Sports

SPRING TRAINING BEGINS FOR LANCERS: The Livingston High School Lancer baseball and softball programs began spring training with pitchers and catchers on Friday, March 26. The other position players report for training today, Thursday, April 1. The Lancer baseball team will open the season on Monday, April 19, at home against Newark Academy, while the softball team is set to open at Cedar Grove on the same date. Shown above, senior catcher Chandler Powers reaches for a high pitch during the baseball team’s balance drill.At left, sophomore pitcher Kaitlyn Mullin works on control during the softball team’s spring training exercises. Don Schwartz Photos

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LANCERS SHUT OUT CALDWELL: The Livingston High School girls’ varsity volleyball team shut out Caldwell, 2-0, on Tuesday, March 23, at home in the LHS Fitness and Wellness Center. Shown here, Lancer frontliner Onome Okopie, #9, elevates to block the Caldwell scoring attempt. Converging on the play is Jenna Ly, #18. Don Schwartz Photo

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FRESHMAN LANCERS WIN: The Livingston High School girls’ freshman volleyball team defeated Bridgewater-Raritan, 2-0, at home in the LHS Auxiliary Gym on Saturday, March 20. Shown here, Lancer frontliner Elexa Bragarnik, #2, “soars and scores” against the Bridgewater-Raritan Panthers. Don Schwartz Photo

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The Livingston High School boys’ and girls’ track and field teams, in recent action, competed in a home meet against Millburn and participated in the Ranger Winter Invitational.

Dominate Millburn

Both the girls’ and boys’ squads dominated Millburn in the sprints and hurdles events, but were unable to outrun the Millers’ more experienced distance runners.

Because of the pandemic, the Super Essex Conference is not conducting an official season this year. However, the unofficial score showed the Lancer boys’ team winning, 38-21, and the girls’ team winning, 37-22.

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The Livingston High School boys’ winter track and field team finally had its opportunity to compete. The squad opened its season with two wins, on March 10 over Irvington, and on March 13 over Bloomfield. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the winter season, usually held indoors at venues in Staten Island and Manhattan, was relegated by the Super Essex Conference to “Polar Bear” meets outdoors. The season was again delayed by the heavy snow that blanketed the tracks in the county. “The boys, however, persevered and continued their training on any safe surface available or virtually when necessary,” said coach Nancy Petryna. “Their efforts were rewarded with their strength in numbers and preparedness in comparison to the other teams.”

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The Livingston High School bowling team concluded its season last week with wins over Caldwell and Millburn and a loss to West Orange. The team finished with a 12-3 record.

The Lancers swept Caldwell in three games behind Ryan Mullin’s 177 and Chris Mullin’s 202.

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CHEERLEADERS HONORED ON SENIOR DAY: Members of the Livingston High School varsity cheerleading squad were honored on Senior Day prior to the tip-off of the boys’ varsity basketball game against Montclair Kimberley Academy on Friday, March 5. Each senior cheerleader was introduced, presented with a floral bouquet, and photographed at center court. Shown here, from the bottom row up, are Ally Fong, Amanda Maganeheim, Laine Kowalski, Ja’Nasia Hansome-Conover, Vanessa Villalobos, Yemmanuella Bragarnik, Imani Medy, Emma Michaels, Avery Smidt, and Jamie Britt. Don Schwartz Photo

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The Livingston High School ice hockey team ended the year on Thursday, March 4, with a 4-0 loss to Glen Rock in the McInnis Cup championship game. The McInnis Cup Tournament consisted of seven teams —Westfield, Glen Rock, Summit, West Essex, Montclair, Verona and Livingston.

It was a very successful season for LHS hockey, as veteran varsity coach Dave Conklin’s team ended the season with an 8-3-2 record. Seniors playing in their last high school games were Mitchell Hersch, Alex O’Keefe, Cade Prendergast, Lenny Kanchik, assistant captain Tyler Schultz, and captain, First Team All League Michael Mumm. “All six seniors had great high school careers and will be missed,” said coach Conklin.

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HOCKEY TEAM ADVANCES TO CUP FINALS: The Livingston High School ice hockey team defeated Verona - Glen Ridge, 3-1, in the first round of the McInnis Cup on Friday evening, February 26, at the Codey Arena. Lancer Austin Vecchio scored two goals while goalie Zach Turbin made 29 of 30 saves. The Lancers went on to defeat West Essex, 3-2, in the semi-finals on Monday, March 1. They will face the winner of the Westfield-Glen Rock game in the finals, which will be played today, Thursday, March 4, at 4 p.m. at Codey Arena. Shown here, Lancer Dillon Schultz, #7 (right) controls the puck on an offensive charge against Verona - Glen Ridge. Converging on the play is team captain and right winger Michael Mumm, #6. Don Schwartz Photo

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VARSITY LADY LANCERS WIN: The Livingston High School girls’ varsity basketball team defeated the Terriers of Newark Tech, 39-22, on Thursday, February 25, in the LHS Fitness and Wellness Center. Avery McLaughlin led the Lancer scoring with 16 points. Shown above, Lancer forward Ava Intile beats the Newark Tech defender to score on a lay-up. Don Schwartz Photo

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