November 19, 2010
Lincoln at Dayton
Ronald Butler and the Lions play their second-straight road playoff game tomorrow.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
North 2, Group I
Lincoln (8-2) at Dayton (9-1)
Saturday, 1 p.m.
To Lincoln head coach Robert Hampton, last week’s 36-19 victory over Glen Ridge was like “getting an elephant off our backs.” After going 29 years without a playoff win, including first round losses at home the previous two years it would be an understandable feeling. Read More
November 14, 2010
Not this time
David Rivers had three receptions and a touchdown yesterday for Lincoln.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
GLEN RIDGE – For the Lincoln football team, it was an all-too-familiar playoff scene. Down by six and just turned away at the goal line, it was the type of scenario that would have ended in disaster in previous years.
This sequel would have a different ending for the Lions as they took a lead into the half and ripped off 20 unanswered points in the second half to defeat Glen Ridge 36-19 in the NJSIAA North 2, Group I playoffs yesterday at Hurrell Field. Read More
October 24, 2010
Next man up
Sophomore Debray Tavarez scored two touchdowns and intercepted a pass.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – With a deep and talented collection of running backs ahead on the depth chart, North Bergen’s Debray Tavarez has spent most of the season on the sidelines waiting for an opportunity.
When the Bruins’ called upon Tavarez in the second half, the sophomore proved more than ready for the task. Tavarez scored two touchdowns as North Bergen punched its ticket to the state playoffs with a 33-20 win over Lincoln yesterday 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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October 9, 2010
Signature moment
Junior RB Daryl Wilson had 106 yards and a touchdown for St. Anthony.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – For St. Anthony, last night was about more than just a showdown for the top spot in its division. It was about legitimizing an entire football program.
Yes, the Friars made the state playoffs in their second varsity season a year ago and started 2010 with four-straight victories. But they had yet to record a win that would establish them as team to be reckoned with, both in the county and in Non-Public Groups 1/2.
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September 26, 2010
Running wild
Lincoln's Tyron Stevens had his third straight game of three or more touchdowns.
Click Here for more photos from Lincoln at Hudson Catholic.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – One of the goals Lincoln running back Tyron Stevens had before the season was to rush for 20 touchdowns. As lofty as those goals looked back in August, it appears that he might have underestimated himself.
Stevens added three more touchdowns as the Lions rolled past Hudson Catholic 50-0 yesterday at Caven Point. Read More
September 11, 2010
Lion Kings
Lincoln's Tyron Stevens (left) stiff arms Ferris' Darian Royster on a 1st quarter run.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – For most of the past decade the title of Jersey City’s best public school program had resided at Ferris. In one game, Lincoln eliminated any doubt which holds that crown in 2010.
The Lions were simply dominant last night in a 46-0 dismantling of the Bulldogs last night at Caven Point. Read More
August 20, 2010
Now is the time
Middle linebacker Edwin Celestin is one of 26 seniors on Lincoln.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY –With eight-straight wins to start last season, Lincoln had visions of a long state tournament run. But what started as a dream season, ended in nightmare fashion as the Lions dropped their last two games, including a 41-18 defeat to Orange in the opening round of the North 2, Group II tournament. That loss, the second-straight first round defeat for Lincoln, has helped serve as a motivation tool all offseason. Read More
May 23, 2010
Triple threat
Snyder junior Zamir Thomas won three events over the weekend.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
This weekend’s NJSIAA North 2, Group II sectional meet in South Plainfield was Zamir Thomas’ personal showcase as Snyder’s electrifying junior took home three golds over the weekend. Read More
May 14, 2010
Flight school
Dickinson's Terrol Ishmail lands his long jump winning leap of more than 19 feet.
Click Here for photos from the HCTCA Championships.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
SECAUCUS - The HCTCA Championships kicked off yesterday with the field events with the Dickinson boys and Bayonne girls taking early control at the top of the leader boards.
The Rams had a stranglehold on the jumping events, taking first place in both the high and long jumps. Junior Jose Veras took the high jump crown with a leap of 6’6” and Terrol Ishmail’s jump of 19’3.5” was tops in the long jump. Dickinson Dan Jean (fifth, long jump) and Hassan Hamed (tied third, high jump) also placed in the events. Read More
Softball Roundup: McNair's Rivas sets HR record, has six RBI
May 4, 2010
Roundup: Harrison tops Lincoln
Senior Ricky Touzet had 12 kills and 10 digs for Harrison.
Ricky Touzet had 12 kills and 10 digs as the Blue Tide knocked off Lincoln 14-25, 25-22, 25-13 yesterday in Harrison. 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 19, 2010
HCV's All-County Teams
Zierra Williams (left) led the Lions to the HCT final 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 13, 2010
Off to the races
North Bergen's Danny Rondon won the 1,600 by more than eight seconds.
Click Here for photos from Patriot Invitational 2.
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
March 1, 2010
Twice as nice
Bayonne repeated as champions after defeating Lincoln 39-33 last night.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – The front of the jersey might have said Bees, but for the Bayonne girls basketball team, it might as well have been a bulls-eye.
Possessing that target since the opening tip of the season, the Bees showed that they are the best team that Hudson County has to offer after defeating Lincoln 39-33 last night in the final of the Hudson County Tournament at the Yanitelli Center. Read More
February 28, 2010
Roundup: Lincoln wins in OT
Lincoln senior Lamar McKnight had 10 points and 11 rebounds against Marist.
Lincoln 70, Marist 67
Jamall McDaniel’s blocked a potential game-tying 3-pointer from Justin Rosa at the buzzer to give the Lions an overtime victory yesterday in Bayonne. Read More
February 24, 2010
Third time's the charm for Lincoln
Lincoln's Nhire Adams (left) scored 10 of her game-high 14 points in the first half.
Click Here for photos from Lincoln vs North Bergen.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – If Lincoln was going to reach the final of the Hudson County Tournament, they knew they’d have to do something that had eluded them twice this season – beat North Bergen.
The third try proved to be successful as the Lions are one win away from a county championship after a 44-36 victory in the semifinals last night at the Yanitelli Center. 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 21, 2010
Crute scores 16 for Lincoln in HCT
Sophomore Andrea Crute scored 16 points as the Lions advanced to the semifinals.
Lincoln 64, Holy Family 48
Sophomore Andrea Crute scored a team-high 16 points and added six rebounds as the Lions pulled away in the third quarter to advance to the semifinals of the Hudson County Tournament yesterday in Jersey City. Read More
February 19, 2010
Heating up
North Bergen's Dany Abrue hit four 3-pointers and finished with 19 points.
Click Here for photos from Lincoln at North Bergen.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – With tempers and emotions nearing a breaking point, Dany Abrue let his shooting do talking.
After a wild start of the second half littered with technical fouls, Abrue scored seven points in less than two minutes as North Bergen had 10 unanswered points and never looked back in a 69-53 victory over Lincoln in the quarterfinals of the Hudson County Tournament.
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February 17, 2010
Roundup: Brooks scores 27 for Lions
Forward Tre Brooks had a game-high 27 points for Lincoln on Senior Night.
Lincoln 79, Union City 58
Seniors Tre Brooks and Jamall McDaniel had double-doubles on Senior Night as the Lions built up a quick lead and never looked back last night in Jersey City. Read More
February 16, 2010
Roundup: HFA wins in last minute
Kaydee Murphy had 11 points, including a key lay-up late in the game for Holy Family.
Holy Family 65, St. Anthony 64
Kaydee Murphy’s steal and lay-up along with a pair of free throws from Samantha Sysak proved to be the difference as the Falcons emerged in a down-to-the-wire affair yesterday in Bayonne. With the victory, Holy Family earned a share of the league title with St. Anthony. Read More
February 14, 2010
Late heroics lift Lincoln in HCT
Jamall DcDaniel dunks for two of his game-high 16 points for Lincoln.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – For Lincoln’s Shamar Bey, there wasn’t much memorable about the first 30 minutes of his performance yesterday. But when he got another chance to prove himself on the court late, the sophomore delivered.
Bey scored four points in the final 69 seconds, including the game-winning basket with just five seconds left as the Lions downed Snyder 49-47 in the first round of the Hudson County Tournament. Read More
Girls Basketball Roundup: Vazquez lifts Marist. Secaucus, Lincoln advance
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
February 5, 2010
Strength in numbers
North Bergen's Jazmin Palma (right) tries to drive past Lincoln's Zierra Williams.
Click Here for photos from Lincoln at North Bergen.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – For the Bruins it was a true team effort. While North Bergen may not have an easily identifiable standout who will score 20 points every night, that hasn’t stopped them from success in a competitive division schedule.
Last night was no exception as four different Bruins scored in double figures as North Bergen held off Lincoln 56-51 in overtime. Read More
January 30, 2010
Roundup: McDaniel triple-double leads Lincoln
Lincoln's Jamall McDaniel scored a career-high 24 points and had a triple-double.
Lincoln 79, Collegiate School 13
Senior guard Jamall McDaniel had his first career triple-double as the Lions breezed to an easy victory yesterday in Jersey City. Read More
January 29, 2010
Wake-up call
Lincoln's Zierra Williams (left) blocks a shot attempt from Michelle Goncalves (right).
Click Here for photos from Lincoln at Kearny.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
KEARNY – Just three minutes into the game, but Lincoln was already trailing by 11, had committed six turnovers and head coach Tom Best had already seen enough. Expressing his displeasure with the subtlety of an alarm clock, Best sent one starter to the bench 25 seconds into the game and had two more take a seat within the first three minutes.
The Lions would respond to the wake-up call in a big way, scoring the game’s next 20 points to defeat the Kardinals 47-37 yesterday. Read More
January 27, 2010
Roundup: Adams shoots Lincoln to 'W'
Alexis Wilson scored 13 points for Marist in a loss at Lincoln last night.
Lincoln 50, Marist 40
Nhire Adams drained four 3-pointers en route to a game-high 16 points as the Lions downed Marist last night in Jersey City. Read More
Boys Basketball Roundup: Horsley's big day leads Marist comeback
January 26, 2010
Roundup: Williams' 15 leads Lions
Lincoln 35, County Prep 25
Zierra Williams led all scorers with 15 points as the Lions snapped a four-game losing streak yesterday in Jersey City. Read More
January 25, 2010
Roundup: Bey scores 21 for Lions
Lincoln's Shamar Bey scored a game-high 21 points and added 11 rebounds.
Lincoln 61, North 13th Street Tech 51
Shamar Bey led all scorers with 21 points as the Lions used big second and third quarters to hold off North 13th Street Tech Saturday in Jersey City. Bey also had 11 rebounds for the double-double. 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 20, 2010
Roundup: Lincoln's Smith wins 100th
Head coach Troy Smith (right with Jamall McDaniels) won his 100th game at Lincoln.
Lincoln 58, St. Mary’s 52
Tre Brooks and Jamall McDaniels both had double-doubles for the Lions to give head coach Troy Smith his 100th career victory at Lincoln last night in Jersey City. Read More
January 17, 2010
Rough first half sinks Lincoln
Jamal McDaniels had eight points for Lincoln before fouling out in the fourth.
Click Here for photos from Cardinal McCarrick at Lincoln.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Finding a consistent grove on offensive has been a challenge for the Lincoln boys basketball team this season.
Head coach Troy Smith is still searching for answers as the Lions were unable to overcome a nightmarish first half as they dropped a 54-37 decision to Cardinal McCarrick in yesterday’s Dan Finn Classic at the Jersey City Armory. Read More
January 5, 2010
HCV's All-County Team
Lincoln's Ronald Butler led Hudson County with seven interceptions on the 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
Lincoln's Aziz Wright 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 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
Girls Basketball: A look at Lincoln and the rest of Hudson County
November 15, 2009
Blue note
Tyron Stevens was limited to 30 rushing yards against Orange.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – For most of the season, Lincoln had been one of the best stories of the football season, winning their first eight games for their best start since 1973.
But the feel-good story of the year came crashing down in a span of 11 minutes. Read More
November 7, 2009
An early test
Lincoln's Ronald Butler led the team in passing, rushing and intercepted a pass.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Lincoln’s game against Irvington may not have counted towards to North 2, Group II playoff standings. But the impact from the Lions’ 28-6 defeat could be enormous as head coach Robert Hampton has promised there will be changes in store before next weekend’s playoff opener. Read More
October 13, 2009
Queens of the court
Yumi Hinnenkamp won the 1st Singles title and helped McNair win the team title.
Click Here for more photos from The Jersey City Public School Championship.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY - The Jersey City Public School Championship came down to one match, but if the pressure got to McNair's Yumi Hinnenkamp, you wouldn't have known it. The junior cruised to a convincing 8-1 victory over Ferris' Iesha Crandon to lock up the title for 1st singles as well as the team championship for the Cougars.
Click Here to view the complete results and list of title winners from The Jersey City Public School Championships.
September 27, 2009
Lions ride Stevens to victory
Tyron Stevens rushed for 241 yards in Lincoln's 22-15 victory over St. Anthony.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – With his team trailing by one at the half, Lincoln running back Tyron Stevens knew he had to take over if his team was going to escape with a victory.
The junior shouldered that responsibility and then some, rushing for 181 yards in the second half as the Lions held on for a 22-15 win over St. Anthony last night at Caven Point.
September 12, 2009
Season premiere
Bayonne had no answers for Lincoln's Ronald Butler in a 34-0 Lions victory.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE - For Lincoln’s Ronald Butler, it was a personal highlight film.
The junior receiver/defensive back set the tone early with a series of spectacular plays as the Lions rolled to a 34-0 victory over Bayonne last night at Veterans Stadium.
“I was feeling it from the beginning of the game,” Butler said. “It was just regular old me playing football.” Read More
September 2, 2009
Encore performance?
Linebacker Aziz Wright and the Lions seek a return to the state playoffs.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – A year ago, Lincoln was one of the feel-good stories of the football season, winning six games and making the playoffs for the first time in 21 years. But in the eyes of head coach Robert Hampton the bigger challenge comes now as they prove last year was not a fluke.
“Our motto is ‘not a fluke,’” Hampton said. “We have to live up to our own expectations. We can’t be a one hit wonder.” Read More
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