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Philmon Mehari Wins Division Race:

The Livingston High School boys’ cross country team traveled to Branch Brook Park in Newark on Monday, October 7, for the last time this season to compete in the American Conference Championships. This event is the most competitive of the three conferences. The team ran well, with many Lancers recording personal best times. Senior Philmon Mehari took first place in his event, and the Lancers finished in seventh place overall with 166 total team points.

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JV GIRLS WIN: The Lancer junior varsity girls’ soccer team defeated West Orange, 6-1, on the Oval on Wednesday, October 2. Shown above, Lancer center Christine Belcuore moves the ball toward the net against the Mountaineers. Below, Lancer wing Emily Pawlak beats the West Orange defender and drives the ball toward the Mountaineer goalie. Don Schwartz Photos

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Livingston High School’s first undefeated varsity athletic team will be honored next month, entering the Big L Club Livingston High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The 1972 Boys Varsity Soccer Team will be the first team to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

The 1972 team was undefeated, earning a perfect 22-0 record that included a state championship. They finished the season as Group 4 champions and were ranked as the top team in New Jersey.

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DOUBLE OVERTIME WIN: The Livingston High School boys’ varsity soccer team defeated the West Orange Mountaineers, 3-2, in double overtime on the Turf on Tuesday, September 17. Shown above, Lancer senior Jason Fiske, #22, beats the West Orange defender during a Lancer offensive charge. Converging on the play is junior Kyle Kelly, #17. Shown below, Lancer Holden Miller, #15, advances the ball against West Orange. Don Schwartz Photos

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TEAM HAS TWO WINS: The Lady Lancers varsity soccer team defeated Newark Academy and Montclair Kimberley Academy this past week, each by 2-1 scores. The Lancers played cross-town opponent Newark Academy on the Minutemen’s Kacur Field on Tuesday, September 10. On Wednesday, September 11, the Lancers traveled to Montclair for an Essex County matchup. Shown here, Lancer center Lauren Belcuore controls the ball during an offensive charge against Newark Academy. Don Schwartz Photo

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LANCERS WIN: The Lancers defeated Newark Academy, 2-1, on Wednesday, September 11, at Kacur Field.The also defeated Newark Eastside, 2-1, on Friday, September 13, on the road. Shown above, senior Zach Greenblatt moves into the ball on a corner kick against the Minutemen. Don Schwartz Photos

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The Lancers defeated Mount Saint Dominic Academy, 2-0, in the Fitness and Wellness Center last week. Above, Lancer freshman Nina Iamash returns the volley against the Lions. Don Schwartz Photo

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The Lancers were defeated by the Randolph Rams, 20-6, on Friday evening, September 6. Shown above, Lancer quarterback Will Egner sets the offensive line prior to the snap against Randolph. At left, Lancers tailback Brian Russo stiff arms the Rams defender to pick up a Lancer first down. Below, many fans in the student section wore Hawaiianthemed attire at last Friday’s varsity football game. Don Schwartz Photos

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The Lancer boys’ varsity soccer team defeated Glen Rock, 3-1, at home on the turf on Wednesday, August 28. Shown here, Lancer defenders prevent a Panthers corner kick score during second half action. Heading the ball is # 23 senior Jake Goldstein, #23. The player in the air is junior Grant Shevrin. Senior Jordan Wayne mans the post while freshman Charlie Grossman, #25, converges on the play. Don Schwartz Photo

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The Livingston High School girls’ varsity tennis team will begin its home season on Saturday, September 7, when it hosts the ninth annual “September Smash” four-team tennis tournament.

The Memorial Park Tennis Courts are reserved on Saturday, September 7, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. for this event.

The matches will start at 10 a.m., with J.P. Stevens playing Morristown, and Ridgewood playing Livingston.

At 2:15 p.m., the two winning teams, and the two teams that lost, will play each other.

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