November 2, 2010
State playoffs start up
Andrew Romero scored the lone goal of the game for St. Peter's Prep yesterday.
St. Peter’s Prep 1, Immaculata 0
Andrew Romero’s goal in the second half proved to be the difference for the Marauders as they advanced in the NJSIAA Non-Public, North A tournament yesterday at Caven Point. Read More
October 31, 2010
Out of the shadows
Dickinson's Jose Veras had the top time in Hudson County Championship Meet.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE - For the Dickinson boys cross country team the secret is out. In recent years the Rams have experienced great success within Hudson County with little fanfare.
But as Dickinson locked up a third-straight title at the Hudson County Cross Country Championships yesterday at Steven Gregg Park, the state has had little choice but to take notice of the Jersey City school’s rise as legitimate challenge in the state. Read More
October 24, 2010
Make room on the wall
Jidamon Sparkman rushed for 100 yards and four touchdowns for St. Anthony.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – All throughout St. Anthony high school is an endless collection of banners and trophies documenting the many state and national titles of the storied boys basketball program. Now the football team will be adding a banner of its own as is making a name for itself in the process.
In just their third year of varsity program, the Friars have secured their first championship, clinching the HCIAL American Division title after defeating Hoboken 36-20 last night at Caven Point. Read More
October 17, 2010
Roaring back
Lincoln's Ronald Butler threw for two touchdowns and ran for two scores.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Coming off of his team’s first loss of the season, Lincoln head coach Robert Hampton could sense a breakout game was coming for QB Ronald Butler. The senior responded with a performance that exceeded even his coach’s expectations.
Butler had what might have been the best game of his career as he finished with nearly 400 total yards and four touchdowns in an electrifying performance as the Lions overcame an early 18-point deficit to stun Hoboken 42-18 yesterday at Caven Point. Read More
October 10, 2010
HCT: Franco's hat trick lifts NB
Ricardo Franco scored three times as North Bergen advances past Hoboken.
North Bergen 7, Hoboken 1
Junior forward Ricardo Franco posted a hat trick as the sixth-seeded Bruins cruised past Hoboken in the first round of the Hudson County Tournament yesterday in North Bergen.
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September 8, 2010
Up off the canvas
Left tackle Jalen Haynes and Hoboken look to avenge last season's 3-7.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
HOBOKEN –For a program defined by success and championships like Hoboken, the 2009 season was a stunning reversal of fortune. Just one year removed from an appearance in the state title game, the Red Wings endured a 3-7 season and the unfamiliar position of being excluded from the state playoffs. After such a disappointing season, Hoboken vows that this season will not be a repeat of that. Read More
May 28, 2010
Wings clipped
Hoboken's Ashley Barron slides to stop a relay throw from the outfield.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
HOBOKEN – It’s an all-too familiar ending for the Hoboken softball team. For the third-straight season, the Red Wings’ season came to an end one win short of a section title.
Hoboken’s season ended with a thud dropping a 13-2 decision to Whippany Park in the North 2, Group I final yesterday at JFK Stadium. 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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May 9, 2010
Coming up aces
Junior Azriel Andrickson struck out 11 batters in a complete-game victory.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – Sometimes it can take a pitcher multiple innings before they find that right rhythm on the mound. For North Bergen’s Azriel Andrickson he found it in his heart before he threw a pitch.
The Bruins’ ace turned that pre-game rhythm into a dominant performance as Andrickson went the distance in a 6-2 victory over Hoboken in the first round of the Hudson County Tournament. Read More
May 3, 2010
Eleven inning classic opens up HCT
David Rivera and Hudson Catholic defeated Weehawken in 11 innings on Saturday.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
The Hudson County Baseball Tournament started up this weekend and if the first day of play is any indication, it will be a month full of thrills. Read More
April 29, 2010
Roundup: Lebron excels for UC
Union City's Victor Lebron struck out 12 and had three hits, including a homer.
Union City 8, St. Mary’s 6
Victor Lebron struck out 12 batters in six innings and delivered three extra-base hits at the plate to lift the Soaring Eagles yesterday in Union City. Read More
April 20, 2010
Back in business
Hoboken junior Sal Pagan had three RBI and picked up the save in relief.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
HOBOKEN – After a tough performance on his last outing on Friday, the Red Wings’ Sal Pagan was just waiting for the chance for redemption. Yesterday against Marist, he got that opportunity and took full advantage, both on the mound and at the plate
Pagan blasted a three-run homer in the fifth inning and then recorded the game’s final five outs out of the bullpen as Hoboken held off the Royal Knights 7-4 at JFK Stadium.
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April 19, 2010
HCV's All-County Teams
HCV's All-County Team selection Eddie Canary averaged 17.9 points per game.
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 17, 2010
Roundup: Union City, Prep hold on
St. Peter's Prep third baseman Marc Hanna went 2-for-3 with a run and a RBI.
St. Peter’s Prep 4, Bayonne 3
Mike Martucci was a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate as the Marauders held on for the victory yesterday at Caven Point. Read More
April 13, 2010
Off to the races
North Bergen's Danny Rondon won the 1,600 by more than eight seconds.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
SECAUCUS - Yesterday's second stage of the Patriot Invitational was certainly a memorable one for the Dickinson boys track team. The Rams took home three first place finishes in the seven events for the boys. Jose Veras led the charge for Dickinson, winning the 110 high hurdles and finishing second in the long jump, an even which saw the Rams take home the top three spots. Read More
February 23, 2010
Roundup: Lincoln wins at the buzzer
Lincoln's Jamall McDaniel had 20-points, including a game-winning 3-pointer.
Lincoln 63, Hoboken 60
Jamall McDaniel’s fade away 3-pointer from the top of the key as the buzzer sounded to give the Lions a thrilling victory last night in Hoboken. Read More
February 14, 2010
HCT Roundup: Career night by Vazquez lifts Marist
Ashley Vazquez set career highs in points (32) and steals (10) for Marist last night.
Marist 77, County Prep 46
Senior Ashley Vazquez scored a career-high 32 points and 10 steals (also a career high) as No. 4 seed Marist cruised in the first round of the Hudson County Tournament last night in Bayonne.
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February 13, 2010
Fantastic finish
Bayonne's Damian Williams scored eight points in the fourth quarter to finish with 15.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – After giving up 11 straight points and trailing by five late in the third quarter, the Bees seemed on the brink of disaster.
Instead, Bayonne responded with what might have been the best eight and a half minutes of its season. Read More
February 10, 2010
Roundup: Brooks scores 32 for Lions
Senior forward Tre Brooks had a career-high 32 points for Lincoln.
Lincoln 69, High Tech 58
Senior Tre Brooks went off for a career-high 32 points as the Lions knocked off High Tech last night in Jersey City. 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 5, 2010
HCV's All-County Team
Hoboken RB Jason Montalvo bounced back from a tough 2008 with a huge year.
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
Hoboken's Travis Rivera made the NJTCC Division 6 First Team at linebacker.
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 24, 2009
Second effort
Robert Ramos scored eight of his 11 points in the second half for Union City.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
HOBOKEN – For the first half, the Union City boys basketball team looked every bit like an offense that was hamstrung by the loss top scorer Jonathan Agurto.
The Soaring Eagles’ offense experienced a dramatic turnaround in the second half as the trio of Eury Almonte, Ramon Martinez and Robert Ramos combined for 27 second-half points to lift Union City towards their first win of the season, a 53-48 victory last night at Hoboken.
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December 18, 2009
Boys Basketball Overview
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
In addition to our season previews on High Tech, St. Anthony and St. Peter's Prep, here is a closer look at some of the other teams to watch this season in Hudson County. Read More
November 8, 2009
Double trouble
Hoboken's Travis Rivera had 151 yards rushing and 45 yards receiving.
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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
September 3, 2009
A fresh start in Hoboken
Cornerback Carlos Garcia will have a big role on a Hoboken team that has lost 16 starters.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
HOBOKEN – Most head coaches might dread losing as many players as Lou Taglieri did this offseason. But for the fifth-year head man at Hoboken, this revamped roster with 16 new starters provides a challenge that he has embraced thus far.
“Coaching becomes fun again,” Taglieri said about the opportunity to coach this many first-year players. “They don’t know any better and a lot of the bad habits aren’t there. These kids have been here working and the only thing bad about this is that they don’t have a reference point. As soon as the experience gets there I think they’ll start to gel.” Read More
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