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SCOREBOARD Hudson Catholic becomes county volleyball queens
Hawks knock off six-time champ Secaucus to win first-ever girls’ title

When Fernando Colon took over the duties of becoming the first-ever girls’ volleyball coach at Hudson Catholic seven years ago, he literally had to start from scratch. Never mind not having any players, considering that Hudson Catholic first started to admit girls into the school in 2009. But there was no hint of volleyball anything …

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TASTY TIDBITS Union City girls’ harriers repeat as county champs
Memorial’s Hernandez, Prep boys also repeat; Copeland basketball tourney

A year ago, the Union City girls’ cross country program made history by winning the first-ever Hudson County Track Coaches Association championship in the school’s history. So last week, the Soaring Eagles looked to make it two straight. “This year was completely different from last year,” said Union City head coach Scott Emmerling. “Last year, …

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
SDA’s Bertholon a picture of determination

For the last three-plus years, Camille Bertholon has been a good runner for the prestigious St. Dominic Academy cross country and track teams. Last spring, Bertholon captured both the 1,600-meter run and the 3,200-meter run at the Hudson County Track Coaches Association championships in impressive times. But sometimes, good just isn’t good enough. You have …

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ASK THE UMP!

UMPIRES QUESTION: In high school, baseball and softball, upon arriving on the field of play, umpires notice catcher not wearing proper protective equipment while warming up a pitcher. Do umpires have authority to rule in this situation prior to the start of the game? ANSWER: Umpire jurisdiction begins when arriving on the field; hence, they …

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SERVE AND SPIKE

PLAYERS / POSITIONS QUESTION: In high school volleyball during the first set, player (A) becomes injured and must be removed. Coach of Team (A) has one substitute on bench but chooses to play shorthanded with only five players on court. Is this legal? ANSWER: Although the rules allow a team to continue to play with …

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