The New Jersey Devils went out of their way this season, and, despite the injuries of numerous players, managed to earn enough points to secure a spot in the playoffs. As they take on their third playoff game this season, Devils fans seem to question just how good they truly will perform, especially against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Flag football is a fairly new sport at Nutley High, and many efforts have been made to increase participation and interest in the sport. This is many of these girls' first introduction to this sport and it gives something new for everyone in the school to enjoy as a player or a spectator. History Teacher and Coach Robert Porrino is trying his best to make all the veteran and new members of the team comfortable and capable of growing in a safe learning environment.
As the Varsity Boys Volleyball team prepares to kick off their 2025 season, both players and coaches are optimistic about the team's potential. With the preseason scrimmages behind them, the Maroon Raiders have fine-tuned their game and are ready to take on the challenges of the newly aligned division.
As the Varsity Baseball team gears up for the 2025 season, anticipation is high. With a strong core of returning seniors, a more favorable divisional alignment, and a motivated roster, the Maroon Raiders are aiming to make a statement this year. Both players and coaches are confident that this season will be one of the most competitive in recent years.
After a strong 11-6 showing last year, the varsity Lacrosse team is hoping for repeated success entering a fresh new season. The Raiders see themselves as a real threat ending last season off strong, winning four of their last five contests.
Super Bowl LIX is over, and opinions vary among students who watched both the game and the half-time show. The Eagles’ decisive defeat over the Kansas City Chiefs brought out many emotions from football fans of both teams, although most agreed that the halftime show was great.
The Nutley/Columbia/Bloomfield (NCB) ice hockey team has made their way back onto the ice for this season, and the team is working harder than ever with the help of new players who recently joined the league.
As the varsity boys basketball team prepares for the 2025 season, anticipation is high among players and fans alike. With key seniors returning and a strong sense of chemistry, the team is aiming to make a deep playoff run. Based on interviews with players Nick Gallo, Will Llanza, and Noah Reilly, here's what we can expect from the Raiders this upcoming season.
After a disappointing 5-19 record to finish last season's go around, the boys basketball team knew there would have to be changes made to gain advantages before the following season arrived.
The Nutley Raiders Girls Flag Football team ended their 2024 season on May 13 with a 21-8 loss against St. Benedict’s Prep. Despite the loss, the girls managed to finish first in their division and earn a spot in the playoffs. Their first playoff game will be against West Orange in Ridgewood on Saturday, May 18. If they defeat West Orange, they will face Ridgewood.
The Girls Softball teams traveled to Florida in late March for a preseason tournament which gave the team a chance to prepare for the regular season ahead of them. The team competed in scrimmages against teams outside of the league and were able to pull off some wins.
The Nutley Boys Varsity volleyball season kicked off with a match against Newark Tech on April 1st, 2024. Their record is presently 11-5. The team has only been competing for three years and the boys are looking forward to a promising season. The team’s 2021-2022 season ended at 10-10, and the 2022-2023 season ended 20-5.
Over the summer, the weight room had been getting remodeled for the 2023-2024 school year. Today, the weight room features plenty of new equipment, freshly painted walls and brand new floors including turf carpeting.
The Varsity Wrestling team is currently 7-9, with a recent win against St. Benedicts. Two successful team members so far are Senior Sam Souliman and Junior Jaiden Perez.
The Varsity Girls soccer team finished their season on October 25th with a loss against Somerville to bring their season record to 6 wins and 14 losses. Freshman Isa Harrington and Junior Brooke Yero were two of the many outstanding players of the season.
The 2023-2024 Girls’ Volleyball season ended on October 26th, with a final record of 13-11. A highlight was their team's triumphant win against West Essex, a defining moment that bolstered their confidence.
Seniors Sasha Wanko and Elyse Gola, two pivotal players on the varsity team, contributed significantly to the team’s success.
The JV soccer team players finished their season with a 8-12 record.
Several team members share the idea that friendship and family are two ways in which members of the JV soccer team feel about each other. Because they spend so much time together, they find themselves relying on each other and supporting each other through their challenges.
As the upcoming girls' basketball season approaches, the members are anxious to get on the court.
The Nutley Raiders Girls Freshman Volleyball Team wrapped up their first year of high school volleyball on October 19th, winning a home game 2-0 against Caldwell. They end the season with a record of 6-7.
The JV football team finished its season with an overall record of 5-4. There have been many improvements with the team throughout the season. “I do have to give a shout out to Mike Misner and Anthony Curcio who made big improvements on and off the field,” Coach Mike Padilla said.
