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The Valley Echo

The Valley Echo
The Valley Echo

The Valley Echo
Noah Schwartz

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor

Noah Schwartz graduated in 2019.

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FDU coach Greg Herenda waves to the fans that came to support his team on Sunday. Herenda is a resident of Hillsdale, New Jersey.

FDU charges back, wins in First Four

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
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
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
Pascack Valley girls basketball players watch the game from the bench. The majority of the Indians spend most of their time on the sideline, but many embrace their role as a team leader and a mentor.

Everyone has a role

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
March 4, 2019
The Pascack Valley Regional Dance Team took first place in the Varsity Team Performance and third place in the Varsity Pom category. The national competition took place in Kissimmee, Florida.

Dance team takes first place at national competition

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
February 5, 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
Alex Sullivan is The Smoke Signal's athlete of the week. Sullivan is a defenseman in the midst of his fourth year playing for the PV/PH/PR varsity hockey team.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Alex Sullivan

BJ McGrane, Sports Writer
January 17, 2019
Scott Morris bowls for Pascack Valley. The Indians defeated Tenafly on Wednesday by a score of 7-0.

Valley bowling shuts out Tenafly

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
January 9, 2019
This weeks Smoke Signal Athlete of the Week, Trevor Lauber, is a member of the bowling team. Lauber recently bowled a perfect 300 for Pascack Valley.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Trevor Lauber

January 4, 2019
Genesis petition among topics of discussion at student council meeting

Genesis petition among topics of discussion at student council meeting

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
December 14, 2018
(From left) Evan Murad, Jake Murad, Trevor Lauber, Coach Judy Lucia, Scott Morris, Brian Biml, and James Holland pose after the Indians win in the Tom Irwin Classic. Valley will look to continue its early success and eventually emerge victorious in the county and state sectional tournaments.

Bowling team ranked preseason No. 1

Noah Schwartz, 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
2018 Fall Sports Wrap Ups

2018 Fall Sports Wrap Ups

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
Pascack Valley principal Tom DeMaio with Jeff Jasper. The Pascack Valley new gym basketball court was renamed Jasper Court in honor of Jasper at the Nov. 21 Valley Cup assembly.

Jasper Court ceremony set for Thursday night

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
Jake Ciocca kicks off for the Indians during a game from earlier this year. Pascack Valley finished 2018 with a 6-3 record in coach Len Cusumano's 3rd year at the helm.

Valley football ends season at 3-6

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
December 4, 2018
Matt Beyer, Justin Martin, Haleigh Marzano, Zach Olson, and Brianna Smith pose, along with parents and coaches. These five student-athletes took part in the National Signing Day ceremony on Wednesday in the Pascack Valley auditorium.

PV hosts National Signing Day ceremony

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
November 15, 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
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
PV students cheer for the Indians during a recent football game. Students, and all other spectators, will no longer be able to bring outside beverages to the PV home football games after a new policy was implemented on Thursday.

Pascack Valley implements new policy

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
October 20, 2018
Jake Ciocca (27) tries an extra point for Pascack Valley off the hold of Mike Garay (23).

Indians prepared for rivalry matchup

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
September 27, 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
PV running back Jake Williams carries the ball against Dwight-Morrow. Valley won the game by a score of 47-6.

Wednesday Morning Quarterback: Indians win opener over Dwight Morrow

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
September 12, 2018
Valley football ready to fight

Valley football ready to fight

Josh DeLuca and Noah Schwartz
September 7, 2018
Jake Williams carries the ball in a game last season. Williams will serve as the lead back for the Indians this year.

Indians hope to start 2018 campaign on the right foot

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
September 7, 2018
Pascack Valley teachers share their prom experiences

Pascack Valley teachers share their prom experiences

Josh DeLuca, Molly Heintze, and Noah Schwartz
June 8, 2018
Mr. Thomas Gattoni will retire from being PV's athletic director and a history teacher at the conclusion of the school year. He has been at Pascack Valley for 37 and a half years.

PV Athletic Director set to retire

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
June 4, 2018
New recreational baseball league available to PV students

New recreational baseball league available to PV students

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
May 15, 2018
Mr. Shawn Buchanan was approved as the Supervisor of Athletics and Physical Education at Pascack Valley High School by the PVRHSD Board of Ed on Monday.

Buchanan to head Pascack Valley Athletic Department

Noah Schwartz and Josh DeLuca
March 28, 2018
Jaclyn Squiccimarri and Vanessa Pikulski from the Pascack Valley Regional Dance Team are the Athletes of the Week

Athletes of the Week: Vanessa Pikulski and Jaclyn Squiccimarri

Noah Schwartz and Josh DeLuca
March 16, 2018
Haleigh Marzano (left) poses with Team USA swimmer Megan Romano. Romano surprised Marzano by inviting her to swim with her at a clinic.

[Photo] Lifelong passion instills valuable lessons for Pascack swimmer

March 5, 2018
PV swimmer Emma Wentland is The Smoke Signal's athlete of the week.

Athlete of the Week: Emma Wentland

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
January 19, 2018
Mr. Jeff Jasper holds up the balls given by the girls basketball team and Dream Team.

Jasper reaches ‘grand’ milestone

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
January 12, 2018
Jasper Tribute Videos

Jasper Tribute Videos

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
January 12, 2018
Brianna Wong is this week's athlete of the week.

Athlete of the Week: Brianna Wong

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
January 11, 2018
Brianna Wong shoots from behind the arc against Teaneck. PV defeated Teaneck by a score of 71-46.

Pascack Valley rolls past Teaneck in season opener

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
December 16, 2017
PV bowlers celebrate a win last year after the Crusader Classic. The Indians are hoping to build on their success from a season ago.

PV bowling team led by four returning starters

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
December 4, 2017
From left to right, the Pascack Valley seniors with the colleges they've committed to in parenthesis: Jenny LaRocca (The College of New Jersey), Matt Haag (Washington College), Elisabeth Ralph (Wofford College), Melissa Purcell (Northeastern University), Kelly Petro (College of the Holy Cross), Toriana Tabasco (Mount Saint Mary College), and Brianna Wong (Pace University).

PV athletes participate in National Signing Day

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
November 13, 2017
Mike Gulino (43) runs with the ball, while Chuck Viteritti (2) blocks for him.

Indians fall to Bergenfield in regular season finale

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
November 6, 2017
Jake DeMilia (5) hands the ball off to Jake Williams (44).

Pascack Valley set to wrap up regular season

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
November 2, 2017
Greg Zoll (13), Jake DeMilia (5) and Jake Ciocca (27) after Zoll scores a touchdown.

Pascack Valley to square off against New Canaan

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
October 27, 2017
Charlie Looes (53) celebrates after a Ridgefield Park fumble.

Wednesday Morning Quarterback: PV runs through Ridgefield Park for second straight year

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
October 25, 2017
Jake Williams (44) carries the ball for PV.

Indians shut out by Norsemen

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
October 14, 2017
Athlete of the Week: Melanie Brentnall

Athlete of the Week: Melanie Brentnall

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
October 13, 2017
Junior Joe Campagna played his first game at wide reciever on Friday night. He caught 2 passes for 13 yards in PV's 40-20 loss to Wayne Hills.

PV hangs tough for three quarters, can’t seal the deal

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
October 8, 2017
Athlete of the Week: Megan Viganola

Athlete of the Week: Megan Viganola

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
October 6, 2017
PV football players run onto the field before its game against Ramapo

Wednesday Morning Quarterback: PV suffers 36 point loss, falls to (1-3)

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
October 4, 2017
Quarterback Stephen Begen on the sideline.

Pascack Valley Overwhelmed By Ramapo

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
September 29, 2017
Athlete Of The Week: Greg Zoll

Athlete Of The Week: Greg Zoll

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
September 28, 2017
James Della Pesca celebrates after his first sack of the season.

Wednesday Morning Quarterback: PV has trouble slowing down Knights offense

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
September 20, 2017
Pascack Valley running back Greg Zoll looks for room to run. PV dropped their second consecutive game on Saturday against Old Tappan.

Rough outing for PV football team

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
September 17, 2017
Elizabeth Spadafino is the Smoke Signal's Athlete of the Week. She has been scoring goals at a rapid rate, helping PV girls soccer start 3-0 this year.

Athlete Of The Week: Elizabeth Spadafino

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
September 14, 2017
Sophomore Stephen Begen drops back to pass, and looks for an open receiver against River Dell.

Wednesday Morning Quarterback: PV loses vs River Dell but silver linings still remain

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
September 13, 2017
Pascack Valley sophomore running back Jake Williams scores his second touchdown of the game. In his first varsity game, a 22-21 loss to River Dell, Williams played a major role in Valley's offensive attack.

PV displays valiant effort, falls just short in opener

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
September 9, 2017
Head coach Len Cusumano assesses his team. Cusumano enters his second season as Pascack Valley's head coach on Friday.

PV looks for a good start to season against River Dell

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
September 7, 2017
Starting pitcher Jordan Issackedes gets ready to pitch.

Athlete of the Week: Jordan Issackedes

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
June 14, 2017
PV baseball seeks first sectional title in 51 years

PV baseball seeks first sectional title in 51 years

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
June 14, 2017
PV will take on Cranford on Tuesday in the Group 3 Semifinal Game at William Paterson University.

Group 3 Semifinal Preview: PV vs Cranford

Noah Schwartz, 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
PV will take on Cranford on Tuesday in the Group 3 Semifinal Game at William Paterson University.

Group 3 Semifinal Preview: PV vs Cranford

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
June 6, 2017
PV baseball seeks first sectional title in 51 years

PV baseball seeks first sectional title in 51 years

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
June 2, 2017
Athlete of the Week: Nick Battista

Athlete of the Week: Nick Battista

Noah Schwartz, Sports Editor
June 2, 2017
Athlete Of The Week: Gayle Pinchot

Athlete Of The Week: Gayle Pinchot

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
May 26, 2017
Athlete Of The Week: Jenny LaRocca

Athlete Of The Week: Jenny LaRocca

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
May 19, 2017
Athlete of the Week: Jordan Issackedes

Athlete of the Week: Jordan Issackedes

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
April 21, 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 sports tweets this week

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
March 20, 2017
PV's Athlete of the Week for 2/27-3/3: Brianna Smith

Athlete of the Week: Brianna Smith

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
March 19, 2017
This week's athlete of the week, January 23-27, Kelly Petro.

Athlete of the Week: Kelly Petro

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
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.

PV sports tweets this week

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
March 13, 2017
PV's Athlete of the Week for 2/27-3/3: Brianna Smith

Athlete of the Week: Brianna Smith

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
March 6, 2017
Pascack Valley point guard Legend Dominguez drives to the hoop against West Milford.

PV Sports Tweets This Week

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
February 27, 2017
The Indians and coach Al Coleman (in white) celebrate with senior Matt Vasel (holding ball) after he reached 1000 points for his career during Tuesda'ys 65-50 victory over Tenafly.

PV sports tweets this week

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
February 22, 2017
PV's Athlete of the Week for 2/13-2/17: Haleigh Marzano

Athlete of the Week: Haleigh Marzano

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
February 17, 2017
PV wrestling coach Tom Gallione (in green) and wrestler Matt Beyer. PV's season ended this weekend with a 33-32 victory over Nutley.

Sports tweets this week

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
February 13, 2017
PV's Athlete of the Week for 2/6-2/10: Henry Tipping

Athlete of the Week: Henry Tipping

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
February 10, 2017
Frank Cascio will be attending Quinnipiac University for baseball next year.

PV sports tweets this week

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
February 6, 2017
This week's athlete of the week, January 30 - Feb. 3, Matt Beyer.

Athlete Of The Week – Matt Beyer

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
February 3, 2017
Shannon Culloo (22) against Tenafly last week.

PV sports tweets this week

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
January 30, 2017
This week's athlete of the week, January 23-27, Kelly Petro.

Athlete of the Week: Kelly Petro

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
January 27, 2017
Rob Arloro in his first match for PV against Tenafly. PV's wrestling team has won 7 matches in a row.

PV Sports Tweets This Week

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
January 23, 2017
This week's athlete of the week, January 16-20, Matt Vasel.

Athlete Of The Week – Matt Vasel

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
January 20, 2017
Pascack Valley shooting guard Matt Vasel. The senior contributed 31 points in PV's 82-75 double-overtime win over DePaul.

PV Sports Tweets This Week

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
January 16, 2017
Henry Tipping, one of PV's top bowlers

Catching Up With The Bowling Team

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
January 13, 2017
This week's athlete of the week, January 9-13, Cassidy Freeman.

Athlete Of The Week – Cassidy Freeman

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
January 13, 2017
Pascack Valley warming up before its game at the Prudential Center on Sunday

PV Sports Tweets This Week

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
January 9, 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
Trent Shanley (98) scoring one of his eight goals against West Orange.

PV Sports Tweets Over Winter Break

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
January 3, 2017
Athlete Of The Week: Tom Smith

Athlete Of The Week: Tom Smith

Noah Schwartz and Jeremy Lesserson
December 23, 2016
Casey Lewis, left, was one of PV's four individual champions as it placed second at the Lakeland Tournament on Saturday.

PV sports Tweets this weekend

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
December 19, 2016
Rob Arloro (33) takes it for a touchdown in the second half. Arloro was one of the backup players that contributed in the second half of Saturday's game.

Indians post third straight win on Senior Day

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
October 31, 2016
PV fights hard in loss

PV fights hard in loss

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
October 8, 2016
Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Tanner McEvoy (in blue) hauls in a 42 yard touchdown for his first career catch.

Seahawks receiver returns home

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
October 4, 2016
Senior running back Matt Urrea (14) during Friday night's loss to Old Tappan. That game marked Urrea's second with 100+ rushing yards.

Old Tappan too much to handle for PV

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
September 18, 2016
Senior Athlete Spotlight: Joe Figueroa

Senior Athlete Spotlight: Joe Figueroa

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
June 10, 2016
Senior Josh Cohn

Senior Athlete Spotlight: Josh Cohn

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
June 10, 2016

Nightly Sports Wrap-Up 5/11/16

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
May 13, 2016
PV Sports Nightly Wrap Up 4/21/16

PV Sports Nightly Wrap Up 4/21/16

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
April 22, 2016
Sports Nightly Wrap-Up 4/15/16

Sports Nightly Wrap-Up 4/15/16

Noah Schwartz, Sports Writer
April 16, 2016
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