Sports

CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS PRESENTED: The members of the Livingston High School varsity softball team were presented with their state champions rings at the end of the first quarter of the Montclair-Livingston football game on Friday evening, October 22. The players and coaches were introduced and photographed, and the Lancer fans gave the champions a standing ovation. Shown here are, rear, assistant coach Dave Mead, Chloe Lee, Rachel Rosenberg, Caitlin Hernandez, Chelsea McCormack, Ruhi Tawde, Bella Lopa, Emily Hunter, Megan Downey, Caitlin Mullen, Janee Chestnut, Heather Downey, Erin Hunter, Sophia Mount, Emma Breschard, and assistant coach Ian Matten; and front, head coach Jason Daily, Giulia Wilson, Nathalia DiIanni, Deja Robinson, Haley Meierhofer, and Laurie Bedore. Also on the softball team are Hailey Reuter, Sarah Smith, Jess Bullion, Kelci Bullion, Lindsay Kling, and Katie Harrell. Don Schwartz Photo

HONOR FOOTBALL SENIORS: The senior members of the Livingston High School varsity football team were honored during Senior Night festivities at the Lancers’ home game against Montclair on Friday evening, October 22. Each senior was introduced with their parents, presented with flowers, and photographed. Shown here are, rear, Quinn Devlin, Brandon Bechtold, Anish Shriram, Andrew Goebler, Javier Cayemitte, Ben Hauser, Brandon Kenney, L.J. Cocuzza, Jakob Taub, and Ryan Park; and front, Daniel Silva, Justin Naylor, Danny Jacobsen, Matteo Chalfin, Mory Ashenberg, Ben Keim, and Darren Morgan. Don Schwartz Photo

FIELD HOCKEY TEAM SPLITS TWO: The Livingston High School varsity field hockey team split two recent games. The Lady Lancers lost to Mount Saint Dominic Academy, 1-0, on Monday, October 18, at home, but went on to score a 3-2 victory on the road against Pope John XXIII High School. Shown here, Lancer junior Daniella Krasney leads an offensive charge against Mount Saint Dominic. Don Schwartz Photo

LHS VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM WINS ON THE ROAD: The Lancers defeated the Orange Tornadoes, 49-14, on Friday evening, October 15, at Bell Stadium. Lancer highlights included: Ben Hauser’s accounting for three touchdowns; Jaylen Dixon’s 78-yard kickoff return; Darren Morgan’s 16-yard touchdown run; Alex Holland’s eight-yard touchdown run; and Brandon Kenney’s four-yard touchdown run. The defense played a solid game holding the Tornadoes to 14 points. Above, Lancer defenders Aaron Hauser, #76; Derek Ford, #84; and Danny Jacobsen, #20, make the stop of the Orange running back. At left, Lancer quarterback Brandon Kenney scores on a four yard keeper against Orange.

Don Schwartz Photos

VARSITY SOCCER TEAM IS RUNNER-UP: The Livingston High School girls’ varsity soccer team, seeded sixth, were defeated by the top seed, West Orange Mountaineers, 2-1, in the finals of the Essex County Tournament. The championship game was played on Sunday evening, October 17, at the Belleville Stadium. Emma Rosenberg scored the Lancer goal. Above, goalie Gianna Healy makes the save against the West Orange center forward. Below, Livingston seniors Jadyn Liebman, Gianna Healy and Katie Riccardi accept the ECT Runnerup Trophy. Don Schwartz Photos

THREE CONSECUTIVE WINS: The Livingston High School girls’ varsity soccer team defeated the Bayonne Bees, 6-0, on the LHS turf on Monday, October 4. The Lancers next defeated Bloomfield, 3-0, and West Essex, 3-1, at home to advance in the Essex County Tournament. Shown above, Lancer forward Giulia Wilson elevates to score on a header against Bayonne. Below, Lancer teammate Katherine Riccardi congratulates Wilson on the header goal. At bottom, Lancer wing Bella DiLanni beats the Bayonne defender downfield. Don Schwartz Photos

The Livingston High School varsity tennis team defeated Morristown and Bergen Tech in the North I, Group IV Sectional Tournament to advance to the sectional final against Ridgewood. The team also lost a Super Essex Conference match to Montclair Kimberley Academy (MKA).

Livingston 5, Morristown 0: The North 1, Group 4 Sectional quarterfinal saw Rebecca Liu, Chloe Lee, and Allison Miller win straight set singles matches and Rachel Friedman and Zoe Weisman win second doubles in straight sets. The Lancers’ first doubles team of Lindsay Bisk and Jessica Su split sets before winning, 6-1, 4-6, 10-4 in a ten-point match tiebreaker.

The five senior varsity players were honored after the match for Senior Day. They are Rachel Friedman, Annica Dong, Edel Schnyder, Lindsay Bisk, and Allison Miller.

LANCERS FALL TO EAST ORANGE: The Livingston High School varsity football team was defeated by the East Orange Campus Jaguars, 47-7, on Friday evening, October 1, on the LHS Turf. Shown here, Lancer quarterback Brandon Kenney, #17, rolls to his left prior to throwing a touchdown pass to Derek Ford, #84. Don Schwartz Photo

TOP PLAYERS: Three Livingston High School varsity boys soccer players were named among the top 100 seniors in the state by NJ.com. The Livingston players earning the nod were Luke Chisarick, Jared Fiske and Logan Paredes.

The Livingston High School boys’ varsity soccer team is off to a 5-2 start. The Lancers kicked off the season by defeating the Millburn Millers, 1-0. Senior Noah Fisher scored in the second half off an assist by junior Andrew Pessoa to give the Lancers the victory. Logan Paredes made five saves in goal for the shutout victory.

The team then traveled to West Orange to take on the number tworanked team in the state, Seton Hall Prep School, and came away on the short end of a 2-0 loss. The Lancers played well and held their own, but a goal on a corner kick, along with a penalty kick goal in the second half, doomed the visiting team.

Winning Streak

The Lancers then went on a fourgame winning streak, beginning with an away victory over Bloomfield, thanks to two goals by junior Charlie Grossman. Senior Jared Fiske assisted on both goals.