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The track and field program at St. Dominic Academy is nothing short of historic. One walk through the school’s main lobby and there’s a museum-like feel with all the trophies and plaques that adorn the trophy case. There are tons of Hudson County trophies and plaques, 100 in all if you compile cross country in …

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It’s been five long months since Julian Rodriguez entered a boxing ring, but he’s more than ready for his return. The North Bergen native and rising professional super lightweight showed to a throng of onlookers Monday afternoon that he was ready for his next challenge, when he had a media workout at the Everlast Gym …

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Haig Rickerby never saw himself as being an accomplished runner in track and field. Growing up, the McNair Academic junior had other interests. “I was highly involved in tae kwon do,” Rickerby said. “I would spend three or four days a week either training or teaching. I was such an energetic kid that I needed …

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It was early May and it was expected to be your typical school day for Weehawken boys’ head basketball coach Jake McNish. McNish, who has been the head coach of the Indians for the last 24 years, is also a physical education teacher at the high school. On this particular spring morning, McNish arrived to …

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Ulises De los Santos knew that he made a complete mess of his recruiting process. The standout Union City High School two-way football lineman had schools like Rutgers, Syracuse and Penn State once interested in his services, but watched that interest wane over the last year. “It was extremely frustrating,” De los Santos said. “The …

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Rafael Hernandez was born in the Dominican Republic, remained there until he was 8 years old, then returned to his homeland right before he was ready to start high school. “When I was in seventh grade, I went back to the Dominican Republic to live with my Dad,” Hernandez said. “I never had the chance …

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Perhaps the single best thing to happen to the Snyder High School athletic program in recent memory originated from a simple breakfast meeting nearly 18 months ago. Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop accepted an invitation from Hugh Weber, the new president of the New Jersey Devils. “When we got here in 2013, it became a …

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Hudson Catholic was also able to celebrate National Signing Day last week, when three of the school’s products signed National Letters of Intent to attend major colleges on scholarships in the fall. Standout linebacker Steven Harper, a four-time Hudson Reporter All-Area honoree, signed his letter to attend the University of New Hampshire in the fall. …

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National Signing Day has become an event of tradition at St. Peter’s Prep. Every single year, the school hosts a get-together with their esteemed football players and their families to sign their National Letters of Intent at the school. It’s a chance for the players to receive the accolades that come with earning a scholarship …

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A lot is written about and talked about St. Anthony and the Friars’ dominance in boys’ basketball, not just on the local level, but on state and national spectrums. And the attention that the Friars get — much like they are gathering this season with an undefeated No. 1-ranked team – is so richly deserved. …

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