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UNION MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH LDR-Athlete-Sanborn-2

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UNION MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

editor November 26, 2019

Andrew Sanborn, senior, football Andrew is our senior quarterback, a three-year starter. Through nine games this season...

Roselle football wins at home on Thanksgiving to close its season with a 5-game winning streak; New Providence, Rahway and Westfield also triumph

Roselle football wins at home on Thanksgiving to close its season with a 5-game winning streak; New Providence, Rahway and Westfield also triumph

JR Parachini November 29, 2019

One team in Union County that can’t wait for the 2020 football season is the Roselle Rams....

Hillside football, 11-0 again after capturing a 3rd straight state championship, eyes first undefeated finish; South Jersey, Group 2 champ Comets next play Dec. 8

Hillside football, 11-0 again after capturing a 3rd straight state championship, eyes first undefeated finish; South Jersey, Group 2 champ Comets next play Dec. 8

JR Parachini November 27, 2019

In New Jersey now if you are good and fortunate enough to win a state championship, which...

Union football gets the job done and is North 2, Group 5 state champions; First Farmers crown in 26 years sparked by standout Wilson effort

Union football gets the job done and is North 2, Group 5 state champions; First Farmers crown in 26 years sparked by standout Wilson effort

JR Parachini November 23, 2019

UNION – Just four plays into the game Union junior running back Diante Wilson set the tone...

Union football’s last 3 attempts at winning a state championship game did not end well for the storied Union County program; Tonight the Farmers get a chance to re-write history

Union football’s last 3 attempts at winning a state championship game did not end well for the storied Union County program; Tonight the Farmers get a chance to re-write history

JR Parachini November 22, 2019

COMMENTARY There’s no way to sugarcoat it. The last three times Union football played in a state...

Union football (11-0) seeking first title since 1993; Hillside (10-0) out to capture a 3rd straight

Union football (11-0) seeking first title since 1993; Hillside (10-0) out to capture a 3rd straight

JR Parachini November 21, 2019

Two programs clashing for the first time. Two programs with a rich history of winning it all...

Union assistant coach Marano Jr. a prominent player the last time Farmers won a football state championship at home thumbnail_IMG_0718

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Union assistant coach Marano Jr. a prominent player the last time Farmers won a football state championship at home

JR Parachini November 18, 2019

UNION – There was a time when dinosaurs roamed up and down Morris Avenue, devouring everything in...

Union football holds off West Orange to advance to its second North 2, Group 5 state championship game

Union football holds off West Orange to advance to its second North 2, Group 5 state championship game

JR Parachini November 16, 2019

UNION – With the game, the season and a legitimate shot at reaching a state championship on...

Union, Hillside and Westfield football all 1 win away from playing for state championships; In sectional semifinal action Friday night, Nov. 15

Union, Hillside and Westfield football all 1 win away from playing for state championships; In sectional semifinal action Friday night, Nov. 15

JR Parachini November 13, 2019

Former Irvington player, assistant coach and head coach Darnell Grant left Irvington to take over as head...

Hillside football explodes for 5 second half touchdowns en route to 36-2 playoff win over Cinnaminson; Biggins begins blast with 69-yard sprint

Hillside football explodes for 5 second half touchdowns en route to 36-2 playoff win over Cinnaminson; Biggins begins blast with 69-yard sprint

JR Parachini November 10, 2019

HILLSIDE – Were the host Comets concerned at all when they entered their locker room at halftime...