November 10, 2010
Miller stars as Cougars fall
McNair's Brittany Miller made 18 saves in net against Caldwell.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – McNair’s Brittany Miller wasn’t ready for this season to end. As her season and high school career were in their final days, there was no denying the Cougars’ senior goalie was at the top of her game.
Despite a sparkling 18-save performance, Miller and McNair saw their playoff run come to an end with a 4-0 loss to Caldwell in the NJSIAA North 2, Group II semifinals yesterday at Lincoln Park. Read More
November 3, 2010
Cool under pressure
Junior Julie Lipyanka made 16 saves for the Blue Devils in defeat.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – After facing a barrage of shots and dealing with the constant pressure from the Kent Place offense, you would think St. Dominic Academy goalie Julie Lipyanka would find the relatively stress-free second half a welcome relief. But what may have been a nerve-wracking start for most, was fun for the Blue Devils’ junior.
“I actually like it when there’s a lot of pressure,” said Lipyanka, adding that it can get a bit lonely being there by yourself when the ball is on the other end of the field. “I get to play rather than when the ball is on the side and I’m doing nothing. It’s more fun.” Read More
November 2, 2010
NJSIAA: Melendez lifts McNair
McNair's Jessica Melendez scored three times yesterday against Fort Lee.
McNair 5, Fort Lee 1
Jessica Melendez scored three times as the fourth-seeded Cougars rolled into the second round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group II tournament yesterday in Jersey City. Read More
November 1, 2010
Kearny repeats as champs
Members of the Kearny girls soccer team celebrate after defeating Bayonne 4-0.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – For Stefanie Gomes and the Kardinals, it felt like it was only a matter of time until they took over the game.
With the ability to get off her shot practically any time she wanted, Gomes delivered a pair of goals in the first half to propel Kearny to its second-straight Hudson County title after defeating Bayonne 4-0 yesterday at Caven Point. Read More
October 29, 2010
State brackets announced
Jessica Melendez and McNair face Fort Lee in the North 2, Group II bracket.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
On Wednesday, the NJSIAA released the brackets for the State Girls Soccer Tournament which begins on Tuesday. In total seven teams from Hudson County have earned spots into the tournament. Read More
October 26, 2010
And then there were two
Sophomore Marisa Gerard was one of three Bees to score in a win over Holy Family.
After a full day of action at Caven Point, the matchups for the finals of the Hudson County Tournaments for Boys and Girls Soccer.
The girls side will have two familiar faces as Bayonne and Kearny will meet in a rematch of last year's title game. Both the Bees and Kardinals cruised to the final after posting shutout victories.
Bayonne 4, Holy Family 0 Game Roundup Click Here to View Photos
Kearny 4, St. Dominic Academy 0 Game Roundup Click Here to View Photos
October 21, 2010
Overcoming all obstacles
Gabrielle Povolotsky assisted on two goals in the first half for Secaucus.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
SECAUCUS – For the Patriots, the past few weeks have been as much about survival as winning. With multiple starters out of the lineup due to injury Secaucus has been challenged all season long.
Despite these challenges, they have continued to thrive. The short-handed Patriots blanked Queen of Peace 3-0 to set a school record for wins in a season yesterday at Laurel Park. Read More
October 19, 2010
More to be done
McNair junior Briana Miller had three goals and an assist in the second half.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – For McNair, the message was clear – its season was far from over.
A little more than 48 hours after an early elimination in the Hudson County Tournament, the Cougars bounced back with five second-half goals to knock off North Bergen 7-2 yesterday at Bruins Stadium. Read More
October 17, 2010
HCT: Gomes paces Kards
Janitza Aquino had a goal in the Kardinals' quarterfinal victory over Harrison.
Kearny 4, Harrison 0
Junior Stefanie Gomes scored three times as the top-seeded Kardinals cruised in the quarterfinals of the Hudson County Tournament yesterday in Kearny. Read More
October 10, 2010
HCT: HFA, Secaucus advance
Holy Family's Samantha Sysak posted two goals and two assists against Dickinson.
Holy Family 8, Dickinson 0
Freshman Marissa Dundas went off for three goals and two assists as the sixth-seeded Falcons breezed past the Rams in the opening round of the Hudson County Tournament yesterday in Bayonne. Read More
October 8, 2010
Kardinals, Bees earn top spots
Diana Blancas and Kearny are undefeated in county play this season.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
Last year, in their first year with a Hudson County schedule, Kearny quickly established itself as the area’s premier team. Little has changed for Kearny this year as the defending county champions are the top seed in Hudson County Girls Soccer Tournament. Led by keeper Fernanda Lois, the Kardinals (9-1) have recorded seven shutouts during their current nine-game winning streak. If that wasn’t enough, Kearny has an impressive collection of scoring threats headlined by Janitza Aquino, Stefanie Gomes, Mercedes Lois and Katie O’Neill.
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September 30, 2010
Still on top
Merceds Lois (left) and Katie O'Neill celebrate after a Kearny goal in the second half.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
KEARNY – Bayonne may have closed the gap in the battle for county supremacy since they last faced Kearny 11 months ago. But in a span of less than 10 minutes, the Kardinals sent a reminder that they are still No. 1 in Hudson County.
After a tightly-contested opening half, Kearny broke through in the second half with three goals in a seven-minute stretch to defeat the Bees 4-2 yesterday at Harvey Field.
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September 16, 2010
Breakout performance
Holy Family's Marissa Dundas scored her first career hat trick against Memorial.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – Few freshmen have the talent and the poise to make an immediate impact on the varsity level. For Holy Family's Marissa Dundas, she only needed two games to emerge as one of the area's top scoring threats.
Dundas scored twice in a span of 90 seconds en route to her first career hat trick as the Falcons topped Memorial 4-1 yesterday at Veterans Stadium. Read More
November 13, 2009
Building block
Gabriella Visaggio is one of nine returning starters for Secaucus in 2010.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NEW PROVIDENCE – Some might view Secaucus’ 4-0 defeat to New Providence in the NJSIAA North 2, Group I title game as the end of a successful season. But for head coach Gino DePinto, it also represents a starting point for 2010.
“I just told the girls to go out there, just have fun,” DePinto said to his squad which entered the match as heavy underdogs. “We made it this far and this is the beginning of something the next few years to build upon.” Read More
November 10, 2009
Blueprint for 2010
Senior Samantha Pace (right) scored the lone goal for Kearny in a loss to Montclair.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
MONTCLAIR – With 19 wins and a Hudson County championship, there’s no denying that this season has been a successful one for the Kearny girls soccer team.
As impressive as this season has been for the third-seeded Kardinals, yesterday’s 7-1 loss to second-seeded Montclair in the NJSIAA North 1, Group IV semifinals served as clear message of what it will take to reach that next step towards being a state power.
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November 6, 2009
Role reversal
Secaucus goalie Kelsey Snedeker had 14 saves for her sixth shutout of the season.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
SECAUCUS – For Secaucus this win was years in the making.
After continually falling short in matchups to Lyndhurst, including twice during the regular season, the Patriots finally broke through against their BCSL National rival with a 1-0 victory in the NJSIAA North 2, Group I quarterfinals yesterday at Laurel Park. Read More
November 5, 2009
End of the road
Brianna Miller and McNair were upset in the North 2, Group I quarterfinals.
NJSIAA State Playoffs
Dayton 2, McNair 1
McNair's memorable season, which included the first league title in the program's history, came to an end when the top-seeded Cougars fell to Dayton 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA North 2, Group I tournament yesterday in Jersey City. Read More
November 3, 2009
Lucky seven for Kards
Katie O'Neill (left) had a goal and an assist in Kearny's first round victory.
NJSIAA State Playoffs
Kearny 7, Bloomfield 0
Seven different players scored goals as the No. 3 seeded Kardinals blasted past Bloomfield in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 1, Group IV tournament yesterday at Kearny Stadium. Read More
November 1, 2009
House of Kards
Kearny celebrates after a 6-0 victory to win the Hudson County Tournament.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
KEARNY – Last season when Kearny’s standout forward Samantha Pace went down with a knee injury, no one was able to pick up the slack on offense.
This year, with Pace healthy and a talented collection of young forwards, the Kardinals’ offense has been nearly impossible to stop. Read More
October 27, 2009
Rovatsos hat trick sends Bees to semis
Bayonne sophomore Lisa Rovatsos has three goals in the first half against Holy Family.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – Thanks in large part to a 0-4 start, the Bees entered the Hudson County Tournament as a No. 6 seed. Now they’re determined to prove that they are better than their record and seed would indicate.
Bayonne continued winning ways last night with a convincing 5-1 victory over No. 3 seed Holy Family in a meeting of in-city rivals last night at Veterans Stadium. Read More
October 25, 2009
HCT: Lois leads Kards, Blue Tide win
Mercedes Lois (right) scored a pair of goals in Kearny's quarterfinal win.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
KEARNY – Mercedes Lois broke a 1-all tie in the first half and the top-seeded Kardinals never looked back as they advanced to the semifinals with a 5-1 victory over No. 8 seed Secaucus yesterday at Kearny Stadium. Lois would add her second goal of the game in the second half off a rebound.
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October 23, 2009
Magic numbers
Nikki Buczkowski and the Bees square off with in-town rival Holy Family.
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What all six winners in the first round of the Hudson County Girls Soccer Tournament had in common can be summed up in one number – zero. All six teams advanced to the second round behind shutout performances from their defenses. Read More
Roundup: McNair wraps up division crown with victory
October 21, 2009
Roundup: Melendez, Hilmer pace Cougars
Georgia Hilmer had two goals and two assists in McNair's 8-1 victory.
McNair 8, County Prep 1
Jessica Melendez had a hat trick as the Cougars rolled past the Hurricanes yesterday in Jersey City. Read More
October 15, 2009
Kearny, McNair earn byes in HCT
Goalie Alicia Weber and the Kardinals have earned a first round bye in the HCT.
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In their first year with a Hudson County schedule, it hasn’t taken long for Kearny to show that they are the county’s top team. Armed with a talented group of scorers led by Samantha Pace, Mercedes Lois and Catherine O’Neill, the Kardinals went undefeated in league play and earned the top seed in the Hudson County Girls Soccer Tournament.
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October 13, 2009
Roundup: Cougars remain unbeaten
McNair 6, Morris Tech 0
Brianna Miller scored four times as the Cougars used six goals in the opening half to earn the victory yesterday in Denville and remain unbeaten on the season. Read More
October 7, 2009
Birth of a rivalry
Brianna Miller and the Cougars overcame a rough first half to get a tie.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – There may not have been a winner, but it might have been the birth of a rivalry.
The matchup between the top two teams in Division B proved up to the hype as Holy Family and McNair dueled to a 2-2 tie last night at Lincoln Park. Read More
October 1, 2009
Quick strikes
Junior Lauren Tredo led the Blue Devils' passing attack with a pair of assists.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – For St. Dominic Academy, the key to success has been to be grounded.
Behind an offense predicated on fast and low passes, the Blue Devils took control early and never looked back in a 4-0 victory over Memorial yesterday in Jersey City.
“We always try and pass the ball out,” St. Dominic coach Colette Lenaghan said. “We don’t just play kick and run. That’s what my philosophy is all about. Play the game on the floor, it’s not meant to be played in the air.” Read More
September 17, 2009
Fast start propels Kardinals
After given an early lead, Kearny's Alicia Weber made six saves to preserve the win.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
KEARNY – If the Kardinals were looking to stake their claim as Hudson County’s best, it didn’t take long. Kearny scored three times in the opening 15 minutes en route to a 3-1 victory over Bayonne yesterday at Harvey Field. Read More