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The Valley Echo
Jeremy Lesserson

Jeremy Lesserson, Assistant Sports Editor

Jeremy Lesserson graduated in 2019.

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Justin Martin throws from shortstop for Pascack Valley. He will be playing in college at Sacred Heart after his high school career ends.

PV routs Old Tappan to close out week

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Editor
April 18, 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
Senior Tommy Chiellini wrestles West Milford's Devon Fried in the 182 District 4 finals match. Chiellini has a first round bye in the Region 1 tournament after capturing his second District title as an Indian

Region Wrestling Tournament: Region 1

Jeremy Lesserson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2019
Junior AJ Menendez wrestles against West Milford's Mike Podmokly in the first round. Menendez was the runner-up at 220 and earns a spot in the Region tournament.

Eighth-seeded wrestler shines, eight wrestlers move onto Regions

Jeremy Lesserson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 19, 2019
Pascack Valley senior Matt Beyer wrestles Fair Lawn's Aidan Fojon on Jan. 19. Beyer is one of the favorites at the 152 weight class in the tournament

Wrestling Preview: District 4

Jeremy Lesserson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 15, 2019
PV Senior Max Yellin after a recent game against Indian Hills. Yellin is averaging 20.6 points per game this season.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Max Yellin

February 15, 2019
Pascack Valley senior Andrew Demboski has accumulated a 20-11 record in his first season wrestling.

PV wrestler makes splash amid first ever wrestling season

Jeremy Lesserson, Assisstant Sports Editor
February 11, 2019
Alicia Braine visited Pascack Valley on Wednesday, Feb. 6, to discuss "The Teen Sleeping Crisis." Honors U.S. history II and psychology teacher Ryan Walter hosted this assembly to show PV students how sleep impacts daily life.

[Photo] Speaker talks to PV students about 'The Teen Sleeping Crisis'

February 12, 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
Drew Petaccia wrestling against Pascack Hills

Returning wrestlers contribute to Indians’ latest matches

Jeremy Lesserson, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2019
The Environmental Club is raising awareness about recycling now that PV recycles for the 2018/2019 school year.

PV signs new contract, changes recycling procedures

Tara Healy and Jeremy Lesserson
January 16, 2019
Pascack Valley wrestlers and coaches pose after the BCCA Holiday Wrestling Tournament on Friday. Seniors Tommy Chiellini and Matt Beyer won county titles at their respective weight classes.

[Video] Beyer, Chiellini win county titles

Jeremy Lesserson, Assistant Sports Editor
December 29, 2018
Luke Petaccia before his first round pin at the 2018 George Jockish Holiday Wrestling Tournament

Beyer, Chiellini reach county wrestling tournament semis

Jeremy Lesserson, Assistant Sports Editor
December 28, 2018
The Pascack Valley Environmental Club collected toys to be donated to Second Chance Toys. The drive was aired News12's television channel and can be found online.

Environmental Club hosts toy drive

Jeremy Lesserson, Assistant Sports Editor
December 14, 2018
Tommy Chiellini wrestles during a match last year. He will wrestle at 182 LB's this year for the Indians.

PV looks to repeat 2017 success

Jeremy Lesserson, Assistant Sports Editor
December 12, 2018
Jeff Jasper during his 'Who Knew' speech on Thursday night.

PV community celebrates legendary coach

Noah Schwartz and Jeremy Lesserson
December 7, 2018
Nate Dedrick, Glendon Chin, Aidan Raleigh, and Jake Wolf on the field from a game this past season. The Indians finished the year with a 7-10 record.

Boys soccer battles tough schedule

Jeremy Lesserson, Assistant Sports Editor
November 30, 2018
PV Principal Tom DeMaio , along with the rest of the 1993 Elmwood Park football team, was recently inducted into the town Hall of Fame. Despite a 7-2 record, the team was unable to take part in the postseason after a scandal took place.

Opportunity lost, but memories live on

Jeremy Lesserson, Assistant Sports Editor
November 19, 2018
'Our lives as a family went upside down'

‘Our lives as a family went upside down’

Jeremy Lesserson, Assistant Sports Editor
November 15, 2018
PV loses to Dwight Morrow in state tournament

PV loses to Dwight Morrow in state tournament

Jeremy Lesserson, Assistant Sports Editor
October 30, 2018
Pascack Valley pushes the ball up the field against Indian Hills.

Valley boys soccer pounds Indian Hills

Jeremy Lesserson, Assistant Sports Editor
October 1, 2018
Brayden Schwartz is The Smoke Signal's first Athlete of the Week for this school year. He has scored 4 goals in 5 games for PV boys soccer thus far.

Athlete of the Week: Brayden Schwartz

Jeremy Lesserson, Assistant Sports Editor
September 20, 2018
Ryan Mastowski dribbles the ball during a game last season. He will start at forward for PV this year.

Pascack Valley soccer looks to win fourth straight league title

Jeremy Lesserson, Assistant Sports Editor
September 4, 2018
Elisabeth Ralph has scored 53 goals for PV this season. PV's next game is Tuesday against Northern Highlands.

Senior leaves her mark on PV girls lax program

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
May 21, 2018
Tommy Chiellini is this week's The Smoke Signal's athlete of the week. Chiellini finished his season with 43 wins, the most wins by a wrestler in PV history.

Athlete of the Week: Tommy Chiellini

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
March 22, 2018
Matt Beyer wrestles Dylan Barry of Demarest. Beyer won by a major decision (8-0).

Three Indians to wrestle for glory

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
March 2, 2018
Robbie Natelli (126) wrestles during a dual match against Pascack Hills. Natelli will compete in the district tournament on Saturday.

Senior wrestler looks to end career on a high note

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
February 15, 2018
Pascack Valley coaches and wrestlers cheer after Robbie Natelli wins his match against Matthew Murawski of Old Tappan last Friday night. They are wrestling Paramus today in the first round of the North 1, Group 3 tournament.

Indians prepared to compete in state sectional tournament

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
February 5, 2018
Tyler Pizzi wrestles Logan Mazzeo.

Freshmen wrestlers step up for Indians

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
January 30, 2018
Casey Lewis tries to pin his opponent.

Indians topple Mahwah for win number 602

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
January 18, 2018
Robbie Natelli (126) of Pascack Valley squares off with Emerson-Park Ridge's Caiden Brouwer during the Indians' 49-18 loss Friday afternoon. Natelli won his bout 5-1.

PV wrestling falls to Emerson/Park Ridge, turns focus towards County Tournament

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
December 23, 2017
Matt Beyer waits for the start of a match last year. The junior state qualifier will likely wrestle in the 138-pound weight class when Pascack Valley kicks off its season at the Lakeland Tournament this Saturday.

PV wrestling looks to win first-ever sectional title

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
December 15, 2017
Elizabeth Spadafino crosses midfield and looks to pass.

Indians have magical season, can’t get past Highlands

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
November 22, 2017
Jimmy Alburtus (left) and Mark Vetterlein are two of the volunteer coaches for the football team.

PV alumni back as coaches for the Valley football team

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
November 7, 2017
Nicole Franklin kicks the ball for the Indians.

Girls Soccer: PV picks up win on senior night

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
November 2, 2017
Jahren James kicks the ball for PV during a recent game

Boys Soccer: Indians have their sights set on state sectionals

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
October 18, 2017
PV Senior Justin Schaumberger handles the ball in a preseason scrimmage. After scoring a goal against Teaneck, Schaumberger got injured in the game against Old Tappan.

Boys Soccer: PV stays strong with Schaumberger sidelined

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
September 18, 2017
Sean Donohue runs at a recent practice. PV cross country opened their season on Saturday at Darlington County Park.

PV cross country looks to have successful season

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
September 10, 2017
Track and Field Preview: Group 3 Championships

Track and Field Preview: Group 3 Championships

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
June 2, 2017
Elisabeth Ralph will look to once again be the driving force for the Pascack Valley offense in the second round of the Bergen County Tournament

Bergen County Tournament Preview: PV vs. Holy Angels

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
April 29, 2017
Freshman Evan Demarest will look to have an immediate impact for the PV tennis team, slotting in at the second singles spot.

Spring Sports Preview: Boys Tennis

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
April 3, 2017
Four PV wrestlers advance to regions, doubling last year's total

Four PV wrestlers advance to regions, doubling last year’s total

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
February 19, 2017
Anthony Romana, right, gets ready to engage Friday with Old Tappan's Bryce Lukas, whom he pinned in 1:15. Romano's recent return to the lineup at 220 could play a key role for Pascack Valley in its North 1, Group 3 quarterfinal match against River Dell.

Wrestling playoff preview: PV at River Dell

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports writer
February 6, 2017
Tommy Chiellini (left) and Rob Arloro (right) are slated to make their debuts for PV on Wednesday. Both are transfers from Don Bosco Prep, and thus were required to sit out for 30 days.

Bosco transfers set for debut

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
January 17, 2017
This week's Athlete of the Week, January 2-5, Trent Shanley.

Athlete of the Week: Trent Shanley

Noah Schwartz and Jeremy Lesserson
January 6, 2017
Athlete Of The Week: Tom Smith

Athlete Of The Week: Tom Smith

Noah Schwartz and Jeremy Lesserson
December 23, 2016
Jake Prusha (left) facing off against Rob Arloro (right) in a practice before the season.

Winter Sports Preview: Wrestling

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
December 16, 2016
Last week's athlete of the week, November 7-11, Jeff Roberts.

Athlete of the Week: Jeff Roberts

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
November 14, 2016
This week's athlete of the week, October 31- Nov. 4, Josh Ulin.

Athlete of the Week: Josh Ulin

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
November 4, 2016
This week's athlete of the week, October 24-28, Melissa Ricciardi.

Athlete of the Week: Melissa Ricciardi

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
October 27, 2016
Evans, in front, during spring track season. Evans was a model of consistency for PV during the cross country season.

Athlete of the Week: Ashley Evans

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
October 14, 2016
PV football coach Len Cusumano chats with his troops during the team's loss to Old Tappan.

PV gets back to work against Ramapo

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
September 30, 2016
Hannah Linton in goal. She served as an anchor on defense for the Indians this season.

Girls lacrosse goalie grabs attention this season

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
June 15, 2016
Senior Athlete Spotlight: Rachel Doherty

Senior Athlete Spotlight: Rachel Doherty

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
June 8, 2016
Baseball returns one starting pitcher

Baseball returns one starting pitcher

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
May 9, 2016
Sports Nightly Wrap-Up 4/19/16

Sports Nightly Wrap-Up 4/19/16

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
April 20, 2016
Nightly Wrap-Up 4/11/16

Nightly Wrap-Up 4/11/16

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
April 11, 2016
February 29- March 4 Athlete of the Week Matt Beyer, who was a major contributor to the team's success this season

Wrestling season highlights include win over Hills

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
March 16, 2016

Freshman wrestler is the lone PV survivor

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
February 26, 2016

PV wrestling team misses state team sectionals

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
February 10, 2016

Freshman Matthew Beyer makes his mark on wrestling team

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
January 20, 2016
Indiana University student Greg Gottfried was a Smoke Signal sports writer during his time at PV.

PV alumnus pursues journalism in college

Jeremy Lesserson, Staff Writer
January 12, 2016

Evans runs finale race for girls XC

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
November 22, 2015

Evans breaks school record

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Writer
October 26, 2015
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