Sports

Coming off a finals appearance at the US Tennis Association (USTA) 16s National Clay Court Championships this summer, Valencia Xu of Livingston defeated San Marino, California native Anessa Lee, 6-2, 6-2, to win the Girls’ 18s singles title at the Racquet Club of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee last week.

Valencia, 15 years old and a sophomore at Livingston High School, has won consecutive USTA National Indoor Championship Titles after winning the Girls’ 14s singles title a year ago.

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CAGERS PREPARE FOR SEASON: The Livingston boys’ varsity basketball team is getting ready to start its season. Shown here, head coach Dave Cohen provides instruction in defensive pressure to seniors Chris Boulin, Ryan Caruso, Jack Ernst, Will Farrell, Filip Tosic, and Joe Cullen.

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Livingston residents Oishik Mukherjee and Shiv Kulkarni competed in the 21st annual North American Table Tennis Teams Tournament over the Thanksgiving weekend. The event, sponsored by Joola, was held at the Gaylord Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

Said to be the largest of its kind, the three-day competition features players from all over the United States, as well as entrants from around the world, giving players a chance to compete at a global level. Approximately 300 teams, with over 1,000 players, at all levels, participated this year.

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TAKE-DOWN TECHNIQUE: Livingston High School head wrestling coach Ernie Cuneo demonstrates a take-down method on assistant coach Danny Brill for the Lancer wrestling team.

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Lancer cross country star Philmon Mehari completed a stellar cross country season with a berth in the Meet of Champions.

The Meet of Champions was first held November 22, 1972. The 2018 race, marking the event’s 47th anniversary, was held Saturday, November 17, at Holmdel.

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Lancer cross country star Philmon Mehari qualified for the Group 4 state championships after a stellar performance in the sectionals.

“The first step in the three tier State Championship tournament is fought at the Sectional level,” coach James Memory said. “A top five team or a top ten individual finish is needed to advance to the next round at the Group 4 State Championship race at the famous Holmdel Park course.”

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QUARTER-FINAL WIN: The Livingston High School girls’ varsity soccer team defeated Kearny, 5-0, in the second round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 Tournament quarter-final round. Shown here, at left, Lancer senior defender Morgan Darrow heads the ball against the Kearny Kardinals. Above, Lancer sophomore Haley Reuter, left, challenges the Kardinals’ center forward for the ball during first half action on the turf.

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The Livingston High School varsity football team celebrated its fifth victory of the season after a 49-13 rout of the Columbia Cougars on Friday night, October 26. “The team’s teamwork was evident because the team thrived in all three aspects of the game – offense, defense, and special teams,” noted coach Robert Breschard. “Captains Joe Cullen, Marco Fusari, Drew Nardone, Austin Paris, Jack Ernst, and M.J. DePaola consistently contributed with their individual performances and leadership.

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LHS FIELD HOCKET TEAM HOSTS NEWARK ACADEMY: The Lancers were defeated by Newark Academy, 7-4, on the turf. Shown above, Lancer Sarah Haber, #12, sets to pass the ball to Juliette Banner, #7, on a Lancer offensive play.

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The 8U Livingston Stealth White baseball team continued its undefeated season by beating the second place team, Summit, 9-6, on the road on Sunday, October 14.

The team remains atop the leaderboard in the USABL National North 1 Division with only one regular season game left. They have clinched the #1 seed for the postseason.

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