August 23, 2010
Restoring pride
Junior QB Kenny Furlong is one of many first-time starters for Memorial.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
WEST NEW YORK –Oscar Guerrero knows he has a difficult challenge in front of him as he enters his first season as head coach at Memorial. But while the Tigers have struggled in recent years, Guerrero knows firsthand that success at the West New York school can be obtained. Read More
May 18, 2010
Playing with a purpose
Willy Tavares is mobbed by his teammates after his game-winning single.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
UNION CITY – As he was being mobbed by his Soaring Eagle teammates, Willy Tavares’ mind was on more than just his team.
Playing with a heavy heart just one day after the death of his grand father, Tavares delivered a walk-off RBI single in Union City’s 5-4 victory over Memorial in the first round of the NJSIAA North 1, Group IV tournament. Read More
May 14, 2010
Flight school
Dickinson's Terrol Ishmail lands his long jump winning leap of more than 19 feet.
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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
May 13, 2010
Garzon, Bayonne win big in HCT
Memorial senior David Garzon won his fourth-straight singles title.
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JERSEY CITY - The past and future of Hudson County boys tennis were on display in the first singles final showdown between Memorial’s David Garzon and Secaucus’ Joshua Halpern.
Garzon’s high school career may be winding down, but yesterday, he wasn’t yet ready to relinquish his crown as the county’s premier player. The Tigers senior overcame a rough second set and a hamstring injury to win his fourth consecutive title with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 win over Halpern in the championships of the Hudson County Tournament at Saint Peter’s College. Read More
May 8, 2010
Roundup: Acosta, Carpio lift Tigers
Memorial junior Jonathon Carpio led all players with 16 kills.
Jonathon Carpio had a match-high 16 kills as Memorial enters the Hudson County Tournament on a winning note after downing Dickinson 25-15, 25-19 yesterday in West New York. Read More
May 7, 2010
Roundup: McNair takes slugfest
McNair 2B and leadoff hitter Ashley Mendoza had three RBI yesterday.
McNair 18, Memorial 11
Third baseman Alicia Rivas had five RBI as the Cougars emerged victorious in a slugfest yesterday in West New York. Read More
May 5, 2010
Roundup: UC holds off Memorial
Victor Lebron had three hits at the plate and nine strikeouts on the mound.
Union City 8, Memorial 5
Antonio Borges had three hits and picked up the win in relief for the Soaring Eagles yesterday in West New York. Read More
May 1, 2010
High marks
County Prep's Victoria Pessolano struck 12 batters in seven innings.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – As the number two starting pitcher on the County Prep staff, sophomore Victoria Pessolano hadn’t been asked to take the ball in pressure situations.
Head coach Meave Connelly gave Pessolano her first real test in the circle and she proved up to the challenge. Pessolano struck out 12 batters in a complete-game performance to lift the Hurricanes past division rival Memorial 10-2 yesterday at Bayonne Park.
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Volleyball Roundup: St. Peter's Prep sweeps, Memorial splits.
April 28, 2010
Roundup: Bees tame Tigers in three
Rafal Kierznowski's 11 kills and six blocks were both match-highs for the Bees.
Rafal Kierznowski led all players with 11 kills and six blocks as the Bees held off Memorial 25-10, 16-25, 25-15 yesterday in Bayonne. Kierznowski also had 10 service points and three aces. Read More
April 27, 2010
Holding on
Union City's Andres Martinez had 23 assists in the win over Memorial.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
WEST NEW YORK – For Union City it was all about regaining confidence.
After controlling play for most of the third game, the Soaring Eagles found themselves on the verge of self-destruction as five consecutive Memorial points put would had been a certain victory, in peril. Despite the tense situation, Union City would ensure this win would not get away as they held on for a 21-25, 25-16, 25-21 victory yesterday. Read More
April 19, 2010
HCV's All-County Teams
Who else joined Derrick Williams (c) and Myles Davis (r) 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
Roundup: Bees hold off Memorial
Bayonne's Khaled Abdelaal had 13 service points in a win over Memorial.
Matt Strzala had six blocks as the Bees overcame a one-game deficit to knock off Memorial 19-25, 25-20, 25-20 yesterday in West New York. Read More
April 9, 2010
Home sweet home
Union City's Jefry Castro struck out seven batters in a complete game effort.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
UNION CITY – Coming off of a 1-3 road trip to start the season, Union City knew it was imperative to open up their home schedule on a winning note.
Playing in their first-ever regular season game at their new rooftop field, the Soaring Eagles couldn’t have envisioned a better opening as they stormed past Memorial 10-1 yesterday at Roosevelt Stadium. Read More
February 19, 2010
Roundup: Big third propels Bees
Bayonne's Elvonney Poole had 19 points and 12 rebounds in the win.
Bayonne 76, Memorial 62
The trio of Elvonney Poole, Damian Williams and Rodney Wilson proved too tough to handle as the Bees used a 31-point third quarter to propel them to a win in West New York last night.
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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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January 24, 2010
Cool under pressure
Robert Ramos scored all eight of his points on free throws in the last 3:23 of the game.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
UNION CITY – Shooting free throws with the game on the line can be a nerve-wracking experience for any player. For Union City’s Robert Ramos, it was anything but that.
Ramos connected on eight straight free throws in the final 3:23 as the Soaring Eagles outlasted Memorial 60-53 yesterday afternoon. Read More
January 15, 2010
Roundup: Williams scores 41 for Marist
Bayonne's Vinny Masciale had eight points and six assists against St. Mary's.
Marist 102, Memorial 38
Marvin Williams erupted for a career-high 41 points as the Royal Knights’ offense was clicking on all cylinders last night in Bayonne. 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
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.
November 4, 2009
Pay back time
Union City goalie Christian Marulanda made 11 saves in the victory.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
WEST NEW YORK – After losing to Memorial in ugly fashion the last time they met up, Union City was hoping they’d get a chance for redemption.
Last night the Soaring Eagles got that chance and took full advantage with a convincing 4-1 victory in the opening round of the North 1, Group IV tournament at Centennial Field.
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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 23, 2009
Singles, doubles finals set
Union City's Gabriela Sarrate advanced in the First Singles final with a 6-0, 6-3 win.
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JERSEY CITY - The Hudson County Tennis Singles and Doubles Championships continued yesterday at Lincoln Park with the semifinal round. Nine different schools were represented in the 10 matches that took place. County Prep headlined the group with representatives in each of the five tournament semifinals. 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
October 14, 2009
Playoff push
John Paul Herrera scored two goals, including the game-winner in double OT.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – Watching a two-goal lead evaporate in the final 12 minutes of regulation is something that could shake even the most experienced of teams, let alone a squad as young as Bayonne.
But the Bees, a team with zero seniors on the roster, were able to overcome the momentum against them when John Paul Herrera netted his second goal of the game to give Bayonne a 3-2 victory over Memorial in double overtime. Read More
October 1, 2009
Quick strikes
Junior Lauren Tredo led the Blue Devils' passing attack with a pair of assists.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – For St. Dominic Academy, the key to success has been to be grounded.
Behind an offense predicated on fast and low passes, the Blue Devils took control early and never looked back in a 4-0 victory over Memorial yesterday in Jersey City.
“We always try and pass the ball out,” St. Dominic coach Colette Lenaghan said. “We don’t just play kick and run. That’s what my philosophy is all about. Play the game on the floor, it’s not meant to be played in the air.” 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 15, 2009
Split decision
Despite many scoring chances late, Oliver Garcia and the Bruins settled for a tie.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – After meeting in the last three HCIAA Coviello finals, there’s no denying that Memorial and North Bergen has become one of the area’s best rivalries.
The HCIAA may be gone, but the rivalry is as strong as ever.
“It’s always a rivalry, the kids know each other so they’re going to play harder,” North Bergen coach John Belluardo said. “It’s always a terrific game. It’s always a one-goal game that can go back and forth any time.” Read More
September 13, 2009
Life in the fast lane
Peter Ramanand celebrates his second of three touchdowns in a win over Memorial.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – After missing the playoffs for the first time in 21 years, the Bruins took the first step towards a return trip to the postseason.
North Bergen ran wild, racking up 323 yards on the ground in a convincing 43-8 victory over long-time rival Memorial yesterday at Bruins Stadium.
“It was pretty big to make a statement like that,” running back Carlos Mateo said. “Today showed that the Bruins are back.” Read More
August 24, 2009
Growing Up
RB Denssy Porttoreal is one of 18 returning starters for Memorial.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
WEST NEW YORK – Martin Ojeda and his teammates remember the blowouts. Ojeda was one of many who were pressed into starting action as sophomores for a Memorial squad that was 1-9 in 2007.
“It made us tougher,” Ojeda said about that 2007 season. “We got a lot of experience. It just made us really strong and we grew closer together because we were losing together. Now we’ve learned to win together.” Read More
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