Junior forward Jason Kwestel redirected a shot from Dylan Idland to conclude this classic in overtime as top-seeded and defending champion Morris Knolls/Hills outlasted second-seeded Montclair in dramatic fashion, 3-2, for the Public A championship at the Prudential Center. Morris Knolls (18-6-3) earned its fourth ...
Read More »New Jersey State Tournament Previews: Don Bosco, Montclair, Randolph, Summit draw #1 seeds
PRIVATE TOURNAMENT There could surely be an upset in the highly competitive field, but top-seeded and No. 1 Don Bosco Prep and No. 2 and defending champion Delbarton (second-seed) are the favorites. Don Bosco was jolted last week when it absorbed a 2-1 overtime loss ...
Read More »NJIHL: The Nod Goes To Nutley
After fielding only Essex County teams last year, the NJIHL absorbed several teams from adjacent Union County for the 2015-16 season and will split into two divisions as a result, so proposals for a full Essex/Union merger fell through. AMERICAN DIVISION Nutley (18-6) has to ...
Read More »New Jersey HS Notebook
Just like the College Football Playoff committee, we had two other teams we wanted to mention. Public A power Bridgewater-Raritan (7-0-2) leads the Skyland Conference and delivered impressive wins over Shore power Middletown North (6-0) and division rival Ridge (4-0) in tournament play last week. ...
Read More »Essex County: Montclair Kimberly gets the nod
Montclair Kimberley (15-7-2) Overwhelming favorites in Essex County, Montclair Kimberley has a young team but will still be aiming to improve on its 2-13 record in the state tournament since 1995. Senior goalie Ike Osbun (.902) and explosive junior forward Devin Pepe (21-25-46) are the ...
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