September 23, 2026

JR Parachini

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 341
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 306
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 340
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 314
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 342
The two best football teams from the Valley Division of the Mid-State 38 Conference – first-time champion...
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Roselle Park football wins first road playoff game in 25 years; Hillside captures first road playoff triumph since 1985 thumbnail_DSC_6086_preview
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Roselle Park football wins first road playoff game in 25 years; Hillside captures first road playoff triumph since 1985

JR Parachini November 12, 2017 363
Roselle Park played to its ball-control strength early on to build a two-touchdown lead and then after...
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Repeat North 2, Group 1 state champion Dayton boys’ soccer team seeks to advance past Group 1 semis this time; Bulldogs to face North 1 state champ Pompton Lakes
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Repeat North 2, Group 1 state champion Dayton boys’ soccer team seeks to advance past Group 1 semis this time; Bulldogs to face North 1 state champ Pompton Lakes

JR Parachini November 11, 2017 309
The next goal for the repeat North 2, Group 1 state champion Dayton boys’ soccer team is...
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Johnson football advances to Central Jersey, Group 2 semifinals for 2nd time in 3 years; Linden, Cranford, Roselle fall on first night of playoffs thumbnail_DSC_1371_preview
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Johnson football advances to Central Jersey, Group 2 semifinals for 2nd time in 3 years; Linden, Cranford, Roselle fall on first night of playoffs

JR Parachini November 11, 2017 313
Remember when “official” practice commenced back in August, with players having to put on helmets and pads...
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Legendary New Providence football coach Frank Bottone passes at age 86; Winningest gridiron coach in Union County thumbnail_20101204_Lincoln_vs_NewProvidence_State_Finals199
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Legendary New Providence football coach Frank Bottone passes at age 86; Winningest gridiron coach in Union County

JR Parachini November 10, 2017 339
Legendary New Providence football coach Frank Bottone has passed at the age of 86. He will truly be...
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