Sports

HOCKEY TEAM WINS TWO GAMES: The Livingston High School hockey team recently defeated St. Joseph of Metuchen, 3-1, and Bridgewater-Raritan, 5-2. Shown, Lancer captain Chase Friedfertig, #8, readies for the face-off puck drop against the Panthers of Bridgewater-Raritan at the Codey Arena. Friedfertig scored three goals – a “hat trick” – to lead the Lancers to victory over the Panthers.

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DEFEATS MKA: The Livingston High School junior varsity boys’ basketball team defeated Montclair Kimberley Academy, 69-22, in the LHS Fitness and Wellness Center on Friday, December 15. Lancer Abe Rimatzki, #1, is shown as he inbounds the ball to Ryan Caruso, #33, against the Cougars.

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The Livingston track program traveled north for the two-day Holiday Classic Invitational meet at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Rothman Center.

The track portion was held on Saturday, December 16, and was followed by the throwing, jumping and vaulting events on Sunday, December 17. About 30 teams participated in the various track and field contests.

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SWIM TEAMS WIN: The Livingston High School boys’ swim team defeated the West Essex Knights, 63-31, at the West Essex YMCA pool on Thursday, December 7. Shown above, Lancer Aaron Teng glides through the lane in the 200 individual medley competition against the Knights.

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BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM TO HOST SEASON OPENER: The Livingston High School boys’ varsity basketball team hosted the Belleville Buccaneers in a scrimmage game on Tuesday, December 5. Shown above, Lancer guard Kevin Hunter drives against the Belleville defense.

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HOLDS ANNUAL FOOTBALL PROGRAM BANQUET: The Livingston High School Football Parents’ Association recently honored the players, coaches and supporters of the Lancer Football Program. The annual banquet was held on Sunday, December 3, at the Hanover Manor. Coaches introduced each of the players and highlighted their season accomplishments. Each underclassman received a gift, while seniors were each presented with a framed uniform and portrait poster. The players, in turn, presented each coach with an appreciation gift.

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The Livingston Dodgers U.S. Over Thirty Baseball League team finished its 2017 season with an appearance in the Roy Hobbs World Series, played in Fort Myers, Florida. The tournament, now in its 29th year, saw more than 230 teams competing. The Dodgers entered two teams during two consecutive weeks. In week one, Livingston defeated last year’s defending champions, the Minnesota Bees, 9-5, behind the pitching of Ray Carella, a former Cleveland Indians farm team pitcher.

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TEAMS PREPARE FOR WINTER SEASON: Livingston High School’s winter sports athletes recently participated in the try-out sessions for the upcoming season. The Lancers will field teams in ice hockey, boys’ basketball, girls’ basketball, fencing, wrestling, swimming, winter track, and bowling. Above, head girls’ basketball coach Buddy Wolfe is shown as he opens the practice session with a dribbling exhibition.

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Team Corn Pops, comprised of third and fourth grade girls, won the Livingston Recreation Soccer League’s championship, coming in first place in the regular season and winning the Carpini Cup.

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MARATHON MEN: On Sunday, November 5, Livingston residents Pete Greenberg and Rob Stecklow completed the New York City Marathon, the first marathon either had ever entered. They finished the 26.2 mile race in four hours, 31 minutes.

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