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