KENILWORTH – Visiting North Arlington, in the playoffs for the first time since 1996, came ready to play immediately. After receiving the opening kickoff the Vikings drove from their own 37 to the Brearley one-yard line, thanks in part to a 30-yard pass completion to the Bears’ 30 and then two plays later a 25-yard […]
Eleven got in. How many will get out? Union County is well represented in playoff football that commences this weekend. Eleven of the 17 football playing schools in Union County qualified. Last week I wrote that nine would get in. Rahway and Roselle also snuck in as eighth seeds in their sections – the Indians […]
Making the tackle and not giving up the football via a turnover were going to be the keys for Brearley’s success this season according to head coach Scott Miller. That is what he emphasized two months ago before his 14th season at the helm of the Bears was about to commence. “We need to tackle […]
Crusaders receive two TDs from Bergin, one from Sanchez
CLARK – While Johnson’s fourth consecutive victory was not perfect or even up to the coaching staff’s standards, the Crusaders did extend their winning streak and moved one step closer to clinching a second straight playoff berth in Central Jersey, Group 2. Johnson scored single touchdowns in three of the four quarters and took care […]
For the second year in a row a three-game winning streak has evened Johnson’s record following another tough 0-3 start. The Crusaders of Clark just notched their first road win and have scored the same amount of points – 110 – as they have surrendered. Johnson’s next goal is to prove that it is better […]
Both Union High School varsity soccer teams were defeated in Union County Tournament quarterfinal round competition Saturday. The fourth-seeded boys’ fell at home to fifth-seeded Elizabeth 3-2 in the first sudden death overtime. A penalty kick goal by senior Jonathan Firmino with just 15 minutes left in the second half tied the game for Union […]
The Cranford (6-0), Brearley (6-0), Westfield (5-0) and New Providence (5-0) football teams are not only winning. These four squads are simply dominating the competition put up before them so far. While Brearley has won all of its games by double digits; Cranford, Westfield and New Providence have won all of theirs except for one […]
Graham, Mays score for Hillside; Jaramillo kicks 25-yard FG
CRANFORD – What was Cranford’s objective against a Hillside team that came in off a victory in which it scored 49 points on the road? For the host Cougars it was to take care of business and keep on showing signs of improvement. Hillside, on the other hand, knew it was going up against quite […]
With four juniors in the starting lineup, including at all three singles positions, the Roselle Park girls’ tennis team may be primed to put together a more highly-successful season next year in terms of wins and losses. However, at the moment, a lineup consisting of only one true returning starter is getting valuable experience. Those players […]
UNION, NJ — The following formerUnion High School standout athletes are among the second Union Athletics Hall of Fame class, which will be honored Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. at Galloping Hill Inn in Union. • Al Lilley was a standout wrestler at Union High School and later a successful head coach of the varsity wrestling […]
