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The Valley Echo
Josh DeLuca

Josh DeLuca, Sports Editor

Josh DeLuca graduated in 2019.

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Class of 2019 College Map

Class of 2019 College Map

Josh DeLuca, Sports Editor
June 18, 2019
Cole Matuszewski runs down the field during a preseason scrimmage. Matuszewski is amongst many of the Indians who enter their third season playing at the varsity level.

Boys’ Lax looks to blend old guard with the new

Josh DeLuca, Sports Editor
March 27, 2019
Justin Martin throws from shortstop for Pascack Valley. He will be playing in college at Sacred Heart after his high school career ends.

[Photo] Baseball hoping for state title

Spencer Goldstein, Sports Writer
March 27, 2019
The first Sikh Attorney General, New Jersey's Gurbir Grewal spoke at Pascack Valley's Unity in the Valley event on Tuesday, March 19. Grewal chatted with Smoke Signal Editor in Chief Madison Gallo prior to the event.

Exclusive interview with NJ Attorney General

Madison Gallo and Josh DeLuca
March 20, 2019
Greg Herenda speaks to the fans after the open practice. He led FDU to its second tournament appearance in the past five years.

Hillsdale resident leads FDU into March Madness

Noah Schwartz, Josh DeLuca, Jeremy Lesserson, and BJ McGrane
March 18, 2019
Greg Herenda coaches up his players during the open practice session. His team will be making its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2016.

FDU set for NCAA Tournament

Noah Schwartz, Josh DeLuca, and Jeremy Lesserson
March 18, 2019
FDU coach Greg Herenda waves to the fans that came to support his team on Sunday. Herenda is a resident of Hillsdale, New Jersey.

[Photo] FDU charges back, wins in First Four

March 20, 2019
PV players huddle up during the game against Chatham. Valley fell to the Cougars in a three point overtime loss, and their season came to an end.

Indians’ fairytale season comes to an end

Noah Schwartz and Josh DeLuca
March 7, 2019
Roy Nygren during a PV soccer game. He has served as the Indians' coach for 11 years and is set to retire.

PV teacher, soccer coach announces retirement

Jeremy Lesserson, Noah Schwartz, and Josh DeLuca
January 30, 2019
Brianna Smith (4) looks to pass against Ramapo.

Pascack Valley starts season on right track

Josh DeLuca, Sports Editor
December 17, 2018
Coach Jeff Jasper gives instructions to Brianna Smith during a break in the action.

Pascack Valley girls’ basketball starts with a ‘blank slate’

Josh DeLuca, Sports Editor
December 14, 2018
Multiple swastikas and a racial slur were found etched into patron walls in a boys bathroom at Pascack Hills. The bathroom was immediately closed and the Montvale Police Department was contacted.

Hateful graffiti discovered at Pascack Hills

Rachel Cohen and Josh DeLuca
December 3, 2018
Pascack Hills Principal Glenn deMarrais and Mrs. Heather Lutz, a Literature of the Holocaust and English teacher at Hills, react to the recent vandalism discovered in a boys bathroom. Several swastikas and a racial slur were found etched into partition walls of a stall by a faculty member on Nov. 30.

[Photo] ‘Outrage followed by disappointment’

December 4, 2018
Melissa Ricciardi competes on the beam at the 2017 North 1 Sectionals.

County title highlights Pascack’s season

Josh DeLuca, Sports Editor
November 30, 2018
Students stand in the shape of a heart during the Movement of Unity.

Pascack Valley participates in ‘Movement of Unity’

Josh DeLuca, Sports Editor
November 26, 2018
The plaques behind the third base baseball dugout were removed Wednesday morning. Pascack Valley Regional High School District Superintendent Erik Gundersen informed the Pascack Valley community in an email.

Plaques containing hateful etchings removed

Josh DeLuca, Sports Editor
November 14, 2018
The second floor boys bathroom in Pascack Valley has been closed since September. At the recent PVRHSD Board of Education Meeting, it was revealed that this bathroom and another one were defaced with anti-Semitic illustrations.

Superintendent confirms anti-Semitic graffiti

Madison Gallo, Rachel Cohen, and Josh DeLuca
November 6, 2018
Pascack Regional gymnast Marissa McGrane is the Smoke Signal's Athlete of the Week for the week of October 29.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Marissa McGrane

November 2, 2018
Pascack Regional gymnast Marissa McGrane is the Smoke Signal's Athlete of the Week for the week of October 29.

Athlete of the Week: Marissa McGrane

Josh DeLuca, Sports Editor
November 2, 2018
The Pascack Valley defense lines up against River Dell in Week 6. The Indians will once again travel to Oradell on Friday to take on River Dell in the first round of the playoffs.

Pascack Valley is playoff bound

Josh DeLuca, Sports Editor
October 28, 2018
Jake Williams carries the ball for Pascack Valley. Williams scored PV's lone touchdown in a 42-7 loss against the New Canaan Rams.

Indians fall in season finale

Josh DeLuca and Noah Schwartz
October 26, 2018
Quarterback Stephen Begen (2) looks for room to run against Ramapo.

Indians to welcome New Canaan on short notice

Josh DeLuca, Sports Editor
October 24, 2018
The referees review the play at the replay booth with PV assistant Coach JJ Moran, while defense coordinator Adam Preciado shows the play to Athletic Director Shawn Buchanan.

Let’s take a second look

Josh DeLuca and Noah Schwartz
October 21, 2018
Tight end James Della pesca (36) looks to make a play against Old Tappan.

Indians ready for Ridgefield Park to begin second half

Josh DeLuca, Sports Editor
October 4, 2018
Assistant Coaches JJ Moran (left) and Adam Preciado review game footage on an iPad from the sidelines. On Friday, iPads and HUDL Sideline technology will be used to provide instant replay reviews during the game.

Indians ready for first instant replay game

Josh DeLuca, Sports Editor
September 27, 2018
Pascack Valley receiver Jake DeMilia (5) lines up for the snap against Paramus.

Pascack Valley looks to rebound in Demarest

Josh DeLuca, Sports Editor
September 21, 2018
Melissa Ricciardi competes on the bars last year. She will lead PVRG as a senior in 2018.

PVRG ready for 2018 season

Noah Schwartz and Josh DeLuca
September 20, 2018
The Paramus center prepares to snap the ball as the PV defense readies to pounce. The Paramus offense scored 48 points on Friday.

Wednesday Morning Quarterback: Indians have room for improvement

Josh DeLuca, Sports Editor
September 18, 2018
James Allmers (14) takes the handoff from Stephen Begen in last week's game against Dwight Morrow. On Friday, Valley travels to Paramus to face the undefeated Spartans.

Pascack Valley football set for big road test

Josh DeLuca, Sports Editor
September 13, 2018
Valley football ready to fight

Valley football ready to fight

Josh DeLuca and Noah Schwartz
September 7, 2018
James Della Pesca celebrates after a sack. Della Pesca will play key roles on both sides of the ball in 2018.

Valley football looks to return to form

Josh DeLuca, Sports Editor
September 7, 2018
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