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West Essex girls soccer earns first win of the season
NORTH CALDWELL - Taylor Del Risso and Amelia Rasko each scored to lift the West Essex High girls soccer team to its first victory of the season – a 2-0 win over New Providence – on Saturday afternoon in New Providence. Marlo Derian made four saves to post her first shutout of the season for the Lady Knights, who improved to 1-7-2 this season. kAm(6DE tDD6I H2D D66565 `aE9 7@C E96 tDD6I r@F?EJ %@FC?2>6?E 2?5 :D D=2E65 E@ A=2J 2E 7:7E9\D66565 |@F?E $E] s@>:?:4 :? 2 7:CDE\C@F?5 82>6 2E bicd A]>] @?
Kearns, Rodriguez pace Caldwell cross country teams at latest conference batch meet
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - Elena Kearns placed second in a time of 21:56.40 and Yavier Rodriguez was 14th in 18:22.10 to pace the James Caldwell High girls and boys cross country teams, respectively, at the fourth Super Essex Conference Batch Meet on Thursday afternoon at Cedar Grove Park in Cedar Grove. Other top 30 place-winners for the Caldwell boys included Colin Kearns (26th place in 19:43.50) and Leonardo Cotto (30th in 19:54.50).
Caldwell football rolls to 41-14 victory over Glen Ridge
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - Junior quarterback Adam Sepe threw for a career-high five touchdowns - all in the first half - as the James Caldwell High football team scored early and often in rolling to a 41-14 victory over Glen Ridge on Friday night at Bonnel Field in West Caldwell. The Chiefs remained undefeated this season in improving to 6-0 while Glen Ridge suffered its third straight loss, falling to 2-5. kAmr2=5H6== 6?E6C65 E96 4@?E6DE 4@>:?8 @77 2 5C2>2E:4 ba\ag H:? @G6C (6DE tDD6I @? ~4E] a :?
Fiore's pick-6 cements West Essex's 13-2 victory over Newark Central
NORTH CALDWELL - With points at a premium, the West Essex High defense came through when needed most. DJ Fiore's interception return for a touchdown late in the third quarter put an emphatic stamp on a defensive effort that helped produce a 13-2 victory over Newark Central on Thursday evening at Shabazz Stadium in Newark. kAm%96 C6DF=E AFE E96 z?:89ED We\`X 324< :? E96 H:? 4@=F>? 27E6C E96J DF776C65 E96:C @?=J =@DD @7 E96 D62D@? E@ r2=5H6==[ ba\ag[ @?
Caldwell field hockey improves to 9-1-1
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - Gia Preziotti scored the game's only goal off a feed from Avery Palisi in the fourth quarter to lift the James Caldwell High field hockey team to a 1-0 victory over Livingston on Friday afternoon in Livingston. Eliz Lima notched her fifth shutout this season with a 13-save effort. kAmp5C:2?2 qC@H? =625D E96 E62> :? D4@C:?8 H:E9 `a 8@2=D 2?5 EH@ 2DD:DED H:E9 !C6K:@EE: W6:89E 8@2=D[ 6:89E 2DD:DEDX 2?5 !2=:D: WD6G6?
Caldwell football mounts 22-point comeback against West Essex
After coming up on the short end of the previous two West Essex-James Caldwell football matchups, the visiting Chiefs prevailed this year in a most dramatic way. After trailing by 22 points early in the third quarter, Caldwell scored the final 26 points and withstood the Knights' last attempt to earn a 32-28 victory on Friday night at Travis Field in North Caldwell.
West Essex field hockey keeps rolling, defeats No. 1 Oak Knoll on DelVescovo goal
NORTH CALDWELL - There's a new No. 1 team in the state. Tessa DelVescovo deflected in a shot by Alex Agostini in overtime to send the West Essex High field hockey team to a 2-1 victory over Oak Knoll on Wednesday, Sept. 30 in a much-anticipated matchup between the top two teams in the state in North Caldwell. kAm%96 {25J z?:89ED[ ?@H C2?<65 }@] ` :? E96 DE2E6[ :>AC@G65 E@ `_\` E9:D 72==]k^Am kAm~2< z?@==[ H9:49 H2D C2?<65 7:CDE 2E E96 E:>6[ E@@< 2 `\_ =625 282:?DE (6DE tDD6I =6DD E92?
Chiefs dominate in 41-7 win over Mountain Lakes
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - Nicco Capaldo rushed for 201 yards and three touchdowns, quarterback Adam Sepe was near-perfect in throwing for two touchdowns and Dante Placenti had 100 yards receiving, including two scores to power the James Caldwell High football team to a 41-7 victory over Mountain Lakes on Friday night in Mountain Lakes. With the win, the Chiefs improved to 4-0 for the first time since it started 9-0 in 2023. Mountain Lakes fell to 3-2 in absorbing the loss.
Knights remain undefeated with 29-8 win over Weequahic
NORTH CALDWELL - After a scoreless opening quarter, the West Essex High football team got itself in gear led by junior Ayden Green, who rushed for 125 yards and one touchdown and Gaetano Iavarone, who rushed for three additional scores as the Knights remained undefeated this season with a 29-8 victory over Weequahic on Friday night at Untermann Field in Newark. With the win, West Essex improved to 5-0 for the first time since 2020. Weequahic suffered its first loss of the year, falling to 3-1.
West Essex boys soccer extends unbeaten streak to four games
NORTH CALDWELL - Charlie Agostini, Thaman Bhatti and Jack Baldi each connected for goals to lift the West Essex High boys soccer team to a 3-0 victory over Hoboken on Friday afternoon in North Caldwell. Giovanni Cascarano totaled two assists and Brandon Perez also assisted a goal while goalies Baldi and Sal Sperazza each split time in net and didn't face a shot in earning the shutout. kAm(:E9 E96 H:?[ E96 z?:89ED 2C6 ?@H b\_\` :? E96:C =2DE 7@FC 82>6D 2?5 c\`\a @G6C2==]k^Am kAm~?
James Caldwell boys soccer finally in the win column
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - Owen Morrone had a goal and an assist and Tyler Nappi also scored to lift the James Caldwell High boys soccer team to its first victory of the season - a 2-1 win over Barringer - on Thursday afternoon in West Caldwell. Goalie Liam Lopez had 10 saves in net to anchor the defense for the Chiefs. kAmr2=5H6== @A6?65 :ED H66< H:E9 2 d\d E:6 282:?DE }FE=6J @? %F6D52J[ $6AE] aa 2E 9@>6]k^Am kAmr@=:? r@FE:?9@ =65 E96 H2J H:E9 E9C66 8@2=D H:E9 qC2J56? z6?:8 255:?8 2 8@2= 2?5 2?
Iavarone brothers lead West Essex football to second straight shutout
NORTH CALDWELL - Gaetano Iavarone passed for 228 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 32 yards and an additional score and his brother, Frank Iavarone, made a team-high nine tackles as the West Essex High football team secured its second straight shutout victory when it blanked visiting Sparta on Friday night at Travis Field in North Caldwell.
James Caldwell girls tennis downs Mount St. Dominic in ECT consolation final
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - Olivia Yau at second singles and Elle Busichio at third singles each won their respective flights in three sets and the second doubles duo of Sophia Szura and Izabell Baskiewicz Pierre won in straight sets as the James Caldwell girls tennis team defeated Mount St. Dominic in the consolation final of the Essex County Tournament on Thursday afternoon in West Caldwell.
Caldwell football blanks Hanover Park
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - After going scoreless throughout almost the entire first half, the James Caldwell High football team finally broke through when it needed to most. Adam Sepe eluded two defenders on a broken play and scampered into the right side of the end zone with just 48 seconds remaining in the first half to put the first points on the board. kAm%96 r9:67D E96? D4@C65 @? :ED 7:CDE A@DD6DD:@? @7 E96 D64@?5 92=7 E@ AFD9 E96:C =625 FA E@ EH@ D4@C6D 6? C@FE6 E@ 2 af\_ G:4E@CJ @G6C w2?@G6C !2C< @?
West Essex volleyball wins fifth straight
NORTH CALDWELL - Olivia Blanco totaled 18 assists, four digs, two aces, two kills and one block, Ashley Henderson-Nemchick collected 13 kills, four digs, three blocks, one assist and one ace and Beren Kosoglu added six digs, five kills, five aces and one block to pace the West Essex girls volleyball team to its fifth straight victory - a 25-17, 26-24 win over Montclair - on Wednesday, Sept. 16 in Montclair.
Explosive plays lead Caldwell football to blowout victory of Pequannock
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - Getting off to a fast offensive start has been a template for success over the years for the James Caldwell High football team. And Thursday night was no exception. kAm%96 r9:67D 6IA=@565 7@C 7:G6 7:CDE\92=7 E@F495@H?D—:?4=F5:?8 EH@ =@?8 D4@C:?8 A=2JD 7C@> BF2CE6C324< p52> $6A6 E@ C646:G6C s2?E6 !=246?E:—E@ 62C? 2 cg\f G:4E@CJ @G6C !6BF2??@4< :? E96 9@>6 @A6?6C 2E q@??6= u:6=5]k^Am kAm(:E9 E96 H:?[ r2=5H6== :>AC@G65 E@ a\_ 7@C E96 7:CDE E:>6 D:?46 :E H@? :ED 7:CDE ?:?6 82>6D :?
West Essex football dominates Hanover Park, reclaims Cardone Cup
NORTH CALDWELL - After two straight meetings with Hanover Park that were decided by one point, the West Essex High football team would not be involved in any such drama against its rival this year. Senior quarterback Gaetano Iavarone ran for two touchdowns and threw for another score as the Knights defeated Hanover Park, 31-0, in its home-opener on Friday afternoon at Travis Field in North Caldwell. kAm%96 G:4E@CJ 2=D@ 3C@F89E E96 r2C5@?6 rFA 324< E@ (6DE tDD6I] %96 r2C5@?6 rFA[ 6DE23=:D965 :?
Brown's 3 goals lead James Caldwell field hockey to victory over Mount St. Dominic
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - Adriana Brown connected for three goals, Avery Palisi added a goal and an assist and Vivian Iverson totaled three assists as the James Caldwell High field hockey team remained undefeated this season with a 6-0 victory on the road over Mount St. Dominic on Thursday afternoon in Caldwell. Eliza Lima posted her second shutout this year with a five-save effort. Mackenzay Freitag and Ava Durkin each added a strike for the Lady Chiefs (4-0). kAm~?
West Essex girls tennis sweeps rival Caldwell
NORTH CALDWELL - Morgan Cronin (first singles), Alexandra Hermans (second singles), Ayla Nelson (third singles), Ellie Holinstat and Vikshara Kanchamreddy (first doubles) and Brett Blackburn and Ila Eisenstein (second doubles) each won their respective flights in straight sets to lift the West Essex High girls tennis team to a 5-0 victory over James Caldwell on Tuesday, Sept. 8 in North Caldwell. West Essex (2-1), which was edged by Columbia, 3-2, on Wednesday, Sept.
Capaldo scores three TDs en route to Caldwell's dominant season-opening win
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - Senior Nicco Capaldo broke out in a big way Friday night. Capaldo rushed 11 times for 102 yards and three touchdowns and also returned an interception for another score to help power the James Caldwell High football team to a season-opening 43-7 victory over Verona in Verona. kAmQ}:44@ C62==J 9:E E96 8C@F?5 CF??:?8Q 3682? r2=5H6== 9625 4@249 $62? #@>2?@] Qw6 H2D?VE 962=E9J 62C=J :? 42>A 3FE AC24E:465 G6CJ H6== 2?5 8@E 9:>D6=7 C625J] w6VD 2?
Defense holds strong as West Essex completes comeback against Chatham
NORTH CALDWELL - A staunch second-half defensive effort and a timely fourth-quarter offense keyed the West Essex High football team, which rallied for a 24-14 victory over Chatham on Saturday afternoon at Cougar Field in Chatham. With the win, the Knights improved to 2-0 this season with both victories coming on the road.
Buchsbaum, Bhatti lead West Essex boys soccer to first victory of the season
NORTH CALDWELL - Mason Buchsbaum and Thaman Bhatti each connected on goals to lift the West Essex High boys soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Millburn on Thursday afternoon in Millburn. Goalie Sal Sperazza anchored the defense with a seven-save effort. kAm$A6C2KK2] 2 D6?:@C[ 2=D@ DE2CC65 3J >2<:?8 6:89E D2G6D E@ ?@E49 E96 D9FE@FE 2D (6DE tDD6I A=2J65 E@ 2 D4@C6=6DD E:6 H:E9 |@?E4=2:C z:>36C=6J p4256>J :? E96 D62D@? @A6?6C 7@C 6249 DBF25 @? %F6D52J[ $6AE] ` :?
James Caldwell girls volleyball kicks off season with win over Science Park
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - Gianna Bravette collected 19 assists, one dig and one ace, Christina Caputo totaled nine kills, two aces and one dig and Deanna Skikus added five digs, three kills and one ace as the James Caldwell High girls volleyball team earned a 25-18, 26-24 season-opening victory over Science Park on Wednesday, Sept. 2 in West Caldwell.
Iavarone throws for two TDs, runs for two more in debut for West Essex
NORTH CALDWELL - Gaetano Iavarone overcame an early miscue in the best way possible on Friday night. Iavarone, a senior making his first varsity start at quarterback, threw for two touchdowns and rushed for two more scores as the West Essex High football team earned a season-opening 27-14 victory over Montville in Montville. kAm%96 z?:89EDV 5676?D6 96=5 |@?EG:==6 E@ a`g E@E2= J2C5D[ :?4=F5:?8 ;FDE gc @?
James Caldwell field hockey looks to continue upward trajectory
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - The strides taken by the James Caldwell High field hockey team continues to get longer each year. The program - entering its sixth season - is coming off its most successful campaign to date. kAm%96 r9:67D 72D9:@?65 2 `b\f\a C64@C5 \ H9:49 :?4=F565 2 A6C764E f\_ >2C< :? H:??:?8 E96 tDD6I^&?:@? r@?76C6?46 q=F6 s:G:D:@? 492>A:@?D9:A \ F?56C 9625 4@249 $2C29 !2==:?@[ H9@ :D 6?E6C:?8 96C E9:C5 D62D@?
West Essex girls soccer seeks to build on recent success
NORTH CALDWELL - The West Essex High girls soccer team has been the model of consistency over the last several seasons and will seek to continue its impressive play in 2026. A year ago, head coach Robert Faggiani guided the Knights to their third straight season of double-digit victories in an 11-6-1 campaign. kAmu288:2?:[ D6E E@ DE2CE 9:D 6:89E9 D62D@?
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Caldwell junior Hatzidoukas places 27th in the javelin at Meet of Champions
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - Junior Isabella Hatzidoukas placed 27th in the javelin with a throw of 104-3 to pace the Caldwell High outdoor track and field team at the season's final event - the NJSIAA Meet of Champions - on Wednesday, June 3 at Pennsauken High. Hatzidoukas had qualified for the M of C with an effort of 113-2 and fifth place finish at the overall Group 2 championships on May 29-30 at Northern Burlington High in Columbus.
Vyas wins first-ever state boys tennis singles title for West Essex
NORTH CALDWELL - Rohan Vyas of West Essex High made school history on Sunday afternoon. The talented junior earned a 6-1, 7-6 (7-3) victory over Vincenzo Caruso of Christian Brothers to win the NJSIAA state boys tennis singles championship at the Si Qin Family Indoor Tennis Center on the campus of Princeton University. kAm'J2D :D E96 7:CDE A=2J6C 7C@> (6DE tDD6I E@ 82C?6C 2 DE2E6 D:?8=6D 4C@H?] %96 =2DE z?:89E E@ C6249 2 7:?2= H2D %@> sF89: :?
Hatzidoukas continues to shine in javelin for James Caldwell girls track
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - Isabella Hatzidoukas placed fifth in the javelin with an effort of 113-2, Addelyn Cook was sixth in the shot put with a throw of 34-10.25 and Kaelen Harper was sixth in the long jump with a leap of 22-8 to lead the James Caldwell High girls and boys outdoor track team at the NJSIAA Group 2 championships on Friday-Saturday at Northern Burlington High in Columbus.
West Essex girls lacrosse bows out in first round of states in overtime
NORTH CALDWELL - Alivia Lugo totaled three goals, an assist, six ground balls, two draw controls and two forced turnovers but the sixth-seeded West Essex High girls lacrosse team suffered an 8-7 overtime loss to 11th-seeded Holmdel in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 2 tournament on Thursday afternoon in North Caldwell.
James Caldwell's Anemone sets new girls lacrosse all-time scoring record
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - Senior Abby Anemone scored a game-high four goals and became the James Caldwell High girls lacrosse program's all-time leading scorer as the Lady Chiefs rolled to a 17-8 victory over Montville on Thursday afternoon in West Caldwell. Anemone now has 87 goals and 21 assists this season and a school-record 239 career goals along with 80 career assists. Her output on Thursday marked the 14th time this season Anemone has scored four times or more.
Lugo, Colello power West Essex girls lacrosse to win over Mount Olive
NORTH CALDWELL - Alivia Lugo totaled four goals, one assist and five draw controls and Kate Colello added four goals, two ground balls and one to steer the West Essex High girls lacrosse team to an 11-4 victory over Mount Olive on Wednesday, May 20 in North Caldwell. Lugo now has 200 career draw controls. kAm$@7:2 z6CDE?6C WEH@ 8@2=D[ 7:G6 8C@F?5 32==D[ 7@FC 7@C465 EFC?@G6CDX[ s6=2?6J u2CC6== W@?6 8@2=X[ y:==:2? qC6D=:?
West Essex baseball wins fourth straight, improves record to 17-6
NORTH CALDWELL - Thomas Drechsel went 3-for-3 with two RBIs and also combined with Jackson Lodgek on a two-hit, 12 strikeout effort on the mound to pace the West Essex High baseball team to a 2-0 victory over High Point on Saturday afternoon in North Caldwell. The Knights have now won four straight and nine of its last 10 to improve to 17-6 this season under first-year head coach Anthony Genchi, including triumphs over Columbia - twice - and Pequannock this week. kAmsC649D6= D:?8=65 :? 2 CF? :?
James Caldwell's Hatzidoukas, Harper win individual track sectional titles
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - Bella Hatzidoukas won gold in the javelin with a throw of 101 feet, 4 inches and Kaelen Harper took first in the long jump with an effort of 22-8 to pace the James Caldwell High girls and boys outdoor track teams at the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 championships on May 15-16 at Warren Hills in Washington Township. The Lady Chiefs placed ninth out of 19 competing teams while the boys finished 13th out of 21 schools.
Rodriguez sisters help propel Caldwell softball to Essex County semifinals
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - Sophia Rodriguez went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBIs and a run, Ava Rodriguez was 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs and Deanna Skikus pitched a four-hitter with 10 strikeouts to pace the third-seeded James Caldwell High softball team to an 11-3 victory over 11th-seeded Bloomfield in the quarterfinal round of the Essex County Tournament on Friday afternoon in North Caldwell.
West Essex baseball falls short of reaching Greater Newark Tournament final
NORTH CALDWELL - The third-seeded West Essex High baseball saw its bid for its first Greater Newark Tournament championship in 16 years derailed when the Knights bowed to seventh-seeded Nutley in the semifinal round of the 93rd annual event on Saturday afternoon at Porcello Field in West Orange. Nutley (12-7) will now meet top-seeded Seton Hall Prep for the GNT title on Saturday, May 16 at Doc Goeltz field in Verona. West Essex last reached the final in 2010 when it defeated Columbia, 5-4.
James Caldwell baseball wins seventh straight, advances to GNT quarterfinals
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - Vin Brown pitched a six-hitter with seven strikeouts and no walks and Dante Placenti hit a two-run home run to pace the second-seeded James Caldwell High baseball team to a 5-0 victory over 15th-seeded Newark Tech in the first round of the 93rd Greater Newark Tournament on Friday afternoon in West Caldwell. The Chiefs, seeking their first GNT title since 1982, are now scheduled to play host to seventh-seeded Nutley in a GNT quarterfinal round game on Wednesday, May 6.
West Essex softball advances to Essex County Tournament quarterfinals
NORTH CALDWELL - Brooke Gillen tossed a one-hitter with seven strikeouts and one walk and also tripled, walked and drove in a run to lift the fourth-seeded West Essex High softball team to a 2-0 victory over 13th-seeded Montclair Kimberley Academy in the second round of the Essex County Tournament on Friday afternoon in North Caldwell. The Lady Knights will next host fifth-seeded Nutley in a ECT quarterfinal round game on Saturday, May 9.
West Essex baseball nabs 'signature' win over No. 4 Seton Hall Prep
NORTH CALDWELL - The West Essex High baseball team now has its signature victory of the 2026 season. Jackson Lodgek gutted out a complete-game four-hitter and Colin Fogg went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run to pace the Knights to a 4-3 victory over No. 4 Seton Hall Prep on Monday, April 20 at Porcello Field in West Orange. kAm{@586<[ 2 D6?:@C C:89E\92?56C[ 96=5 $6E@? w2== !C6A D4@C6=6DD 7@C E96 D:I :??:?8D 2D E96 z?:89ED 3F:=E 2 c\_ =625 H:E9 EH@ CF?D :? E96 E@A @7 E96 7:CDE 2?5 EH@ >@C6 :?
Caldwell boys tennis defeats West Essex for first win of the season
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - Gustav Czyzewski earned a thrilling 6-7 (5-7), 6-0, 1-0 (12-10) win over Mason Blackburn at third singles to spur the James Caldwell High boys tennis team to a 4-1 victory over neighboring rival West Essex for its first win of the season on Thursday, April 23 at home in West Caldwell. Rohan Vyas won for the Knights at first singles, earning a 6-0, 6-2 win over Thomas Quagliana at first singles.
James Caldwell softball wins 7-3 over Glen Ridge
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - Ava Geraci was 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and two runs, Lylah Ulrich went 3-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run, Elle Busichio doubled, walked and drove in two runs and Sophia Rodriguez singled twice with an RBI and an run to pace the James Caldwell High softball team to a 7-3 victory over Glen Ridge on Wednesday, April 15 in Glen Ridge.
Corbo scores game-winner for West Essex boys lacrosse 50 seconds into overtime against St. Peter's
NORTH CALDWELL - Michael Corbo's fourth goal of the game found the back of the net just 50 seconds into overtime to lift the West Essex High boys lacrosse team to its first victory of the season, 11-10, over St. Peter's Prep on Monday, April 13 in North Caldwell. The win snapped the Knights' five-game losing streak from the onset of the season. kAmr@C3@ 7:?:D965 H:E9 2 82>6\9:89 7@FC 8@2=D 2?5 @?6 2DD:DE H:E9 E62>>2E6D zJ=6 |@C2?
Late rally comes up short as West Essex hangs on for fifth win
NORTH CALDWELL - Alex Bivona went 4-for-4 with a double, three RBIs and a run, Caitlin Breslin was 2-for-4 with a walk and an RBI and Gab Sia was 1-for-3 with two runs and an RBI as the West Essex High softball team built a our-run lead and hung on for a 7-6 victory over Rutherford on Saturday afternoon in North Caldwell. The Lady Knights (5-2) led, 7-3, after six innings before Rutherford struck for three runs in the top of the seventh.
Gruzas leads Caldwell boys lacrosse in 13-3 blowout over West Essex
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - Jordan Gruzas totaled five goals and three assists, Sean Galper added three goals and Jacob Natt made 12 saves as the James Caldwell High boys lacrosse team snapped a four-game losing streak with a 13-3 victory over West Essex on Saturday afternoon in North Caldwell. Riley Daniolowicz (two goals, one assist), Ryder Weintraub (two goals, one assist) and Ryan Livelli (one goal, one assist) aided the offense for the Chiefs, which held a 6-1 lead at the half.
West Essex boys tennis blanks Bloomfield for third straight win
NORTH CALDWELL - Rohan Vyas (first singles), Drake Brandeis (second singles), Mason Blackburn (third singles), Artie Spritzer and Justin Misher (first doubles) and Jack Cupo and Nick Todisco (second doubles) each won in straight sets in claiming a 5-0 victory over Bloomfield on Thursday, April 2 in North Caldwell. The Knights (3-0) began its 2026 campaign with a 5-0 win at Golda Och in West Orange on Monday, March 30 and then defeated Newark East Side at home on Wednesday, April 1.
James Caldwell baseball improves to 3-0 on the season
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - Isaac Stern pitched a six-hitter with two strikeouts, no walks and no earned runs as the James Caldwell High baseball team broke open a tie game with five runs in the top of the seventh inning to earn a 6-1 victory over Columbia on Saturday afternoon in Maplewood. The Chiefs, who improved to 3-0 this season, received RBIs from Santino Russo, Michael Arvanites and Ryan Keenan. Chris Carollo added a double and a walk in the win. kAmx? :ED D62D@?\@A6?6C @?
Tartara scores twice in West Essex's season opening boys lacrosse loss to Montclair
NORTH CALDWELL - Luca Tartara scored twice and Michael Lozito added a goal but the West Essex High boys lacrosse team bowed to Montclair, 10-3, on Saturday afternoon in its 2026 season-opener in North Caldwell. The Knights (0-1) led, 2-1, after the first period before Montclair (2-0) outscored West Essex, 7-0, in the middle periods. Teddy Skopak made 18 saves for West Essex. kAm(6DE tDD6I[ F?56C E96 5:C64E:@? @7 9625 4@249 yFDE:?
Anemone leads Caldwell to season-opening girls lacrosse victory
WEST CALDWELL TWP. - Abby Anemone struck for five goals along with eight draw controls and three ground balls and Kaitlyn Mullin added four goals, an assist, two draw controls and two ground balls to power the James Caldwell High girls lacrosse team to a 14-3 season-opening victory over St. Elizabeth on Saturday morning in West Caldwell.
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