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Jake Aferiat

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor

Jake Aferiat graduated in 2017.

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Riley Weis started for PV against St. Joe's and surrendered just three hits in three innings of work as the Indians knocked off New Jersey's No. 1 team., St. Joseph's Regional.

Clutch pitching key in major victory

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
June 14, 2017
Several of the Indians gather around first base to celebrate the team's first sectional title since 1966. PV knocked off Morris Hills 14-4 for the North 1 Group 3 crown

Sectional title worth the 51 year wait

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
June 14, 2017
Pascack Valley starting pitcher Riley Weis before a game. Weis threw 6 innings and got the no-decision in PV's 3-2 extra inning loss to Cranford in the Group 3 semifinals.

Indians state title bid falls short

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
June 14, 2017
Top 10 Pascack Valley sports stories of 2016-17

Top 10 Pascack Valley sports stories of 2016-17

Jake Aferiat, Noah Schwartz, and Josh DeLuca
June 13, 2017
Pascack Valley starting pitcher Riley Weis before a game. Weis threw 6 innings and got the no-decision in PV's 3-2 extra inning loss to Cranford in the Group 3 semifinals.

Indians state title bid falls short

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
June 7, 2017
Several of the Indians gather around first base to celebrate the team's first sectional title since 1966. PV knocked off Morris Hills 14-4 for the North 1 Group 3 crown

Sectional title worth the 51 year wait

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
June 3, 2017
Connor Kimball, PV's Athlete of the Week for May 8-12.

Athlete of the Week: Conor Kimball

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
May 12, 2017
Riley Weis started for PV against St. Joe's and surrendered just three hits in three innings of work as the Indians knocked off New Jersey's No. 1 team., St. Joseph's Regional.

Clutch pitching key in major victory

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
April 29, 2017
Junior tosses no-hitter, first of his career

Junior tosses no-hitter, first of his career

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
April 23, 2017
Craig Nielsen talks to his players during his time as head coach. He is returning as an assistant coach for the upcoming season following his retirement a year ago.

Longtime head coach returns as assistant for upcoming season

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
April 4, 2017
Midfielder Josh Tillis against Pascack HIlls in the charity scrimmage between the two schools. Tillis will look to be one of the driving forces on offense.

Spring Sports Preview: Boys Lacrosse

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
March 29, 2017
Kevin Kirkby's picture hangs in the hallway outside the new gym. The former standout baseball player at PV is stepping down after spending the last seven seasons as the Pascack Hills boys basketball coach.

PV alum to step down as Pascack Hills boys basketball coach

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
March 27, 2017
Senior Shannon Culloo (22) takes a jump shot against Franklin in PV's 70-50 first round loss in the Tournament of Champions, the final game of her career.

PV ends season with loss and fond memories

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
March 19, 2017
The Indians pose with their Group 3 trophy after holding on for a 48-45 win over Ocean City. The group title is the program's sixth under 43rd year head coach Jeff Jasper. They will take on Franklin in the Tournament of Champions on Tuesday at 5:30 at Pine Belt Arena.

Indians win Group 3 title in close victory

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
March 19, 2017
Shannon Culloo (22) against Ramapo in the semifinals of the North 1 Group 3 tournament. Culloo has been an anchor defensively and on the glass for PV during its recent run.

Group 3 Final: Pascack Valley v. Ocean City

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
March 19, 2017
The Indians celebrating their 66-53 come-from-behind victory over Somerville in the Group 3 semifinals. They take on Ocean City at Pine Belt Arena on Sunday for the Group 3 title, and a berth in the Tournament of Champions

Indians continue their “magical ride”

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
March 19, 2017
The Indians pose with their North 1 Group 3 trophy after their 70-42 win over rival Old Tappan in the final of the North1 Group 3 tournament. PV was led by Brianna Wong, who totaled 25 points, including 18 in the second half. PV takes on Somerville, winners of section North 2 Group 3 on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Ramapo High School.

Girls capture sectional title, avenge loss to Old Tappan

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
March 19, 2017
Brianna Wong drives the ball during Pascack Valley's 69-56 victory over Ramapo in the North 1, Group 3 sectional semifinals Monday. The Indians will meet Old Tappan for the fourth time this season in the sectional title game.

North 1, Group 3 girls basketball sectional final preview: PV vs. Old Tappan

Jake Aferiat and Emilio Quevedo
March 19, 2017
Senior Shannon Culloo (22) takes a jump shot against Franklin in PV's 70-50 first round loss in the Tournament of Champions, the final game of her career.

PV ends season with loss and fond memories

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
March 17, 2017
The Indians pose with their Group 3 trophy after holding on for a 48-45 win over Ocean City. The group title is the program's sixth under 43rd year head coach Jeff Jasper. They will take on Franklin in the Tournament of Champions on Tuesday at 5:30 at Pine Belt Arena.

Indians win Group 3 title in close victory

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
March 12, 2017
Shannon Culloo (22) against Ramapo in the semifinals of the North 1 Group 3 tournament. Culloo has been an anchor defensively and on the glass for PV during its recent run.

Group 3 Final: Pascack Valley v. Ocean City

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
March 12, 2017
The Indians celebrating their 66-53 come-from-behind victory over Somerville in the Group 3 semifinals. They take on Ocean City at Pine Belt Arena on Sunday for the Group 3 title, and a berth in the Tournament of Champions

Indians continue their “magical ride”

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
March 10, 2017
The Indians pose with their North 1 Group 3 trophy after their 70-42 win over rival Old Tappan in the final of the North1 Group 3 tournament. PV was led by Brianna Wong, who totaled 25 points, including 18 in the second half. PV takes on Somerville, winners of section North 2 Group 3 on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Ramapo High School.

Girls capture sectional title, avenge loss to Old Tappan

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
March 7, 2017
Brianna Wong drives the ball during Pascack Valley's 69-56 victory over Ramapo in the North 1, Group 3 sectional semifinals Monday. The Indians will meet Old Tappan for the fourth time this season in the sectional title game.

North 1, Group 3 girls basketball sectional final preview: PV vs. Old Tappan

Jake Aferiat and Emilio Quevedo
March 7, 2017
Nolan Shields (126). Shields is ranked third in District 1 at 126 and advanced to Regions last year after finishing third at 120. He'll look to move on again this year.

Wrestling District Preview: District 1

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
February 17, 2017
Matt Vasel gets ready to shoot against Tenafly earlier this season. Vasel became the fifth player in Pascack Valley history to score 1,000 career points after scoring 23 against Tenafly on Tuesday night in a rematch for the two schools.

PV senior reaches 1,000 points

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
February 14, 2017
Frank Cascio will be attending Quinnipiac University for baseball next year.

[Photo] PV sports tweets this week

February 6, 2017
PV forward Trent Shanley (98) fires off a shot against Scotch-Plains Fanwood. An assist by Shanley on Saturday gave him 100 points for his career.

PV senior reaches major milestone on senior night

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
February 1, 2017
Tommy Chiellini (138) is 8-0 with 4 pins since becoming eligible to compete. He missed PV's first match against River Dell.

Wrestling team returns to playoffs

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
February 1, 2017
Holes in the ceiling were part of the damage sustained by the PV boys' locker room.

[Photo] Administration restricts access to boy’s locker room

January 24, 2017
Bill Weigel (right), a longtime Pascack Valley assistant and former head coach at Lakeland, was hired as Paramus's head coach last year. Weigel was fired midseason after allegations emerged over a comment directed at a student.

Former PV assistant’s future at Paramus uncertain

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
January 24, 2017
Stephen Soravilla works his way to a pin in the 145-pound weight class during PV's 51-24 victory over Pascack Hills on Thursday.

Valley beats Hills in rivalry wrestling match

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
January 13, 2017
(from left) Aidan Tuffy, Trent Shanley, Alex Sullivan, AJ Helfenbein, and Stephen Brennan

Winter Sports Preview: Hockey

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
November 27, 2016
Sophomore Aidan Tuffy (13) taking a faceoff for PV during one of its two outdoor games. Tuffy totaled 11 points last season, but for him hockey is about more than the point totals

For PV sophomore, hockey is more than a sport

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
November 23, 2016
Andrew Lewis (in black) talking to PV in a huddle during a game. Lewis announced at his team's end of season dinner that this, his 21st season, would be his last as head coach. He will remain on as the freshman coach.

Lewis to step down as volleyball coach

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
November 21, 2016
Matt Urrea (14) runs for one of two touchdowns last week against Cliffside Park.

Indians look for fourth straight win

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
November 4, 2016
Senior wide receiver Kyle Alvarado (16) celebrates his second quarter touchdown with Matt Ziccarelli (1). Alvarado's touchdown is his second this season.

Pascack Valley wins second straight by spreading the wealth

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
October 22, 2016
Matt Urrea (14) led PV to its first win last last week courtesy of 7 total touchdowns and 412 total yards. Also pictured: tight end Phil Wong (30), wide receiver Kyle Alvarado (16), and offensive lineman Tommy Uhl (55).

[Photo] Pascack Valley Looks to Build on Win

Josh DeLuca, Sports Writer
October 21, 2016
Rachel White (11) has been one of the key defenders for the girls soccer team. The strong defensive unit has allowed goalie Erin Flanagan to post six shutouts on the season

Boys, girls soccer teams look for success in quarterfinals

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
October 15, 2016
Matt Urrea (14) carrying the ball. He rushed for 312 yards and six touchdowns as PV beat Demarest 48-42 on Friday night.

Urrea’s big night fuels Cusumano’s first career win

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
October 14, 2016
The Indians after their loss to Wayne Hills on Friday night. They look to rebound tonight against Demarest

PV looks to rebound against Demarest

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
October 14, 2016
Quarterback Joe Campagna (18) getting ready to throw, and fulback Josh Tillis (34) running a route.

Thursday Morning Quarterback: Cusumano maintains positivity despite skid

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
October 6, 2016
Ryan Miller posing for Athlete of the Week. Miller contributed a goal in both of PV's games last week.

The sports week in Tweets

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
September 26, 2016
Matt Urrea (14) fights through a tackle. Urrea's totaled 268 rushing yards through his first two games this year.

Wednesday Morning Quarterback: Urrea shines in Valley’s first two games

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
September 20, 2016
Captains Tommy Uhl (55) and Matt Urrea (14) going for the coin toss. Both figure to serve as key players on both sides of the ball.

[Photo] Fresh faces look to lead PV to win in Week 1

Josh DeLuca, Sports Writer
September 8, 2016
Pascack Valley's new head football coach, Len Cusumano before a scrimmage against Union City. He was named head coach last spring when 15 year veteran Craig Nielsen announced his retirement.

New era of Pascack Valley football begins

Jake Aferiat, Sports Editor
September 8, 2016
Matt Vasel holding out the Pascack Valley Indians game ball with his dad's initials, "SCV" written across.

[Photo] The Tuesday that changed his life

September 8, 2016
Craig Nielsen after PV's win against Hackensack to open the season. He announced his retirement as a coach and teacher in March.

Nielsen to remember Pascack Valley job fondly

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
June 8, 2016
Len Cusumano, Pascack Valley's newly-named head football coach, leads a practice.

Cusumano determined to follow in Nielsen’s footsteps

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
May 15, 2016
Len Cusumano, Pascack Valley's newly-named head football coach, leads a practice.

Pascack Valley names Cusumano head football coach

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
May 9, 2016
Jimmy Spillane taking the faceoff to begin the fourth quarter. This faceoff win gave him 500 for his career.

Indians victorious on senior night

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
May 6, 2016
Nick Stevens (7), scoring against Indian Hills to open the season. Stevens contributed two goals in the Indians first round win over St. Joe's.

PV upsets St. Joe’s in first round of county tournament

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
April 30, 2016
Sports Nightly Wrap-Up 4/18/16

Sports Nightly Wrap-Up 4/18/16

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
April 19, 2016
Pascack Valley's boys lacrosse team in a pregame huddle before the team's first annual charity classic against rival Pascack Hills. The players are all wearing orange "Lax 4 Zack" stickers on their helmets.

Interdistrict rivals battle in charity classic

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
April 12, 2016
Sports Nightly Wrap-Up: April 5, 2016

Sports Nightly Wrap-Up: April 5, 2016

Jake Aferiat and Claudia Ralph
April 5, 2016
Captain Joe Williams (left) and Jack Smolen celebrating after Smolen's go-ahead goal with 19.4 seconds left in the first period.

Boys lacrosse downs Indian Hills to open season

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
March 31, 2016
Pascack Valley coach Craig Nielsen addresses his players during his tenure as hea

Players react to Nielsen’s retirement

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
March 29, 2016

Spring sports preview: Boys Lacrosse

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
March 24, 2016
William VanKersen (left) sharing an embrace with longtime head coach Craig Nielsen. Cusumano was named Nielsen's successor on Monday.

Nielsen to step down at end of school year

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
March 17, 2016
The team poses for a picture after their 6-2 victory over Passaic Valley.

Hockey rounds out memorable season

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
March 8, 2016
Senior Matt Truglio celebrating after scoring one of his three goals in PV's first outdoor game earlier this season. The second outdoor game, will be Truglio's last with the Indians.

PV slated to play another outdoor game

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
February 11, 2016
The Pascack Valley ice hockey team honoring its seniors by hanging their jerseys.

PV hockey wins on senior night

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
January 31, 2016
Bill Weigel will take over at Paramus (in white), who faced off against PV in two consecutive North 1 Group 4 title games.

Pascack Valley assistant to take Paramus head coaching job

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
January 28, 2016
The team poses for a picture after their 6-2 victory over Passaic Valley.

PV hockey team back to winning ways in its own “Winter Classic”

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
January 27, 2016
Leading goal scorer Matt Truglio (15) and other members of the team skating in the Indians usual venue – indoors at Sport-O-Rama.

PV hockey team to play in outdoor game

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
January 21, 2016

Despite hockey team’s recent skid, one player stands out

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
January 19, 2016
F Matt Truglio (15) , D James Robinson (12) , and F Alex Sullivan (6) on the ice against St.Joes during an 11-2 loss. Truglio contributed a goal.

Continued losing ways for PV hockey cause for introspection

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
January 12, 2016
The Pascack Valley and River Dell hockey teams gather on the ice after the food drive ran by both teams.

PV hockey looks to regain early-season form after recent slide

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
January 5, 2016
Coco Klisivitch (22) and Clancy Chichetti (72) see action for the Indians in their 4-1 win over Northern Highlands. The two have made names for themselves this season.

An unlikely duo making noise for PV hockey

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
December 22, 2015
The usual PV starting lineup consisting of D James Robinson (12), D Keith Doherty (26), F Avery Zaretsky (27), F Matt Truglio (15), and F Trent Shanley (98), as well as G Steve Brennan (30) lined up before the 4-1 win against Highlands

PV settles the score against Northern Highlands

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
December 21, 2015
Junior forward Trent Shanley winding up for what would be the game winning goal with 1:46 left in the Indians' season opener

[Photo] PV hockey team shows promise in first five games

Billy Lyons, Sports Writer
December 16, 2015
Defenseman Alex Sobel in the weight room, preparing for the season

Winter Sports Preview: Hockey

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
December 4, 2015
PV looks to have reversal of fortune against familiar opponent

PV looks to have reversal of fortune against familiar opponent

Jake Aferiat and Jimmy Dronzek
November 19, 2015
Wide receiver Mike Pimpinella making the reception against Bergenfield in PV's first game against them.

PV playoffs begin with Bergenfield

Jake Aferiat, Sports Writer
November 13, 2015
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