May 26, 2010
No fear in these cats
Derek Strandberg overcame a leadoff triple to pick up the save for High Tech.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
SECAUCUS – Fearlessness and a short memory – two vital attributes required of a late-inning reliever. Yesterday, High Tech’s Derek Strandberg showed that he has both.
With the tying run on standing on third and nobody out in the seventh, Strandberg would retire the next three batters as the Lasercats defeated Dayton 4-3 in the NJSIAA North 2, Group I semifinals at Laurel Hill Park. Read More
May 23, 2010
High class
Members of the High Tech softball team celebrate after defeating Secaucus.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – With a deep lineup loaded with sluggers and speedsters throughout, scoring runs in bunches is nothing new for High Tech. And in the fifth inning, the powerful Lasercats’ offense proved downright unstoppable.
Trailing the entire game, eighth-seeded High Tech erupted for nine runs with two outs in that inning and never looked back in a 20-8 victory over Secaucus in the title game of the Hudson County Softball Tournament yesterday at the Thomas A. Gerrity Athletic Complex.
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May 22, 2010
Roundup: High Tech jolts Secaucus
Jose Arismendi threw two innings of scoreless relief to pick up the win.
High Tech 7, Secaucus 6
Trailing 6-0 after four innings, the second-seeded Lasercats rallied to force extra innings, then won on an error in the eighth inning to advance toe the semifinals of the NJSIAA North 2, Group I tournament yesterday at Laurel Park in Secaucus. Read More
May 16, 2010
Home away from home
Natalie Classen's three-run homer gave High Tech the lead in the second inning.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
HOBOKEN – JFK Stadium may not be the home field for High Tech’s Natalie Classen, but with the success she’s had there, it’d be hard to find a place which fits her game as well.
After hitting two homers there in a game there earlier in the season, the sophomore added three more three hits yesterday including an inside-the-park homer as the Lasercats downed top-seeded Hoboken 10-4 in the quarterfinals of the Hudson County Tournament.
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Baseball: North Bergen, Union City advance to HCT semifinals.
May 11, 2010
Roundup: Union City clinches
Union City's Victor Lebron tossed a three-hit shutout yesterday.
Union City 10, Hudson Catholic 0
Victor Lebron pitched a three-hit shutout with nine strikeouts as the Soaring Eagles locked up the NJTCC Hudson County Division A regular season championship yesterday in Union City. Read More
May 5, 2010
Double trouble
Eric Mozeika shows his excitement after a three-run homer in the sixth inning.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
SECAUCUS – As High Tech’s top two pitchers and as the heart of the lineup, few duos have been as valuable as the Lasercats’ tandem of Jose Arismendi and Eric Mozeika.
Whether it was on the mound or at the plate, both standouts made their presence felt as Arismendi and Mozeika teamed up for five RBI and seven strong innings of pitching in High Tech’s 7-2 victory over Tenafly yesterday. Read More
April 19, 2010
HCV's All-County Teams
Xavier Corporan led High Tech in scoring and is on HCV's All-County Team.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
The balls have been put away and the lights have been turned off on a 2009-2010 high school basketball season in Hudson County that certainly wasn't lacking in memorable moments.
As we say farewell to the 2009-2010 season, here are our selections for Hudson County Varsity's First Annual All-County Teams.
HCV's All-County Boys Basketball Team
HCV's All-County Girls Basketball Team
April 16, 2010
Power play
North Bergen's Carla Arismendi struck out seven batters and allowed just two hits.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – Bruins pitcher Carla Arismendi has plenty of pitches at her disposal when she’s steps into the circle. For most of yesterday’s showdown against High Tech she only needed one – her fastball.
In a fight of power vs. power it was Arismendi’s heater which won out over the lethal Lasercats lineup. She allowed just two hits to outduel Erica Colon as North Bergen knocked off their in-town rivals 2-0 at North Hudson Park. Read More
March 4, 2010
Out in front
Freshman Ariana Simon scored nine of her 15 points in the first quarter for Secaucus.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
SECAUCUS – Throughout the season, Secaucus has made a habit of putting games away early on. Despite some stressful moments late in the game, the Patriots once again took a quick lead and made it stick, defeating High Tech 50-43 in the second round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group I tournament last night. Read More
March 2, 2010
Roundup: High Tech, Secaucus to meet after wins
Andrea Innis' free throw with nine seconds left led Secaucus past Bloomfield Tech.
Secuaucs 49, Bloomfield Tech 48
Andrea Innis’ free throw with nine seconds left proved to be the difference as the second-seeded Patriots held on for a thrilling win in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group I tournament last night in Secaucus. Read More
February 21, 2010
Bees start fast, hold off High Tech
Sophomore Rodney Wilson scored 10 points for Bayonne.
Bayonne 71, High Tech 60
Elvonney Poole had 17 points and 14 rebounds as the Bees advanced to the semifinals of the Hudson County Tournament yesterday in North Bergen. Read More
February 19, 2010
Roundup: High Tech wins 15th
Sybil Lynch had a game-high 14 points and seven steals for High Tech.
High Tech 49, University Charter 28
Jessie Northgrave and Sybil Lynch combined for 19 points in the opening half as the Lasercats took a 31-12 lead into the intermission and never looked back yesterday in Jersey City.
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February 17, 2010
Target practice
Ronald Roberts (5) had 30 points and 15 rebounds for the Marauders last night.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – For the past two seasons the bulls-eye has been placed squarely on the back of St. Peter's Prep. After a landmark victory over legendary Oak Hill Academy that target has continued to grow even larger.
Less than 72 hours after that signature win, the Marauders found themselves with another challenge, this time from a motivated High Tech team. Prep was given a scare for three quarters, but in the end it proved to be too much Ronald Roberts and Myles Davis in a 90-72 victory last night at The Barn. Read More
February 14, 2010
HCT Roundup: Williams, Marist start strong
Junior Marv Williams had 26 points and 10 rebounds for the Royal Knights.
Marist 70, Harrison 26
Marv Williams erupted for 18 first-quarter points as the No. 3 seeded Royal Knights advanced with ease into the quarterfinals of the Hudson County Tournament. Read More
February 10, 2010
Roundup: Lynch scores 30 for Lasercats
High Tech's Sybil Lynch led all scorers with 30 points.
High Tech 59, County Prep 39
Sophomore Sybil Lynch continued her torrid scoring pace, finishing with a game-high 30 points for the Lasercats yesterday in North Bergen. Read More
Boys Basketball Roundup: Brooks' 32 lead Lions past High Tech
February 9, 2010
Roundup: Denmark hits milestone for Marist
Desiree Denmark became the eighth Royal Knight to score 1,000 career points.
Marist 73, High Tech 63
Desiree Denmark scored 17 points to become the eighth girl to score 1,000 points as the Royal Knights won yesterday in North Bergen. Read More
February 5, 2010
Roundup: High Tech rallies past Bees
Xavier Corporan scored seven of his 24 points in the fourth quarter for High Tech.
High Tech 67, Bayonne 66
Xavier Corporan’s basket with 4.3 seconds left in the game capped off a game-ending 11-0 run as the Lasercats stunned the Bees last night in North Bergen. Read More
February 3, 2010
Cardiac cats
Sophomore Sybil Lynch scored a career-high 27 points points for High Tech.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – First-year head coach Nick Fargo knows his High Tech team has dealt with its shares of challenges. Injuries have decimated the Lasercats’ depth, and a lack of size was painfully obvious on the boards in their division matchup against Snyder.
What High Tech certainly has though are speed and resilience. Those two qualities proved to be the deciding factors as the Lasercats defeated the Tigers 63-57 yesterday to snap Snyder’s 15-game winning streak. Read More
January 29, 2010
Roundup: Rams deliver OT stunner
Chaquan Scott scored 24 points to lead the Rams to an OT win over Bayonne.
Dickinson 66, Bayonne 62
Senior Chaquan Scott scored 24 points as the Rams bounced back from a 15-point second half to earn a stunning come-from-behind overtime victory last night in Jersey City. Read More
January 22, 2010
Roundup: Allen's 31 leads Bruins
North Bergen's Noel Allen has scored 30 or more points in three straight games.
North Bergen 74, High Tech 71
Noel Allen continued his torrid scoring pace as the Bruins prevailed over High Tech in a contest of North Bergen rivals last night at the APA Center in North Bergen. Read More
January 19, 2010
High Tech stuns No. 10 Paterson Kennedy
Xavier Corporan connected on four 3-pointers in High Tech's comeback victory.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
Trailing by 20 after the opening quarter, it would have been easy for High Tech to just roll over and accept defeat to a Paterson Kennedy squad ranked No. 10 in the state yesterday in the Freedom Fighters Hoop Challenge at Paterson Eastside. Read More
January 16, 2010
Roundup: Lasercats take Memorial Tournament
High Tech's Dmitri Pearson was named Tournament MVP after scoring 18 points.
High Tech 56, St. Mary's 52
Dmitri Pearson scored 18 points as the Lasercats took home the Memorial Annual Tournament for the first time in school history with an overtime victory last night in West New York. Read More
January 9, 2010
Roundup: High Tech, Harrison post wins
High Tech's Kevin Baez scored 14 points in a victory over Hoboken.
High Tech 82, Hoboken 59
John Greenwald recorded a double-double as the Lasercats used a big second half to down Hoboken at the Memorial Tournament yesterday in West New York. Read More
January 8, 2010
Boards by the dozen
Snyder's Quil Lyles pulled down a career-high 24 rebounds in a win over High Tech.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – Snyder’s Quil Lyles can be a dominant force on the glass. But even the 6-foot-4 senior couldn’t remember a rebounding performance like this one.
Lyles had a career-high 24 rebounds to go with 14 points as the Tigers held off High Tech 55-53 yesterday. Read More
January 6, 2010
Roundup: High Tech offense comes alive in second
Down by 14, High Tech's John Greenwald scored 16 points in the second half.
High Tech 81, Memorial 66
The Lasercat offense erupted for 53 second-half points as they overcame a 14-point halftime deficit to win last night in West New York. Read More
January 4, 2010
Roundup: Seton Hall Prep outlasts High Tech
John Greenwald scored 10 points for High Tech against Seton Hall Prep.
Seton Hall Prep 73, High Tech 56
The duo of Sterling Gibbs and John Caprio proved to be too much for the Lasercats as Seton Hall Prep used a 29-14 fourth quarter to down High Tech in yesterday's New Year's Jump Off in Teaneck. Read More
December 31, 2009
Roundup: Pearson heats up in fourth
Dmitri Pearson scored 19 points and was selected to the All-Tournament Team.
High Tech 75, Old Bridge 63
Dmitri Pearson scored 10 points in the fourth quarter, including a perfect 5-for-5 from the foul line, as the Lasercats overcome a four-point deficit to defeat Old Bridge in the Rams Roundball Festival yesterday in Randolph. Read More
December 29, 2009
X-cellent
Lasercats' forward Xavier Corporan scored 15 of his game-high 22 in the first half.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
RANDOLPH – For High Tech’s Xavier Corporan, this was the offensive performance he had been seeking.
Corporan broke out of his recent scoring drought in a big way, scoring 15 of his season-high 22 points in the first half as the Lasercats raced out to a huge lead and hung on to defeat Randolph 59-51 yesterday in the Rams Roundball Festival. Read More
December 13, 2009
Higher ground
Xavier Corporan and High Tech look to take the next step after going 18-10 last season.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – After 18 wins, including their first ever state playoff victory last season, expectations are for High Tech are greater than they’ve ever been.
If there is an added weight on their shoulders, it has yet to slow down the Lasercats or the fast-paced offense. Read More
September 24, 2009
Head of the class
Kevin Mayaka scored two goals as the Lasercats remain unbeaten this year.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
SECAUCUS – After winning their first three games with little resistance, High Tech faced their first serious test of the young season yesterday. The Lasercats emerged from the challenge and some early adversity with a 4-1 victory over McNair at Laurel Park.
After winning their first three games by a 21-0 margin, High Tech (4-0) found themselves in trouble late in the first half. The Cougars (4-2) tied the score on a Matt Velazquez penalty kick and momentum seemed to be on their side. Read More