Jodie Chorbajian, left, and Heidi Gessler Cassels hold a West Milford High School yearbook from 1995 with a handwritten message from Jen Pawol. (Photos by Rich Adamonis) Township native makes first call West Milford native Jen Pawol made history again Sunday, Aug. 10 by becoming the first female umpire to call a Major League... Local News 14 Aug 2025 | 07:08
All American Peyton Lowenstein throws a javelin. She placed fourth in the AAU Junior Olympic Games. (Photos provided) Lowenstein, Leslie are All Americans Two members of the Junior Highlander Track Club (JHTC) won All American honors at the AAU Junior Olympic Games from July... Sports 06 Aug 2025 | 11:53
CU1 Janea Kelty, who attended West Milford and St. Mary high schools, is a defender on the Caldwell University women’s lacrosse team. (Photo courtesy of caldwellathletics.com) Kelty, Brijbag play lacrosse at Caldwell Several local student athletes competed in collegiate sports during the spring: • Olivia Brijbag (West Milford High School)... Sports 16 Jul 2025 | 10:05
The West Milford Highlanders Black beats the Vernon Youth Soccer Vikings, 3-1, to win a title in the Morris County Youth Soccer Association Cup tournament. (Photos provided) 2 soccer teams win titles Two West Milford Soccer Club teams won titles in the Morris County Youth Soccer Association (MCYSA) Cup tournament June 14.... Sports 09 Jul 2025 | 03:03
JHC1 Massimo Balestrieri of the Jr. Highlander Track Club competes in the pole vaults at the AAU Region 1 Qualifier in late June in New Haven, Conn. (Photo provided) Athletes head to Junior Olympics Forty-five members of the Jr. Highlander Track Club, a track and field program for athletes ages 5-18, competed in the Amateur... Sports 09 Jul 2025 | 12:56
The West Milford High School baseball team won 16 games this season, the most since 2012. (Photo provided) Seniors help turn team around The West Milford High School baseball team emerged with a winning record and many lasting memories this spring. The Highlanders... Sports 02 Jul 2025 | 02:58
Falcons lose in group semifinal While the season didn’t have a happy ending, it was an extremely successful one for the Jefferson Township High School softball... Sports 17 Jun 2025 | 08:45
The West Milford High School boys lacrosse team plays Wayne Valley in the Passaic County Tournament final May 10. The Highlanders lost, 10-8. (File photo by Jack Lizza) Highlanders tie for third in division Here’s is a look back at the recent seasons of the West Milford High School boys and girls lacrosse teams. Boys lacrosse The... Sports 18 Jun 2025 | 04:34
Sports roundup: Falcons win sectional title Kama Skrek hurled a two-hit shutout with nine strikeouts and no walks and also went 3-for-4 with a walk and an RBI to lift... Home 14 Jun 2025 | 06:26
Lorenzo Andrade hands the baton to Julian Pierre at the Passaic County Championship meet May 8. (Photos by TJ Nolan) Sports roundup: Lowenstein 10th in state Peyton Lowenstein placed 10th in the state in the javelin with a throw of 114-10 to pace the West Milford High School girls... Sports 14 Jun 2025 | 06:26
West Milford pitcher Cole Czerepak tags out Vernon runner Joe Rodriguez at home plate in the fifth inning of their game Friday, May 30. Vernon won, 10-5, in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 2 tournament. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Sports roundup: Andrade wins gold in hurdles Lorenzo Andrade earned a gold medal in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 55.00 and Peyton Lowenstein took silver in the... Sports 04 Jun 2025 | 11:17
Jefferson's Andrew Mohlenhoff performs a dig during a volleyball match against Clifton on May 15. He executed 14 digs, including the 1000th dig of his career. Jefferson won, 2-0. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Sports roundup: Shatzel wins 3 gold medals Kiley Shatzel struck gold three times - placing first in the 200-meter dash in 24.87, the 400-meter dash in 56.58 and the... Home 28 May 2025 | 12:03
West Milford and Passaic battle on the volleyball court May 21. The Highlanders lost, 2-0. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Sports roundup: Highlanders top Passaic, 2-1 Justin Burke pitched a one-hitter to help lift the West Milford High School baseball team to a 2-1 victory over Passaic there... Sports 28 May 2025 | 10:53
Lorenzo Andrade leaps in the 400-meter hurdles at the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 2 Championships. He won silver. (Photos by TJ Nolan) Sports roundup: Diodonet wins gold medal Noah Diodonet earned a gold medal in the 400-meter dash with a time of 50.25 and Peyton Lowenstein was second in the javelin... Sports 21 May 2025 | 04:18
The West Milford High School boys lacrosse team falls to Wayne Valley, 10-8, in the Passaic County Tournament final Saturday, May 10. (Photos by Jack Lizza) Sports roundup: Highlanders lose in county final The third-seeded West Milford High School boys lacrosse team came up just short in its bid for its first county title in... Sports 14 May 2025 | 06:27
