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Ramsey zips past Blue Wolves for county title by Darren Cooper of The Record MAHWAH – Ramsey coach Chris Caserta pointed out the obvious fact, his team was made up of girls from one zip code, and when is the last time a Bergen County softball champion can say that?...
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Ramapo and Ridgewood shock top seeds to win sectional titles by Sean Farrell of The Record CHATHAM – The writing on the back of Ramapo’s shirts said it all. “Expect nothing, earn everything.” Both of Bergen County’s finalists thrived in an unusual role as underdogs on...
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Paramus Catholic holds off Pope John, wins Non-Public A North title by Brian Marron of The Record BASKING RIDGE – It all came down to the last event. With the Paramus Catholic girls up two points over six-time defending sectional champion Pope John, the Paladins...
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McLinskey saves the day in Don Bosco’s BCT semifinal win by Greg Tartaglia of The Record DEMAREST – There is a reason the Don Bosco baseball team uses its best pitcher, Ryan McLinskey, as a reliever. “I get a sense of relief every time he comes in,” teammate...
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Relay win caps remarkable Fort Lee comeback for first sectional title by Paul Schwartz of The Record Two events into Saturday’s North 2, group 2 boys sectional championship, Fort Lee was a seemingly insurmountable 43 points behind defending champion Whippany Park at...
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Ramsey wins first county title since 1994 by Rich Barton of northjerseysports.com MAHWAH – Ramsey head coach Chris Caserta set up his team’s schedule this season to make sure his talented team faced adversity early in often in order to toughen up his team...
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Northern Highlands wins first sectional title by Sean Farrell of The Record ALLENDALE – The question came from Michael Menzella in the middle of his rain-soaked turf. “Who am I?” The answer yelled back to him in unison has never been truer. “I am a champion.” Just...
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Northern Highlands downs Wayne Hills, wins North 1, Group 3 title by Bob Schwalb special to The Record FRANKLIN LAKES – Brendan Holleran was extremely nervous as he watched his Northern Highlands tennis team’s state sectional final against Wayne Hills come down...
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Fort Lee ends state title drought by Bob Schwalb special to The Record The long wait is over. Thirty-two years after winning its first state championship, the Fort Lee boys tennis team made it a pair. On Tuesday, the Bridgemen defeated Governor Livingston, 3-2, to win...
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Van Calcar leads Ramapo to state sectional final by Sean Farrell of The Record FRANKLIN LAKES – The wait is over for Danielle Van Calcar. For years, she believed this was the season and the tournament that would be special. She was right. Ramapo’s offensive superstar...
