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SENIOR NIGHT: The Livingston High School girls’ varsity soccer program honored its seniors on Wednesday, September 27, prior to the Newark Academy game. Each senior was introduced with her parents, presented a floral bouquet and photographed. The Lancers defeated crosstown opponent Newark Academy, 3-0, following the ceremony. Shown here are seniors Alexis Cohen, Devon Ross, Riley Chisarick, Maddi Davis, Bella DiIanni, Daniella DiIanni, Jolie Goldstein, Alyssa Hartman, Emily Martin and Mia Sage. Don Schwartz Photo

After opening the 2023 cross country campaign with two victories in week one of Super Essex Conference (SEC) dual meets, the LHS Cross Country girls were eager to keep the momentum going. In week two, they competed against Caldwell, Newark Academy (NA) and Bloomfield. 11 girls competed in the varsity competition.

Sophia Paparsenos and Taylor Dannis led the team, and all 11 crossed the line with their best times of the season. Paparsenos (21:57; first) led the Lancers, who had five finishers in the top ten spots in the race. Following Paparsenos were Dannis (22:30; fourth), Lila Maru (22:59; fifth), Sophie Schumacher (24:03; eighth) and Carol Flores (24:40; ninth). Also competing hard in this contest were Emma Xing, Sarah Nidhan, Phoebe Liu, Lexis Chen, Jordan Fersko and Avery Lerman.

BOYS DEFEAT VERONA: The varsity boys’ soccer team defeated Verona, 1-0, in an away game on Tuesday, September 26. Livingston returned home to defeat Millburn, 3-1, on Thursday, September 28. Shown above, left, Lancer Freshman Anay Bhatt controls the ball down the sideline against Millburn. Above, right, Lancer goal-keeper Jacob Hans drives the ball downfield against Millburn. At left, Lancer junior Jacob Lowenthal powers the ball through the Millburn defense toward the goal. Don Schwartz Photos

TWO WINS FOR GIRLS’ SOCCER TEAM: The Lancer girls’ varsity soccer team defeated Nutley, 6-0, on Tuesday, September 19, at home, and followed that with an overtime win against Montclair, 2-1, on Thursday, September 21, on the LHS turf. Livingston has outscored its first four opponents, 15-2. Shown here, Livingston’s Dina Bojkovic breaks away from the Nutley defense. Don Schwartz Photo

FOUR SHUT-OUTS FOR VOLLEYBALL TEAM: The Livingston High School girls’ varsity volleyball team recorded four consecutive 2-0 shut-outs, defeating Newark Academy on Tuesday, September 19; Bridgewater-Raritan, on Wednesday, September 20; West Essex, on Thursday September 21; and Millburn, on Friday, September 22. The Lancer record stands at 9-0. Shown here, Lancer Bela Ubrig, #20, drives the ball over the net to score. Don Schwartz Photo

TEAM JAKE: The third annual Trial Blazers Bowl football game was held between Livingston and Bloomfield on Thursday, September 14, on home turf. The Lancers won, 21-0. A ceremony was held prior to kickoff, during which the LHS football team, marching band, and cheerleaders, as well as township and Board of Education officials, joined the Trial Blazers and Team Jake Foundation members. Trial Blazers, established in memory of Livingston’s Jake Kestler, raises funds for research into rare childhood cancers. 

GOAL: The Livingston High School Lancers JV boys’ soccer team scored three times in the last eight minutes for a come-from-behind 3-1 victory over Newark Eastside. The game was played at the Oval on Tuesday, September 12. Above, Lancer Corey Leavy, #26, beats the Eastside player to the ball on the Oval. 

FIELD HOCKEY BESTS GLEN RIDGE: The Livingston High School Lancers varsity field hockey team defeated Mount Saint Domenic Academy, 6-1, on Thursday, September 14. Livingston was defeated by Glen Ridge, 5-1, at home, on Wednesday, September 13. Above, Lancer Senior Captain Jamie Levitt vies for the ball against the Glen Ridge attack player. 

TIME TO RUN: The Livingston High School Lancers hosted the Lancer Invitational Cross Country Meet on the Littel’s Pond Course on Friday, September 8. Above, the Lancer mens’ cross-country team celebrated their home field victory. At left, Lancer Daniel Wang, and below, Sophia Paparsenos, work their way towards the finish line. Brian Kartagener Photos

G-O L-A-N-C-E-R-S: The Livingston High School Lancer cheerleaders are ready to cheer on the football team throughout the 2023 fall season! Don Schwartz Photo