August 27, 2010
One team, one goal
Gift Agiri and Marist hopes to reach the state playoffs for the first time since 2005.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE –With four wins, including a head-turning 22-16 victory over Hoboken, 2009 was a season of progress for Marist. Despite those accomplishment and exceeding the win total of the previous two years combined the Royal Knights’ goal of a trip to the state playoffs remained just out of reach. Read More
May 3, 2010
Kearny, Marist start strong
Alicia Weber had three RBI for Kearny in an opening round win over University.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
The Hudson County Softball Tournament started up this weekend as the power bats wer on display for Kearny and Marist. 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
Desiree Denmark averaged 17 points per game 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
March 3, 2010
Gill powered
Holy Family's Christina Gill (right) scored 16 of her 35 points in the fourth quarter.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – All season long Holy Family has relied upon the one-two inside combination of Diane Forker and Christina Gill to do the heavy lifting on offense. With Forker and guard Kaydee Murphy sidelined with injuries, the Falcons would need Gill to take her game to a new level.
The senior forward responded with the biggest game of her career, finishing with 35 points and 18 rebounds as Holy Family outlasted Marist 71-61 in the first round of the NJSIAA Non-Public, North B tournament. Read More
Boys Basketball: St. Mary's rediscovers shot to defeat Marist. View Photos
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 25, 2010
Allen takes charge for North Bergen
Peter Ramanand had nine points and eight rebounds for North Bergen.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Throughout the season, North Bergen’s Noel Allen has shown the ability to take over a game on offense. In last night’s Hudson County Tournament semifinal, the 6-foot-5 senior forward picked an ideal time to dominate.
Allen erupted for 33 points as the second-seeded Bruins advanced to Sunday’s championship game after defeating third-seeded Marist 70-48 at the Yanitelli Center.
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February 21, 2010
Rosa takes charge for Royal Knights
Junior guard Marv Williams had eight points in the opening quarter for Marist.
Click Here for photos from Dickinson at Marist Boys Basketball.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – Throughout the season, Marist has relied on point guard Justin Rosa to be the distributor that makes their offense go. When the third-seeded Royal Knights needed the junior to step up as a scorer, he showed he can do that as well.
Rosa delivered a career-high 28 points in a dominant performance to lead Marist to a 70-57 victory over Dickinson last night in the quarterfinals of the Hudson County Tournament.
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Girls Basketball: Friars, Hawkins hold on to top Marist. View Photos
February 17, 2010
Roundup: Denmark, Vazquez lift Marist
Desiree Denmark had 23 points and seven steals for Marist on Senior Night.
Marist 65, North Bergen 56
Seniors Ashley Vazquez and Desiree Denmark combined for 43 points to give the Royal Knights a victory on Senior Night last night in Bayonne. Read More
Boys Basketball: Brooks, McDaniel lift Lincoln. Harrison, Bayonne win
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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Boys Basketball Roundup: Williams scores 28 in Marist win. High Tech advances
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 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 Bayonne
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
January 31, 2010
Roundup: Marist rallies to win in OT
Alexis Wilson scored a career-high 25 points to lead Marist in an OT win.
Marist 78, County Prep 75
Freshman guard Alexis Wilson scored a career-high 25 points as the Royal Knights won an overtime thriller yesterday in Jersey City. Read More
January 27, 2010
Roundup: Horsley's big day leads Marist comeback
Marist's Jarryd Horsley scored nine of his game-high 21 points in the fourth quarter.
Marist 53, County Prep 46
Jarryd Horsley had 21 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks as the Royal Knights earned a come from behind victory yesterday in Jersey City. Read More
Girls Basketball Roundup: Adams shoots Lincoln past Marist
January 22, 2010
Peninsula City showdowns
Marist's Antoinette Blake (right) blocks the shot of Bayonne's Lisa Rovatsos.
Click Here for photos from University Charter at Marist.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – In terms of Hudson County rivalries, few top the one between Bayonne and Marist girls basketball. With first place in the division on the line, the intensity between the two Peninsula City rivalries was ramped up a notch. The Bees took Round 1 in the battle of division unbeatens behind 19 points from Lisa Rovatsos and 17 from Connie Hayes. Read More
Click Here for photos from Bayonne at Marist.
Earlier in the day, the Marist boys team continue their impressive turnaround from last season. Just one year after going 5-20, the Royal Knights are now 10-2 as Marvin Williams scored 28 points in a win over University. Read More
Photos from University Charter at Marist.
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
Girls Basketball Roundup: Innis scores 31 for Patriots, Vazquez's 23 lead Marist
January 15, 2010
Roundup: Denmark scores 24 for Marist
Desiree Denmark's game-high 24 points paced Marist over Kearny.
Marist 56, Kearny 32
Desiree Denmark scored a season-high 24 points to lead the Royal Knights to their four straight win yesterday in Bayonne. Denmark, a senior, also added eight rebounds and six assists in the win. Read More
Boys Basketball: Williams scores 41 points in Marist victory
January 11, 2010
Roundup: Blake, Denmark key win
Antoinette Blake (right) had 10 points and 15 rebounds in the win for Marist.
Marist 48, Kennedy Catholic (NY) 41
Desiree Denmark and Antoinette Blake both delivered double-doubles to lead the Royal Knights to their third straight win yesterday in Bayonne. Read More
January 8, 2010
Roundup: Marist tops SDA late
Ashley Vazquez scored a game-high 15 points for Marist.
Marist 44, St. Dominic Academy 41
Junior Antoinette Blake had 11 points and 16 rebounds as the Royal Knights overcame a halftime deficit to down St. Dominic Academy last night in Bayonne. Read More
January 6, 2010
Growing up
Freshman guard Alexis Wilson had five of her seven rebounds in the second half.
Click Here for photos from Marist at Union City.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
UNION CITY – For most of the season, Marist has had to rely heavily upon the veteran trio of Antoinette Blake, Desiree Denmark and Ashley Vazquez. But during the most pivotal stretch of their 58-49 victory over Union City, was when the two youngest starters – Angela Randle and Alexis Wilson – rose to the forefront.
Randle and Wilson combined for eight points during a 10-0 run late in the third quarter and early fourth that allowed the Royal Knights (5-2) to pull away and earn the win. Read More
January 5, 2010
HCV's All-County Team
Khadeem Wilson had six sacks and was a big-play threat at tight end for Marist.
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
Ernest Washington made the NJTCC Division 6 First Team on offense and defense.
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
Roundup: Denmark steals 15 in win
Marist 66, Dickinson 28
Desiree Denmark had a staggering 15 steals to go with a game-high 18 points as the Royal Knights downed Dickinson yesterday in Jersey City. Denmark, a senior also had six rebounds and three assists. Read More
December 22, 2009
Roundup: Denmark's 20 lead Marist
Marist 77, Ferris 19
Senior Desiree Denmark scored 20 points and was one of eight Royal Knights to score in last night’s win in Bayonne. Read More
December 19, 2009
Roundup: Marist rolls in opener
Marist 51, Memorial 21
Antoinette Blake and Desiree Denmark scored 16 points apiece as the Royal Knights took an early 17-point lead after the opening quarter and never looked back last night in West New York.
December 18, 2009
Girls Basketball Overview
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
In addition to our season previews on Bayonne, Holy Family and Secaucus, here is a closer look at some of the other teams to watch this season in Hudson County. Read More
October 11, 2009
Ford tough
Josh Ford's sack in the final minute helped preserve a St. Anthony victory.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – Josh Ford may have been one of the last players to arrive at Veterans Stadium, but when the game was on the line, he was the most important player on the field.
Ford, who according to St. Anthony head coach Sean Fallon arrived just minutes before kickoff due to the SATs, recorded a pivotal sack in the final seconds and scored the game-winning touchdown to give the Friars a 14-6 victory yesterday over Marist. Read More
September 19, 2009
Standing tall
Denssy Portorreal rushed for 114 of his 139 yards in the second half for Memorial.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
WEST NEW YORK – For the first 19 plays of the game, Marist had marched right down the field on Memorial’s defense. But it only took one play for Tigers to take that momentum away and set the tone for the rest of the evening.
Jonathan Munoz delivered a crucial sack on 4th and goal from the 3-yard line in what would be one of many big plays the Tigers’ defense would deliver in a 20-6 victory over the Royal Knights last night at Coviello Field. Read More
September 2, 2009
All grown up
With 20 returning starters, Otis Best and the Royal Knights have high expectations.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – After two forgettable seasons, the Royal Knights are ready to grow up. After being one of the youngest teams in Hudson County, Marist loses just one senior off of last year’s roster. As a result, head coach Larry Arico brings a veteran squad that in his eyes is the deepest he’s had since taking over in 2005.
“It will be the first time where we’ve actually brought back a veteran group, a group that’s been through the program,” Arico said. “We’ve worked through the past two years and now it’s starting to pay off. Hopefully it will translate in wins and losses.” Read More
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