North Hunterdon High School
Athletics Department

Nike Cross Country NorthEast Regionals – Hunterdon Lions Track Club

Posted: November 27, 2016 | Entry Type: Post

nxrCongratulations to the Lady Lion Hunterdon Lions Track Club for winning the Nike Cross Country NorthEast Regionals. In the top 20, Ellie Dimarcello took 8th; Anna DiMarcello took 14thvand Angela Kearsley took 20th.

Click HERE to review all the results on Runnerspace.com.

Hunterdon Central gymnastics enjoys another fine season in 2016

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Heading into the season, Hunterdon Central coach Jessica Cantagallo-Rohm wanted her team to be as consistent and technically flawless as it could be.
Abiding by the motto “keep it clean,” the Red Devils were able to put together a strong 5-4 campaign after finishing 2015 at 5-5.
“I thought we had a pretty nice season overall,” Cantagallo-Rohm said …
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon Central gymnastics enjoys another fine season in 2016 Hunterdon Central gymnastics enjoys another fine season in 2016

Hunterdon County girls cross-country Meet of Champions recap

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The North Hunterdon girls must think they are caught in some kind of “Groundhog Day” trap.
On Saturday at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions at Holmdel Park, the Lions cross-country team entered the state finale looking for a little revenge against Ridge because they had lost to their No. 1 ranking in the NJ.com Top 20 to the Red …
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County girls cross-country Meet of Champions recap Hunterdon County girls cross-country Meet of Champions recap

Lions Girls XC Take 2nd at NJSIAA Meet of Champions and Ray Sellaro 39th

Posted: November 19, 2016 | Entry Type: Post

njsiaa-xc-g-sec-2016nhhs-girls-xc-moc-2016Congratulations to the Girl’s Cross-Country team for taking Silver at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions (MOC) on Saturday 11/19/16. Ellie DiMarcello took 5th place; Anna DiMarcello took 9th place; Brenna Talamo took 52nd place; Angela Kearlsey took 66th place; Skyler Farrand took 74th place; Kelly McCarten took 129th place and Emily Nugent took 168th place. Ray Sellaro placed 39th in the Boys MOC race.

The Lions Cross Country Teams had a great season!

Click HERE to review the article and results on NJ.com.

Hunterdon County boys cross-country group championships recap

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Voorhees continued its second straight impressive campaign with yet another team title the NJSIAA group championships on Saturday at Holmdel Park, while both Hunterdon Central and North Hunterdon also advanced to the state’s final meet of the season.
The Vikings, as well as Hunterdon Central’s Justin Cornetta and North Hunterdon’s Ray Sellaro, all punched tickets to the …
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County boys cross-country group championships recap Hunterdon County boys cross-country group championships recap

Lions Girls XC Takes 2nd at NJSIAA Group Championships and the Boys place 10th

Posted: November 13, 2016 | Entry Type: Post

njsiaa-xc-g-sec-2016njsiaa-xc-g-grp4-2016Congratulations to the Girl’s Cross-Country team for taking Silver at the NJSIAA Cross Country Group Championships on Saturday. Ellie DiMarcello took 5th place; Anna DiMarcello took 8th place; Angela Kearlsey took 11th place; Brenna Talamo took 26th place; Emily Nugent took 39th place; Kelly McCarten took 52nd place and Skyler Ferrand took 77th place.

The Lady Lions will compete at the Meet of Champions on Nov. 19 at Holmdel Park.

Click HERE to review the article and results on NJ.com.

Click HERE to review article #2 on NJ.com.

njsiaa-xc-b-sec-2016njsiaa-xc-b-grp4-2016Congratulations to the Boys Cross-Country team for taking tenth place at the NJSIAA Cross Country Group Championships on Saturday. Ray Sellaro took 12th place; Connor Berson took 53rd place; Gavin Richards took 64th place; Austin Frank took 67th place; Joe Gallo took 77th place; Chris Fischer took 79th place and Dillon Adamy took 106th place.

Ray Sellaro will race at the Meet of Champions on Nov. 19 at Holmdel Park as a wildcard.

Click HERE to review the article and results on NJ.com.

Click HERE to review article #2 on NJ.com.

West Windsor-Plainsboro North (7) at North Hunterdon (59), NJSIAA Regional Crossovers – Football

Posted: November 11, 2016 | Entry Type: Post

Mitchell Finnegan ran for 247 yards on 17 carries with four touchdowns as North Hunterdon defeated West Windsor-Plainsboro South, 59-7, in a regional crossover in Annandale.
Matt Busher threw for a touchdown and rushed for another. North Hunterdon led 45-0 following a 31-point second quarter. Sean McQuade ran for 37 yards and a score on nine carries.
Defensively, Connor McMahon …
Source: Lion Athletic News West Windsor-Plainsboro North (7) at North Hunterdon (59), NJSIAA Regional Crossovers – Football West Windsor-Plainsboro North (7) at North Hunterdon (59), NJSIAA Regional Crossovers – Football

Alexa Vasile of North Hunterdon is the Hunterdon County Democrat girls tennis Player of the Year for 2016

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alexandravasileSophomore Alexa Vasile of North Hunterdon might not have been on the radar of many people heading into the season after finishing under .500 in her freshman year at first singles, but she proved th…
Source: Lion Athletic News Alexa Vasile of North Hunterdon is the Hunterdon County Democrat girls tennis Player of the Year for 2016 Alexa Vasile of North Hunterdon is the Hunterdon County Democrat girls tennis Player of the Year for 2016

Hunterdon Central (2) at North Hunterdon (0), NJSIAA Tournament, Semifinal Round, Group 4 – Girls Volleyball

Posted: November 10, 2016 | Entry Type: Post

Matt Bove | For NJ Advance Media
ANNANDALE — The Hunterdon Central girls volleyball team came into this season with questions about how it was going to replace the core of a team that had won two straight state championships, but the Red Devils are right back to where they are used to being.
Third-seeded Hunterdon Central, No. 14 in the NJ …
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon Central (2) at North Hunterdon (0), NJSIAA Tournament, Semifinal Round, Group 4 – Girls Volleyball Hunterdon Central (2) at North Hunterdon (0), NJSIAA Tournament, Semifinal Round, Group 4 – Girls Volleyball

Gymnastics: North Hunterdon finish in top Four in Central Jersey, Section 2 tournament

Posted: November 7, 2016 | Entry Type: Post

gymnastics-coachescancer10-18-16bNorth Hunterdon gymnastics teams earned top-Four finishes Saturday at the Central Jersey, Section 2 tournament at Hillsborough High School. Hunterdon Central finished in t…
Source: Lion Athletic News Gymnastics: Hunterdon Central/North Hunterdon finish in top five in Central Jersey, Section 2 tournament Gymnastics: Hunterdon Central/North Hunterdon finish in top five in Central Jersey, Section 2 tournament

The Lions Cross Country Programs stampede the competition and capture the North 2 Group 4 Sectional Cross-Country Championships

Posted: November 5, 2016 | Entry Type: Post

girlsxc-sectional-champs-2016girlsxc-sectional-champs-resultsCongratulations to the Girl’s Cross-Country team for winning the North 2, Group 4 Sectional title on Saturday.  The girls have now won back to back Hunterdon Warren Sussex, Skyland Conference and Sectional titles.  The girls relied on another strong team effort across the board putting all 7 girls under 20 minutes to secure the victory. Sophomores Ellie DiMarcello (18:12.5) and Angela Kearsley (18:40.3) led the charge for North Hunterdon, which went 1-2-4-89.

North Hunterdon is now 2-0 this season vs. Ridge and the two juggernauts will again in the state Group 4 race next Saturday at Holmdel Park and at the Meet of Champions on Nov. 19 at Holmdel Park.

Click HERE to review the article and results on NJ.com.

Click HERE to review article #2 on NJ.com.

boysxc-sectional-champs-2016boysxc-sectional-champs-resultsA great team battle was waged by Ray Sellaro, Austin Frank, Gavin Richards, Dillon Adamy, Chris Fischer, Connor Berson, and Joe Gallo. Junior Ray Sellaro (15:59.88), Austin Frank (16:30.91) and Gavin Richards (16:31:85) led the charge for North Hunterdon, which went 3-9-10.

North Hunterdon will challenge Westfield again in the state Group 4 race next Saturday at Holmdel Park and at the Meet of Champions on Nov. 19 at Holmdel Park.

Click HERE to review the article and results on NJ.com.

Click HERE to review article #2 on NJ.com.

North Hunterdon football rolls past Voorhees in 41st Milk Can Game with a 42-10 Five-Peat

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christofennisjb-milkcanNorth Hunterdon won its fifth straight Milkcan game in the series — a first for the game which began in 1976 — and owns a 28-12-1 record against Voorhees in the rivalry clash. North won four straight games three other times.
 

Mitchell Finnegan scored twice as North Hunterdon topped Voorhees in the 41st annual Milk Can Game. Matt Busher, Eric Dehkes and Sean McQuade also scored for the Lions (5-4), who won this game for the fifth-straight year. Rory D’Alesandro connected on six extra points. For Voorhees (2-7), Colton Riley scored on a one-yard run and George Eberle kicked a 32-yard field goal.

gars2016A Special Thanks to the Great American Rivalry – Brandi Rayburn and the U.S. Marines for the Scholarships, Hall of Fame Awards, MVP Awards, T-Shirts and all the game excitement that made the 41st Milkcan game extra special !usmarines

AWARDS:
  • Mitchell Finnegan carried the ball 22 times for 123 yards and two TDs, the first on a 33-yard dash on the Lions’ second offensive play after Voorhees punted away its first possession. Finnegan was named the Lions’ offensive MVP.
  • For Voorhees, sophomore George Eberle went 14 of 36 for 185 yards passing and was named the team’s offensive MVP.
  • Christof Ennis, who had 2.5 sacks and was named the Lions’ Most Valuable Defensive Player of the game.
  • Senior lineman Adam Murdock was the Vikings’ defensive MVP.
  • Matt Busher led the Lions (5-4) by completing 14 of 18 passes for 232 yards and a touchdown, a 5-yarder to Eric Dehkes with four seconds left in the second quarter which gave North Hunterdon a 28-3 lead at the break. Busher, who also rushed eight times for 52 yards and a score, was named the game’s overall MVP.

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Click HERE to review the article and Photos on NJ.com.

Click HERE to review the Great American Rivalry Series 41st Milkcan Broadcast.

The Seniors dominate the Juniors with a convincing 40-14 win – Nicole Perez was the MVP

Posted: November 4, 2016 | Entry Type: Post

PowderPuff FootballpowderpuffThe Powder Puff Football Game was held on Thursday November 3, 2016 at 5:30 PM on Singley Field. 

The Annual Powderpuff game took place last night between the Junior and the Senior girls. The Seniors had an outstanding 2nd half and beat the Juniors 40-14. Big performances by Nikki Perez, Carly Monks, Cat Wilson, and Brittany Geopfert. Senior Powder Puffer Nicole Perez was the MVP. Congrats Seniors!!
Great overall performance by both teams and coaches, including the halftime cheerleading performances.  
A special thanks to all involved to make the night very fun and exciting and a special thanks to all the clubs who came out for the night to sell food for the fans. Also, special thanks to our referees for officiating the game, Mr. Delorenzo, Mr. Petraglia, and Mr. Owdij. 
A big thank you to Mr. Flynn for his great announcing throughout the whole game. And thank you to the Administration for their continued support for this great event.

 

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Countdown to Lions vs. Vikings 41st MilkCan Showdown and Events

Posted: October 29, 2016 | Entry Type: Post

Football-Helmet-NHHS-2015Voorhees HelmetCountdown to Lions vs. Vikings

41st Milk Can Showdown – 11/4/16

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  • The 41st Annual Milkcan game will be the Great American Rivalry Series Game of the Week!
  • The Great American Rivalry North vs. Voorhees Chin Up Challenge will be 11/3/16 during lunch mods with the United States Marines.
  • Milk Can game is at North Hunterdon HS. on Friday 11/4/16 7:15pm.
  • PreGame Great American Rivalry Student-Athlete Scholarship: Logan McMahon – North Hunterdon and William McDonald-Voorhees.
  • The Us Marines will be throwing out Great American Rivalry T-Shirts to the fans during the game.
  • Halftime: North Hunterdon Golden Lions Band and Voorhees Band.
  • Great American Rivalry Hall of Fame Induction – Chris Loftus-North Hunterdon and Marc Cahill-Voorhees
  • The US Marines will announce and give out an award to the school with the most chinups.
  • Milk Can Game awards after the game.
  • Click HERE to VOTE now who will win the Great American Rivalry Game – Voorhees at North Hunterdon.
  • Click HERE to VOTE now for the Week #9 NJ.com Game of the Week – Voorhees at North Hunterdon.
  • Click HERE to read about the Great American Rivalry Series.
  • Click HERE to review the Great American Rivalry Series 41st Milkcan Broadcast on 11/4.
  • Click HERE to review MilkCan Reminders for the North Students – The Do’s and Dont’s…
  • Click HERE to review the MilkCan Article on NJ.com.
  • Click HERE to review last years Rivalry Survey on LehighValleyLive.com. The new article will be posted once published.
  • Click HERE to review the Milkcan Game Story/Facts.
  • Spirit Week begins on 10/31/16.
  • Senior vs. Juniors Powder-Puff Football Game on North Turf Thursday 11/3/16 at 5:30pm.

    • Cancer Awareness Game “Coaches vs Cancer”
    • Seniors (Green) vs Juniors (White)
  • The Seniors dominate the Juniors with a convincing 40-14 win – Nicole Perez was the MVP
  • Milk Can Pep Rally is on Friday 11/4/16.
  • Senior Spirit Event 5:30pm.
  • Milkcan Game 7:15pm with events before and after the game.

milkcan-shirts-2016In addition, the Booster Club is selling Milkcan  Game Shirts.  See information below:

Pre-order the Milkcan Game shirt!

Pickup will be in school 10/27-11/1 from 9am-12pm outside the cafeterias.

Purchase is also available in school at those times while supplies last!

$21 online (covers fee) and $20 in school

Here’s the link to preorder:
https://squareup.com/store/north-hunterdon-main-booster-club

Compete

North Hunterdon (1) at Hunterdon Central (7) – Field Hockey

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Brittany Bill and Liza Higley scored two goals apiece as Hunterdon Central defeated North Hunterdon, 7-1, in Flemington.
Nikki Freeman, Austin Kerr and Emily Brandt added a goal each as Elizabeth Webb and Kali Huck both posted an assist. Elizabeth O’Brien made one save in the win.
Courtney Nealon scored North Hunterdon’s goal in the second half unassisted.
Source: Lion Athletic News North Hunterdon (1) at Hunterdon Central (7) – Field Hockey North Hunterdon (1) at Hunterdon Central (7) – Field Hockey

North Hunterdon’s Wolf is Lehighvalleylive Girls Soccer Player of Week

Posted: October 26, 2016 | Entry Type: Post

madelinewolf-gvs-2016GIRLS SOCCER PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Madeline Wolf, North Hunterdon

The Lion scored three goals in a 4-1 win over top-seeded High Point in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex semifinals on Saturday.

Wolf had both goals in a 2-1 victory over Pope John in the quarterfinals on Oct. 15.

The fifth-seeded Lions will play second-seeded Hunterdon Central in the final at 1 p.m. Saturday at Warren Hills.

Source: Lion Athletic News2 North Hunterdon’s Wolf is lehighvalleylive Girls Soccer Player of Week North Hunterdon’s Wolf is lehighvalleylive Girls Soccer Player of Week

HWS Tournament girls soccer preview: North Hunterdon vs. Hunterdon Central, 1 pm Saturday

Posted: October 24, 2016 | Entry Type: Post

HUNTERDON/WARREN/SUSSEX COUNTYTOURNAMENT FINAL BRACKET Saturday, Oct. 29, atWarren Hills 5-North Hunterdonat 2-Hunterdon Central, 1p.m. How they got there:It’s no shock to see Hunterdon Central, No…
Source: Lion Athletic News HWS Tournament girls soccer preview: North Hunterdon vs. Hunterdon Central, 1 pm Saturday HWS Tournament girls soccer preview: North Hunterdon vs. Hunterdon Central, 1 pm Saturday

North Hunterdon Spirit Week 2016

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North Hunterdon Spirit Week 2016 – Monday, October 31st – Friday, November 4th

School-wide Theme: NORTH IS OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!

Hallway decorating:  October 31 from 2:30-4:30; November 1 from 2:30-3:10

  • Seniors and Juniors:  Mall area.
    Note: Hello Juniors and Seniors! We want you to help decorate for Spirit Week! Please join us at 2:30 to decorate the mall on Monday, Oct. 31st! Please bring: blue painters tape, paint, paint brushes, aluminum foil, black sheets or tablecloths, black paper, colored paper, scissors, glue/glue sticks, etc. (The school will provide some of these items, but to make sure supplies last, you may want to bring some items.)
  • Sophomores and Freshmen:  Cafeteria B

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PowderPuff Game:  Thursday, November 3 – 5:30 PM on Singley Field – Come out and cheer on the ladies in this annual event!

  • Cancer Awareness Game “Coaches vs Cancer”
  • Seniors (Green) vs Juniors (White)

Milk Can Pep Rally:  Friday, November 4, last period

Senior Spirit Event – 5:30PM

Milk Can Game:  Friday, November 4 at NHHS

Madeline Wolf hat trick is to much for High Point in Lions 4-1 HWS Semifinals Girls Soccer win

Posted: October 23, 2016 | Entry Type: Post

wolf-hat-trickMadeline Wolf recorded a hat trick for fifth-seeded North Hunterdon in a 4-1 win over top-seeded High Point in the semifinals of the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Girls Soccer Tournament in Sussex.

It was the second multi-goal game for Wolf in the tournament, after she scored both goals in a 2-1 win over fourth-seeded Pope John in the quarterfinals. Wolf now has a team-leading 17 goals this season. Freshman Rebecca Fluchel scored the other goal, putting her right behind Wolf with 16 goals this season.

North Hunterdon advanced to face second-seeded Hunterdon Central in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Girls Soccer Tournament Championship on Saturday 10/29 at Warren Hills HS at 1pm.

Click HERE to review the article and Box-score in NJ.com.

Lady Lions girls volleyball wins Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex VB Tournament in three sets over Hunterdon Central

Posted: October 22, 2016 | Entry Type: Post

carolynlayding-hws-mvpCongratulations to the Lady Lions Girls Volleyball team for capturing the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Volleyball Championship. 

North Hunterdon, No. 16 in the NJ.com Top 20, overcame a loss in the first set to comeback and beat No. 8 Hunterdon Central, 20-25, 25-17, 25-20, in the final round of the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Volleyball Tournament after defeating Hackettstown, 25-7, 25-9, in the semifinals earlier in the day at Hackettstown High School. 

Caroline Layding was named HWS Tournament MVP, as she was unstoppable offensively and defensively with 11 kills and six blocks. Hunterdon Central had no answers on how to deal with Layding’s height and length advantages.

Click HERE to review the article on NJ.com.

Watchung Hills gymnastics captures Skyland Conference Championships title (with PHOTOS)

Posted: October 21, 2016 | Entry Type: Post

Watchung Hills won by less than a point to deny a third straight title for Hillsborough, No. 2 in the NJ.com Top 10, at the Skyland Conference Championships on Friday in Somerville. Watchung Hills,…
Source: Lion Athletic News Watchung Hills gymnastics captures Skyland Conference Championships title (with PHOTOS) Watchung Hills gymnastics captures Skyland Conference Championships title (with PHOTOS)

North Hunterdon football falls short vs. Hillsborough after fast start (with PHOTOS)

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By Rich Bevensee | For NJ Advance Media HILLSBOROUGH — It was immediately apparent at the game’s outset that North Hunterdon and Hillsborough were going to survive on a steady diet of big plays in…
Source: Lion Athletic News North Hunterdon football falls short vs. Hillsborough after fast start (with PHOTOS) North Hunterdon football falls short vs. Hillsborough after fast start (with PHOTOS)

No. 1 North Girls XC repeats as Skyland Champs and North Boys take 2nd at the Skyland XC Championship

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girls-xc-sky-champs-2016Ellie DiMarcello leading a strong frontal attack for defending champion North Hunterdon with a winning time of 18:15, the Lions put three runners ahead of Ridge’s second runner on the way to a 32-41 victory for its second straight Skyland Conference Cross Country Championship.
North Hunterdon just missed breaking its second course record of the season by averaging 18:47.8, No. 2 in course history. Ridge averaged 18:57.8. Voorhees set the course record when it ran 18:45.4 in 2012.
North Hunterdon’s top five were Ellie DiMarcello, sophomore Angela Kearsley, third in 18:34, senior Anna DiMarcello, fifth in 18:43, sophomore Emily Nugent, ninth in 19:00, and sophomore Brenna Talamo, 15th in 19:27.
It was the second straight major victory for Ellie DiMarcello, who has been torching courses every time she takes the line. At the Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex Championships on Oct. 13 at Phillipsburg, she ran a course record 18:12.5. 
boys-xc-sky-champs-2016The Boys Cross Country team takes silver at the Skyland Conference Cross Country Championship. Ray Sellaro placed 5th to lead the Lions. 

Click HERE to review the article on NJ.com.

Click HERE to review the article on LehighValleyLive.com.

Click HERE to review article #2 on LehighValleyLive.com. 

Click HERE to review all the results of the Skyland Conference Cross Country Championship on NJ.com.

VideoGYClick HERE to review the YouTube video of the end of the Girls Varsity race by Jim Lambert..

North Hunterdon (1) at Phillipsburg (1) – Field Hockey

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Emily Yanes scored one goal off an assist from Melissa Kosar as Phillipsburg tied North Hunterdon, 1-1, in Phillipsburg.
Samantha DeRogatis and Lauren Viscione each recorded two saves for Phillipsburg, which had a total of 17 shots.
Lexi Poniatowski scored off an assist from Nicole Perez and Wesley Taylor recorded 13 saves for North Hunterdon.
Source: Lion Athletic News North Hunterdon (1) at Phillipsburg (1) – Field Hockey North Hunterdon (1) at Phillipsburg (1) – Field Hockey