After a rough week in the middle of October that saw the Union girls’ soccer team lose two regular season games by two goals each and then a Union County Tournament quarterfinal by one goal, the Farmers are out to rebound in hopes of qualifying for next month’s North 2, Group 4 playoffs. Following a […]
Last reached the final in 2013
PHOTO BY STEVEN ELLMORE – Cranford reached the UCT semifinals for the second straight season and for the fourth time in the past five. Cranford won the crown in 2000 and 2009 and reached the final again in 2013. With wins in its last two matches the Cranford girls’ soccer team not only moved above […]
The pitcher and the shortstop. Two of the most vital pieces to any softball puzzle destined to stand out. When the Johnson softball team takes the field it sends out right hander Gianna Randazza to the mound and Shannon Brogan to short. Even before the first pitch is thrown, the Crusaders are elevated at two […]
Cougars win 3rd straight to improve to 4-2 and bolster CJ, G3 playoff qualifying
SUMMIT – Brian Oblachinski is a key part of a Cranford offense that came into Friday night’s game averaging 36 points. The returning senior starter is also a member of the secondary on defense, a unit that head coach Erik Rosenmeier said needed to step up. The Cougars, sparked by one of the season’s most […]
Can Cranford capture its third straight win over another undefeated Summit team? Can defending North 2, Group 5 champion Westfield extend its state-best 18-game winning streak with a big victory at Elizabeth? Can Governor Livingston slow down a 5-0 Somerville team which is averaging more than 50 points? We’ll find out Friday, Oct. 14 and […]
Cougars seek 3rd straight win; Hilltoppers out to go 6-0
It took Cranford a time period of five years and a total of seven games before the Cougars finally found the formula for defeating Mid-State 38 Conference rival Summit two years ago. A 33-14 decisive Cranford win at home over Summit in 2014 enabled the Cougars to win their first division title as a member […]
UNION COUNTY TOURNAMENTS SCHEDULE FOR WEEKEND OF OCT. 14-15 BOYS’ SOCCER: Quarterfinals Friday, Oct. 14 10-Dayton at 2-Westfield, 3 p.m. 13-New Providence at 4-Cranford, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 6-Summit at 3-Elizabeth, 1 p.m. 9-Plainfield at 1-Scotch Plains, 2 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER: Quarterfinals Saturday, Oct. 15 TOP SIDE OF THE BRACKET: 5-Union at 4-Oak Knoll, […]
Rams, averaging 49.8 points, presently tied for top seed in Central Jersey, Group 2
Sometimes a senior class will peak at the right moment and display the kind of effort, maturity and experience befitting players who have been in the program now for four years. Add that formula to the philosophy of the head coach – now in his fourth season at the helm – and the results tend […]
Up next is Franklin home Oct. 14
WESTFIELD – While Saturday’s undefeated Union County clash between Union and Westfield did not turn out to be a classic game by any means, two things were established. First, when Westfield is on its game – starting with a defense that is difficult to move the ball against – the Blue Devils are a handful […]
Zanelli scored winning TD on 5-yard run; Nicholson rushed for 169 yards and 2 TDs for Highlanders
BERKELEY HEIGHTS – In a game that was chock full of critical plays that had a major impact on the final decision, Friday night’s non-division clash between neighboring rivals Summit and Governor Livingston – in its simplest form – really came down to just one. Either host GL – ahead by one point – was […]