CRANFORD FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

Kelly Mc Auliffe, varsity gymnast “I am nominating Kelly Mc Auliffe, who just became the Union County beam champion.” — Coach Michele Charney-Hulse What is your favorite part of gymnastics? “The community that comes along with being a gymnast. Both in the high school and club season, we’re familiar with all of the girls and support everyone […]

CRANFORD MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

CRANFORD MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

Keith Brown, varsity cross country “Keith Brown is a senior captain and leader for us who has consistently been one of our top performers for four years. He is a pleasure to coach.” — Coach John Schiano What is your favorite part of cross country? “Cheering on my fellow teammates during our meets. Whether I’m cheering […]

ELECTION CANDIDATE BIOS – SUMMIT COMMON COUNCIL

Beth Little, Democrat Council At Large Beth Little is a former child abuse prosecutor who has been involved in local organizations for the past 15 years since moving to Summit. Her four teenagers have all attended Summit public schools and she has served on local boards and committees, including The Connection, Santa Claus Shop and the Summit Educational Foundation. She has said […]

ELECTION CANDIDATE BIOS – SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

Chris Capodice, Democrat Chris Capodice is a school administrator and has experience on Springfield’s Planning Board, Environmental Commission and Green Team. He has lived in Springfield for 11 years with his wife, Lisa, and two children, who both attend public schools. Capodice has volunteered in his children’s athletic programs, as well as the Girl Scouts and as a lector at St. James Church. […]

Union County Tournament information here; boys’ and girls soccer and girls’ volleyball finals are Oct. 28

UNION COUNTY TOURNAMENTS BOYS’ SOCCER: FINAL Saturday, Oct. 28 at Johnson’s Nolan Field 2-Elizabeth vs. 1-Westfield, 7 p.m. SEMIFINALS Saturday, Oct. 21 at Johnson’s Nolan Field Elizabeth 2, Cranford 1 Westfield 3, Summit 1 GIRLS’ SOCCER: FINAL Saturday, Oct. 28 at Johnson’s Nolan Field 2-Scotch Plains vs. 1-Westfield, 5 p.m. SEMIFINALS Sunday, Oct. 22 at […]

Hillside Comets football record since 1990, including years made playoffs and results vs. Delaware Valley and Cranford

HILLSIDE COMETS SINCE 1990:   1990: (5-4) head coach John Kaye’s first season 1991: (2-7) 1992: (7-1-1) 1993: (7-2) Mountain Valley Conference-Mountain Division co-champions with Immaculata 1994: (7-2) 1995: (4-5) head coach Derryk Sellers’ first season 1996: (5-4) 1997: (2-7) head coach Gary Westberry’s first season 1998: (6-4), qualified in North 2, Group 2 1999: […]

Former Roselle Catholic standout Murphy pitches in as a valuable coach for American League champion Houston Astros

Billy Murphy grew up as a Yankees’ fan in Union County, but you might be surprised which team the Roselle Catholic graduate is rooting for as the Bronx Bombers faced the Houston Astros in the American League Championship Series. “I hope the Astros win the World Series,” Murphy said. The Houston Astros came back from […]