Hilda Templeton

Posted: Saturday, May 28, 2016 11:00 pm

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Dr. Hilda Templeton moved from Roanoke to West Palm Beach, Florida, back in November.

But the veteran psychiatrist, who’s known nationally for work in the field of postpartum depression, said her formal goodbyes here Wednesday to a standing-ovation audience on the third floor of the Roanoke City Market Building.

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The Hoboken Redwings (one word) gave it their all in the Hudson County Softball Tournament this year, reaching the tournament finals before falling to Kearny, 7-1, last Saturday at New Jersey City University’s Thomas Gerrity Athletic Complex.

“We battled them twice before this season, losing 3-1 and 8-7,” said Hoboken head softball coach Vinnie Johnson. “I always thought the toughest thing to do is to beat a team three times. I knew I had that in my hand. I thought we were prepared for them. Their leadoff hitter [Ryelle Seda] killed us the first two times, so we wanted to keep her off the bases and we did. I thought we had a better shot than what we did.”

The Redwings surrendered one run in the first inning, two in the second and another in the third. That doomed any chance of a comeback.

“We just didn’t hit,” Johnson said. “We were down 4-0 and that’s tough to come back from. We had been in that situation a few times and we did come back to win a few of those games. We started to hit a little at the end of the game, but it was too little, too late. Kearny proved to be better than us. I can’t take anything away from them. They deserved to win.”

If there was one highlight for the Redwings, it was the pitching of Natalie Viton, who was very solid in defeat.

“She’s only a sophomore and we put her in a tough position by falling behind,” Johnson said of Viton. “We also made some mistakes behind her. I thought she pitched very well.”

Viton now has 128 strikeouts this season.

The Redwings could have felt sorry for themselves, but they rallied to win two games in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group I playoffs, soundly defeating University Charter, 15-0, in the first round, then disposing of North Arlington, 11-3, in the quarterfinals last Wednesday.

Brianna Peguero had two hits and three RBI in the win over North Arlington. Jaeda Henriquez had two hits, scored three runs and had two RBI for the winners, who now get a home game Tuesday against Roselle Park in the sectional semifinals.

“We have Natalie coming back next year and the twins [Jaeda and Alicea Henriquez], so we should be in good shape,” Johnson said.

First things first. There’s a state sectional title at stake and the Redwings are still in the running…

North Bergen, which was upset by Hoboken in the Hudson County Softball Tournament semifinals last week, won twice in the NJSIAA North 1, Group IV sectional, knocking off Randolph, 5-4, then disposing of Morristown, 5-3, to advance to the sectional semifinals, where the Bruins will play host to Livingston Tuesday.

Victoria Avella, the winning pitcher, helped her cause with two hits and two RBI and Angelique Rivera had two hits and an RBI for the winners. Avella won for the 22nd time this season…

Hudson Catholic also has a home game in the state playoffs Tuesday, facing Pope John in the Non-Public A quarterfinals…

In baseball, Secaucus and Weehawken are both alive in North 2, Group I bracket, with the Patriots facing Technology of Newark in the quarterfinals. The Patriots defeated Roselle Park, 6-0, in the first round.

The Indians defeated Arts of Newark, 7-0, in the first round. They now face Glen Ridge in the quarterfinals. If both teams win, they face each other in the sectional semifinals Tuesday. Weehawken is the No. 7 seed and Secaucus No. 11, so the home game would go to the Indians…

Marist won its first game in the Non-Public B North tournament over Eastern Christian, 8-1. The Royal Knights will now face Morris County champion Morristown-Beard in the second round…

North Bergen won the girls’ team title at the Hudson County Track Coaches Association championships at Secaucus High School last Saturday, with this week’s Reporter Athlete of the Week Natalie Gomes leading the way.

But the Bruins also received huge contributions from sophomore Shayla Morales, who won the 800-meter run in a time of 2:19.80, which qualified Morales for the nationals.

“That time was one of the best in the nation,” North Bergen coach Elson Smajlaj said.

Morales also finished second in the 1,600-meter run to Camille Bertholon of St. Dominic Academy in just her first try at ever running that distance.

Morales was also part of the winning 4×400-meter relay along with Gomes. Idalis Maldonado was second in the high jump and fifth in the long jump for the Bruins…

It was a team championship for the boys of McNair Academic, who received a fine meet from junior Haig Rickerby, who won four events — the 200-meter dash (22.42 seconds), the 400-meter run (48.98 seconds) and the 800-meter run (1:57.88) as well as the 4×400-meter relay.

Junior Younass Barkouch also won the 1,600-meter run in 4:32.09 for the Cougars…

North Bergen baseball standout Rafael DeLeon signed a scholarship letter with Mercy College of New York, an NCAA Division II school…

Former Hoboken High, Duquesne University and NBA standout Derrick Alston is a proud father these days. His son, Derrick, Jr. signed a national letter of intent to attend Boise State University…

Glad to hear that long-time high school basketball assistant coach and former Guttenberg schools official Joe Forenza is on the road to recovery. Forenza, currently an assistant at Hudson Catholic, was just released after a lengthy stay at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange….

The Jersey City combo with the New York Giants has been broken up. Robert Ayers, who was with the Giants for the last two seasons, signed a free agent contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jonathan Casillas, the other Giants player who hailed from Jersey City, remains with the club. The two called each other “Jersey City” in joking fashion while going through practice and training sessions, but not anymore…

Hudson Reporter High School Baseball Top Five: 1. St. Peter’s Prep (19-7). 2. Union City (19-8). 3. Memorial (16-10). 4. Bayonne (15-13). 5. North Bergen (13-14)…

Hudson Reporter High School Softball Top Five: 1. North Bergen (22-5). 2. Hudson Catholic (17-9). 3. Hoboken (15-8). 4. Weehawken (14-9). 5. Union City (11-10). – Jim Hague

Jim Hague can be reached at OGSMAR@aol.com.

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STATEWIDE STAT LEADERS MAY 23-29
Based on games reported to njschoolsports.com

HOME RUNS
player, school, HR
Jeremy Boucher, Pennsville, 2
Johnny Zega, Middletown South, 2
Trevor Wagner, Toms River South, 2
Kyle Garrison, West Deptford, 2
Joe Possumato, Pingry, 2
Spencer McNamara, Waldwick, 2
Tim Petrucelli, Holy Cross, 2
Ethan Collins, Schalick, 1
Elias Neibart, Newark Academy, 1
Brandon Hanson, Marist, 1
Yohanly Ortiz, Passaic Tech, 1
Anthony Carida, Hackettstown, 1
Ed Camp, Pennsville, 1
Bruno Diaz, Bound Brook, 1
Christian Castro, North Arlington, 1
Zack Strom, Palmyra, 1
Jeremy West, Ocean City, 1
Kevin Welsh, Northern Burlington, 1
Chris Roan, Woodbury, 1
Mike Wilson, Colonia, 1
Eric Plesko, Watchung Hills, 1
Greg Latushko, Ramapo, 1
David Lynch, Palmyra, 1
Christian Ferrara, Pompton Lakes, 1
TJ Bohm, Morris Catholic, 1
Mike Pimpinella, Pascack Valley, 1
Ryan Morrone, Wood-Ridge, 1
Regan Dombroski, Wall, 1
Vincent Dorio, Lyndhurst, 1
Justin Henry, Rutgers Prep, 1
Mike McAndrews, Cinnaminson, 1
Spencer Perzely, Passaic Valley, 1
Richard Fontanillis, Lodi, 1
Chris Marquart, Morris Catholic, 1
Felix Galarza, Elizabeth, 1
Reid Evans, Columbia, 1
Justin Provost, Pope John, 1
Yunior Hernandez, Science Park, 1
Alex Gattinelli, Washington Township, 1
Ryan Lauk, Clearview, 1
Zack Wright, Northern Burlington, 1
Shane Chandler, Keyport, 1
Ben Costello, High Point, 1
Brandon Martorano, Christian Brothers, 1
Nolan Gerold, Camden Catholic, 1
Chris Symington, Ridgewood, 1
Mike Kraft, Brick Memorial, 1
Ryan Moran, South Brunswick, 1
Sean Perry, Jefferson, 1
Michael Cirilli, Ramsey, 1
Ben Montenegro, Toms River South, 1
Matt Rivera, Holy Spirit, 1
Benjamin Kany, Newark Academy, 1
Jeff Guile, North Hunterdon, 1
Steve Costa, Hammonton, 1
Buddy Kennedy, Millville, 1
Jake Hall, Hackettstown, 1
Paul Harris, Millville, 1
Ben Porpora, Middletown South, 1
Riley Maypother, St. Rose, 1
Nick Decker, Seneca, 1
Jon Turk, Ramsey, 1
TJ Scuderi, Toms River South, 1
Jordan Sweeney, Egg Harbor, 1
Marty Higgins, Nutley, 1
Dan DeBlasio, Manalapan, 1
Ryan Ruziecki, Middletown South, 1
Robert Glocker, Paulsboro, 1
Justice Ramirez, St. Anthony, 1
Dan Baroff, Gov. Livingston, 1
Chris Baker, Moorestown, 1
Dante DiPalma, Egg Harbor, 1
Andrew Eng, Ridgewood, 1
Elijah Gaines, Woodbury, 1
John Port, Watchung Hills, 1
R.J. Concepcion, Audubon, 1
Kyle Haller, Jefferson, 1
Aiden Supp, Red Bank Catholic, 1

HITS
player, school, Hits
Tyler Walther, Wayne Valley, 5
Will Helm, Wildwood, 4
Mike O’Donnell, Harrison, 4
Eric Plesko, Watchung Hills, 4
Michael Smith, Cranford, 4
TJ Bohm, Morris Catholic, 4
Alex Kokos, Wayne Valley, 4
Zach Attianese, Old Bridge, 4
Luis Cruz, Old Bridge, 4
Chris Mormile, Wildwood, 4
Harry Rutkowski, Woodbridge, 4
Austin Masters, Verona, 4
Mike McAndrews, Cinnaminson, 4
Bobby Smith, Lower Cape May, 4
Brian Clark, Clearview, 4
Andrew Holmes, Egg Harbor, 4
Conor Nolan, Montclair Kimberley, 4
Donato Casolaro, Hanover Park, 4
Ben Costello, High Point, 4
Brandon Martorano, Christian Brothers, 4
Jack Chernow, Mendham, 4
Luis Rullan, Bloomfield, 4
Nick Minter, Millburn, 4
Brian Oblachinski, Cranford, 4
Nick Guapo, Maple Shade, 4
Evan Horvath, Maple Shade, 4
Ryan Bakie, Cranford, 4
Teddy Sparks, Woodbury, 4
Joe Cody, Cinnaminson, 4
Ryan Moran, South Brunswick, 4
Anthony Burr, New Egypt, 4
Brandon Magnotta, Jefferson, 4
Steven Rodriguez, Manchester Township, 4
Nick Loffredo, St. Joseph (Met.), 4
AJ Ward, Passaic Valley, 4
Ashton Bianchi, Clearview, 4
Mike Panichelle, St. Joseph (Hamm.), 4
George Somers, Pope John, 4
Tommy Gardiner, Lenape, 4
Greg Carroll, Wildwood Catholic, 4
Mason Settembre, East Brunswick Tech, 4
Waldy Arias, Plainfield, 4
Nathan Zito, Holy Cross, 4
Buddy Kennedy, Millville, 4
Nick Milhan, Egg Harbor, 4
Ajay Hill, Wallkill Valley, 4
Bryan Franko, High Point, 4
Jake Hall, Hackettstown, 4
Joe Papeo, Old Bridge, 4
Connor Feeney, Toms River South, 4
J.D. Marner, Westfield, 4
Christian Pierre, Columbia, 4
TJ Scuderi, Toms River South, 4
Marty Higgins, Nutley, 4
Brendan Lowery, Randolph, 4
Jake Blumenstyk, Wayne Valley, 4
Lorenzo Morello, Washington Township, 4
Tyree Bradley, West Orange, 4
Ron Silverstro, Eastern, 4
Sean Gonzalez, Franklin, 4
Brandon Hylton, Watchung Hills, 4
Austin Chambers, Livingston, 4
Gerald Sandoval, Lodi, 4

RUNS BATTED IN
player, school, RBI
Ryan Lauk, Clearview, 8
Michael Garawitz, Millburn, 8
Joe Turek, Johnson, 8
Carlos Santiago, Wildwood, 8
Chris Roan, Woodbury, 7
Alex Gattinelli, Washington Township, 7
Tim Petrucelli, Holy Cross, 7
R.J. Concepcion, Audubon, 7
Johnny Zega, Middletown South, 6
Garrett Forrestal, Cranford, 6
Zack Strom, Palmyra, 5
Andrew Scholz, West Orange, 5
Chris Tereszczyn, New Egypt, 5
Gino Tortoriello, New Egypt, 5
Ryan Morrone, Wood-Ridge, 5
Zach Attianese, Old Bridge, 5
Gregory Cuevas, St. Mary (Ruth.), 5
Nick Pera, Egg Harbor, 5
Benjamin Healy, Belvidere, 5
John Sweetwood, Montclair Kimberley, 5
Jake Topolski, Lenape, 5
Spencer McNamara, Waldwick, 5
Damien Bowman Clark, Maple Shade, 5
Patrick O’Hare, Seton Hall Prep, 5
Kenny Tunison, Dunellen, 5
Mike Audet, Lenape, 5
Tyler Kmiec, Notre Dame, 5
Nick Decker, Seneca, 5
Jake Heinal, Collingswood, 5
Steve Yelin, River Dell, 5
TJ Scuderi, Toms River South, 5
Jack Farrell, Holy Cross, 5
Brian Olesen, Ocean Township, 5
Josh Crowley, St. Joseph (Hamm.), 5
Dante DiPalma, Egg Harbor, 5
Frank Cascio, Pascack Valley, 5
Jeremy Boucher, Pennsville, 4
Brandon Hanson, Marist, 4
Andrew Ferrara, Morris Catholic, 4
Alex Garafolo, Pitman, 4
Mike Walley, Notre Dame, 4
Anthony Condito, Nutley, 4
Billy Bolle, Wildwood, 4
Quinn Krais, Columbia, 4
Joe Batcho, Wood-Ridge, 4
Vinny Carlesi, Morris Catholic, 4
Eric Plesko, Watchung Hills, 4
TJ Bohm, Morris Catholic, 4
Nick Linton, Ridgewood, 4
Chris Mormile, Wildwood, 4
Marquis Sulton, Bridgeton, 4
Joey Castellanos, St. Mary (Ruth.), 4
Tim Dezzi, Clearview, 4
Kenny Mendoza, Clearview, 4
Chris Marquart, Morris Catholic, 4
Danny Carter, Bloomfield, 4
Franco Ruiz, Absegami, 4
Justin Provost, Pope John, 4
Jack Besser, Montclair Kimberley, 4
Ben Costello, High Point, 4
Alex Mullen, Plainfield, 4
Ryan Swift, Washington Township, 4
Shian Tanaka, Wood-Ridge, 4
Joe Possumato, Pingry, 4
Vincent Crisafi, Johnson, 4
Anthony Burr, New Egypt, 4
Sean Perry, Jefferson, 4
Matt Shiffer, Toms River South, 4
George Somers, Pope John, 4
Chris Rinaldi, Westfield, 4
Buddy Kennedy, Millville, 4
Jeff Undercuffler, Holy Cross, 4
Riley Maypother, St. Rose, 4
Jake Perkins, Cinnaminson, 4
Marty Higgins, Nutley, 4
Jake Blumenstyk, Wayne Valley, 4
Darius Diaz, Perth Amboy, 4
Christopher Walker, West Orange, 4
Matt Clarke, Ridgewood, 4
Elijah Gaines, Woodbury, 4
Dan Sivolella, Gill St. Bernard’s, 3

STRIKEOUTS
player, school, KK
CJ Schaible, Delaware Valley, 10
Kenny Mendoza, Clearview, 10
Tom Sheehan, Manasquan, 10
Jack Donlon, Mendham, 10
John Kenney, Maple Shade, 10
Kyle Muller, Steinert, 9
Carson McLaughlin, Pingry, 9
Greg Gasparro, Hopewell Valley, 9
Jack Sheehan, Manasquan, 9
Drew Wilden, West Deptford, 9
Jayson Olivares, South Amboy, 9
John VanSchoick, Point Pleasant Beach, 9
Ryan King, Cresskill, 9
Nicholas Clemente, East Brunswick, 9
Alex Pansini, Westfield, 9
Jon Martin, Middletown South, 9
Thomas Babalis, Somerville, 9
Pete Nolet, Columbia, 9
Colton Johnson, Allentown, 9
Luke Kinnerman, Maple Shade, 9
Andrew Prescott, Somerville, 8
Justin Hernandez, Edison, 8
Jonathan Toribio, Bloomfield Tech, 8
Billy Bolle, Wildwood, 8
Josh Arnold, Ocean City, 8
Austin Markmann, Middletown South, 8
Sean Lewandoski, Wayne Valley, 8
Marquis Sulton, Bridgeton, 8
Nick Massa, Red Bank Regional, 8
Robbie Peto, Monroe, 8
Zack Comins, Calvary Christian (Old Bridge), 8
Andrew Fehr, Audubon, 8
Steven Bowley, Holy Cross, 8
Jordan Bautista, Bound Brook, 8
Brian Toscano, Randolph, 8
Sean Roberts, Pope John, 8
Courtland Dickinson, Lower Cape May, 8
Nick Decker, Seneca, 8
Bernard Shivers, St. Anthony, 8
Nick Santamouris, St. Mary (Ruth.), 8
Jeremy Boucher, Pennsville, 7
Adam Laskey, Haddon Heights, 7
Ryan Moore, Waldwick, 7
Jack Donald, Madison, 7
Liam White, West Orange, 7
Tyler Higgins, South River, 7
Matt Stoots, Pemberton, 7
John Poccia, Red Bank Catholic, 7
Anthony Furci, Johnson, 7
Chase Fleming, Princeton Day, 7
Jeff Serin, Hillsborough, 7
Ryan Lauk, Clearview, 7
Jordan Winston, Allentown, 7
Joe Norton, Woodbury, 7
Josh Cruz, Bloomfield, 7
Tyler Burnham, East Brunswick, 7
Jay Crusemire, Camden Catholic, 7
Carlos Rodriguez, Passaic Tech, 7
Peter Woltersdorf, Hunterdon Central, 7
Gavin Hollowell, Montgomery, 7
Matt Ryan, Montgomery, 7
Jarrad Graver, Notre Dame, 7
Carlos Marte, Elizabeth, 7
Kyle Lisa, Whippany Park, 7
Matt Ciccone, Newark Academy, 7
Kyle Gasiewski, South Amboy, 7
Jeremy Dyzenhaus, Marlboro, 7
Phil Demarco, Ocean Township, 7
Joey DeChario, Hunterdon Central, 7
Adam Elliott, Matawan, 6
Anthony Verdecchio, Penns Grove, 6
Nick Evangelista, Washington Township, 6
Zach Joseph, Pemberton, 6
Bradley Duckworth, Belvidere, 6
Declan Devens, Parsippany, 6
Luca Dalatri, Christian Brothers, 6
Devin McLaughlin, Shore, 6
Tito Morales, Brick Township, 6
Regan Dombroski, Wall, 6
Brendan Damiano, Passaic Valley, 6
Christian Scafidi, Highland, 6
Michael Griffin, Robbinsville, 6
Don Fackina, Bishop Ahr, 6
Ben Costello, High Point, 6
George Stiuso, Gill St. Bernard’s, 6
Michael Hutchinson, Florence, 6
Tyler Willis, Penns Grove, 6
Marquis Valentin, Harrison, 6
Jake Ramezzana, Nutley, 6
Buddy Kennedy, Millville, 6
Brandon Riggs, Egg Harbor, 6
AJ Ferrara, Ramapo, 6
Connor Lally, Millburn, 6
Dawilkin De La Cruz, Pleasantville, 6
Joe Fondacaro, DePaul, 6
Frankie Venezia, Lyndhurst, 6
Brendan Mullins, Toms River North, 6
Bobby Roskewicz, Millville, 6
Timmy Geissel, Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 6
Christian Plantino, Pascack Hills, 6
Jack Brodsky, Pascack Hills, 6
Alex Margot, Collingswood, 6
Jackson Rissucci, Rumson-Fair Haven, 6

Joe Zedalis may be reached at jzedalis@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @josephzedalis. Like NJ.com HS sports on Facebook.

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COLUMBUS, NJ – The Gov. Livingston girls and boys track and field teams took home three Championship titles and earned second and third place team finishes, respectively for girls and boys, at the NJSIAA Central Group 2 Sectional Championship Tournament at North Burlington High School on May 27-28.  

Gov. Livingston pole vaulter Leah Saifi entered the sectionals after reaching new heights vaulting 12-08 at the East Coast Relays in Randolph – the NJ 2016 best recorded vault and the second all-time best.

Her 12-00 vault at the Sectional Championships on Saturday was enough to earn her the title and meet record. 

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Gov. Livingston Girls Relay team of senior Kristin Splaine, sophomore Caroline Peer, junior Danielle Petryk and sophomore Kylie Accardi also took the Sectional Championship title while breaking the school record in the 4 X 400 meter run in 4:04. 96. 

Racing in the second heat, the team knew they had to run a school record to win, said Coach Bruno Somma. “The girls have been very close to the record many times and it was just a matter of time, they picked the right time to do it,” said Somma. ”I would not be surprised if they break the record again at the Group meet,” he added. 

Junior Thomas Jakositz also took the Sectional Championship title in Discuss with a throw of 139-00, a personal best. 

Andrew Aguilera was another top performer placing 2nd in 400 M Hurdles with a time of 54.92; 2nd in 110 M Hurdles with a time of 15.03; and 5th in 100 Meter dash in 11.47. Michelle Almeida placed second in Discus with a throw of 117-09 and fourth in Shot Put with a throw of 35-11.50; Kenedi Facey placed second in Long Jump with a leap of 17-01 and 5th in triple jump with a jump of 34-10.25; and Nick Deluca placed second in Pole Vault clearing 13-00;

Gov. Livingston qualifiers that placed in the top six of their event will participate in the Group II NJSIAA Championships on Friday, June 3 and Saturday, Jun 4 which will be contested at North Burlington High School in Columbus, NJ. 

Below are Gov. Livingston top 10 results:

4 X 800 M Relay team of Danielle Petryk, Erin Splaine, Amanda McElroy, and Katlyn Splaine placed 3rd in a time of 10:00.82; 

Boys 4 X 800 team of Mike Zacieracha, Ethan Brackman, Tim Krick, and Zach Goldman placed 6th with a time of 8:23.47;

Girls 4 X 100 M Relay team of Kristin Splaine, Kylie Accardi, Leah Saifi, and Kennedi Facey.placed 4th in 50.65;

Boys 4 X 100 M Relay team of Richie Leonardis, Doug Ladzinski, Nick Deluca, and Andrew Aguilera.placed 4th in 45.28; 

Boys 4 X 400 M Relay team of Emilio Acevedo, Andrew Aguilera, Jakada Khalfani and Michael Zacieracha placed 7th in 3:34.73; 

400 M Hurdles – Doug Ladinski placed 5th in 56.83;

110 M Hurdles – Doub Ladinski placed 3rd in 15.14;

Girls 400 M Dash – Kristin Splain placed 6th with a time of 1:00.45; Kylie Accardi placed 9th with a time of 1:01.01.

Boys Javelin Throw – Jon Longo placed 4th with a throw of 164-07;

Girls Javelin Throw - Alexa Saldida placed 5th with a throw of 99-09;  Nicole Massa placed 9th with a throw of 93-11;

Boys Triple Jump – Kilian Quinn placed 5th with a jump of 41-06.25;

Boys High Jump - Kilian Quinn placed 5th clearing 5-10; Brandon Monroe placed 5th clearing 5-10, Eric Cerqueira placed 7th clearing 5-10; 

Girls Discus Throw – Lauren Boyd placed 7th with a throw of 102-00;

Girls Shot Put – Lauren Boyd placed 7th with a throw of 34-02.00;

Girls Long Jump – Leah Saifi placed 7th with a jump of 15-11.25;

Boys Pole Vault – Brian Rubenstein placed 5th clearing 12-00 and Brian McCarthy placed 6th clearing 12-00.

Girls Pole Vault – Lauren Saifi placed 5th clearing 10-00; 

Girls High Jump – Heather Januzzi placed 8th clearing 4-08.

Article source: https://www.tapinto.net/towns/mountainside/categories/news/articles/gov-livingston-track-and-field-capture-three-njs

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Despite the cancellation of the Memorial Day Parade due to rain forecasts, the families and friends of Livingston military members gathered for a Remembrance Service in the Livingston High School auditorium on Monday.

The military community was represented by members of the National Guard, the NJIT ROTC, Vietnam veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Arthur E. Smith Post and the American Legion among others.

According to keynote speaker, New Jersey Congressman and Vietnam War veteran Rodney Frelinghuysen, Memorial Day is a time to recognize the sacrifice made by fallen soldiers to ensure citizens’ current freedoms. He also emphasized that losses are not limited to actions in wars. According to Frelinghuysen, ne of his own military appointees was killed in a training drill.

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“The list of casualties is grim,” said Frelinghuysen. “We lose men and women in accidents in drills every day.”

Grand Marshal of the ceremony, Major Harry Sandlow, is a recipient of a Bronze Star and V Device, the fourth-highest military decoration for valor. Major Sandlow was one of the thirty officers of his unit to return home.

The list of speakers also included Rev. Daniel Martian and of the Presbyterian Church of Livingston and Rabbi Clifford Kulwin of Temple B’nai Abraham. Rabbi Kulwin sought God’s blessing for those who in military service and those currently serving, and looked forward to a future free of conflict.

“We pray for a moment in our own lifetime where such service will no longer be necessary because peace becomes something that we finally understand and achieve,” said Rabbi Kulwin. “For now, God, we ask you to take tender care of those whose presence among us we sorely miss, protect those who serve at this moment, and bless our country now and forever.”

Among the veterans attending the service, Thomas Bucca served one tour in Bosnia and three tours in Iraq. He said that he is proud to attend the Livingston Remembrance Service and march in the parade every year.

“The best part of my life was the service I gave to my country,” said Bucca.

This article was written by Molly Glick, a Morristown-Beard High School senior, as part of the TAP into Livingston internship program. Molly recently committed to Northwestern University to study Journalism in the fall. 

Article source: https://www.tapinto.net/towns/livingston/articles/livingston-honors-its-military-service-members-de

MIDDLETOWN – On Tuesday, South Plainfield completed a feat no other team had in this 2016 season by coming to Middletown North and toppling the Lions at home.

What’s more, the fourth-seeded Tigers (25-4) landed an NJSIAA North 2, Group III semifinals upset of the top-seeded Lions (24-4), earning their place in the sectional finals with a 4-2 decision.

“Our game all year has been playing great defense, (Katherine Vill) pitching well and working out of jams and we mix in some timely hitting,” Tigers coach Don Panzarella said. “Middletown North is a great team. We knew that coming in, and because of that, we knew we couldn’t make any mistakes if we wanted to win. And we did all the little things right.”

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South Plainfield opened the scoring in the top of the first inning when Caity Hughes led off with a single – her first of three hits – moved to second on a sacrifice bunt attempt by Meghan Hughes and went to third on an errant throw to first base, before scoring on a fielder’s choice by Jillian Holboski.

After consecutive base hits from Vill and Camryn Schaeffer loaded the bases with one out, a sharp line drive through the right side of the infield by Jennifer Grasso staked the Tigers to an earl two-run advantage.

“We didn’t come out like a 24-win team today. We seemed a little tense early on and gave them some outs. And at this point in the season, this deep into tournaments, you cannot afford to give teams extra outs,” second-year Lions coach Marc Rosner said. “We talk about that all the time during the season, but it’s especially true at this point in the year when you’re facing a very good and well coached team like South Plainfield.”

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South Plainfield entered this semifinals tilt with little fanfare from New Jersey softball pundits after suffering three losses to Bridgewater-Raritan, J.P. Stevens and Livingston earlier in the month, but Panzarella believes facing such tough competitors prepared his team well for Tuesday’s challenge in Middletown.

“I picked up Bridgewater and J.P. Stevens because I wanted our girls to play some good teams with good pitchers because I knew it would help us in the long run. We saw a lot of good pitching before this game today, we were tested and rested to go. With two good teams going at it you just hope to get on the board first, which we did.”

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Grabbing an early lead off one of the Shore Conference top hurlers in Riley Kernan – who struck out seven while surrendering four runs (two earned) on 10 hits and three walks – instilled confidence in the Tigers, even when the Lions cut the deficit in half in the second inning, when Adriana Cerbo led off with a double and scored on an infield single by the speedy Payleigh Behan.

South Plainfield answered immediately in its half of the third Schaeffer launched a leadoff double, moved to third on a sacrifice bunt by Grasso and scored on perfectly executed safety squeeze bunt by Naomi Nieves.

The Tigers taked on another run in the fourth inning when the left handed hitting Caity Hughes clubbed an opposite field triple and scored on an RBI groundout Meghan Hughes with a nifty slide into home in which she avoided a swipe tag and slapped the plate with her hand, extending the advantage to 4-1.

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“If Caity gets going at the top of the order we get going,” Panzarella said of Hughes, who scored two runs as part of her 3-for-4 outing. “She got such great speed and has some pop at the plate too. We can’t expect her to get three hits every game, but when she does we keep hitting after that.”

The Lions plated another run in the seventh when Behan closed out her three-hit afternoon with a single and scored on an RBI double by Christine Gebhardt, but Vill struck out the final batter of the game – her third strikeout – to secure her 22nd victory of the season.

With the victory South Plainfield will travel to third-seeded Middletown South on Friday for a sectional championship tilt, while Middletown North is back at it on Wednesday for a Shore Conference Tournament tango with sixth-seeded Donovan Catholic.

Article source: http://www.app.com/story/sports/high-school/softball/2016/05/31/softball-south-plainfield-edges-midd-north-state-semis/85155400/

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) MVP Stephen Curry knocked down yet another 3-pointer in the waning moments, pulled his jersey up into his mouth and yelled to the rafters in triumph once more.

A special, record-setting season saved for the defending champs, with a memorable comeback added to the long list of accomplishments.

Splash Brothers Curry and Klay Thompson carried the 73-win Warriors right back to the NBA Finals, as Golden State rallied from a 3-1 series deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 96-88 on Monday night in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.

Now, Curry and Co. are playing for another NBA title just as they planned for since Day 1 of training camp in late September.

Bring on LeBron James again.

“We survived by the skin of our teeth,” coach Steve Kerr said. “We were able to pull it out, and we’re moving on.”

Curry scored 36 points with seven 3-pointers to finish with an NBA-record 32 in a seven-game series, while Thompson added 21 points and six 3s, two days after his record 11 3-pointers led a Game 6 comeback that sent the series home to raucous Oracle Arena for one more.

The Warriors became the 10th team to rally from a 3-1 deficit and win a postseason series. They return to the NBA Finals for a rematch with James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, who lost the 2015 title in six games as Golden State captured its first championship in 40 years.

Game 1 is Thursday night in Oakland.

His signature mouthpiece dangling out and the game ball cradled in his left hand, Curry pumped his right arm as yellow confetti fell through Oracle Arena once the final buzzer sounded.

“This is who he is. Having a clutch performance in a Game 7, that’s Steph Curry,” Kerr said.

The Thunder trailing 90-86, Serge Ibaka fouled Curry on a 3-point try with 1:18 to go and the shot clock running out. Curry made all three free throws, then a 3-pointer to seal it.

And Golden State’s beloved “Strength In Numbers” catchphrase coined by Coach of the Year Kerr was needed in every way on this night to do it.

“No one had any doubt we could get this done,” Draymond Green said.

Andre Iguodala joined the starting lineup for just the second time all season and the 2015 NBA Finals MVP hung tough against Kevin Durant, who scored 27 points on 10-for-19 shooting. Shaun Livingston’s breakaway, one-handed dunk late in the third provided a big lift off the Warriors bench.

Oklahoma City won Game 1 108-102 at deafening Oracle Arena, so Golden State never envisioned this one coming easily. Russell Westbrook had 19 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds for the Thunder.

“It hurts losing, especially being up 3 games to 1,” Durant said.

It took a quarter and a half for Thompson to warm up after his 41-point performance in a 108-101 win Saturday at Oklahoma City that sent the series to a decisive seventh game back home in the East Bay.

He missed his initial seven shots before hitting a 3 6:02 before halftime, energizing the Warriors in their first Game 7 at home in 40 years.

Back-to-back 3-pointers by Thompson and Iguodala pulled the Warriors within 54-51 with 7:57 left in the third. They tied it on Curry’s 3 at 7:21 and he followed with another 3 to give his team the lead.

Curry and Thompson each topped the previous record for 3s in a seven-game series, 28 by Dennis Scott and Ray Allen. Curry hit one over 7-foot Steven Adams in the third, and Thompson wound up with 30.

Iguodala replaced Harrison Barnes in the starting lineup and what a move by Kerr and his staff, who did the same thing last year in crunch time. Iguodala made a pretty bounce pass through the paint to Green for Golden State’s first basket of the game, and his smothering defense on Durant kept the Thunder star without a shot until his 3 at the 5:45 mark in the first. Durant had just nine points on five shots in the first half.

But Oklahoma City dictated the tempo with snappy passes and the hard, aggressive rebounding that had been such a part of its success this season. The Thunder couldn’t sustain it.

“They won a world championship last year, and they’ve broken an NBA record, and people are already talking about it before the playoffs started, this may be the greatest team to ever lace them up in the history of the NBA,” Thunder coach Billy Donovan said.

The Warriors, who began 3 for 11 from long range and 9 of 32 overall while falling behind 35-22, lost their last Game 7 at home: 94-86 to Phoenix in the Western Conference finals on May 16, 1976.

LINEUP CHANGES

Kerr wouldn’t tip his hand to any lineup change after Iguodala started the second half of Game 6.

“I have made 11 alterations to the game plan, none of which I will share with you,” he said.

TIP-INS

Thunder: The Thunder’s 12 third-quarter points were the fewest allowed by Golden State in a playoff third quarter during the shot clock era. … Durant took nine shots in the first 33:25. … Oklahoma City led by as many as 13 in the first half and outrebounded the Warriors 29-24. … The Thunder only outrebounded the Warriors 47-46. … Donovan celebrated his 51st birthday. … The Thunder and Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State’s opponent the previous round, are the only teams to beat the Warriors twice this season.

Warriors: The Warriors are 4-4 all-time in Game 7s 3-1 at home. … Iguodala earned his first since Jan. 2 against Denver. … Golden State wasn’t whistled for its first foul until 2:34 in the first. … The Warriors’ 42 first-half points were their fewest at home this season. … Curry hit a 3 in his 51st straight playoff game.

Article source: http://www.njherald.com/article/20160530/AP/305309708

WAYNE – There’s an unwritten rule in baseball to never look past your next opponent or game.

And as that axiom goes, Passaic County Technical Institute is taking its game today in the New Jersey Technical Athletic Conference state final quite seriously. The Bulldogs, who last won the State Vo-Tech championship in 2014, carry a 14-10 record into the contest and play Cape May County Tech or Gloucester Tech (that semifinal game was played Tuesday afternoon) on Thursday at 4 o’clock in East Brunswick.

To say the Bulldogs have underachieved this season would be an understatement.

During the preseason, coach Rob Nutile presented his bucket-list.

League: The Bulldogs were third going 7-3 behind co-champions Eastside and Passaic.

County: After a spirited run to the semifinals in 2015, PCTI was knocked out in the quarterfinals by Passaic, 2-0.

State: In the Group 4, Section 1 first round, the Bulldogs were eliminated by Livingston, 6-1, on May 23.

So far, it’s a 0-for-3, but that could change and a piece of hardware could be headed to Reinhardt Road.

“I really want it for the seniors who worked so hard; it’s something to show for the season,” Nutile said. “Since losing to Livingston in the states, we’ve practiced hard and the guys are taking this last game seriously.”

Nutile pointed out his club’s deficiencies are errors, both mental and physical.

“The season is below expectations, but we’ve given away too many games. We played top-notch clubs like Wayne Valley, Ridgewood, Lakeland and St. Joseph close, but gave them away with errors,” he said.

Passaic Tech advanced to the championship game last Thursday, beating rival Bergen Tech, 12-4, in the semifinals. It was the third victory this season against the Knights.

Harry Vargas’ two-run double in the second inning spotted the Bulldogs to a 4-0 lead. In the fifth, sophomore third baseman Isais Guzman laced a two-run single helping build an 8-3 lead. The Bulldogs put it away with four more runs in the sixth, highlighted when senior shortstop Yohanly Ortiz blasted a two-run home run to left-center.

Carlos Rodriguez (3-2) went five innings to earn his third win and Carlin Buntzen went the final two in relief.

When Passaic Tech takes the field on Thursday it will be an all-hands-on-deck approach, meaning all pitchers could be called upon.

That might not be necessary because senior left-hander Zach Polzer (4-5, 1.71 ERA) will get the start. Polzer, who is considering Ramapo or William Paterson for next fall, has been one of the area’s hard luck pitchers and will shoot for a ninth complete game.

“For some reason we don’t have big offensive games for Zach,” Nutile said. “He’s only allowed 14 earned runs in 60 innings and he’s lost to Passaic [2-0] in the counties and Livingston [6-1] in the states with no run support.”

When the Bulldogs do supply the offense, the lineup is paced by All-County Ortiz, who is batting .482 with three homers, 18 RBI and 15 runs scored. Ortiz, who is an All-Passaic guard in basketball, is considering playing both sports at Bloomfield College. Senior Isaac Guzman (.315), Isais Guzman (18 RBI) and junior left fielder Eric Rodriguez (.315) have also contributed.

“We’ll be ready; this is the end of the season and a chance to win a trophy,” Nutile said.

Article source: http://www.northjersey.com/sports/high-school-sports/boys-baseball/pcti-to-play-for-state-vo-tech-championship-1.1608098

FESTIVAL

WHAT: Michael Arnone’s 27th Annual Crawfish Fest.

WHEN: Friday (campers only), Saturday and Sunday.

WHERE: Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta; crawfishfest.com.

HOW MUCH: $45 per day at gate; group packages available in advance online.

Music is the food of love, according to Shakespeare.

Music is also a big part of what Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest is all about. But not so much the food of love, as the love of food.

“What I tell people is, they’ll come for the music but they’ll stay for the food,” says Arnone, a Baton Rouge native who was working in New Jersey in the 1980s when he launched his annual festival in 1989 in Wanaque. Mostly because, back then, his taste buds were homesick.

“I actually wanted to eat jambalaya and crawfish in New Jersey,” he says. “It started with the food. The music was an added attraction. Now it’s turned into a music festival with food, and the food is as good as the music. It’s not typical carnival fare.”

For this 27th annual festival, the music is, as always, a regional smorgasbord of blues, RB, zydeco, funk and other swampy sounds. Some 15,000 people are expected to turn out over three days (Friday night is for campers only) to see some 23 artists on four stages at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta.

Among the headliners: Sparta’s very own From Good Homes (5 p.m. Saturday), 2016 Grammy winner Jon Cleary (2:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Saturday), Amanda Shaw (5:30 p.m. Saturday), The Funky Meters (5 p.m. Sunday), Marcia Ball (11:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Sunday), Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas (1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday) and Cowboy Mouth (2:30 p.m. Sunday).

“Every year, my first mission is to top the talent we had last year,” says Arnone, now a resident of Livingston Parish, La. (the Livingston Parish Visitors and Convention Bureau from will have a booth there this year).

“I’m always, always tweaking the music, trying to make it just a little bit better than last year, and still be in my budget,” Arnone says. “I want to keep a reasonable ticket price.”

But the festival food — in some ways the closest thing to Arnone’s heart — is always being tweaked and improved, too.

So many happy returns, this year, to boiled crawfish, crawfish étouffée, grilled oysters on the half shell, grilled alligator sausage, grilled boudin sausage, fried green tomatoes, and po-boy sandwiches in four varieties: catfish, shrimp, oyster, and hot roast beef and gravy. Also pork sausage and chicken jambalaya (Arnone’s own down-home recipe, borrowed and tweaked from a high school friend), and several vegetarian options, including red beans and rice, and grilled portobello mushrooms. Not to mention a couple of new regional items on the menu for 2016: boudin balls and fried pork skins.

But the big news, for serious foodies, is a new fairground attraction. The “Chef’s Table” is a gastronome’s delight: a bit of everything from the fest’s 10 food booths, served to you restaurant-style as a five-course meal. Four people get served for $500 in relatively civilized fashion: there are only three tables in the tent.

“This is something brand-new,” Arnone says. “Everything will be served by a waitress, and all our nearby food vendors will be serving you for nearly two hours.”

Email: beckerman@northjersey.com

Article source: http://www.northjersey.com/arts-and-entertainment/music/smorgasbord-for-the-ears-and-stomach-1.1608523

By Jacquelyn Pillsbury

World champions.

That’s what Lawrence High School juniors Anjali Agawal and Aanchal Aich can call themselves after taking home first place honors in DECA’s annual International Career Development Conference in Nashville in April. The two-girl team won in the category of Business Services Operations Research.

This year, more than 17,000 students participated in the international awards and scholarship program. DECA (previously known as Delta Epsilon Chi and Distributive Education Clubs of America) was founded in 1946 to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. DECA builds on what students learn in their marketing and business classes and helps student apply this learning, while connecting them with local businesses.

DECA is comprised of students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, China, Germany, Guam, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain. Prior to competing in Nashville, the 170 members of the LHS team competed at the local level, before moving to the regional level. There are over 8,000 members across New Jersey in nearly 120 high schools. Mercer County also has teams at Hopewell Valley Central High School and in all three Hamilton High schools.

Agawal and Aich flew to Nashville for the multi-day competition along with 15 other LHS students. Also going was Diane Schneck, LHS business teacher and DECA advisor, and school nurse and LHS alumna Cori Levesque.

In order to attend the event, the students missed three days of classes, returning just in time to take their AP exams. “It was a challenge, but the trophy is worth it,” Agawal said.

“And the bragging rights,” added Schneck, an honorary life member of DECA who has been an advisor for 30 years, 26 of which have been at LHS. Her daughters, Meghan and Danielle are also involved with DECA “since they were born,” Schneck said.

Each year DECA chooses a topic. This year it was employee management. Prior to competing Aich and Agawal created a detailed report on their findings, which they presented in a nerve-wracking oral report to the judges. “The competition is fierce,” Schneck said.

The young ladies competed in the category of Business Services Operation Research. They chose this event because last year as sophomores they competed in Orlando in Buying and Merchandising Operations Research, a similar category, and came in fifth place. In 2015 they researched Teavana, a store at Quaker Bridge Mall that sells different types of teas and tea accessories. Teavana is

owned by Starbucks.

This year they researched 215 Marketing, a Philadelphia marketing agency founded by LHS and DECA alumnus John Vogel. “We kept in the family, it is full circle” said Schneck, who firmly believes that once in DECA, always in DECA. In addition to working with Agawal and Aich on this project, the 27-year old judged them in last year’s competition.

DECA kept them busy in Nashville. Agawal and Aich took their AP books with them, optimistically planning to find time to study for their upcoming exams.

“Mrs. Schneck told us we wouldn’t have time to study,” added Agawal. “She was right.”

In addition to the competitions, DECA brought them to the Grand Ole Opry and other sites, and took them line dancing. “Tennessee was a different culture,” Agawal said.

“We try to keep the kids busy,” Schneck said.

“People in DECA are social and willing to talk to everyone,” said Aich. This included many hallway and elevator conversations.

The months-long project included interviewing, surveying and observing employees at their office in Philadelphia. The students gauged engagement levels and provided Vogel with a 30-page multi-pronged approach to increasing long-term engagement through six goals. They also created metrics to measure their plan’s success as well as a budget.

215 Marketing “specializes integrated marketing, B2B marketing, digital marketing is one of their specialties,” Aich said.

“Their focus is content marketing–new types of marketing, ‘outbound marketing,’ because they are young they have a new take on marketing with distinguishes them from their competitors” Agawal said.

Schneck had nothing but good things to say about her former student. Even in high school “Vogel was so ahead with his business ideas. He helps out with DECA when I need him to. He recently participated in the LHS Take a Business Professional to Lunch event on how to start your own business. “Here is a young guy saying I had these dreams and this is what you can do.”

Now that the DECA competition and AP exams are over, Aich and Agawal are looking forward to meeting with Vogel to go over their research with him in person. They are also looking forward to “sleeping and enjoying a bit of relaxation and boredom,” Aich said.

There are many similarities between the two students. Agawal, 16, is exactly four months younger than her teammate and close friend, Aich. The girls live a few houses apart from each other, and their fathers even share the same first name.

Agawal moved to Lawrence from Livingston 13 years ago. Her parents are entrepreneurs who run their own company, Pure Indian Foods. She admitted their experiences “sparked my interest in business from a young age.”

She predicts her middle school aged brother, Arjun, will follow in her footsteps in DECA “because I am always talking about it at home and that has piqued his interest.”

Aich also moved to Lawrenceville 13 years ago, from Poughkeepsie, New York. Her father is vice president of operations risk at Prudential Financial. She also has a younger sibling in middle school, her sister Sneha.

In order to join DECA, students must either be in a marketing class or have taken one.

“I really wanted to join DECA my freshman year of high school, but due to a scheduling conflict, I was unable to take a business class,” said Agawal . “In my sophomore year I took marketing with Mrs. Schneck and joined DECA. Marketing I was an incredibly important class for me, and the concepts and research methods Aanchal and I learned in that class served us well as we worked on our project. Without the class, ‘SWOT Analysis’ and ‘product life cycle’ wouldn’t mean anything to us.”

Last year she competed individually in Principals of Marketing, as well as completing a research manual, “Buying and Merchandising Operations Research,” with Aich.

Aich was able to take a business course in her freshman year (Economics and Principals of Investing), but still needed to take a marketing class before she could join DECA, which she did in 10th grade.

“My individual event for 10th grade was Principles of Business Management and Administration. My team moved on to DECA ICDC last year with our Buying and Merchandising Research event,” she said.

Both students take multiple AP classes and are involved with many activities. Agawal would like to combine her solid business background with her passion for science.

“I might want to pursue a career as a researcher,” she said. “One of my favorite clubs is Science Olympiad, of which I am the president, and I also work with the STEM Club to put on an educational science night for your kids. I’m also looking forward to leading the Model UN club next year as we prepare to pass resolutions at our conference in New York City. I’m involved in several other clubs as well, including National Honor Society.”

Agawal plans to pursue an undergraduate degree in molecular biology, followed by an MBA. “I have an avid interest in pharmaceutical research and hope to work in the biotechnology industry one day. I would like to attend college in the Northeast,” she said.

Aich is also involved with a variety of clubs and activities at LHS. “I am the co-secretary of the Lawrence High School’s Business and International Studies Academy, so my DECA experience ties in extremely well with that role. I am also a head officer for my school’s International Alliance Club, an organization that promotes the racial and ethnic diversity within our student body. My other activities include girls’ tennis, Student Leadership, Tri-M Music Honor Society, and National Honor Society.”

Not surprisingly, Aich wants to study economics and finance in college. “I have been interested in both subjects since middle school. I also plan to get an MBA afterwards. Ideally I want to work in a top-tier financial firm conducting financial/risk analysis for the company. I will also be staying in this general area for college.”

Both students plan to continue with DECA at the collegiate level. “At this point it would be hard to imagine my life without DECA,” Aich said. The collegiate level is much smaller as there are only 15,000 members in 275 colleges and universities nationwide, versus 200,000 members in 3,500 high schools all over the globe. The girls said this summer will be spent doing extra homework for their AP classes, relaxing, and traveling with their families before starting their senior year at LHS. Meanwhile, they are already thinking about next year’s competition in Anaheim, which is sure to include time at Disneyland.

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On May 29, the Columbia High School Boys JV Ultimate Frisbee team won the NJ State Division II Championships at Mercer Community College.

The CHS JV Ultimate team went undefeated in winning the 2016 New Jersey Division 2 High School Boys State Championship. The club team is comprised of boys from 8th-11th grade, all residents of South Orange and Maplewood and is coached by Chris Aguero and Gabby Cincotta.

The JV team swept pool play on Saturday defeating Morristown, Highland Park and Paramus Catholic. By virtue of winning their pool, they received an automatic bye to the semifinals on Sunday, where they defeated Paramus Catholic again in a close match before soundly defeating the previously undefeated Governor Livingston High in the finals, 13-6.

Next, the CHS Boys Varsity Ultimate Frisbee team will be playing in the NJ State Division I Championships against Westfield on Thursday, June 2.

The Varsity game takes place at 7:05 p.m. at Ranger Stadium at Drew University in Madison.

This will be the first time the state championships will be played at night, according to team parent Anne O’Malley, and represents a rare opportunity to watch the CHS team play close to home. O’Malley reports that the Varsity team won five straight games this past weekend to make it to the finals.

“It will be the last game for eight graduating seniors,” said O’Malley. She’s hoping that Maplewood and South Orange — the birthplace of Ultimate Frisbee — turn out big for their team on Thursday night.

It’s been a great season for CHS Ultimate Frisbee teams all around.

The Boys Varsity team tied for third at the Northeastern High School Regional Championships in Slippery Rock, PA, the weekend of May 21-22 and came in second at the Amherst Invitational Tournament in Amherst, MA, the weekend of May 7-8.

The CHS girls ultimate team, dubbed Sparkle Motion, came in 3rd in the NJ High School Girls’ State Championships. Sparkle Motion also competed in the Northeastern High School Regional Championships and the Amherst Invitational Tournament.

One curious note: Ultimate Frisbee is technically a club, not an official sport, at Columbia High School — despite of the fact that the game was invented at Columbia/in Maplewood.

Nonetheless, there’s a lot of enthusiasm locally for the teams — and the coaches.

“This year is our beloved coach Chris Aguero’s last year coaching JV,” wrote Ultimate mom Kathleen Kargoll. “He has selflessly been volunteering for the past five years. Prior to that he played on varsity at CHS and was a legend.”

Indeed, Aguero (CHS Class of ’11) and Varsity Coach Ben Haim (CHS Class of ’98) are both proud Columbia grads.

“I love working with the boys and they were able to teach me so much about myself that I didn’t know,” said Aguero. “I made a lot of mistakes as a new coach and thought the boys needed to make a lot of changes for my coaching to take place. I was wrong, I had to make the changes for this to work. I am truly blessed to have been given this opportunity and proud to be their coach. This state title means more to me then any other state title that I have won as a player. Plus, the Gatorade shower felt amazing!”

Aguero added, “I hold very high expectations of the players. We would do difficult conditioning workouts at the beginning of practices so the boys would get used to being tired. I knew this would be of greater benefit at the end of games because finishing games is never easy.”

“Coach Chris Aguero has given the program five incredible years,” said Haim. “Players and fellow coaches will truly miss him. Tough shoes to fill.”

“The 2016 season has been a wild one with a second-place finish at the 25th Annual Amherst Invite and a semis appearance at the HS Northeastern Regional Championship,” added Haim, who said a win would represent a “repeat state championship and the team’s 15th state title in 16 years.”

“We would love for everyone to come to Madison and support your team!”

Kevin Griffith and Anne O’Malley contributed to this story.

Photos by Brian McNamara (click to enlarge):

Article source: http://villagegreennj.com/sports/chs-jv-ultimate-frisbee-wins-state-div-ii-title-varsity-plays-div-final-june-2/

SEASON STATEWIDE STAT LEADERS
Based on games reported to njschoolsports.com

HITS
player, school, H
Joey Castellanos, St. Mary (Ruth.), 49
Vinny Carlesi, Morris Catholic, 46
Max Felsenstein, Glen Rock, 46
Sean McGeehan, Nottingham, 45
Anthony Kuzmenko, Rutgers Prep, 43
Greg Gasparro, Hopewell Valley, 43
Dan Abate, Wayne Hills, 43
Anthony Condito, Nutley, 41
Brandon Magnotta, Jefferson, 41
Yariel Levin, Science Park, 41
Mike Cavallo, Caldwell, 41
Randy Duran, Newark Tech, 41
Zack Strom, Palmyra, 41
Danny Carter, Bloomfield, 40
Elian Guzman, Lodi, 40
Brian Turton, Jefferson, 39
Jayson Olivares, South Amboy, 39
Khaliyl Everett, South River, 39
Michael Garawitz, Millburn, 39
Joe Curcio, Wayne Hills, 39
Spencer McNamara, Waldwick, 38
Marquis Valentin, Harrison, 38
David Cardona, Elizabeth, 38
Zach Harbeson, Paulsboro, 38
Vince Montone, Jefferson, 37
Garrett Forrestal, Cranford, 37
Mike O’Donnell, Harrison, 37
Austin Miles, Livingston, 37
Juan Carlos Ball, Elizabeth, 37
Richie Schiekofer, Millburn, 37
Alex Kokos, Wayne Valley, 36
Andrew Mormile, Wildwood, 36
Joe Namendorf, Wayne Valley, 36
Waldy Arias, Plainfield, 36
Brandon Radd, Edison, 35
Will Karp, Hopewell Valley, 35
Dan Mackafee, Palmyra, 35
Bobby Abbott, Westfield, 35
Ryan Casey, Pope John, 35
Erick Mack, Union Catholic, 35
Stephen Tucker, Whippany Park, 35
Jake Blumenstyk, Wayne Valley, 35
Evan Giordano, Gloucester Catholic, 35
Mike Bolwell, Becton, 35
Ryan Morash, Gill St. Bernard’s, 35
Alex Mullen, Plainfield, 35
Richard Fontanillis, Lodi, 35
Lisandro Ulerio, Dwight-Morrow, 34
John Apgar, Waldwick, 34
Tyler Cruz, Bayonne, 34
Tim Petrucelli, Holy Cross, 34
Chris Turco, Gloucester Catholic, 34
Andrew Santos, Nutley, 34
Daniel Schantz, Rutgers Prep, 34
Dan Sivolella, Gill St. Bernard’s, 34
Tyler Burnham, East Brunswick, 34
Andrew Scholz, West Orange, 34
Ryan Chestnutt, Gill St. Bernard’s, 34
James Papeika, Holy Cross, 34
Quinn Krais, Columbia, 34
James Raia, Gill St. Bernard’s, 34
Marty Higgins, Nutley, 34
Adam Laskey, Haddon Heights, 33
Ben Costello, High Point, 33
Anthony Ayala, Waldwick, 33
Bryan Franko, High Point, 33
Luis Rullan, Bloomfield, 33
Joe Paolini, Holy Cross, 33
Adam Thompson, Jefferson, 33
Nick Mancuso, Notre Dame, 33
J Mack Rembisz, Westfield, 33
Justin Henry, Rutgers Prep, 33
Anthony Giachin, Newark Academy, 33
Christian Pierre, Columbia, 32
Matt Meola, Union, 32
Chrystian Walker, Orange, 32
Kevin Czapelski, Millburn, 32
Tom Persichetti, Notre Dame, 32
Matt Yanick, Palmyra, 32
Daniel Iannarone, East Brunswick, 32
Nicholas Clemente, East Brunswick, 32
Ian Diaz, Newark Tech, 32
Jordan Peterson, Trenton Catholic, 32
Matt Leviton, South River, 32
Nick Minter, Millburn, 32
Anthony Veneziano, Warren Hills, 32
Sal Gorka, Brearley, 32
Zachary Marzano, J.P. Stevens, 32
Jacob Thornton, Belvidere, 32
Andrew Connor, Nutley, 32
Chris Mormile, Wildwood, 32
Brandon Szerszen, South River, 32
Doug Hughes, West Orange, 32
Sam Margulis, Hopewell Valley, 32
Nick Bradshaw, Woodbridge, 32
Ryan O’Shea, Highland Park, 32
Steven Priest, Paulsboro, 31
David Mann, Waldwick, 31
Tyler Walther, Wayne Valley, 31
George Stiuso, Gill St. Bernard’s, 31
Greg Dahl, St. Mary (Ruth.), 31
Yamir Levin, Science Park, 31
Darius Diaz, Perth Amboy, 31
Erik Loneker, Brearley, 31
AJ Bonadies, Union Catholic, 31
Chris Marquart, Morris Catholic, 31
Blake Ebo, Trenton Catholic, 31
Nathan Zito, Holy Cross, 31
Jonathan Toribio, Bloomfield Tech, 31
AJ Ward, Passaic Valley, 31
Luke Jacobi, J.P. Stevens, 31
Jake Bevich, Chatham, 31
Sean Downey, Elizabeth, 30
Zack Comins, Calvary Christian (Old Bridge), 30
Luke Young, Newton, 30
Joe Simone, Wayne Hills, 30
Mike White, Voorhees, 30
Jon Sot, St. Joseph (Met.), 30
Christian Castro, North Arlington, 30
Jake Hall, Hackettstown, 30
John Sweetwood, Montclair Kimberley, 30
Conor Nolan, Montclair Kimberley, 30
Sergio Diaz, Waldwick, 30
Chris Rinaldi, Westfield, 30
Julio Ortiz, Harrison, 30
Matt Murdock, Summit, 30
Max Dineen, Pennsville, 30
Joe Rizzo, Paulsboro, 30
Matt Taylor, Gill St. Bernard’s, 30
Riley Schmitt, Notre Dame, 30
Michael Smith, Cranford, 30
Spencer Perzely, Passaic Valley, 30
Brian Rennie, Bloomfield, 30
Ja’Ques Colon, Vineland, 30
Cameron Cane, Hopewell Valley, 30

HOME RUNS
player, school, HR
Joey Rose, Toms River North, 11
Jake Hall, Hackettstown, 10
Buddy Kennedy, Millville, 9
Anthony Condito, Nutley, 8
Sergio Diaz, Waldwick, 8
Matt Yanick, Palmyra, 7
Justin Henry, Rutgers Prep, 7
Justyn-Henry Malloy, St. Joseph (Mont.), 7
Mike Wilson, Colonia, 6
Justin Provost, Pope John, 6
John Apgar, Waldwick, 6
Alex Mumme, Hun, 6
John Mesagno, St. Joseph (Mont.), 6
Brendan Bean, Wildwood, 6
Teddy Sparks, Woodbury, 5
Vince Montone, Jefferson, 5
Nick Cherasaro, North Plainfield, 5
Mike Cavallo, Caldwell, 5
Brandon Martorano, Christian Brothers, 5
Nicholas Cantone, St. Joseph (Mont.), 5
Matthew Cocciadiferro, St. Joseph (Mont.), 5
Nolan Gerold, Camden Catholic, 5
Brian Jozwiak, Bayonne, 5
Trevor Wagner, Toms River South, 5
Matt Taylor, Gill St. Bernard’s, 5
Tom Crooks, Pequannock, 4
Tom Armstrong, Lenape Valley, 4
Greg Latushko, Ramapo, 4
Spencer McNamara, Waldwick, 4
Tyler Higgins, South River, 4
Chris Roan, Woodbury, 4
Johnny Zega, Middletown South, 4
JT Vento, Spotswood, 4
Matt Lange, Glen Rock, 4
Joe Curcio, Wayne Hills, 4
Matt Carovillano, Middlesex, 4
Jack Hanley, Bridgewater-Raritan, 4
Ja’Ques Colon, Vineland, 4
Connor Kolich, St. Joseph (Mont.), 4
Kevin Brophy, Morristown-Beard, 4
Ben Montenegro, Toms River South, 4
Dan Abate, Wayne Hills, 4
Elian Guzman, Lodi, 4
Andrew Holmes, Egg Harbor, 4
Joel DaSilva, North Arlington, 4

RUNS BATTED IN
player, school, RBI
Joey Castellanos, St. Mary (Ruth.), 42
Spencer McNamara, Waldwick, 39
Alex Mullen, Plainfield, 39
Jake Hall, Hackettstown, 37
Vince Montone, Jefferson, 36
Matt Yanick, Palmyra, 36
Chris Mormile, Wildwood, 36
John Apgar, Waldwick, 35
Michael Garawitz, Millburn, 35
Zack Strom, Palmyra, 35
Sergio Diaz, Waldwick, 34
Enrique Garcia, Bloomfield Tech, 33
Anthony Condito, Nutley, 33
Randy Duran, Newark Tech, 33
Andrew Scholz, West Orange, 33
Danny Carter, Bloomfield, 33
Blake Ebo, Trenton Catholic, 33
Chris Turco, Gloucester Catholic, 32
Cameron Miller, Gill St. Bernard’s, 32
Marquis Valentin, Harrison, 32
Tyler Higgins, South River, 31
Matt Lange, Glen Rock, 31
Joe Curcio, Wayne Hills, 31
Greg Gasparro, Hopewell Valley, 30
Evan Geisler, Lodi, 30
Zach Harbeson, Paulsboro, 30
Joel DaSilva, North Arlington, 30
Tom Crooks, Pequannock, 29
Mike Jesionka, Wardlaw-Hartridge, 29
Joe Kitlas, Notre Dame, 29
Matt Taylor, Gill St. Bernard’s, 29
Matt Meola, Union, 28
Patrick O’Hare, Seton Hall Prep, 28
Matthew Alaimo, St. Joseph (Mont.), 28
Erik Loneker, Brearley, 28
John Mesagno, St. Joseph (Mont.), 28
Chris DeClerico, Hopewell Valley, 28
John Martinez, Science Park, 28
Ryan Chestnutt, Gill St. Bernard’s, 28
Max Felsenstein, Glen Rock, 28
Damien Bowman Clark, Maple Shade, 28
Eliot Dix, Columbia, 27
Juan Ganzaroli, East Brunswick, 27
James Papeika, Holy Cross, 27
Quinn Krais, Columbia, 27
Dan Colon, Wayne Hills, 27
Justin Henry, Rutgers Prep, 27
Ryan Lauk, Clearview, 26
Waldy Arias, Plainfield, 26
Andres Garcia, Rahway, 26
Nick Milhan, Egg Harbor, 26
Luis Rullan, Bloomfield, 26
Dalton Dougherty, South River, 26
Joe Paolini, Holy Cross, 26
Justin Provost, Pope John, 25
Jack Farrell, Holy Cross, 25
Matthew Cocciadiferro, St. Joseph (Mont.), 25
Jeff Undercuffler, Holy Cross, 25
Andrew Ferrara, Morris Catholic, 25
John Sweetwood, Montclair Kimberley, 25
Jake Blumenstyk, Wayne Valley, 25
Derek Romberg, Morris Catholic, 25
Cameron Cane, Hopewell Valley, 25
Mike Parry, Colonia, 25
Brian Turton, Jefferson, 25
Yariel Levin, Science Park, 25
Dan Mackafee, Palmyra, 24
Steve Barmakian, Westfield, 24
George Stiuso, Gill St. Bernard’s, 24
Mike Bolwell, Becton, 24
Tyler Burnham, East Brunswick, 24
Joe Turek, Johnson, 24
Christian Hlinka, Delaware Valley, 24
Luke Jackson, Columbia, 24
Jonathan Toribio, Bloomfield Tech, 24
Chris Marquart, Morris Catholic, 24
Mike Wilson, Colonia, 23
Alex Kokos, Wayne Valley, 23
Ben Costello, High Point, 23
Kenny Mendoza, Clearview, 23
Erick Mack, Union Catholic, 23
Ryan Mostrangeli, Steinert, 23
Will Findlay, Morris Catholic, 23
Mike Cavallo, Caldwell, 23
Max Smyth, Palmyra, 23
Juan Pablo Lopez, Harrison, 23
Brandon Siroki, South Brunswick, 23
Ryan Morash, Gill St. Bernard’s, 23
Andrew Santos, Nutley, 23
Phansaeng Wichata, Hoboken, 23
Christopher Walker, West Orange, 23
Gregory Cuevas, St. Mary (Ruth.), 23
Brendan Bean, Wildwood, 23
Buddy Kennedy, Millville, 22
Sam Beck, Rutgers Prep, 22
Chris Giaquinto, North Arlington, 22
Anthony Ayala, Waldwick, 22
Chris Roan, Woodbury, 22
Tim Petrucelli, Holy Cross, 22
Peter DeMaria, Chatham, 22
Julio Ortiz, Harrison, 22
Garrett Forrestal, Cranford, 22
Alex Gattinelli, Washington Township, 22
Benjamin Kany, Newark Academy, 22
Nick Cherasaro, North Plainfield, 22
Greg Dahl, St. Mary (Ruth.), 22
Brandon Martorano, Christian Brothers, 22
Alex Krug, Gloucester Catholic, 22
Tyler Kmiec, Notre Dame, 22
Brian Jozwiak, Bayonne, 22
John Savino, Seton Hall Prep, 22
Wilbor Garcia, Pennsauken Tech, 22
Will Schaffer, Summit, 22
James Grauel, Wildwood, 22
Anthony Giachin, Newark Academy, 22
Max Henriquez, Pennsauken Tech, 22
Jason Juarez, Orange, 22
Billy Bolle, Wildwood, 22
Michael Smith, Cranford, 22
Nick Reagan, South Amboy, 22
Matt Volpe, Metuchen, 21
Steven Priest, Paulsboro, 21
Nick Gares, Burlington City, 21
Ryan Bakie, Cranford, 21
Jake Vall-Llobera, Westfield, 21
Chrystian Walker, Orange, 21
Teddy Sparks, Woodbury, 21
Will Karp, Hopewell Valley, 21
Matt Gresham, Glen Rock, 21
Joe Simone, Wayne Hills, 21
Max Dineen, Pennsville, 21
Bruce Weyand, North Plainfield, 21
Jordan Peterson, Trenton Catholic, 21
Jayson Olivares, South Amboy, 21
David Lynch, Palmyra, 21
Joe Namendorf, Wayne Valley, 21
AJ Bonadies, Union Catholic, 21
Doug Hughes, West Orange, 21
Ryan O’Shea, Highland Park, 21
Mike O’Donnell, Harrison, 21
Jason Modak, Wayne Hills, 21
Nick Decker, Seneca, 21
Khaliyl Everett, South River, 21
Justyn-Henry Malloy, St. Joseph (Mont.), 21
Riley Schmitt, Notre Dame, 21
Jacob Thornton, Belvidere, 21

STRIKEOUTS
player, school, KK
Collin Kiernan, Verona, 125
Ryan Kaverick, Hasbrouck Heights, 116
Harry Rutkowski, Woodbridge, 101
Luca Dalatri, Christian Brothers, 98
Billy Kral, Holy Spirit, 93
Sean Roberts, Pope John, 90
Greg Gasparro, Hopewell Valley, 85
Zack Comins, Calvary Christian (Old Bridge), 81
Nicholas Clemente, East Brunswick, 81
Billy Cavender, Pitman, 81
Jason Groome, Barnegat, 81
Corey Sawyer, Kearny, 80
Wes Walton, Wallkill Valley, 79
Ryan Moore, Waldwick, 79
Jarrad Graver, Notre Dame, 77
Damien Bowman Clark, Maple Shade, 72
Jason Reynolds, Timber Creek, 71
Frank Doelling, Riverside, 71
John Wilson, North Hunterdon, 71
Luis Zabala, LEAP Academy, 71
Tamar Wertz, University, 70
Josh Sadowski, Jefferson, 70
CJ Schaible, Delaware Valley, 69
Drew Wilden, West Deptford, 69
Eric Heatter, Monroe, 69
Marquis Valentin, Harrison, 67
Alex Hermanson, Peddie, 66
Tyler Burnham, East Brunswick, 66
Kyle Muller, Steinert, 65
Tyler Mondile, Gloucester Catholic, 65
Ray Paulino, Technology, 64
Tyler Higgins, South River, 64
Austin Phillips, Wayne Hills, 64
Kalbin Rodriguez, New Brunswick, 63
Justin Hernandez, Edison, 63
Jayson Olivares, South Amboy, 63
Sean Mooney, Ocean City, 62
Jonathan Toribio, Bloomfield Tech, 62
Matt Kooker, Peddie, 61
Cody Bokash, Woodstown, 61
Andrew Ryback, Clearview, 61
Kenny Mendoza, Clearview, 61
Carson McLaughlin, Pingry, 61
Matt Feaster, Somerset Tech, 61
Pete Nolet, Columbia, 60
Trevor Wagner, Toms River South, 60
Austin Bodrato, St. Joseph (Mont.), 60
Ronaldo Espinal, Shabazz, 59
Robert Girgenti, Gloucester, 59
Ronnie Voacolo, Nottingham, 58
Rich Albrecht, Bishop Ahr, 58
Anthony Veneziano, Warren Hills, 58
Wander Jimenez, Dwight-Morrow, 58
Pete Soporowski, Sayreville, 58
Kyle Nepton, Middlesex, 57
Nick Evangelista, Washington Township, 57
Jonathan Guerra, Lodi, 57
Adam Laskey, Haddon Heights, 56
JJ Istvan, Dover, 56
Jason Juarez, Orange, 56
Sean Miller, Pope John, 56
Josh Cruz, Bloomfield, 55
Robbie Peto, Monroe, 55
Ethan Collins, Schalick, 55
Kyle Piekarz, Lenape Valley, 54
Nick Gares, Burlington City, 53
John Barone, Wayne Hills, 53
Donato Casolaro, Hanover Park, 53
Jack Donlon, Mendham, 53
Nick Decker, Seneca, 53
Louis Lugo, Pennsauken Tech, 52
Nick Houghton, Nottingham, 52
Kevin Czapelski, Millburn, 52
George Stiuso, Gill St. Bernard’s, 52
Eric Reardon, North Brunswick, 52
Brandon Riggs, Egg Harbor, 51
Kenneth Harrigan, Keyport, 51
Chris Mormile, Wildwood, 51
Ryan Lauk, Clearview, 50
Logan Bradshaw, Franklin, 50
Connor Johnson, Sayreville, 50
Tyler Lombardo, Watchung Hills, 50
Dalton Dougherty, South River, 50
Joe Neglia, St. Joseph (Mont.), 49
Jay Crusemire, Camden Catholic, 49
Mike Bolwell, Becton, 49
Mike Farr, St. Joseph (Met.), 49
Peter Woltersdorf, Hunterdon Central, 49
Joe Felipe, Manchester Township, 49
Michael App, Carteret, 48
Brian Costello, North Arlington, 48
Steven Bowley, Holy Cross, 48
Derek Wakeley, West Deptford, 48
Alex Dornbierer, Dunellen, 48
Justin Fall, Toms River South, 48
Anthony Verdecchio, Penns Grove, 48
Denny Bentley, Williamstown, 48
Brian Reiss, Watchung Hills, 48
Sean Kelemen, West Milford, 47
Mike Scott, Burlington City, 47
Edwin Collado, Perth Amboy Tech, 47
James Wickenheisser, Morris Catholic, 47
Jake Wells, Pope John, 46
Brian Toscano, Randolph, 46
Brendan Bean, Wildwood, 46
Gilbert Irizarrry, Technology, 46
Aaron Stollsteimer, Medford Tech, 45
Joey Ventresca, Pinelands, 45
Alex Madonia, Passaic Valley, 45
Matt Stoots, Pemberton, 45
Jake Kodros, Old Bridge, 45
Shamil Roberts, Orange, 45
Brian Lannino, Millburn, 45
Nick Mitchell, Pennsville, 45
Sam Beck, Rutgers Prep, 44
Alex Zilli, J.P. Stevens, 44
Michael Tyle, Manville, 44
Gavin Hollowell, Montgomery, 44
Jordan Manne, Mahwah, 44
Rich Racobaldo, Washington Township, 44
Jack Besser, Montclair Kimberley, 43
Nate Peacock, New Egypt, 43
Ian Diaz, Newark Tech, 43
Zach Listro, Kingsway, 43
Chris Quijano, St. Mary (Ruth.), 43
Hunter DePrimo, North Warren, 43
Liam White, West Orange, 43
Nate Eigenmann, Millville, 43
Kenny Tunison, Dunellen, 43
Mike Rica, Ridge, 43
Frank LoGuidice, J.P. Stevens, 42
Ben Costello, High Point, 42
Brian Rodriguez, Weehawken, 42
Josh Arnold, Ocean City, 42
Timmy Geissel, Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 42
Justice Ramirez, St. Anthony, 42
Nick Senatore, Nutley, 42
Zachary Marzano, J.P. Stevens, 42
Matthew Ciaccio, Spotswood, 41
Matt D’Ambrosia, Hightstown, 41
Thomas Babalis, Somerville, 41
Matt Ciccone, Newark Academy, 41
John VanSchoick, Point Pleasant Beach, 41
Christian Smith, Keyport, 41
Justin Velez, Arts, 41
Eric Grafton, Gloucester Catholic, 41
Andreas Georgiou, West Essex, 41
Kyle Post, Becton, 41
Kyle Gasiewski, South Amboy, 40
Danny Boehmer, Columbia, 40
Josh Stein, Haddon Heights, 40
Connor Trower, Union Catholic, 40

Article source: http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/1797109639206521848/baseball-season-stat-leaders/

Stephens’ 1985 Belmont Stakes winner Crème Fraiche won a second consecutive running of the Jockey Club Gold Cup in 1987. Photos by BARBARA D. LIVINGSTON

The great Kentucky-born trainer and two-time Kentucky Derby winner Woody Stephens enjoyed a career in racing that was, by any measure of success, a lifelong highlight reel.

The Stanton native won a pair of Kentucky Derbys and five runnings of the Kentucky Oaks, but the accomplishment for which the Hall of Fame trainer is best known happened a long way from his Kentucky home.

And it is a record that will never be matched.

If you could find a way to bet today on that prospect, take the action. Stephens’ distinctive racing record is safer than the gold in Fort Knox and a sure thing in a sport in which they do not exist.

Woodford Cefis Stephens won five runnings of the Belmont Stakes, the third jewel of the Triple Crown.

Hall of Fame trainer Woody Stephens, winner of two Ketnucky Derbys, five Kentucky Oaks and five consecutive Belmont Stakes. Photos by BARBARA D. LIVINGSTON

Yes, the record book shows that James Rowe Sr. (eight wins), Sam Hildreth (seven) and Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons (six) each won more Belmonts than Woody.

So let’s add an important detail: Stephens won five consecutive runnings of the 1 1/2-mile “Test of the Champion,” the third and final jewel of the Triple Crown.

Stephens guided five distinctly different horses in as many years to win the 12-furlong American classic. The Belmont, like the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, is restricted to 3-year-old Thoroughbreds, so Stephens’ feat cannot be compared to strings of successive triumphs in major races like those by legendary and durable geldings like Kelso, Forego and John Henry.

Stephens accomplished his untouchable feat in five successive years with starkly different horses: Conquistador Cielo (1982), Caveat (1983), Kentucky Derby winner Swale (1984), Crème Fraiche (1985) and Danzig Connection (1986).

Though his Powell County birthplace was located in the eastern half of Kentucky, New York was always Woody’s town. But it was never more so than during that five-year stretch of Belmont Stakes greatness.

It’s a considerable understatement to say that Stephens, who died in 1998, was keenly aware of both his accomplishments and place in racing history. An enduring part of his personal charm was the great trainer’s willingness to share that knowledge with the media and, especially, his rivals.

Sportswriter Jerry Izenberg, who has practiced his craft for Newark, New Jersey, Newark Star-Ledger since 1951, recalled such a moment in a 2011 profile of Stephens.

Izenberg recalled a pre-Belmont Stakes luncheon during which Stephens directed a public admonition toward fellow trainer Jack Van Berg, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1985 and himself a winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness with Alysheba in 1987.

“You know, Jack, when you cross the Hudson those buildings get taller and taller,” Stephens cracked. “You ain’t at the Omaha State Fair anymore.”

Four-time Kentucky Derby winner and Hall of Fame legend D. Wayne Lukas and the feisty Stephens had an adversarial relationship for a good while. Lukas – a four-time winner of the Belmont Stakes with 14 total wins in Triple Crown races on his resume – told Izenberg that they eventually became friends and would enjoy lunch at New York tracks.

But Lukas said Stephens rarely missed an opportunity to remind him of the streak.

“We had this thing where we’d go back and forth, and he’d tell me, ‘You’ll never get five Belmonts,’ and I’d say, ‘Well, I got four now, and I ain’t done yet’,” Lukas told Izenberg. “Then he’d come back with, ‘Yeah, but I got five in a row.’ And there was no answer for that.”

The Kentucky Derby winner will not participate in this year’s Belmont Stakes. Nyquist, who won the roses on the first Saturday in May, came down with an infection after a third-place run behind Derby runner-up Exaggerator in the Preakness and is taking some time off to recover.

That development sets the stage for a Belmont Stakes renewal on June 11 that will be highlighted by top prospects trained by horsemen who, like Stephens, honed their skills a good distance from the Big Apple.

Louisiana-born Keith Desormeaux trains Exaggerator and will give his brother – three-time Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Kent Desormeaux – a leg up into the saddle to ride the son of two-time Horse of the Year Curlin in an effort to win two-thirds of this year’s Triple Crown.

Steve Asmussen – South Dakota-born and now a Texas resident – will bid for his first Belmont with Creator, who finished a troubled 13th in the Kentucky Derby. A Belmont victory would be a cherry atop the 2016 sundae for Asmussen, who will enshrined along with his 2009 Preakness winner and Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra, in racing’s Hall of Fame on August 12.

And Donnie K. Von Hemel – a Kansas native who hails from the revered Midwest training family that includes father Don and his brother, Kelly – has a legitimate chance to win his first Triple Crown race with Suddenbreakingnews. A fifth in the Derby, Suddenbreakingnews missed a third-place Derby finish by two noses and has trained sharply for his trip to New York and next week’s race.

Each trainer will have traveled a considerable distance for their respective shots at a Belmont Stakes triumph, not unlike Stephens’ trek from his Kentucky hometown. Asmussen and Desormeaux have already tasted Triple Crown success with success in the Preakness, the former with wins by Rachel Alexandra and Curlin (2007) and the latter’s win with Exaggerator.

Should any member of the training trio successfully cross the Hudson to win this year’s Belmont, it will be a shining career moment. If the man who established the most enduring of American horse racing records were still with us, he would surely urge the winner to savor the moment.

And then he’d likely offer a bit of advice: Remember that you’ll need to win the next four Belmonts to catch Woody Stephens. VT

Article source: http://www.voice-tribune.com/featured-posts/kentuckian-woody-stephens-untouchable-belmont-stakes-record/

By ROBERT PRICE

bprice@njherald.com

FRANKFORD — It was in 1995 that proud Louisianian Michael Arnone went from being a guy who throws parties to being a full-fledged, independent concert producer. And in the 20 years since, Arnone’s Crawfish Fest has grown exponentially in more ways than he can count.

Bottom line: A crawfish boil for 75 friends in 1989 has become a music- and food-packed three-day festival for upwards of 20,000, in a good weather year.

Michael Arnone’s 27th annual Crawfish Fest occurs this weekend, opening Friday for campers only, before the day-trippers swarm the Sussex County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday to enjoy a gumbo of spicy Cajun and Creole fare, and music from blues, jazz, gospel, Zydeco and funk genres.

Arnone moved his growing party to the Waterloo Village concert field in Byram in 1995. Working as a union electrician in New Jersey in the late ’80s, Arnone started his event — with 300 pounds of crawfish and two local bands — at Suntan Lake in Butler because he was missing his native foods. Along the way, he dabbled in other projects. But the move to Waterloo signaled the festival had arrived.

“The year before, in ’94, I did a tour with another promoter and it wasn’t very successful,” Arnone related. “And I said, OK, from now on I’m only gonna work on my show. So that’s what I do now. And it’s all about the talent. It’s like where’s the talent. That’s the question I gotta ask myself each year … it’s gotta be better and better and better. I can’t go backwards.”

They come for the music

Arnone, who lives near Baton Rouge, La., attends Jazz Fest (the New Orleans Jazz Heritage Festival) — the granddaddy of Louisiana music festivals — every year, but he says the Crawfish Fest wasn’t necessarily inspired by Jazz Fest.

“Jazz Fest didn’t really inspire me to do what I do. But the best compliment I get is we’re a mini-Jazz Fest,” Arnone said. “We actually have people from Louisiana that come here to go to our festival, because they’re just really comfortable here.”

The strength of Jazz Fest is its variety of music. That’s certainly also true of the Crawfish Fest, which has four stages and 25 acts. This year’s blend features pioneers of funk The Funky Meters, with Art Neville and George Porter Jr.; barrelhouse pianist/singer/songwriter Marcia Ball, and local “hick-pop” favorites From Good Homes, as well as RB/roots Grammy winner Jon Cleary; alternative rockers Cowboy Mouth; Bonerama, one of four brass bands; Cajun fiddle player Amanda Shaw; funk band Cha Wa, fronted by Mardi Gras Indians in full regalia; Nathan and the Zydeco Cha-Chas, and the Alexis P. Suter Band, performing a Sunday morning gospel concert.

“You’ll see we have five or six different kinds of music … jazz, blues, Cajun, Zydeco, we give everybody choices. You don’t have to like every band. Just pick one,” Arnone said.

Every year, Arnone tries to mix in some local flavor and this year From Good Homes and Quimby Mountain Band fill the bill.

“From Good Homes is well respected here,” Arnone said. “And they only play a couple of times a year. So it’s like a reunion for us and for them. They bring a lot of people in and we’re able to introduce their fans to our fans and our music. And pretty much once they come in once, they like us. And Quimby Mountain Band, I’ve been looking at them a couple of years and we got them this year.”

Past festivals have featured the likes of Dr. John, Aaron Neville, Taj Mahal, The Radiators and the late Allen Toussaint. Arnone’s remaining bucket list is short and will probably remain unfulfilled, he says. He’s never had Fats Domino, who at 88 no longer performs. And he can’t afford Harry Connick Jr.

“Harry Connick is out of my league. You know, for a $45 ticket, I’m not gonna have a Harry Connick. But I would’ve loved to have had Fats Domino,” Arnone said.

They stay for the food

New to the Crawfish Fest menu this year are pork cracklins (think pork rinds) and boudin balls (rice sausage), both battered and deep fried.

“We like to batter everything in Louisiana,” Arnone said.

The festival staples, of course, are boiled crawfish and jambalaya, made with Arnone’s own family recipe. About 10,000 pounds of crawfish, shipped in fresh from the Louisiana bayou, and 2,000 pounds of jambalaya will be consumed during the fest.

When asked why people love crawfish so much, Arnone had a simple answer. “They taste so good,” he said.

Other favorite Louisiana foods offered at the festival include: Crawfish etouffee, crawfish bread, alligator sausage, po-boys (oyster, shrimp, catfish and hot roast beef), char-grilled oysters, spicy fried chicken, red beans with rice (pork sausage or vegetarian), fried mixed veggie platter, grilled catfish taco and beignets. For the less adventurous, there are chicken Caesar wraps, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, pulled pork and french fries, along with fruit cups, smoothies and lemonade …

… and plenty of beer and other alcoholic drinks, served by the Frankford Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Food and Trade Expo

Arnone introduced the Food and Trade Expo three years ago in the open-air barns next to the Pavilion Stage. This year the Livingston Parish Visitors and Convention Bureau, from Louisiana, will have an information booth at the festival.

“It’s gotten bigger each year,” Arnone said. “I want people from Louisiana — manufacturers, tourism people — to interact with our crowds so our crowds will want to go down to Louisiana and visit. Basically I’m acting as a middleman and putting everybody together. Most of these people can’t afford to advertise in New York or New Jersey. This is relatively cheap and it’s a niche market. Our crowd already loves Louisiana.”

Also represented this year are: “Louisiana Cookin’” magazine, Cajun Craft Outdoor Crawfish Boilers and Cookers, Bourbon Street Bar Grille, Tipitina’s Foundation, along with WNTI.org, WFDU-FM and “Relix” magazine. Artists’ CD sales will also be in this area.

Workshops and camping

This year’s workshops will be manned by Marcia Ball, George Porter Jr., The Atlanta Cafe Band and Jon Cleary.

“I’m really excited about the workshops this year. We’ve got some heavy hitters doing workshops. They’ll get up and talk a little bit, play a little bit, tell stories a little bit. And it’s packed. We’ll have 250 people surrounding that little stage,” Arnone said.

The festival features five campgrounds, each one named for a city in Louisiana. Two campgrounds are sold out, but camping availability remains and sites should be available right up until Saturday morning, Arnone said, adding that at least 1,200 campers generally show up.

“Camping is crucial,” Arnone said. “Those people are coming no matter what. Whatever the weather is, the campers come to have a great time. Our tickets go on sale in October and we sell a lot of tickets without any named acts. Camping’s gotten very popular.”

If you go …

What: Michael Arnone’s 27th annual Crawfish Fest

When: June 3-5

Where: Sussex County Fairgrounds, Plains Road, Frankford

Admission: Daily: $40 advance, $45 at gate; Two-day: advance $70; Camping: $155 per person. Online sales are closed; advance tickets available at box office through Friday.

Information: www.crawfishfest.com

Friday

(Campers only)

5 p.m. — Zydeco Revelators

7 p.m. — Flow Tribe

9 p.m. — Bonerama

Saturday

Main Stage

11:30 a.m. — Amanda Shaw

1 p.m. — Papa Mali

2:30 p.m. — Brass-A-Holics

5 p.m. — From Good Homes

Pavilion Stage

11:30 a.m. — Quimby Mountain Band

1 p.m. — Cha Wa

3 p.m. — Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes

5:15 p.m. — Jon Cleary and Absolute Monster Gentlemen

9 p.m. (campers only) — Big Sam’s Funky Nation

Dance Hall

11 a.m. — Cajun/Zydeco dance lessons

12:15 p.m. — David Greely Trio

2:45 p.m. — The Revelers

5:30 p.m. — Amanda Shaw

8 p.m. (campers only) — Mike Zito and the Wheel

10:30 p.m. (campers only) — Naughty Professor

Workshop Stage

11 a.m.-5 p.m. — Face painting

12:15 p.m. — The Atlanta Cafe Band workshop/performance

2:45 p.m. — Jon Cleary

Sunday

Main Stage

11:30 a.m. — Marcia Ball

1 p.m. — Nathan and the Zydeco Cha-Chas

2:30 p.m. — Cowboy Mouth

5 p.m. — Funky Meters

Pavilion Stage

11:30 a.m. — Alexis P. Suter and Ministers of Sound

1 p.m. — King James the Special Men

3 p.m. — Samantha Fish

5:15 p.m. — Marcia Ball

Dance Hall

11 a.m. — Cajun/Zydeco dance lessons

12:15 p.m. — David Greely Trio

2:45 p.m. — The Revelers

5:30 p.m. — Nathan and the Zydeco Cha-Chas

Workshop Stage

11 a.m.-5 p.m. — Face painting

1 p.m. — Marcia Ball workshop

2:45 p.m. — George Porter Jr.

Article source: http://www.njherald.com/article/20160602/ARTICLE/306029993

HOP SAUCE FESTIVAL: The annual Hop Sauce Festival is all about craft beer, live music and hot sauce, and this weekend the event will have over 20 craft beer vendors including local micros Ship Bottom, 902, and Tuckahoe along with trendy craft beers like New Belgium. Their will also be 22 different hot sauce vendors from the likes of Saint Lucifer, Jersey Barnfire, and Hank Sauce. The soundtrack for the festival will be provided by Craig Finn of The Hold Steady, The Lonely Biscuits, Black Flamingos, Small Black and Funk Shway. $15-$50. Saturday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Between 9th Avenue and Taylor Street, Beach Haven.

RED BANK RIVERFEST: Red Bank’s Marine Park will be transformed into a wonderland of food, music, and beer as a part of the annual Riverfest. The fest will be headlined by national recording artists and Jersey guys, Young Rising Sons who are known for their infectious hit “High.” Other musical acts joining the fest will be original acts The Mosers and Deaf Rhino, and cover acts like Big Hix, the E Street Shuffle, and Brian Kirk The Jirks. There will be a ton of food on hand from local eateries like Bistro at Red Bank and Gaetano’s. Craft beer lovers can hang in the Garden State Craft Brewers Beer Cafe, or take part in the Shipwreck Rum and beer cruises. Families can enjoy rides on the Navesink, plus there will be plenty of games and attractions for the kids. Free. Friday 5 – 10 p.m. , Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Marine Park (located on Front Street), Red Bank.

Interscope recording artists and Jersey natives, Young Rising Sons will perform at the Red Bank Riverfest this weekend.Photo Credit: Jesse Deflorio

TERRA ICOGNITA: The George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick will present a “ripped from the headlines” dark comedy titled “Terra Incognita” this weekend. The show focuses on the struggles of a Teaneck couple that discovers an oil tank leak in their backyard. The play examines how this environmental disaster impacts the couple financially, emotionally, and how it affects their standing in their own neighborhood. The play is based on reporting done by NJTV News, and will feature an interactive QA sessions/debate where the audience can discuss and question the play with artists, writers, activists and community members. Free. Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m. 9 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick. 732-246-7717.

Friday, June 3 at 8:00 PM“Terra Incognita”George Street PlayhouseSEE FULL EVENT DETAILSnj.com

SELENA GOMEZ: Pop mega-star Selena Gomez will bring her Revival Tour to the Prudential Center in Newark Thursday. Gomez is currently promoting her 2015 record, also titled “Revival,” which features the singles “Good For You,” “Same Old Love,” “Hands to Myself,” and “Kill ‘Em with Kindness.” The former Disney star seems to be moving toward a more mature sound. Opening up for Gomez will be the Joe Jonas-fronted DNCE, and Bea Miller. $45-$99. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 25 Lafayette Street, Newark. 973-757-6600.

Thursday, June 2 at 7:30 PMSelena GomezPrudential CenterSEE FULL EVENT DETAILSnj.com

A WEEKEND WITH CHRIS HARDWICK: The king of the nerds, Chris Hardwick, brings his pop culture-centric sense of humor to Starland Ballroom and The Music Box at The Borgata this weekend. Hardwick is currently on his “ID10T” tour which is supporting his new comedy record “Funcomfortable.” $39.50. Thursday June 2, 9:30 p.m. 570 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. 732-238-5500 | $35-$45. Friday June 3, 8 p.m. 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City. 609-317-1000.

Thursday, June 2 at 9:30 PMChris HardwickStarland BallroomSEE FULL EVENT DETAILSnj.com

Friday, June 3 at 8:00 PMChris HardwickBorgata Hotel Casino and SpaSEE FULL EVENT DETAILSnj.com

“RENT” ALUM PERFORM AT OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE: Fans of the Broadway musical “Rent” can see two of the show’s original leading actors in concert this Friday at Ocean County College in Toms River. Adam Pascal, who portrayed Roger, and Daphne Rubin-Vega, who portrayed Mimi, will come together for a one-night only show at the school’s Grunin Center for the Arts. The show will feature solo sets from each singer — singing Broadway and classic rock tunes (Pascal also has a number of original songs as well). The show will conclude with “Roger and Mimi” reuniting on stage to sing the iconic “Rent” songs that made the show such a phenomenon. $30-$35. Friday, 8 p.m. 1 College Drive , Toms River. 732-255-0500

Friday, June 3 at 8:00 PMAdam Pascal and Daphne Rubin-VegaOcean County CollegeSEE FULL EVENT DETAILSnj.com

GREEK FESTIVAL BY THE BAY: Opa! The annual Greek Festival by the Bay in Perth Amboy, sponsored and hosted by Saint Demetrious Greek Orthodox Church, will bring the food, music, and spirit of the Greece to the waterfront. Lovers of Grecian cuisine can indulge themselves on souvlaki, gyros, spanakopita, and moussaka (baked eggplant). There will also be Greek wine and beer for those looking to imbibe. There will be traditional Greek music performed, and all comers can enter to win a trip to Greece. If you can’t stay for the festival, you can actually pre-order food and pick it up Friday-Sunday. Free. Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sunday 12 – 7 p.m. 41-47 Wisteria Street and Sadowski Parkway, Perth Amboy. 732-826-4466.

Friday, June 3 at 11:00 AMGreek Festival by the BaySt. Demetrios Greek Orthodox ChurchSEE FULL EVENT DETAILSnj.com

MICHAEL ARNONE’S CRAWFISH FESTIVAL: The Big Easy comes to North Jersey for Michael Arnone’s 27th Annual Crawfish Festival. What started out as a small crawfish boil in 1989 has exploded to a three-day music, food, and camping festival. There will be plenty to pig out on besides crawfish like shrimp and grits, crab remoulade, beignets, po boys, crawfish etoufee, and jambalaya. The legendary New Orleans outfit The Funk Meters (featuring  Art Neville and George Porter Jr.) will headline while Cowboy Mouth, From Good Homes, Bonerama, Marcia Ball, Big Sam’s Funky Nation and others perform throughout the weekend. $40-$375. Friday-Sunday. Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta.

Friday, June 3 at 5:00 PM27th Annual Crawfish FestSussex County FairgroundsSEE FULL EVENT DETAILSnj.com

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE’S JAY PHAROAH IN NEW BRUNSWICK: With “Saturday Night Live” on summer break, Jay Pharaoh will hold a four-night, five-show stand at New Brunswick’s Stress Factory from June 2-4. Pharaoh is best known for his amazing impressions of Jay-Z, Kanye, President Obama, and Stephen A. Smith. $31-$40. Thursday June 2, 7:30 p.m.; Friday June 3, 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.; Saturday June 4, 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 90 Church Street, New Brunswick. 732-545-4242.

UFC 199 SCREENING AT WELLMONT THEATER: The Wellmont Theater concert venue will screen the UFC 199 pay-per-view headlined by Michael Bisping vs. Luke Rockhold for the UFC Middleweight Championship. The fight is a rematch from their encounter at a UFC Fight Night event in 2014. The show will also feature UFC Bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz taking on Urijah Faber. The event will be hosted by former MTV VJ Jesse Camp. There will be music from three tributes bands — Rocket Queens (a Guns N’ Roses tribute), the Metallica tribute act Damage Inc., and the Motorhead tribute Bomber. $20. Saturday, 6 pm. 5 Seymour Street, Montclair. 973-783-9500.

Thursday, June 2 at 7:30 PMJay PharaohStress Factory Comedy ClubSEE FULL EVENT DETAILSnj.com

ASBURY PARK PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET AND NIGHT BAZAAR: Asbury Park will embrace savings and great finds this weekend. On Friday night, the Asbury Park Night Bazaar returns with an “Aloha Friday” theme. There will be crafters abounding throughout the Grand Arcade of Convention Hall as well as the usual food and drink specials at Oyster Bar, Beach Bar, and Anchor’s Bend. The wrinkle to this week’s event is the surf music theme which is curated by the Asbury Park Surf Music Festival. Surf rockers Bongo Surf and Black Flamingos will perform at Anchor’s Bend while DJ’s Vincent and Magdalena spin at The Beach Bar. DJ’s Joe and Jenny will spin in the Grand Arcade. The event is free. 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park.

The Asbury Park Punk Rock Flea Market will commence at 10 a.m. Saturday for early birds, and 11 a.m. for the general public. A sea of vendors will sell records, clothing, books, memorabilia, food, and rarities inside Convention Hall. This summer there will not only be DJs spinning in the market, but there will be live bands performing upstairs in Convention Hall. There will also be a full bar open to the public. 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park.

Friday, June 3 at 5:00 PMAsbury Park Night BazaarAsbury Park Convention HallSEE FULL EVENT DETAILSnj.com

Bill Bodkin can be reached at bodkinwrites@gmail.com. Find NJ.com/Entertainment on Facebook.

Article source: http://www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/06/11_awesome_events_in_nj_this_weekend.html

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Livingston, NJ – She’s got chops.

Livingston resident Amanda DeFuria showed off her cooking skills when she took home the top prize Tuesday night on the Food Network’s “Chopped Junior.”

More than 65 friends and family joined the 11-year-old to cheer her on during a live watch party of the episode at the ShopRite of Greater Morristown Village Food Garden Patio, according to a news release.

The junior cook, who attends Unity Charter School in Morristown, used the show’s bag of mystery ingredients to create three unique dishes to wow the judges.

She also trained for 10 days earlier this year with Chef Daniel Arturo, the certified executive chef at the ShopRite of Greater Morristown, in preparation for the show.

Amanda captured the $10,000 top prize and Chopped Junior’s chef jacket with her winning pan seared scallop with a creamy white wine citrus sauce and sautéed broccolini.  

“Chef Danny taught me so much, but proper seasoning and preparing of meat and seafood were probably two of the top skills that helped me take the top spot,” she said after capturing the Chopped Junior Champion title on May 31.

“I’m so proud of Amanda,” said Chef Danny. “To watch where she started with me to where she is now is amazing. I would compare her culinary skills to that of cooks I’ve worked with in restaurants across the country. To be able to call yourself Chopped Junior Champion at the age of 11 is a huge accomplishment, and I have no doubt she’ll succeed in anything she puts her mind to in the future.”

According to a news release, Amanda has been cooking with her mother and grandmother since the age of two, and one of her favorite hobbies includes watching the Food Network. Last year while watching Chopped, she saw a commercial looking for contestants for the upcoming season of Chopped Junior.

She submitted her online application and three Skype interviews later, had secured a spot on the show. 

Amanda then sought out and teamed up with Chef Danny at the ShopRite of Greater Morristown. The two met every day for 10 days straight, reviewing hundreds of possible culinary scenarios that could occur during the show.

“I tested her with everything from red hot candies to sugary cereal to see what she could come up with” Chef Danny recalled during the viewing party at ShopRite Tuesday.

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OAKLAND, Calif. — If?? Muhammad Ali were alive and young today, he could soon be under surveillance by the authorities.

The alarm over his Muslim faith would have been whipped up by the more combustible firebrands on the American political scene.

Ali, the former heavyweight boxing champion of the world, died Friday at the age of 74.

He went from brash as “Gaseous Cassius Clay” and the “Louisville Lip” to a symbol of resistance to the Vietnam War when he refused induction into the Army. In 1967, he said, memorably, “I ain’t got no quarrel with no Viet Cong. No Viet Cong ever called me n – - – - r.”

Ali was one of the great rebellious figures of the 1960s in sports, hailed by one segment of the population for the courage of his convictions, derided by another segment as a “draft dodger” or an “uppity” member of the race the Viet Cong would not name so crudely.

In the summer of 1968, Ali was in the midst of a three-year exile from the boxing ring while his five-year jail sentence was being successfully appealed all the way to the Supreme Court.

Outside the ring, where there were no Marquess of Queensberry Rules, the country was coming apart in the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert F. Kennedy and the riots in the streets of Chicago at the Democratic National Convention.

Ali, who had won the heavyweight championship of the world by beating the illiterate, seemingly invincible Sonny Liston, had been stripped of his title by the government.

In a divided country, after the Supreme Court restored his right to fight for his living, Ali became, in the words he had embroidered on a satin robe, “The People’s Champion.”

He was part of the people’s champion, so that much was true. Maybe he was the champion of the right-thinking people, at least by their lights.

I can say that now because I was certainly one of them then.

In 1971, I was a graduate student at the University of Texas, exempt from the draft on a medical deferment for a kidney infection I didn’t know I had until doctors discovered it at my physical. I traveled with two friends from Austin to San Antonio to see the first of Ali’s three epic fights with Joe Frazier on closed-circuit television at a theater.

I stood, stunned and shocked, amid the screaming Frazier partisans around me  when Frazier’s hook knocked Ali down. The people couldn’t win for losing, it seemed, and Ali lost that bout in a 15-round decision.

After the third act of their terrible trilogy, the “Thrilla in Manilla” in 1975, when Frazier’s corner would not let him continue after 14 rounds, lest he be blinded, neither boxer was ever the same.

Nor was I in my feelings about Ali.

The proud man who had no quarrel with the Viet Cong because of the endemic racism in America had not balked at playing the race card for no purpose other than to sell his fights with Frazier.

He would pull a stuffed gorilla out and punch it, shouting, “Take that, go-rilla!” 

He called Frazier an “Uncle Tom’ and said he was “ugly.”

I knew it was mostly an act because, somewhere in those years, Ali briefly moved back to his home in Cherry Hill, N.J., a suburb of Philadelphia across the Delaware River.

Only the New Jersey public television station and I showed up to record the brief homecoming. Ali was calm and welcoming for a few minutes. Then he morphed into Shilling Ali when the filming began. He could switch on the charm and the rapid-fire, rap-like patter in a split second.

It was as if the sight of the camera lights or a reporter’s notebook sent a surge of electricity through him. I have never seen anyone whose personality could fill a room, indeed, a mansion, the way he could.

The media in the 1970s were all over his gorilla stereotyping of Frazier, with the vast majority of sportswriters uncritically laughing along with Ali and at Frazier.

It was a mercenary act, almost a black-on-black hate crime, by the great emblem of black empowerment and the embodiment to so many others of courageous civil disobedience.

Today, followers of one particular political candidate rise in thousands to his baiting of Muslims and Mexicans. For months, the media did little except give him uncritical exposure.

Ali, the great ad-libber and entertainer, lived the last decades of his life in a prison of near-total silence. He suffered from Parkinson’s Disease because of the head blows he took in the ring.

Boxing has been marginalized in this country because of growing concern over head trauma. 

In the selling of a would-be president, though, Ali’s worst and most cynical side lives on in Donald Trump.

Article source: http://www.cleveland.com/livingston/index.ssf/2016/06/muhammad_ali_and_his_political.html