Sports

Six Livingston High School varsity girls ’ soccer players were named to the Super Essex All-Conference teams, including four on the First Team.

HOCKEY TEAM WINS OPENER: On Friday, December 8, the Livingston High School varsity hockey team defeated West Essex- Caldwell, 4-1, at the Codey Arena. The Lancer victory was highlighted by a “hat trick,” three goals scored by senior Zach Silva. The first goal of the season was scored by Dylan Gibbs. Lancer goalie Brody Teitelbaum made 16 saves during the game. Above, Lancer Matthew Zocks, #10, hits a slapshot against West Essex-Caldwell. Below, the Lancers celebrate and congratulate Dylan Gibbs on scoring the first goal of the season.

PREPARING FOR THE SEASON: The Livingston High School girls’ basketball team continues to get ready for season openers on varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen levels. Above, Lancer Emma Tovitz drives the ball against Lancer Marissa Kay during the offensedefense drill. Don Schwartz Photo

On Sunday, December 3, the Livingston Junior Lancer wrestling team participated in the Roxbury Rumble tournament at Roxbury High School.

HOCKEY TEAM READIES FOR SEASON: The Livingston High School Lancer ice hockey team gets ready for the season opener on Friday, December 8, at the Codey Arena against West Essex. Shown here, Livingston skaters take off during the speed drill. Don Schwartz Photo

WINTER SPORTS TRYOUTS START: Tryouts for the Livingston High School winter sports teams are underway at the Fitness and Wellness Center and track field at LHS. Above, Lancer shot put candidates work on their technique during tryouts on the track. Below, long-distance runners set the pace during tryouts. Photos for tryouts for other winter sports can be seen throughout this issue.

TRIAL BLAZERS TURKEY BOWL: On

The Livingston Green Knights 10U travel baseball team participated in – and ultimately won – the Montclair Invitational Tournament on Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19, in Montclair.

Rice University has announced the signing of Joshua Mandelbaum of Livingston to play men’s tennis at Rice University in Houston, Texas. He will be on the team’s 2024 roster, announced head coach Efe Ustundag.

NATIONAL NORTH CHAMPIONS: The Livingston Stealth Green 11 and under baseball team are the National North Champions. The team defeated Montclair and North Caldwell in the playoffs, followed by a win against the Springfield Eagles, 12-2, to claim the championship title, Shown here, in the back row, is head coach Ed Murray, coach Alyson Rosenberg, and coach Joe Feola. In the middle row are players Eli Risis, Alan Gholston, Vincent Broderick, Liam Zotti, Gavin Feola, Tatum Kuo, and Ryan Rosenberg. In the front row are players John Agriantonis, Zach Fuchs, Ryan Traub, Ethan O’Neil, Zach Weiner, and Tanish Reikhy. Not shown are Cameron Roig, and Michael Decorso. Joe Feola Photo

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