Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
September 19 marked the start of the 80th season for the Olympic Spirit Track League held in Gregg/Hudson County Park. Co-directors John Hnath and Al Long were ably assisted by coaches Sharon Nadrowski, Mercedes Alvarez; Justin Enes, Lauren Bell, Jose Bustamonte, Hans Parrado , Michelle Bernatowicz, John Nagel and other volunteers. Participating school included Our …
When he was only six years old and growing up in Moscow Russia, Viktor Vishnyakov took an interest in a sport that would become a big part of his life. Once his interest in soccer developed, Viktor soon became involved with the FSM Soccer Academy in Moscow which led to a career with the Russian …
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Bill Shapiro is the only boys’ soccer coach that Union City has known. The former Union Hill coach was appointed as the head coach of the new program when Emerson and Union Hill merged seven years ago. At the time, many people believed that the new squad would be a sleeping giant, taking talented players …
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The high school football season is almost a month old and Hudson Catholic has yet to surrender a single point. That’s right. The Hawks have posted three straight shutouts against Newark Central (23-0), Glen Ridge (13-0) and Dickinson (42-0). It’s the first time since 2003 that the Hawks won three straight games without allowing a …
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Three years ago, when he was a freshman at Weehawken High School, Joan (pronounced JOE-AHN) Andujar watched as Damien Corredor carried the bacon for the Indians’ football team. Corredor was the main offensive threat and ball carrier, and as a rookie, Andujar had to patiently bide his time and wait his turn as Corredor ran …
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CATCHER’S POSITION. QUESTION: Are the dimensions of the catcher’s box the same in baseball and softball games? ANSWER: (BB only) The distance from the rear tip of home plate to the back of the box is eight (8) ft. while the width is forty-three (43) in. across. (Rule 1, Diagram 2). (SB only) The ten …
SERVING ORDER. QUESTION: In high school volleyball, player on Team (A) serves three aces and is about to continue to serve. Receiving squad, Team (B) cites Team (A) has an improper server. Referees agree. Does Team (A) lose serve? Do the three points scored still count? Is improper server ejected? ANSWER: Points scored by improper …
Mayor Jimmy Davis has announced the schedule for the Special Needs Sports Program. This is the third season of Special Needs Sports. The Special Needs Sports Program is open to Bayonne residents, boys and girls, ages 3-21. The program meets once or twice a month for mentally and physically challenged youth. The program will provide …
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The Division of Recreation and US Sports Institute will hold a Columbus Day Soccer Camp on Monday, October 12th from 9:00am to 12:30pm at the Rich Korpi Ice Rink Basketball Gym. The cost of the camp is $40 per camper. Players will be split into groups by age and ability First Play Soccer gives your …
In the BYSA Division 5B, Big Apple won 7-3 against Ken’s Marine Service on September 20. Goals for Big Apple were scored by Austin Bottino, Daniel Mena and Christian Hampton. Tyler Derocco scored for Ken’s Marine. On September 24, Big Apple won 7-1 over Mackenzie Post. Goal scorers for Big Apple were Daniel Mena, Dorsett …
Continue reading “Bayonne Youth Soccer Association Weekly Report”