BY AVERY PERSON Sports Page Editor On May 16, the boys volleyball team won the GMC Tournament Championship over Monroe. The girls lacrosse team followed suit on May 18, beating Monroe for the second straight year, and baseball finished the trifecta in a nail-biter over South Plainfield. Oskar Lapinski led the volleyball team with 11Continue reading “Knights win three GMC Championships”
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Freshmen and Sophomores meet at the net
BY ANGELINA PEREZ Freshmen and sophomore students participated in a volleyball tournament after school on March 11. The tournament consisted of 120 students split into 14 teams. Students could create their own teams with their friends, but they had to follow certain rules. “You had to have a mix of males and femalesContinue reading “Freshmen and Sophomores meet at the net”
Baseball team eyes a Championship
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”
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 “
March of the egg babies
BY ANUSHA PERINKOLAM The annual egg project kicked off on March 18, which explains why many students walked the halls with eggs in tow. The project requires students to participate in a weeklong trial where they must care for an egg as if it is their child. The egg project teaches students how toContinue reading “March of the egg babies”
A cultural celebration
BY RITEE KARMACHARYA On March 1, The Asian-American Club hosted their highly anticipated event, Mock Shaadi, showcasing a vibrant celebration of Asian culture. The event, held in the school’s cafeteria, featured dance performances, Asian cuisine, and an open dance floor that brought together students of all backgrounds. “The food was really good,” saidContinue reading “A cultural celebration”
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”
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