North Hunterdon High School
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Cheer Clothing Drive October 8

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North Hunterdon Cheer is holding a Clothing Drive on Saturday, October 8th from 8:00am to 1:30pm at the Clinton Twp. Police Station, 1370 RT. 31 Annandale NJ.

TAX RECEIPTS AVAILABLE.

Acceptable donations include: Clothing, Stuffed Animals, Linens, Bedding, Shoes, Belts, Hats, Mittens, Coats, Soft Toys, Bikes, Towels, Rugs, Small Luggage, etc. Please no electronics, yard toys, dishes pots pans, glass items, books. Pick up can be arranged for large donations, please call Michelle @ 908-399-2443.

North Hunterdon’s Matt Busher is the Courer News Football Player of the Week

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mattbusherqb2016Congratulations to Matt Busher for being named the Courier News Football Player of the Week

North Hunterdon junior quarterback Matt Busher knows what it takes to compete at a high level. As a two-sport athlete, who spends his springs on the baseball diamond as a pitcher and catcher, Busher is accustomed to taking command of the game regardless of the sport he is playing.

While some student-athletes may take command and lead their peers with inspiring words, Busher is more of a “lead by example guy.”

“He’s not the most vocal guy on the practice field,” Lions coach Jared Mazetta said. “The players just gravitate toward him because of what he has been able to do on the field.”

Last week in North Hunterdon’s 31-22 victory over Immaculata, Busher completed 13-of-27 passes for 144 yards and one touchdown and added two more scores as he accumulated 73-yards on the ground.

For his exceptional play, Busher was  named the Courier News Football Player of the Week.

On the field this season, the 6-foot, 175-pound quarterback has accounted for 12 total touchdowns with 426 passing yards and 339 rushing yards. His duel-threat ability helped seventh-ranked North Hunterdon (3-1) earn three-straight road wins, none more impressive than the Mid-State 38 Raritan Division, Courier News Top 10 showdown against No. 9 Immaculata.

Click HERE tor review the article in the Courier News.com.

 

Coaches vs. Cancer

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This year, the Booster Club has rolled these team efforts into one cause called “Coaches VS Cancer” and will be announcing event dates and supporting each team’s efforts. The Booster Club will also be selling t-shirts with the Coaches VS Cancer logo on them for $10 and the profits will be donated. T-shirts will be sold at football games, select soccer games, and over the winter at wrestling matches and basketball games.

  Coaches VS Cancer will be kicked off tonight at the Boys Soccer game as they take on Hunterdon Central under the lights at Sngley field starting at 7:00pm.

We will try to calendar all the events as the dates are added so everyone can support our athletes in these important efforts.

As always, thank you for your continued support of the booster club and all our teams – GO LIONS!

NFHS – Our Campaign: #MyReasonWhy

Posted: October 4, 2016 | Entry Type: Post

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Our Campaign: #MyReasonWhy

There are countless benefits to participating in high school sports and activities, but a lot of concerns as well. To overcome resistance and drive participation, #MyReasonWhy highlights diverse stories and memories shared by students, parents, coaches, officials and community members. We’re working together to show how participation not only develops individual skills and character for the future, but drives a stronger sense of self and community that students will feel immediately and for the rest of their lives.
Click HERE to watch the video.
Click HERE to submit your story.

North Hunterdon’s Elena DiMarcello is Lehighvalleylive Girls Cross Country Athlete of the Week

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elenadimarcelloGIRLS CROSS COUNTRY ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Elena DiMarcello, North Hunterdon

The Lions sophomore finished third in the Varsity A race at the Shore Coaches Invitational at Holmdel Park, covering the 3.1 miles in 18 minutes and 49 seconds.

Source: Lion Athletic News2 North Hunterdon’s DiMarcello is lehighvalleylive Girls Cross Country Athlete of the Week North Hunterdon’s DiMarcello is lehighvalleylive Girls Cross Country Athlete of the Week

North Hunterdon Girls Take 1st place and Boys take 2nd at Shore Invitational

Posted: October 1, 2016 | Entry Type: Post

Congratulations to the North Hunterdon Girls Cross Country team for taking 1st place and Boys take 2nd at Shore Invitational.

North Hunterdon Girls, led by Ellie DiMarcello’s third place finish and Holmdel PR of 18:49, averaged a meet best 19:35.6 and put its 7 runners ahead of the No. 3 runner for every team in the A Division race on the way to a 51-144 victory over West Windsor-Plainsboro South.

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Click HERE for the Girls Varsity A Race results on NJ.com.

Click HERE for the Boys Varsity B Race results on NJ.com.

 

 

 

Pope John (4) at North Hunterdon (3), Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament, First Round – Boys Soccer

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Pat Kowal, Charlie DaSilva, Geba John and Jared Ottaviano scored for 20th-seeded Pope John in a 4-3 overtime victory over fifth-seeded North Hunterdon in the first round of the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament in Annandale.
James Guarda assisted twice, while Ottaviano finished with one. Pope John goalie Alex Russo made 10 saves.
North Hunterdon’s Mark Winter scored two goals …
Source: Lion Athletic News Pope John (4) at North Hunterdon (3), Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament, First Round – Boys Soccer Pope John (4) at North Hunterdon (3), Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament, First Round – Boys Soccer

Delaware Valley (0) at North Hunterdon (7), Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament, First Round – Girls Soccer

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Rebecca Fluchel and Madeline Wolf each scored twice for fifth-seeded North Hunterdon in a 7-0 victory over 20th-seeded Delaware Valley in the first round of the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament in Annandale.
Harrel Kristina, Kelly Mahaney and Olivia Swanson all scored once for North Hunterdon. Nina Bussanich, Rebecca Fontana and Erin Kepenis had an assist apiece.
Source: Lion Athletic News Delaware Valley (0) at North Hunterdon (7), Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament, First Round – Girls Soccer Delaware Valley (0) at North Hunterdon (7), Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament, First Round – Girls Soccer

North Hunterdon football beats Immaculata 31-22 for third straight win

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fb-beats-lataMatt Busher had two touchdown runs andLuke Wain added a 27-yard TD run in the fourth quarter to propel North Hunterdon to its third straight victory, a 31-22 victory overImmaculata in Manville.

Busher had a 22-yard score in the first quarter and added a 6-yard score in the third quarter. He now has nine rushing touchdowns on the season.

Source: Lion Athletic News Football: North Hunterdon football beats Immaculata 31-22 for third straight win (PHOTOS)

Boys Soccer: Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament first round schedule

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HUNTERDON/WARREN/SUSSEX TOURNAMENTFIRST ROUND
Saturday, Oct. 1
14-Kittatinny at 11-Wallkill Valley, 2 p.m.5-Lenape Valley at 10-Voorhees, 3 p.m.18-Hopatcong at 7-Vernon, 4 p.m.17-Belvidere at 8-Sparta, 4 p.m.20-Pope John at 5-North Hunterdon, 5 p.m.19-Sussex Tech at 6-Hackettstown, 6 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 3
16-Warren Hills at 9-South Hunterdon, 4 p.m …
Source: Lion Athletic News Boys Soccer: Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament first round schedule Boys Soccer: Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament first round schedule

North Hunterdon boys soccer (4-4) searching for right combination to turn the corner

Posted: September 29, 2016 | Entry Type: Post

With or without a bona fide scorer, offensive production has to be the biggest challenge a high school soccer coach has to face when figuring out where the pieces fit on the field. North Hunterdon’…
Source: Lion Athletic News North Hunterdon boys soccer (4-4) searching for right combination to turn the corner North Hunterdon boys soccer (4-4) searching for right combination to turn the corner

North Hunterdon (6) at Delaware Valley (3) – Girls Soccer

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Rebecca Fluchel had a goal with two assists and Nina Bussanich added a score with an assist to lead North Hunterdon to a 6-3 victory over Delaware Valley in Frenchtown.
Alicia Giordano, Harrel Kristina, and Lindsey Eugenio each had a goal, Rebecca Fontana had an assist, and Olivia Ripnyak had four saves for North Hunterdon, which tallied three second-half goals …
Source: Lion Athletic News North Hunterdon (6) at Delaware Valley (3) – Girls Soccer North Hunterdon (6) at Delaware Valley (3) – Girls Soccer

Girls Soccer: High Point is the top seed in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament

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The seeds for the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament have been determined. The top four seeds have earned a double-bye to the quarterfinals. High Pointis the top seed in the tournament and Hunterdo…
Source: Lion Athletic News Girls Soccer: High Point is the top seed in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament Girls Soccer: High Point is the top seed in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament

Boys Soccer: High Point is the top seed in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament

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High Pointwas tabbed as the top seed in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament when it was seeded on Thursday. The top four seeds — High Point, Newton, Hunterdon Central, and Phillispburg each rec…
Source: Lion Athletic News Boys Soccer: High Point is the top seed in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament Boys Soccer: High Point is the top seed in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament

Phillipsburg (0) at North Hunterdon (6) – Girls Soccer

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Rebecca Fluchel scored two goals and had an assist to help North Hunterdon earn a 6-0 victory over Phillipsburg in Annandale.
Madeline Wolf contributed two goals, while Nina Bussanich scored a goal and had an assist. Alyssa Buck added a goal, while Kelly Mahaney had two assists. Erin Kepenis had an assist, while goalkeeper Olivia Ripnyak made two saves and …
Source: Lion Athletic News Phillipsburg (0) at North Hunterdon (6) – Girls Soccer Phillipsburg (0) at North Hunterdon (6) – Girls Soccer

North Hunterdon’s Frank is lehighvalleylive Boys Cross Country Athlete of the Week

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austinfrankThe Lion senior led his team to a pair of first-place finishes.
Source: Lion Athletic News2 North Hunterdon’s Frank is lehighvalleylive Boys Cross Country Athlete of the Week

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Austin Frank, North Hunterdon

The Lion senior and team captain led his squad to a pair of championships last week. On Tuesday, he finished third in the Skyland Conference Delaware Division race in 16 minutes and 47 seconds at Natirar Park to help lead North Hunterdon to a division team title. On Saturday, Frank ran 16:35 to come in eighth in the Varsity ‘A’ race at the Stewart Memorial championship at Greystone Park and help boost the Lions to the team title. Both were course personal-best times for Frank.

North Hunterdon’s Frank is lehighvalleylive Boys Cross Country Athlete of the Week

Hunterdon County football notebook: Hunterdon Central, Del Val win behind stingy D

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Veteran Hunterdon Central football coach Matt Perotti installed a brand new offense this season, so it would make sense that his offensive unit would need some time to jell.While the offense contin…
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County football notebook: Hunterdon Central, Del Val win behind stingy D Hunterdon County football notebook: Hunterdon Central, Del Val win behind stingy D

Hunterdon County cross-country: Results and a look ahead to Shore Coaches

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Hunterdon County cross-country teams, and Hunterdon Central’s Justin Cornetta and Hannah Cella in particular, have turned in exceptional performances in the first month of the season in anticipation of the state’s mid-season litmus test, the New Balance Shore Coaches Invitational on Saturday at Holmdel Park.Cornetta, a junior, recently clocked the fastest time of the Skyland Conference-Delaware Division …
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County cross-country: Results and a look ahead to Shore Coaches Hunterdon County cross-country: Results and a look ahead to Shore Coaches

North Hunterdon (1) at Voorhees (0) – Boys Soccer

Posted: September 24, 2016 | Entry Type: Post

Dylan Ottinger snapped a scoreless tie in the second half and Tyler Peragallo made it stand with four saves and a shutout as North Hunterdon edged Voorhees, 1-0, in Glen Gardner.
Teddy Stafford was nearly as efficient, registering seven saves in net for Voorhees.
Source: Lion Athletic News North Hunterdon (1) at Voorhees (0) – Boys Soccer North Hunterdon (1) at Voorhees (0) – Boys Soccer

Boys soccer: North Hunterdon edges Voorhees

North Hunterdon (0) at Newton (5), Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament, First Round – Field Hockey

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Natalie Rivas and Morgan Mendel each scored two goals as eighth-seeded Newton bested 17th-seeded North Hunterdon, 5-0, in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament preliminary round in Newton.
Jade Luciani added another goal for Newton as Brittany Schumann led the team with three assists.
Wesley Taylor made 21 saves for North Hunterdon.
Newton will play ninth-seeded Wallkill Valley, 3-0 winners over …
Source: Lion Athletic News North Hunterdon (0) at Newton (5), Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament, First Round – Field Hockey North Hunterdon (0) at Newton (5), Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament, First Round – Field Hockey

North Hunterdon boys ​cross country team swept to victory in the Varsity A race at the Stewart Memorial

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North Hunterdon’s boys cross country team swept to victory in the Varsity A race at Saturday’s Stewart Memorial Cross Country championships.
The Lions crushed the field with 60 points as St. Joseph’s (Metuchen) was second with 140. It was the second championship of the week for North Hunterdon, which won the Skyland Conference Delaware Division title Tuesday.
North Hunterdon which put all seven of its runners in the top 25, led by junior Ray Sellaro in seventh in 16:19 and seniorAustin Frank in eighth in 16:35. Then came Lions junior Joseph Gallo (14th, 16:46), sophomore Dillon Adamy (15th, 16:48), senior Connor Berson (16th, 16:49), sophomore Christopher Fischer (20th, 16:56) and sophomore Andrew Trapp (25th, 17:01). Congratulations to freshmen Gavin Richards and John Ignacz for placing 1st and 2nd in the JV race.  Great team effort.

Big day for North Hunterdon, Warren Hills boys at Stewart cross country meet

North Hunterdon football grinds out 34-26 win over Watchung Hills

Posted: September 23, 2016 | Entry Type: Post

mitchellfinegan-dive-9-23-1634-26-northMatt Busher and senior back Mitchell Finnegan, and that allowed the Lions to clinch a 34-26 victory over host Watchung Hills.

North (2-1) defeated Watchung Hills (0-3) for the third time in as many outings over the last five years, although these teams had not met since 2013.

Behind a Lions’ offensive line that was creating massive holes in the center of the Watchung Hills defense, Finnegan rushed for 155 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries, while Busher rushed 16 times for 72 yards and four TDs.

Click HERE to review the article on NJ.com. Gallery pictures by Nick Scalera | for NJ Advance Media.

Click HERE to review the article on the CourierNews.com.

Click HERE to review the article on the LehighValleyLive.com.

Field Hockey: Hunterdon County teams look to make run in Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament

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Three of the five Hunterdon County teams received a double-bye into the quarterfinals of the 2016 Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament.
Warren Hills, the three-time defending tournament champion, received the top seed in the tournament. Voorhees (second seed), Hunterdon Central (third seed), and Delaware Valley (fourth seed) will all not have to play a tournament game until the quarterfinal round on …
Source: Lion Athletic News Field Hockey: Hunterdon County teams look to make run in Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament Field Hockey: Hunterdon County teams look to make run in Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament