Free throw contest winner

FREE THROW CONTEST WINNER โ€“ Rami Amin from Dr. Walter F. Robinson School has won the district-wide Elks Lodge free throw contest. Amin continued to compete for the Hudson County title and won with an impressive 17 out of 25 shots. He will represent Hudson County in the statewide competition.

Dan Ward of BYSAโ€™s travel soccer team thanks sponsors

Dan Ward of the Bayonne Thunder U10 travel soccer team shares his appreciation of the following sponsors for their generosity: Cresci Legal, Dr. Noah Dekoyer, Dr. McGee, the Polish-American home, and UNICO. Thanks to their contributions, he says, the kids have received numerous hours of professional training, and they have participated in tournaments throughout the …

SCOREBOARD Jersey Cityโ€™s Simmons finally at home at Seton Hall
Well-traveled guard gets the chance to finish her career in South Orange

For the first time since she played grammar school basketball at P.S. 37 Rafael Cordero School in downtown Jersey City, Daisha Simmons is getting a chance to play close to her home, in the general proximity of friends and family, a family that includes a total of eight brothers and sisters. Itโ€™s been a long …

Well-traveled guard gets the chance to finish her career in South Orange

TASTY TIDBITS Prepโ€™s Fox chooses Stanford, making it a signing smorgasbord for next week
Track things overlooked from NJSIAA relays; hoop observations

Itโ€™s a decision that every single high school senior should have to make. St. Peterโ€™s Prep standout linebacker Jordan Fox narrowed down his decision about college months ago to two schools โ€“ namely Virginia and Stanford. Both schools are highly reputable educational institutions, so Fox wasnโ€™t going to go wrong with either. โ€œIt was a …

Track things overlooked from NJSIAA relays; hoop observations

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
St. Anthonyโ€™s Taylor-Gaston a rising star

She might not have that household name just yet, but give it time. Very shortly, a lot of people in the Hudson County basketball scene โ€“ and beyond โ€“ are going to be talking about Zyearah Taylor-Gaston. Taylor-Gaston is a freshman on the St. Anthony girlsโ€™ basketball team. Sheโ€™s a Jersey City girl, a product …

St. Anthonyโ€™s Taylor-Gaston a rising star

Get ready for the serve: recreation department to offer cardio tennis program this spring

The cityโ€™s division of recreation will offer a cutting-edge program for adult fitness in conjunction with the U.S. Sports Institute. Designed for players of all ages and ability levels, cardio tennis combines the sport of tennis with a variety of cardio activities and exercises. All cardio tennis classes and activities are designed to raise your …

Hoop Shoot Champ

John M. Bailey student Isabella Coppola won the hoop shoot contest sponsored by the Elks association for kids ages 8 to thirteen. As the winner, Coppola will continue on to the state competition in South Plainfield on February 9.

February 9 meeting planned to discuss upcoming Buddy Baseball /Softball beginning in spring

Mayor Jimmy Davis has announced the Division of Recreation will start a “Buddy Baseball/Softball League” for those with special needs, this spring. “Buddy Baseball/Softball,” open to Bayonne residents, ages four to 21, is a program for mentally and physically challenged youth, helping them to enjoy the full benefits of baseball and softball participation in an …