November 12, 2010
Out of answers
Secaucus' Danielle Roesing had 13 service points and four aces last night.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
PARAMUS – All season long, whenever adversity struck the Secaucus defense would find a way to adjust and usually emerge victorious.
Last night in the NJSIAA South, Group I title match, the Patriots found one mismatch they could not overcome as Madison ended Secaucus’ run with a 25-18, 25-20 victory at Paramus Catholic High School. Read More
November 10, 2010
Won't be 'D'-nied
The Patriots' Shannon Waters had eight kills in yesterday's victory.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
SECAUCUS – A common belief in volleyball is that defense is what wins games. But for the Patriots yesterday’s 25-20, 25-23 win over Science Park was about another ‘D” – desire.
That combination of defense and desire proved to be the winning formula for a Secaucus team which advanced to the NJSIAA South, Group I finals, despite facing a much taller foe. Read More
November 5, 2010
States: Secaucus sweeps McNair
Senior Alexis Waters had six kills and five digs for Secaucus yesterday against McNair.
Shannon Waters had 13 kills, 12 digs, seven assists and three aces as Secaucus rolled past McNair 25-22, 25-9 in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA South, Group I tournament yesterday in Secaucus. Read More
October 30, 2010
Repeat performance
The Patriots celebrate after repeating as Hudson County champions.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – After dropping the first game in last night’s Hudson County Championship match, the message Secaucus head coach Tiffany Meyer had for her team was clear – if they wanted a championship, they would have to be more aggressive.
Playing with a renewed aggression would pay off for the Patriots as they recovered from the early deficit to knock off previously unbeaten Bayonne 24-26, 25-11, 25-19 to repeat as Hudson County champions. Read More
October 29, 2010
State brackets announced
Jade Gomez and Hudson Catholic open up against Oak Knoll in the first round.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
On Wednesday, the NJSIAA released the brackets for the State Girls Volleyball Tournament which begins on Wednesday, Nov. 3. In total 10 teams from Hudson County have earned spots into the tournament. Read More
October 14, 2010
A matter of trust
Memorial middle blocker Niovys Martinez had six kills yesterday against McNair.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – For Memorial, yesterday’s 25-16, 25-10 win was all about trust and resiliency.
Just one day removed from an emotional three-set loss to rival Bayonne, the Tigers overcame an early deficit to sweep McNair and end the Cougars’ 15-game winning streak.
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October 7, 2010
Aiming higher
Secaucus' Cheryl Espinosa had four aces and a dig in yesterday's victory.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
SECAUCUS – When asked about what the goals are for the Secaucus volleyball team are for this season, all senior captain Andrea Lunapiena had to do was point to the series of red plaques on the wall of the gym.
“It’s our last year and we’ve been working so hard since our freshman year to win a state title,” Lunapiena said. “We want to fill in our spot over there.” Read More
September 28, 2010
Experience pays off
HFA's Jen Grzegorzewski had a match-high 16 kills in a win over Hudson Catholic.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – In previous years, this is the type of match that Holy Family would have lost. The emotion of letting a second-set lead slip away and a couple rough patches in the third set are the type of obstacles that sunk this Falcons squad in the past.
This year however is a different story, as a calmer, more mature Holy Family was able to overcome that adversity to hold off Hudson Catholic 25-15, 24-26, 25-21 yesterday.
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September 17, 2010
Roundup: Ferris bounces back
May Jane Pozo's eight digs helped lead the Bulldogs to their second win of the season.
Mary Jane Pozo had 10 assists, eight digs, eight service points and three aces as Ferris reached the .500 mark after defeating Teaneck yesterday in Teaneck. Read More
September 16, 2010
Sweeping success
Bayonne's Gabriella Gerace had 13 consecutive service points in the second game.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – Gabriella Gerace can remember the excitement of when Bayonne won a HCIAA title during her sophomore. Now a senior and a year removed from a semifinals defeat in the Hudson County Tournament, Gerace and the Bees are determined to make their way back to the top in the county.
“It would be great,” Gerace said. “That’s exactly what we’re pushing for. We’re definitely going to get it this year I feel it.” Read More
October 31, 2009
Patriot reign
The Patriots celebrate their Hudson County Tournament championship.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Trying to beat Secaucus when Alexis or Shannon Waters is on her game is hard enough. But when both are on their game at the same time, it’s nearly impossible.
Memorial saw first hand just how difficult that task is as the two cousins helped lead the Patriots to a 25-19, 25-15 victory to win the Hudson County Tournament last night at John J. Moore Athletic and Fitness Center on the campus of NJCU. Read More
October 27, 2009
Back in business
Franchely Inoa's serving helped Bayonne overcome a 12-point deficit in the second game.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – After playing what might have been the worst stretch of the whole season, the Bees responded with a run where they’ve never looked better.
Trailing by 12 in the second game against Ferris, Bayonne responded by winning 20 of the final 26 points to take a 25-18, 25-23 victory yesterday in the second round of the Hudson County Tournament. Read More
October 25, 2009
Six advance in HCT opening round
Ronalice Politico and Ferris advanced to the second round of the HCT.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
KEARNY – The Hudson County Girls Volleyball Tournament opened up yesterday with six-team pool play in three different locations – Bayonne, Kearny and West New York. The top two teams from each venue would advance in the playoffs. Read More
October 20, 2009
Up for the challenge
Crystal Ferreiro had four kills in Memorial's three-game victory at Kearny.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
KEARNY – Memorial hasn’t faced much in the way of adversity in division play this season. But when the Tigers found themselves tied heading into the third and final game, they showed why they’re undefeated within the division.
Memorial opened the third by scoring 16 of the first 20 points and held on for a 25-19, 18-25, 25-13 victory over Kearny yesterday at the Franklin School. Read More
September 25, 2009
New faces, same results
Junior Krissia Bernardino had nine assists and four aces in a Bayonne victory.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – With four key starters from last year’s HCIAA Coviello championship team gone to graduation, Bayonne head coach Pat Longo knew that this season would prove to be one of her most challenging ones as a coach. Despite the challenges that come with rebuilding, the wins have continued to come for a Bees squad that swept Holy Family 25-13, 25-11 in a meeting of in-city rivals.
“It is difficult,” Bayonne coach Pat Longo said about the rebuilding process. “You’re trying to build and figure out who should be where position wise. The key is to build chemistry and let them come together as one unit.” Read More
September 18, 2009
Pats D-termined to reach the top
Alexis Waters had a team-high 10 digs for Secaucus in a win over Harrison.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
SECAUCUS – For years, Secaucus has been the class of the BCSL National in girls volleyball. But for the Patriots, the goals are higher than just a conference title. After falling in the semifinals of the Group I tournament the past two seasons, Secaucus has displayed an added emphasis on defense early on this season.
That added emphasis and confidence paid off for the Patriots who earned a 25-14, 25-14 yesterday over BCSL National rival Harrison. Read More