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Senior Nick Bognar kicks his ball midair. (Photos by TJ Nolan)
Senior Nick Bognar kicks his ball midair. (Photos by TJ Nolan)

Sports roundup: Boys soccer team wins first 3 games

Julian Pierre had a goal and an assist and Nick Bognar and Noah Christian also registered as the West Milford High School...

Sports
17 Sep 2025 | 04:57
Highlanders smash Dover, 51-13

Highlanders smash Dover, 51-13

West Milford High School slammed Dover, 51-13, there Thursday, Sept. 11.

Jeffrey Papienuk made four touchdowns, Mason Laneve...

Sports
13 Sep 2025 | 11:14
Senior Skylar Locke celebrates a point in the volleyball team’s season-opener against Indian Hills at home Monday, Sept. 8. The Highlanders won, 2-0. (Photos by TJ Nolan)
Senior Skylar Locke celebrates a point in the volleyball team’s season-opener against Indian Hills at home Monday, Sept. 8. The Highlanders won, 2-0. (Photos by TJ Nolan)

Sports roundup: Harvey, Clinton place 2nd, 3rd in meet

Amanda Harvey clocked a time of 18:59.20 to finish in second place and Ciara Clinton was right behind in third place with...

Sports
10 Sep 2025 | 05:24
West Milford High School senior Chase Tyburczy uses a stiff-arm to evade the tackle in the game against Jefferson on Friday, Sept. 5. The Highlanders won, 34-6. (Photos by TJ Nolan)
West Milford High School senior Chase Tyburczy uses a stiff-arm to evade the tackle in the game against Jefferson on Friday, Sept. 5. The Highlanders won, 34-6. (Photos by TJ Nolan)

Highlanders beat Jefferson, 34-6

West Milford High School defeated Jefferson, 34-6, at home Friday, Sept. 5.

Chase Tyburczy and Jeffrey Papienuk each made...

Sports
10 Sep 2025 | 11:42
Senior Diego Sanchez pushes a Hawthorne defender away from the ball during a scrimmage Friday, Aug. 29 at West Milford High School. (Photos by TJ Nolan)
Senior Diego Sanchez pushes a Hawthorne defender away from the ball during a scrimmage Friday, Aug. 29 at West Milford High School. (Photos by TJ Nolan)

Sports roundup: Highlanders aim to build on success

When the West Milford High School boys soccer team begins play this season, the Highlanders will be looking to keep the momentum...

Sports
03 Sep 2025 | 05:02
<b>JF1 High Point plays Jefferson there Saturday, Aug. 30. (Photos by Maria Kovic)</b>
JF1 High Point plays Jefferson there Saturday, Aug. 30. (Photos by Maria Kovic)

Falcons lose to High Point, 35-17

High Point Regional High School defeated Jefferson Township High School, 35-17, in the season opener Saturday, Aug. 30 in...

Sports
02 Sep 2025 | 07:56
WF1 West Milford running back Jeffrey Papienuk carries the ball in the season opener against Paramus on Thursday, Aug. 28. The Highlanders won, 44-13. Papienuk rushed for 119 yards and made one touchdown. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter)
WF1 West Milford running back Jeffrey Papienuk carries the ball in the season opener against Paramus on Thursday, Aug. 28. The Highlanders won, 44-13. Papienuk rushed for 119 yards and made one touchdown. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter)

West Milford defeats Paramus, 44-13

The West Milford High School football team beat Paramus, 44-13, in its season opener Thursday, Aug. 28.

Chase Tyburczy made...

Sports
02 Sep 2025 | 06:12
Jefferson ball carrier Braedan Cummings finds some running room in a game against West Milford last fall. (File photo by George Leroy Hunter)
Jefferson ball carrier Braedan Cummings finds some running room in a game against West Milford last fall. (File photo by George Leroy Hunter)

Football preview: Falcons should benefit from experience, coach says

In the past few years, the Jefferson Township High School football team has been full of underclassmen, including freshmen....

Sports
27 Aug 2025 | 02:48
Seniors on the field hockey team.
Seniors on the field hockey team.

Team continues chasing county crown

Winning the Passaic County Tournament is a goal of the West Milford High School field hockey team again this year, head coach...

Sports
27 Aug 2025 | 12:55
Senior quarterback Aydin Deane throws a pass to senior Mark Schinasi in practice this summer. (Photos by TJ Nolan)
Senior quarterback Aydin Deane throws a pass to senior Mark Schinasi in practice this summer. (Photos by TJ Nolan)

Football preview: Highlanders open season against Paramus

The West Milford High School football team is set to play its opening game against Paramus at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 at...

Sports
28 Aug 2025 | 07:13
Highlanders hope to repeat as division champs

Highlanders hope to repeat as division champs

Facing a tough schedule, the West Milford High School boys soccer team hopes to improve on its record of 17-3-3 last year,...

Sports
20 Aug 2025 | 10:47
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)
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
The M&amp;B Auto team defeated Cherry On Top, 23-22 and 21-20, on Aug. 3 to sweep the best-of-three series and take home the championship in the West Milford Men’s Over-40 Softball League. In front row, from left, are Angel Hernandez, Craig Polglaze and Brian Arata. In back row, from left, are Joe Scarpone, S. Perez, Nick Dagostino, Chris Garrick, Geoff Braden, Patrick Bagarozza, Gary Seidner and Jorge Garcia. (Photo provided)
The M&B Auto team defeated Cherry On Top, 23-22 and 21-20, on Aug. 3 to sweep the best-of-three series and take home the championship in the West Milford Men’s Over-40 Softball League. In front row, from left, are Angel Hernandez, Craig Polglaze and Brian Arata. In back row, from left, are Joe Scarpone, S. Perez, Nick Dagostino, Chris Garrick, Geoff Braden, Patrick Bagarozza, Gary Seidner and Jorge Garcia. (Photo provided)

West Milford. Over-40 Softball Champions

Sports
20 Aug 2025 | 10:56
<b>The Sussex County Miners’ Hunter D'Amato reaches first base before the ball in the second inning of a game against the Brockton Rox on Saturday, Aug. 2. The Miners won, 9-3. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter)</b>
The Sussex County Miners’ Hunter D'Amato reaches first base before the ball in the second inning of a game against the Brockton Rox on Saturday, Aug. 2. The Miners won, 9-3. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter)

UPDATED: Miners make playoffs

The Sussex County Miners won the Atlantic Conference East Division and have qualified for the playoffs, which start next...

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30 Aug 2025 | 10:36
All American Peyton Lowenstein throws a javelin. She placed fourth in the AAU Junior Olympic Games. (Photos provided)
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
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