Archive | November, 2011

State Championship Game Previews

Its hard to believe that the 2011 high-school football season is nearly over. It seems like the season started last week. This weekends state championship games feature controversy, all-americans, and everything else imaginible. Enjoy the previews! Pompton Lakes vs Glen Rock– Pompton Lakes is on a roll and it doesn’t look like anyone is going […]

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Tourism in Congo erupts from volcano

Congo’s erupting volcano boosts tourismCNN.COMhttp://www.cnn.com/2011/11/28/business/drc-volcano-tourism/index.html?hpt=wo_t4Lately, tourists have been flocking lately to the newest attraction at the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.  Mount Nyamulagria is an active volcano and has been the subject of tourism in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tourists take hikes overnight to visit the volcano which has been […]

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Sex abuse allegations force Syracuse to fire assistant coach

Bernie Fine fired amid abuse allegations ESPN.COM http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/7288286/bernie-fine-fired-syracuse-orange-amid-molestation-allegations On Sunday, November, 27, Syracuse University fired assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine in the wake of sexual abuse allegations. The subject of this investigation is a phone call recorded in 2002 that revealed that Fine had several sexual encounters with Zach Tomaselli who was 14 at the […]

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Hamilton establishes visits and decision time frame

After Don Bosco’s Thanksgiving game vs St. Joseph, I spoke with Darius Hamilton about his visits and decision date. Hamilton said he will take two official visits in the next few weeks. His first visit will be to the University of Florida from December 9-11 followed by the University of California from December 16-18. Oklahoma […]

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Don Bosco Powers Over St. Joseph in Annual Thanksgiving Matchup

The Don Bosco defense proved they were the best in New Jersey holding their rival St. Joseph Regional to zero points and 171 yards of offense during their annual Thanksgiving game. The dominant Bosco defense held the Green Knights forced three turnovers in their 41-0 victory on a picturesque morning in front of a crowd of over […]

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Darius Hamilton Interview

My colleague Danielle Bonnett interviewed Darius Hamilton after his team beat St. Joseph 41-0. Here’s what Darius had to say…

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St. Joseph vs. Don Bosco Preview

St Joseph and Don Bosco prep will renew their rivalry as they do each year on thanksgiving in less than 72 hours. Both teams are headed to a state championship next week so there is a lot to look forward to. St. Joseph is looking to upset national powerhouse Don Bosco as both teams look […]

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St Joseph tears apart Immacualta, advances to championship

Jabari Garvin scored 3 times and ran for 183 yards in St. Joseph’s 47-7 semi-final win over Immaculata. The Green Knights poured on 34 points in the second half and held Immaculata scoreless until late in the fourth quarter. “Coach told us that the penalties were killing us and we just came out here and […]

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State Championship INFO

North 1, Group 1- Glen Rock vs Pompton Lakes- Metlife Stadium, Friday. December 2 at 5 PM North 1, Group 2- West Essex vs River Dell-Metlife Stadium, Saturday December 3 at 1 PM North 1, Group 3- Old Tappan vs Wayne Hills- Metlife Stadium, Saturday, December 3 at 7 PM  North 1, Group 4- North […]

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Old Tappan mounts second half comeback to advance to group 3 state championship game

In front of a crowd of over 3,000 people Friday night, Old Tappan scored 28 unanswered second half points to come from behind and beat Pascack Valley to advance to the state championship game. Old Tappan quarterback Devin Fuller lead the way for the Golden Knights by scoring four touchdowns and completing each of his […]

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