Sports

The Livingston Lancer wrestling team sent four wrestlers to the District 12 Finals this past Saturday, February 17, with three becoming district champions.

Michael Petrillo (113 pounds), Anthony Petrillo (126), and Ryan Valese (195) all took home district titles. For Anthony Petrillo, this was his second consecutive district win.

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Livingston High School’s varsity ice hockey team has advanced to the Conference finals for the fourth time in six years. A great team effort gave the Lancers a 1-0 shut-out win Monday night over Montclair, which is ranked #1 in public A schools. Junior forward Max Solomon scored the game-winning goal with five minutes left in the second period and senior goalie Matt Delseni secured the win with 22 saves.

The game marked Delseni’s eighth shut-out of the year. The senior goaltender was named first team, allconference for the 2017-18 season, and, said coach Dave Conklin, “is considered one of the top goaltenders in New Jersey.” He has allowed just 28 goals on 545 shots.

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The Livingston High School varsity bowling team concluded its regular season this past week, with matches against Seton Hal Prep and Millburn. Sophomore Michael Liu rolled a perfect game against Millburn, while LHS clinched the Conference title.

As the last week of the regular season approached, the Livingston High School varsity bowling team found itself sitting in second place, one point behind Seton Hall Prep.

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After going 8-13 last season, the Lancer wrestlers continued their bounce-back season and finished undefeated in the Super Essex Conference. They also earned the third seed in the North Jersey Group 5 state sectional tournament. Livingston clinched the Division Championship by topping Montclair and Glen Ridge last week. The outstanding wrestling of co-captains Anthony Petrillo, Matt Nichter and Kenny Newman have enabled the Lancers to dominate their local matches.

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LADY LANCERS SPLIT GAMES: The Livingston High School varsity girls’ basketball team split two games in recent action. The Lady Lancers lost to Bloomfield Tech, 58-42, on Tuesday, January 30, at home in the LHS Fitness and Wellness Center. The team then rebounded with a 49-16 victory over Irvington on Saturday, February 3, in the an Essex County Tournament game.

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JV TEAM DEFEATS MILLBURN: The Livingston High School girls’ junior varsity basketball team defeated the Millers of Millburn, 40-37, on Saturday, January 27. Shown here, Lancer guard Hailey Reuter, #15, scores on a jump shot against Millburn.

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HOCKEY TEAM WINS: The Livingston High School ice hockey team defeated the Highlanders of Governor Livingston, 8-2, on Saturday, January 27, at the Codey Arena. Shown above, Lancer Adam Steiner, #17, wins the face-off against the Highlander center. Awaiting the puck is Lancer Connor Flaherty, #7.

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VETERANS HONORED: Livingston High School basketball players honored local veterans during a “Military Appreciation Day” tribute on Saturday, January 27. Shown above, veterans saluting during the National Anthem include Jerry Wolfe of the VFW; Michael Sikora of the American Legion; VFW members Fred Picini, Brian Boyle, and Martin Halo; Mike Pizzone; Alvin Friedland of the VFW; an unidentified veteran from Millburn; and American Legion members Frederick Friedman and Bill Brady. At right, veterans honored also included LHS head tennis coach Elliot Lovi and former athletic director Tony Hope.

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The Livingston High School boys’ track and field team competed in the Group IV State Relay Championships, held Friday, January 19, at the Bennett Center in Toms River. The Lancers faced many of the best male high school track and field athletes in the state. “The Lancers competed with determination in all of their events, achieving personal goals as they moved into the championship portion of the track and field season,” noted head coach Nancy Petryna. “Several members of the team stepped up to fill in slots for injured or ailing athletes, showing their coaches the true definition of ‘team.’ 

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Livingston High School’s wrestling team took fifth place overall at the Essex County Tournament championships, held recently at Codey Arena.

The Lancers sent four wrestlers to the medal stand, anchored by two-time Essex County champion Anthony Petrillo. Petrillo, 126 pounds, took first place and was named the county champion.

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