Sports

The Livingston High School boys’ varsity tennis team defeated Pascack Hills and Christian Brothers Academy in the 15th annual Lancer Tennis Showdown. Prior to the tournament, long-time Lancer tennis supporter and Big L Club Executive Board member Stu Bodow served out the first ball at the first home match.

Following the Lancer Showdown, Livingston faced Chatham on Saturday, May 1, in the first round of the Newark Academy Tennis Invitational.

Livingston 3, Pascack Hills 2

LANCER JUNIOR Matt Ho clears the pole vaulting bar at 9’ while competing in the season opener against Bloomfield. Ho finished second in the event, which was won by Lancer senior Siraj Akmal. The boys’ team won the meet, 70-69. Read more about the boys’ varsity track meet on page B-4.

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On Thursday, April 22, the Livingston High School girls’ track and field team opened its spring season at home against Bloomfield.

The field events got things underway with the javelin. Freshman Sophia Scharf threw 59’02” for a third place.

In the 400 meter intermediate hurdles, Kylie Prendergast won in 1:11. Captain Maggie Siao was in next in 1:15 and Annie Shen (1:17) completed the sweep, earning nine points for the Lancers.

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The Livingston High School varsity softball team has jumped out to a 4-0 start, including wins over two stateranked teams, #16 Cedar Grove and #4 St. John Vianney.

Livingston 12, Cedar Grove 0

The Lancers opened up with a 12-0 victory at Cedar Grove. Sophomore pitcher Caitlin Mullen picked up her varsity win as she struck out 11 and only allowed two hits. Senior Deja Robinson started the rally with two outs and the bases loaded with a triple to the right-center gap that scored three. She also had two walks, a hit-by-pitch, and scored two runs. Sophomore Katie Harrell and junior Guilia Wilson scored three runs with two stolen bases apiece, senior Hailey Reuter walked twice with two runs and a stolen base, and senior Nathalia DiIanni went two-for-five with a run and a RBI.

SOFTBALL TEAM DEFEATS PHILLIPSBURG: The Livingston High School varsity softball team defeated the Phillipsburg State liners, 5-4, in a scrimmage at home on the Oval on Wednesday, April 14. Livingston was ahead, 2-0, through four innings, when Phillipsburg scored four in the fifth. The Lancers scrapped for a run in the sixth to cut the score to 4-3. In the bottom of the seventh, the Lancers won on a one-out, two-run single by Caitlin Mullen. Shown here, Lancer Emily Breschard singles to left field against Phillipsburg. Stateliner catcher and home plate umpire Steve Strecker follow the flight of the ball. Don Schwartz Photo

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LITTLE LEAGUE OPENING DAY CEREMONIES were held at the Meadowbrook Complex on Saturday, April 17, at noon. Township and League dignitaries joined the Red Sox and Yankees teams on the Lou Krutoy Field. Shown above, from left to right are Yankees pitcher Milo Vayes, mayor Shawn Klein throwing out the ceremonial first pitch, Red Sox pitcher Julian Zakkour, and League president Patrick Ippolito. Don Schwartz Photos

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GOLFERS PREPARE FOR SEASON: The Livingston High School varsity golf team was scheduled to travel to the Rockaway River Country Club on Monday, April 12, to open the season with a nine-hole match against the Golden Eagles of Morris Knolls. Results were not available at press time. Shown here, Lancer junior Srishti Dhurandhar follows through on a five iron shot during a practice at the Essex Golf Center in Roseland. Don Schwartz Photo ha bo W at Ri

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JV TEAM WINS SCRIMMAGE: The Livingston High School junior varsity baseball team defeated Old Tappan, 7-2, in a scrimmage at home on Saturday, April 10. Shown here, Lancer pitcher Joey Maiello delivers a fastball against the Golden Knights of Old Tappan. Don Schwartz Photo

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LACROSSE TEAMS PRACTICE: The Livingston High School girls’ lacrosse program has begun practicing for the spring season. Above, Lancer senior goalie Skylar Alpert makes the save during the shooting drill on the LHS turf. The Lancers will open at home against Saddle River on Saturday, April 17. The LHS boys’ lacrosse spring training is also underway on the LHS turf. The Lancers will open the season at home against Morristown Beard on Tuesday, April 20. Shown above, right, Lancer senior attackman Jack Schreiber drives the ball into the net during the shooting drill. Don Schwartz Photos

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BASEBALL PRACTICE “IN FULL SWING:” The Livingston High School baseball team has begun all-positions practice at the Oval. The Lancers open the season at home on Monday, April 19. against Newark Academy. Shown here, senior captain and shortstop David Cotugno puts down a bunt during a training session.

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