BY GABY MALANGA Sports Copy Editor The Knights baseball team continued where they left off last season with a 16-6 record. They seek to repeat as NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 4 Champions and earn a GMC Title for the first time since 2019. The team beat St. Joseph Metuchen 6-4 in the firstContinue reading “Baseball team eyes a Championship”
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Softball starts strong, defeats St. Thomas Aquinas
BY JAMIE HAZEL The softball team has gotten off to a great start, punctuated by a win over 15th ranked St. Thomas Aquinas. The team currently sits at 11-4 overall and 6-3 in the competitive Red Division ahead of a rematch with South Plainfield this evening. On April 25, the girls secured theirContinue reading “Softball starts strong, defeats St. Thomas Aquinas”
Unstoppable force
BY AVERY PERSON Sports Page Editor The boys’ volleyball team got off to a hot start this spring, defeating the top-ranked team in New Jersey on their way to an 11-0 record to begin the season. The Knights beat Southern, the defending State Champions, in a 2-1 thriller on April 17. “The winContinue reading “Unstoppable force”
The college recruitment experience for student-athletes
BY FRANK PAPEO Sports Photo Editor KARINA CRACCHIOLO- FIELD HOCKEY Midfielder Karina Cracchiolo, a three-year varsity athlete who finished her final year with an outstanding season, led the midfield in assists (16) and points (22). Cracchiolo announced her commitment to Montclair State University on July 28, 2023. “I had gone to a few clinics heldContinue reading “The college recruitment experience for student-athletes “
Bowling teams strike success
BY ABIGAIL PERSAUD In a thrilling display of teamwork and talent, the girls bowling team won the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 4 Championship in addition to multiple in-season tournaments. The boys, who started as underdogs, made a run to the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 4 Finals. The girls team showcased their prowess throughout theContinue reading “Bowling teams strike success”
Spring Sports Preview: Baseball
BY GABY MALANGA Sports Copy Editor Coming off a powerful season for the baseball team where they won the NJSIAA Group 4 State Sectionals and beat multiple top-ranked teams, the boys seek to repeat with another dominant season. The team will rely on their elite returning pitchers and an influx of talent on offenseContinue reading “Spring Sports Preview: Baseball”
Spring Sports Preview: Boys Lacrosse
BY ANGEL CHIARAVALLO AND FRANK PAPEO After a disappointing 8-10 season last year, the boy’s lacrosse team returns to the field, hungry for wins. The team will feature a veteran offense, a rebuilt defense, and a new game plan. With over 15 seniors on the roster, the team can count on their experiencedContinue reading “Spring Sports Preview: Boys Lacrosse”
Spring Sports Preview: Track
BY MICHAYLA SMITH The spring track looks for continued success in the upcoming meets. Fans can expect a season filled with new personal records (PRs), and hopefully some trips to Sectionals and the Meet of Champions. The athletes anticipate improvements over their winter track performances. “Spring times are almost always faster than winter,Continue reading “Spring Sports Preview: Track”
Spring Sports Preview: Softball
BY ELISA CIOKU Coming off a disappointing 11-16 season, the softball team expects a more successful season. With a lineup stacked with veterans and improved experience at pitcher, the team hopes to put it all together. The team returns seven seniors with varsity experience. “All the girls are amazing teammates, and we all get alongContinue reading “Spring Sports Preview: Softball”
Spring Sports Preview: Boys Volleyball
BY AVERY PERSON Sports Page Editor The boys volleyball team finished last season with an overall record of 29-1, won the GMC Tournament, and reached the NJSIAA South Jersey Group 4 Finals. This year, they look to finish the job. Some key players from last year have since graduated, including Blake Krapf, whoContinue reading “Spring Sports Preview: Boys Volleyball”
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