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Staff Writer Zander Karalewich shares his picks for the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview

Zander Karalewich, Staff Writer April 19, 2024

The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs begin on Saturday, April 20, and it is set to be entertaining for sports fans, especially in the tri-state area.    The Rangers and Islanders both made the playoffs,...

Junior Donnie Duffus has reached his 100th career point this lacrosse season.

Junior lacrosse player Donnie Duffus notches 100th career point

Bennett Scalia, Sports Writer April 18, 2024

The Pascack Valley Boys Lacrosse team has started the season strong with an undefeated record. A big part of the team’s success is junior Donnie Duffus. To go along with an undefeated record, Duffus...

The golf team look out towards the fairway. Check out the golf team and all other spring sports below.

Week in Review: 4/8-4/14

Bennett Scalia, Sports Writer April 15, 2024

MONDAY APRIL 8TH   Boys Tennis vs Bergen Catholic | LOSS 5-0   The Panthers fell to the Crusaders by a score of 5-0. Leesung Dang (Sr.) and Robert Wasserman (Jr.) put up a strong...

Sports Writers, Ben Perlman writes about the upcoming UFC 300 bouts.

UFC 300 Preview

Ben Perlman, Sports Writer April 12, 2024

On April 13th, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) 300 will take place in what is set to be a historic card. From the first prelim of the night to the main...

Coach Jeff Jasper poses with the Lifetime Achievement plaque.

Jasper wins inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award: ‘I am truly honored by it’

Ethan Perlman, Editor In Chief April 10, 2024

Pascack Valley Girls Basketball Head Coach Jeff Jasper has been at the helm for the past 51 years. In this time period, he has racked up plenty of awards, including sectional titles, group titles, Bergen...

Luke Dolan hits a drive off the tee box. Read more about the Golf Team and other spring sports below.

Week in review: 4/1-4/6

Bennett Scalia and Aidan Burke April 8, 2024

Monday, Apr. 1.   Girls Lacrosse vs. Indian Hills | WIN 14-5   The Girls Lacrosse Team picked up its first win of the season by a score of 14-5 over Indian Hills. Ella Saxon (Jr.)...

Sports Editor, Bobby Colletti recaps the teams playing Thursday, while Noah Reiser, Sports Writer, recaps the teams playing on Friday.

March Madness Sweet-16 preview

Robert Colletti and Noah Reiser March 28, 2024

Thursday at Boston (1) Connecticut vs. (5) San Diego State, 7:39 p.m. | TBS/truTV Kicking off the Sweet-16 of the March Madness Tournament in Boston will be the UConn Huskies up against the San Diego...

The softball team warms up during practice. The team looks to build through their newcomers in order to be successful.

Softball will look towards to newcomers for success this year

Robert Colletti and Josh Reiser March 26, 2024

Head coach: Lauren Bacsik (9th season) Last year’s record: 9-13 Key losses: Kiara Selby (CF), Alexis Ban (1B) Key returners: Ashley Diaz (Jr. 1B), Lexi Siller (Soph. P), Caliana Dembowski (Soph....

Coach Brian Koch talks with his golfers. He hopes the team can come together as a pack and be successful this year.

The “pack mentality” will be the key to victory for the Golf team

Bennett Scalia, Sports Writer March 25, 2024

Head Coach: Brian Koch (6th year) Last Year’s Record: 2-7  Key Returners: Luke Dolan (Jr.), Justin Yu (Jr.) Key Newcomers: Aidan O’Brien (Sr.), Ethan Ross (Jr.) Strength of the team:  Koch...

Patrick Kurtz holds a firm lead over two other runners. Kurtz headlines a large group of returners for the spring track sqaud.

Key retuners look to will spring track to success

Drew Elbogen, Sports Writer March 22, 2024

Head Coach: Anthony Judilla    Key Returners: Patrick Kurtz (Sr.), Ella Ackerman (Sr.), Sky Wescott (Sr.), Joey Von Tobel (Sr.), Mia Hachudorian (Sr.), Peyton Gallo (Jr.), Alia Moreira (Jr.),...

Sports Editor, Robert Colletti gives his takes on the West and East Region of the March Madness Tournament. Additionally, Sports Writer, Noah Reiser gives his takes on the South and Midwest portion of the March Madness Tournament.

March Madness 1st round preview

Robert Colletti and Noah Reiser March 21, 2024

South Region Bracket Breakdown Friday  No. 8 Nebraska vs. No. 9 Texas A&M, 6:50 p.m. ET on TNT The No.8 vs. No.9 seed matchup is always one of the closest matchups in March Madness, and this...

The girls lacrosse team work to get a ground ball. Coach Velez thinks the team needs to mesh its talent in order to be successful this year.

Girls lacrosse looks to mesh its talent for success

Benjamin Perlman, Sports Writer March 20, 2024

Head coach: Melissa Velez (16th Season, 14th as Head Coach) Last year’s record: 14-3 Key returnees:  Defenders: Celina Bussanich (Jr.), Olivia Glasser (Jr.), Riley Hirsch (So.), Margo Perlman...

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