August 25, 2010
Eyes on the prize
Senior Anthony Calabrese is expected to start at running back and inside linebacker.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN –A year ago North Bergen was playing with a chip on its shoulder, looking to prove that 2008’s disastrous 3-7 campaign was a blip on the radar for a team which had made the playoffs the previous 21 seasons. With five wins and a trip to the North I, Group IV playoffs the Bruins were able to avenge that earlier disappointment. Read More
June 4, 2010
Run to history
Zamir Thomas posted the fourth-fastest time in NJ history in the 200-Meter Dash.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
Before yesterday, no runner from Hudson County had taken home gold at the Meet of Champions for as long as anyone can remember. Najee Glass of St. Peter’s Prep and Zamir Thomas of Snyder put an end to the draught as they both won in yesterday’s historic performance at Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield.
“It was a great day for Hudson County,” said St. Peter’s Prep coach Mike Burgess. “It’s been a long time since we’ve had that many individual medal winners.” Read More
May 31, 2010
Gold rush
Snyder junior Zamir Thomas took first in the 200 and 400-Meter Dash.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
It was another big weekend on the track for Zamir Thomas as the Snyder junior medaled in three different events, taking gold in two of them, during this weekend’s Group II championships. Read More
May 21, 2010
In the past
Ashley Heredia comes in to score North Bergen's lone run of the game.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
MONTCLAIR – As the North Bergen softball team walked off the field following a 2-1 loss to Montclair in the second round of the NJSIAA North 1, Group IV tournament, it was already time to put this game in the rearview mirror.
With another tournament game – this one a semifinal matchup in the Hudson County Tournament – less than 24 hours away, the Bruins have little choice but to exhibit a short memory on the diamond. For North Bergen (19-8) head coach Tom Eagleson, such a short turnaround is the perfect remedy after a tough loss. Read More
May 20, 2010
Relief effort
Danny Mirabel and St. Mary's are heading to the Hudson County Tournament final.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – Pitcher Angel Paulino has been the driving force behind St. Mary’s success throughout the season. When it came time for Paulino’s teammates to help pick up the slack in the biggest game of the season, they showed they weren’t a one-man team.
Reliever Danny Mirabel came on to preserve a sixth-inning lead and 11th-seeded St. Mary’s (16-9) scored three times in the seventh to hold off North Bergen 7-4 yesterday in the semifinals of the Hudson County Tournament. Read More
May 16, 2010
HCT: Bruins, Soaring Eagles advance
North Bergen's Anel Sotolongo had five RBI in a HCT win over Kearny.
North Bergen 11, Kearny 1
Anel Sotolongo blasted two homers as the second-seeded Bruins stormed into the semifinals of the Hudson County Tournament last night in North Bergen. 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 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 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 2, 2010
Speed demons
Snyder's Shanice Henry was sixth in the 200 Meter Dash and eighth in the 400.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
The Snyder track team won two events in yesterday’s Bernards Invitational in Bernardsville.
Junior Zamir Thomas set the tone for the Tigers, winning the 200 Meter Dash with a time of 21.47 seconds. He was also the front leg of Snyder’s winning 4x100 Meter Relay team. The quartet of Thomas, Rashawn Taylor, Timoy Malcolm and Dwight Andrews won the event with a time of 43.92 seconds. Read More
May 1, 2010
Roundup: Hanna closes out Bruins
Nick Galasso had three RBI and a triple for St. Peter's Prep.
St. Peter’s Prep 4, North Bergen 2
Entering with the bases loaded and nobody out, Marc Hanna retired all three batters he faced with a strikeout to save the game for the Marauders yesterday in North Bergen.
Read More
Volleyball Roundup: St. Peter's Prep sweeps, Memorial splits.
April 19, 2010
HCV's All-County Teams
Noel Allen averaged 23 points and 15 rebounds per game to make 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
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
Baseball Roundup: Ventura's four hits lead Union City. Prep tops North Bergen
March 29, 2010
Back in business
Junior pitcher Carla Arismendi is one of eight returning starters for North Bergen.
Click Here for photos from River Dell at North Bergen scrimmage.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – For the Bruins softball team, this is an opportunity that rarely comes along. Returning eight starters is a luxury any coach would love to have. With eight starters coming back from a team which went 23-4 a year ago, head coach Tom Eagleson was hard-pressed to remember having a team with this combination of talent and experience.
“It’s been a long time since we only lost one (starter),” he said. “Usually we lose three or four. Only (losing) one starter this year, is going to be nice.” Read More
March 19, 2010
Star struck
Noel Allen (left) is one of three from Hudson County in the North-South All-Star Game.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
Three basketball standouts from Hudson County will be amonst the participants Sunday's NJ Coaches Association North-South All-Star Game. Read More
March 1, 2010
More work to be done
The Marauders celebrate their third consecutive title after beating North Bergen.
Click Here for photos from St. Peter's Prep vs North Bergen.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – It’d be hard to blame St. Peter’s Prep for having a low-key celebration after their 81-65 victory over North Bergen in the final of the Hudson County Tournament.
As important as winning their third straight county championship for the first time since 1962 was for the Marauders, it isn’t their ultimate goal. That would be success in this week’s state playoffs. Read More
February 25, 2010
Allen takes charge for North Bergen
Peter Ramanand had nine points and eight rebounds for North Bergen.
Click Here for photos from Marist vs North Bergen.
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.
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 21, 2010
Claros, Bruins find the right tempo
North Bergen senior center Maria Claros led all scorers with 21 points.
Click Here for photos from North Bergen at Secaucus Girls Basketball.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
SECAUCUS – In order to knock out second-seeded Secaucus, North Bergen knew they would have to play at their preferred pace – a slow pace.
It was a game plan which the seventh-seeded Bruins were able to work to perfection as a strong defensive effort and a career game from Maria Claros led them to a 52-44 victory yesterday in the quarterfinals of the Hudson County Tournament. 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.
Read More
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
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 28, 2010
Marauders, Bruins continue win streaks
Prep's Devin Ruiz (top) continues his match with William Borke sans head gear.
Click Here for photos from Bayonne at St. Peter's Prep Wrestling.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY - St. Peter’s Prep continued to show why they are Hudson County’s premier team and one of the state’s best after a convincing 57-18 victory over Bayonne yesterday in Jersey City. Read More
January 24, 2010
Bruins down Jefferson, Hackensack
North Bergen's Julian Quintero picked up victories against Jefferson and Hackensack.
The North Bergen wrestling team continued their winning ways, sweeping weekend matches with Jefferson and Hackensack. 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
Disaster averted
The Marauders' Keith Lumpkin had 13 rebounds gainst North Bergen.
Click Here for photos from St. Peter's Prep at North Bergen.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – Less than three minutes away from what would been the greatest win in school history, the last game for St. Peter’s Prep turned into a nightmare as a 10-point lead over St. Anthony ended in a crushing overtime defeat.
Last night in their first game since then, the Marauders once again saw a large lead in peril. Unlike the Dan Finn Classic, this one wouldn’t end in heartbreak as Prep held on for a 75-61 victory over the Bruins in front of a raucous crowd in North Bergen. Read More
Girls Basketball Roundup: Innis scores 31 for Patriots, Vazquez's 23 lead Marist
Wrestling: Bruins down Hasbrouck Heights
January 17, 2010
Bruins win two of three
North Bergen's Chris Duran (right) had three wins, two by pin yesterday.
The North Bergen wrestling team went 2-1 yesterday, defeating Ridgefield Park and Bloomfield, while falling to Passaic Valley. Read More
January 14, 2010
Mat mania
Bayonne's Dennis Price (left) grapples with North Bergen's Chris Duran.
Click Here for photos from Bayonne, Hudson Catholic and North Bergen Wrestling.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE - Yesterday Bayonne, Hudson Catholic and North Bergen High Schools competed in a tri event at Bayonne High School. The Bruins won both of their matches in the round-robin event. The Bees went 1-1, defeating Hudson Catholic in their match.
Below are the breakdowns of all the individual matches from yesterday's action. Read More
January 8, 2010
Back with a vengeance
Noel Allen scored 12 points in the second half to lead North Bergen.
Click Here for photos from Bayonne at North Bergen.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – For Noel Allen and Dany Abrue, it had to be painful to watch. Both sidelined midway through the first quarter with foul trouble, the two Bruin standouts had to sit as an early North Bergen lead quickly morphed into a seven-point deficit at the half.
But when Abrue and Allen were able to return, they certainly made the most of the opportunity. The duo combined for 22 points in the second half as the Bruins recovered to defeat Bayonne last night 69-59. Read More
January 5, 2010
HCV's All-County Team
QB Peter Ramanand had 19 touchdowns to lead North Bergen back to the playoffs.
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
The Bruins' Vin Ascolese made the NJTCC Division 4 First Team at defensive back.
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
October 30, 2009
Dream finish
Senior Angelika Dabu won her third straight singles title and finishes her career 76-3.
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JERSEY CITY - On the eve of the Hudson County Tournament First Singles final, County Prep’s Angelika Dabu experienced something that had never happened to her – a loss to a Hudson County opponent. But this loss wasn’t on the court, but in a nightmare. Read More
October 25, 2009
Washed out
Marco Haffner and Kearny held a 3-0 lead when play was suspended due to lightning.
Click Here for more photos from North Bergen at Kearny.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
KEARNY – In a wild game between North Bergen and Kearny in the quarterfinals of the Hudson County Tournament, it only seemed appropriate that the ending would be bizarre as well. In this case, it is an ending that has yet to truly be determined.
Playing in heavy rain for most of the contest, play was halted with around 19 minutes left in the second half due to lightning. After a roughly 45-minute delay, play was suspended with the storm still going and large puddles on top of the turf at Kearny Stadium.
Read More on this game as well as other HCT quarterfinal action
Girls Volleyball: Six advance in opening round of HCT. View Photos
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.
Click Here for photos of semifinal action from the Hudson County Tournament
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 18, 2009
Rolls-Royster
Sheldon Royster touched the ball just four times, but had 172 yards and two touchdowns.
Click Here for more photos from North Bergen at St. Peter's Prep.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – With a crowded backfield and just one football to go around, finding touches for Sheldon Royster has been a challenge at times for St. Peter’s Prep. Royster didn’t get many touches, but when he did, he took advantage of them as the Marauders cruised past North Bergen 49-16 at Caven Point.
“(It’s difficult) sometimes,” Royster said about getting into a groove. “When (Coach Rich Hansen) gives me my carries I’ve got to do what I’ve got to do.” Read More
October 3, 2009
Won't be 'D'-nied
Anthony Salcedo and the Bruins defense has allowed just 24 points in four games.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
UNION CITY – After last week’s tough defeat to Teaneck, North Bergen was looking to bounce back and send a message. Through an array of blitzes and pressure, the message was sent loud and clear, as the Bruins used a dominant defensive performance to shut out Union City 14-0 last night at Roosevelt Stadium.
“That’s the whole thing about the Bruins,” Quarterback Peter Ramanand said. “Our defense just comes harder and that gets the offense to come out fired up and score points.”
September 15, 2009
Split decision
Despite many scoring chances late, Oliver Garcia and the Bruins settled for a tie.
Click Here for more photos from Memorial at North Bergen.
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.
Click Here for more photos from Memorial at North Bergen.
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 27, 2009
Bouncing back
QB Peter Ramanand and the Bruins look to avenge last season's 3-7 record.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – Winning had become a given in North Bergen under long-time head coach Vin Ascolese. But that run of success, including 21 straight trips to the state playoffs, came to an end as injuries and inexperience contributed to a disappointing 3-7 campaign.
“I think that they felt that they let everyone who played here down,” Ascolese said. “It hurt. We won the last game of the season and we were happy about that, but it still didn’t take away the idea that we didn’t make the playoffs and we didn’t have a winning season. It was a bitter pill for the kids to swallow.” Read More
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