and the Ferris Bulldogs the No. 2 team in Hudson County?
Get ready for Week 4 of the High School Football season in Hudson County. Check out our Power Poll where we have a group of teams battling for the No. 2 spot right behind St. Peter's Prep. In addition, we make our Staff Picks for this weekend's slate of games headlined by North Bergen at Union City.
September 27, 2009
Bouncing back
Gianni McLaughlin's forced fumble in the fourth quarter helped preserve a Prep win.
Click Here for more photos from St. Peter's Prep at Bergen Catholic.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
ORADELL – For the past two weeks, St. Peter’s Prep had heard all the doubters and the skeptics. But the No. 9 ranked Marauders rose from the adversity, overcoming a fourth quarter deficit to down No. 3 ranked Bergen Catholic 26-23 yesterday at Crusaders Stadium.
“It speaks volume about our character,” Marauders coach Rich Hansen said. “It speaks volumes about the kind of kids we have in our program.” Read More
Lincoln wins behind Stevens. Photo Gallery
September 26, 2009
Reversing history
Bryant Worts led the Bulldogs with 155 yards rushing and three touchdowns.
Click Here for more photos from Ferris at Union City.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
UNION CITY – This nightmare was all too familiar for the Bulldogs.
For the second straight week, Ferris had seen a two-score lead vanish in the fourth quarter. But when head coach Wilbur Valdez addressed his team before the start of the overtime session, he saw a different look in his team than the week before in Nutley. Read More
September 25, 2009
Judgment week
Raphael Ortiz and the Marauders look to avoid a dreaded 0-2 start.
As we enter Week 3 of the season, plenty of teams are at a crossroads in their season. As we get ready for Week 3, check out our Power Poll where St. Anthony enters the rankings and there's a crowd vying for the No. 2 spot. In addition, we make our Staff Picks for this weekend's slate of games headlined by St. Peter's Prep at Bergen Catholic.
September 19, 2009
Standing tall
Denssy Portorreal rushed for 114 of his 139 yards in the second half for Memorial.
Click Here for more photos from Marist at Memorial.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
WEST NEW YORK – For the first 19 plays of the game, Marist had marched right down the field on Memorial’s defense. But it only took one play for Tigers to take that momentum away and set the tone for the rest of the evening.
Jonathan Munoz delivered a crucial sack on 4th and goal from the 3-yard line in what would be one of many big plays the Tigers’ defense would deliver in a 20-6 victory over the Royal Knights last night at Coviello Field. Read More
September 18, 2009
Royal start
Jalen Shelton and Marist enter the Power Poll after a 66-6 victory last week.
Week 1 of the season saw some surprises in Hudson County. As we get ready for Week 2, check out our Power Poll where North Bergen made a big leap. In addition, we make our Staff Picks for this weekend's slate of games headlined by Marist at Memorial.
September 13, 2009
Life in the fast lane
Peter Ramanand celebrates his second of three touchdowns in a win over Memorial.
Click Here for more photos from Memorial at North Bergen.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – After missing the playoffs for the first time in 21 years, the Bruins took the first step towards a return trip to the postseason.
North Bergen ran wild, racking up 323 yards on the ground in a convincing 43-8 victory over long-time rival Memorial yesterday at Bruins Stadium.
“It was pretty big to make a statement like that,” running back Carlos Mateo said. “Today showed that the Bruins are back.” Read More
Season premiere
Bayonne had no answers for Lincoln's Ronald Butler in a 34-0 Lions victory.
Click Here for more photos from Lincon at Bayonne.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE - For Lincoln’s Ronald Butler, it was a personal highlight film.
The junior receiver/defensive back set the tone early with a series of spectacular plays as the Lions rolled to a 34-0 victory over Bayonne last night at Veterans Stadium.
“I was feeling it from the beginning of the game,” Butler said. “It was just regular old me playing football.” Read More
