Sports

VARSITY SOCCER TEAM EDGED BY WEST ORANGE: The Lancers were defeated by the Mountaineers, 2-1, at home on the turf on Tuesday evening, September 21. Shown here, Lancer center Kelly Lyons heads the ball during a corner kick. Don Schwartz Photo

LANCERS SHUT OUT MOUNTAINEERS: The Livingston High School girls’ varsity volleyball team defeated the West Orange Mountaineers, 2-0, at home in the LHS Fitness and Wellness Center on Tuesday, September 14. Shown here, Lancer sophomore Elexa Bragarnik, #4, soars to score on a serve against West Orange. Last week, the Tribune inadvertently omitted the girls’ volleyball teams from our annual Fall Sports Focus section. Those pages are included elsewhere in this issue, in a cut-out format so that they can be inserted into the Focus section if desired. Don Schwartz Photo

In recent action, the Livingston High School varsity girls’ tennis team defeated West Orange and Columbia before losing to Millburn. The team has a 5-3 win-loss record.

Livingston 4, West Orange 1: The doubles teams of Rachel Friedman, Kavya Narayanan and Madelyn Ha, Allison Kwak won in straight sets.

At first singles, Rebecca Liu won the first set, but lost, 6-4, 0-6, 4-10, while Allison Miller won second singles, 6-1, 6-2. At third singles, Dana Bolanos won, 6-2, 5-7,10-2.

Livingston 5, Columbia 0: Liu and Miller won in straight sets, while Bolanos won third singles, 6-2, 2-6, 10-7. Zoe Gorsky and Zoe Weisman won first doubles 6-1, 6-1, and Allison Kwak and Isabel Lee won second doubles, 6-1, 6-1.

The Livingston High School boys’ cross country team opened its season in the Super Essex Conference on Tuesday, September 14, at Branch Brook Park in Newark.

“For four consecutive Tuesdays, the Lancer squad goes against American Division foes in dual meet action,” explains coach Jim Memory. “On the fifth week, the championship meet will be held. The course is flat, with a one-mile inner loop and a 2.1 mile outer loop with a slight upgrade to the finish line.”

During last week’s season opener, the Lancers were pitted against American Division rivals Millburn, Montclair and Bloomfield – “all tough opponents,” according to coach Memory.

Each year, the meet opened with a mixed-gender freshman/novice twomile race. That race is followed by numerous varsity races within divisions, and the meet ends with a mixed junior varsity five kilometer race.

LANCER BOYS SOCCER TEAM DEFEATS MILLBURN: The Livingston High School boys varsity soccer team defeated Millburn, 1-0, on the turf on Thursday, September 9. Shown here, Lancer goalie Logan Paredes starts a scoring drive with a goal kick. Don Schwartz Photo

LANCERS DEFEAT CALDWELL: The Lancers defeated Caldwell, 2 - 1, in a varsity volleyball match in the Livingston High School Fitness and Wellness Center on Thursday, September 9. Above, Lancer senior captain #2, Nora Shaj, serves for a point against the Chiefs. Don Schwartz Photo

FOOTBALL TEAM LOSES: The Lancers traveled to Underhill Field in Maplewood on Friday Evening, September 10, to challenge the home team, the Columbia Cougars. They mounted a second half comeback only to fall short in a 29-24 loss. Above, Lancer punter Ben Hauser, #88, strides into the ball against the Cougars. Don Schwartz Photo

LET IT GO: Livingston Public Schools superintendent Matthew Block sings a schoolcentric version of “Let It Go” on the high school turf field in front of faculty before classes began last week. MCA Photo

LANCERS CRUSH MILLERS IN HOME OPENER: The Livingston High School football team, in its home opener on Thursday night, September 2, crushed the Millburn Millers, 23-0. Head coach Jim Matsakis recorded his first Lancer victory to open the season. Shown above, Lancer quarterback Brandon Kenney sets and throws a touchdown pass against the Millers. Running back Danny Cullen and the offensive line provide protection. Below, Lancer tailback Lorenz Najjar, #11, beats the Millburn defender to the end zone for a touchdown. Don Schwartz Photos

FOOTBALL TEAM TIES IN SCRIMMAGE: The Livingston High School varsity football team tied the Westfield Blue Devils, 14-14, in a preseason scrimmage at home on the Allen “Jake” Jacobson Memorial Field on Friday, August 27. Shown above, Lancer kicker Daniel Silva opens the scrimmage with a deep kick against the Blue Devils. Lancers Matthew Lillo and Jaylen Dixon get ready to go downfield and make the tackle. Shown below, Lancer running back Danny Cullen soars to congratulate Ben Hauser on the touchdown reception. The Lancers host Millburn in the season opener tonight, Thursday, September 2.

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