Cougars, Bears win decisively at home in their semifinal rounds
CRANFORD and KENILWORTH – Cranford came oh so close last year. Brearley was frustrated as well, out in the first round. Both Union County teams – sparked by stellar returning senior quarterbacks – came back strong this season, perhaps stronger than ever. That, we shall see, in two weeks. For now, Cranford and Brearley made […]
UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE GIRLS’ TENNIS ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS FOR 2015: WATCHUNG DIVISION: FIRST TEAM First singles: Emma Verpoucke, Kent Place Second singles: Ali Baiocco, Oak Knoll Third singles: Kaitlin Dunleavy, Oak Knoll First doubles: Jackie Grieco and Maria Bambrick-Santoyo, Oak Knoll Second doubles: Kendall Bloomfield and Danielle DelRosso, Summit SECOND TEAM First singles: Kathy Ge, […]
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 […]
North 2, Group 1 playoffs up next for victors
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 […]
Seek second straight CJ, G2 playoff berth
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 […]
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 […]
Dayton scores 50, Hillside 49 in league victories
Union had it with close losses. So when Friday night’s home game against Hunterdon Central became a one-possession contest for the second time, the Farmers were ready to make a statement. No more fooling around. Union returned two first-half kickoffs – including the opening one – for touchdowns, took a two-touchdown lead at intermission after […]
Rahway first-year head coach Brian Russo is coming off his first win at the helm of the Indians. Cranford 11th-year head coach Erik Rosenmeier is in the midst of preparing his team for a big, Raritan Division contest at Summit. Cranford finally defeated Summit in Mid-State 38 Conference play last year and this time seeks […]
Panthers lone team off this weekend; Will return Sept. 25 at Bound Brook
Three Union County teams opened with shutout victories last weekend, two on Friday night and one on Saturday afternoon. On Friday night in Mid-State 38 Conference-Valley Division play, Roselle Park opened at home with a 38-0 win over Pingry, while New Providence won at South Hunterdon 34-0. For the Panthers it was their fourth straight win […]