July 29, 2026

JR Parachini

Union County football state championship playoff era history here; Years listed when each team last captured a state crown
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Union County football state championship playoff era history here; Years listed when each team last captured a state crown

JR Parachini December 4, 2017 331
Now that Hillside has won its first state championship since 1985, here is the list of when...
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Westfield, Hillside football surprising or not-so-surprising? Blue Devils, Comets seek to capture state championships Nov. 30 and Dec. 2
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Westfield, Hillside football surprising or not-so-surprising? Blue Devils, Comets seek to capture state championships Nov. 30 and Dec. 2

JR Parachini November 29, 2017 330
I’m not quite sure what might be more surprising? The fact that we’re still asking Westfield head...
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A special moment in Linden athletics the night before Thanksgiving; Muhammad Wilkerson is school’s first football player to have his uniform number retired
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A special moment in Linden athletics the night before Thanksgiving; Muhammad Wilkerson is school’s first football player to have his uniform number retired

JR Parachini November 25, 2017 299
When it came time to block for his quarterback or pressure the opposing signal-caller he was there...
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Roselle Park holds on to defeat Roselle 7-6 in 100th Thanksgiving Day football clash; Brutus scores for Panthers, McRae for Rams IMG_8661
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Roselle Park holds on to defeat Roselle 7-6 in 100th Thanksgiving Day football clash; Brutus scores for Panthers, McRae for Rams

JR Parachini November 23, 2017 274
  ROSELLE PARK – Roselle Park held on to defeat Roselle 7-6 in the 100th Thanksgiving Day...
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Hillside football tops host Johnson 19-16 in CJ, G2 semifinals; Advances to program’s 3rd state championship game and first since 1985 IMG_8602
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Hillside football tops host Johnson 19-16 in CJ, G2 semifinals; Advances to program’s 3rd state championship game and first since 1985

JR Parachini November 19, 2017 296
CLARK – A week ago Hillside had just one road win on its playoff resume. Now the...
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Westfield football defeats Elizabeth 13-6 to advance to 3rd straight N2, G5 state championship game; The opponent – once again – will be Bridgewater-Raritan
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Westfield football defeats Elizabeth 13-6 to advance to 3rd straight N2, G5 state championship game; The opponent – once again – will be Bridgewater-Raritan

JR Parachini November 18, 2017 270
WESTFIELD – The Westfield Blue Devils have not only proven that defense wins championships, but a solid,...
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Rahway football had 2 leads, but ultimately fell to host West Essex in North 2, Group 3 semifinals; Pendleton, Moore score TDs IMG_8557
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Rahway football had 2 leads, but ultimately fell to host West Essex in North 2, Group 3 semifinals; Pendleton, Moore score TDs

JR Parachini November 18, 2017 299
NORTH CALDWELL – West Essex took Rahway’s first punch and came right back. West Essex took Rahway’s...
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Dayton boys’ soccer falls in Group 1 semifinals; Repeat N2, G1 state champion Bulldogs still turned in solid 18-4-1 campaign
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Dayton boys’ soccer falls in Group 1 semifinals; Repeat N2, G1 state champion Bulldogs still turned in solid 18-4-1 campaign

JR Parachini November 15, 2017 269
OAKLAND – The first half went to Dayton, with the Bulldogs producing three quality shots that had...
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Hillside at Johnson FB playoff game moved to Saturday, Nov. 18 because of production of “A Streetcar Named Desire” taking place at Johnson Nov. 16 and 17
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Hillside at Johnson FB playoff game moved to Saturday, Nov. 18 because of production of “A Streetcar Named Desire” taking place at Johnson Nov. 16 and 17

JR Parachini November 14, 2017 303
The two best football teams from the Valley Division of the Mid-State 38 Conference – first-time champion...
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