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LANCERS FALL TO WEST ESSEX: The Livingston High School varsity ice hockey team lost to West Essex, 4-2, in the 2020 NJSIAA Boys Hockey Public B Tournament game, held at the Codey Arena in West Orange on Wednesday, February 26. Shown above, the puck off the stick of Livingston’s Austin Vecchio, #8 (behind the goal) rolls around in the net for a power play goal, tying the game at 1-1 with 9:28 left in the first period. Livingston’s Matt McLaughlin. #11, and Michael Mumm (not shown) were credited with assists on the play. Andrew Qian, #16, is shown at right. Defending are West Essex goalie Jason Albrecht, Jack Santoro, Dom Sedicino, #11, Dylan Huff, #12, and Connor Hapward, #3. Below, Livingston’s Dylan Flaherty, #15, shoots at point blank range, but the West Essex goalie makes the save during second period action. Defending is West Essex’ Connor Hapward, #3. Jerry Siskind Photos

The Lancer wrestling team hosted the District 9 Wrestling Tournament last weekend. The Districts are the first leg of the journey to the NJSIAA State Championships at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Eight neighboring teams, from the number one team in New Jersey, Delbarton, to sectional rival North Bergen and conference foes Nutley and Bloomfi eld, came to town for the competition.

Delbarton earned the team title, thanks to advancing 13 wrestlers into the finals and having 12 champions, but for the second consecutive year, the Lancers were the number one public school in the District. Nine Lancers finished in the top three in their respective weight classes and advanced to this week's Region Tournament at West Orange.

As the season winds down, the Livingston High School girls’ track and field team competed in three meets over a five-day stretch.

Eastern States

First up was the 86th Eastern States Championships, held at the New York City Armory on Tuesday, February 18. This prestigious meet draws competitors from many states along the East Coast. Schools must submit qualifying performances to be considered for acceptance to compete at this meet. LHS qualified four girls, in the 55 meter dash, the 55 meter high hurdles, the long jump and the 4x200 relay. More than 225 schools were represented at the meet. Liz Lam took on the 55 meter dash (7.65; 52nd place). Kayla Hudson (9.08; 39th) and Katrina Pham (9.86; 81st) gave it their all in the 55 meter high hurdle event. Joanne Cao (15’7”; 37th) went into the pit with an indoor personal best in the long jump for LHS. The 4x200 relay squad recorded a time of 1:51.9 for 26th.

EXCITING FINISH: The Lingston High School varsity boys’ basketball team led Millburn High School for most of the game on Thursday, February 13, and built a 36-24 lead by the end of the third quarter, but Millburn came back at the end of the game getting to within one point, 43-42. Livingston, however, scored once more to win the game, 44-42. Shown above, Livingston’s Evan Goldenstein, #11, shoots under the basket past the Millburn defense. At right, Livingston’s David Gbadamosi, #33, scores with Millburn’s Austin Wolk, #3, and Benjy Goldberg, #10, defending during third quarter action.

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FRESHMAN LADY LANCERS WIN: The Livingston High School freshman girls’ basketball team defeated Montclair, 31-27, in the LHS Fitness and Wellness Center on Thursday, February 6. Shown here, forward Tiana Gangi drives to the basket to score against Montclair. Don Schwartz Photo

This past week, the Livingston High School bowling season ended in spectacular fashion, with the varsity bowling team winning its fifth consecutive Colonial Division title.

The Lancers had moved into first place the week before with wins against West Caldwell Tech and Payne Tech.

Against West Caldwell Tech, Mory Ashenberg had a fine day, with a consistent three game 589 series. His games of 191, 208 and 190 were second only to team captain Danny Feresten’s 637. Feresten scored a 224 in the second game.

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VARSITY BASKETBALL VICTORY: The Livingston High School boys’ varsity basketball team defeated the Bulldogs of Malcolm X. Shabazz High School of Newark, 58-51, at home in the LHS Fitness and Wellness Center on Tuesday, February 4. Shown here, Lancer forward Jake Goldstein, #23, scores from underneath against the Bulldogs.

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The Lancer girls’ freshman basketball team defeated CedarGrove onTuesday, January 28, at home in the Livingston High School Fitness and Wellness Center. Shown here, LancercenterTiana Gangi, #32, pulls down a rebound between the Cedar Grove defenders.

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The Livingston High School boys’ indoor track and field team finished one of its final weeks of the season in peak form by delivering personal best performances. On January 28, the squad traveled to the New Balance Armory in New York City to compete in the Metropolitan Invitational, which hosted over 50 teams from all over New Jersey. The meet included freshman, novice and varsity divisions and for many of the athletes, this would be their last meet of the season.

First up for the Lancers was the 1,600 meter race. Freshman Chris Bonnar, running in the first and fastest heat, inched closer to the five-minute mark, crossing the line at 5:02.62, placing eighth overall. Also running in the freshman division were Kyle Viteri (5:24.33), Max Israel (5:51.41) and Ed Lopez (6:01.57).

The Livingston High School girls’ varsity basketball team was defeated by the Caldwell Chiefs, 38-33, on Tuesday, January 21, in the LHS Fitness and Wellness Center. Shown here, Lancer forward Aliza Gelman, #14, protects the ball during a scoring drive against Caldwell. Don Schwartz Photo

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