by Andrew Garda garda@montclairlocal.news High school sports is all about balance. For the student-athlete, it’s managing studies with practice and games. For coaches who are also teachers, it’s balancing their […]
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Montclair soccer: Ashley Hammond to lead Mounties girls soccer this fall
by Andrew Garda garda@montclairlocal.news A familiar face will take charge of the varsity girls soccer program at Montclair High School this fall, as veteran club, scholastic and collegiate coach Ashley […]
Montclair Baseball: Mounties top Essex County 18U HSDL League
by Andrew Garda garda@montclairlocal.news The Montclair spring freshman team had a tremendous summer, winning the Essex County 18U HSDL League before losing to Bayonne in the HSDL state tournament semifinal […]
Montclair Rowing: Montclair rowers reach semifinals at Henley Regatta
by Andrew Garda garda@montclairlocal.news After winning their first three races, Montclair rowers made it to the semifinals of the Henley Regatta, the sport’s best-known event worldwide, marking the best result […]
Montclair Athletics: Track project derailed by extra costs, rising oil prices
by Andrew Garda garda@montclairlocal.news The Woodman Track project is delayed, as the Montclair Board of Education voted to reject the single bid they received at their June 18 meeting. While […]
Montclair Lacrosse: Mounties LAXers took part in 2017 camp
by Andrew Garda garda@montclairlocal.news Every summer, kids in Montclair are on the lookout for things to do. Among the many options they have are often some sort of sports camp, […]
Montclair Athletics: District proceeding carefully on turf replacement
by Andrew Garda garda@montclairlocal.news When the Montclair school district installed the turf at Woodman, Fortunato and Watchung fields about 15 years ago, things were a bit simpler. In the years […]
Montclair Athletics: MHS continues to send athletes to top colleges
by Andrew Garda garda@montclairlocal.news People often praise student-athletes for their athletic prowess, but for Montclair High School’s athletic department, the focus is very much on the student part of the […]
Montclair Tennis: Mountie tennis player to play at UConn
by Andrew Garda garda@montclairlocal.news The journey from playing high school tennis to collegiate tennis can be a long and winding one, but few paths have been as long and winding […]
Montclair Football: Mounties have new faces in new places this preseason
by Andrew Garda garda@montclairlocal.news Summer is here, and while school is over, for the Montclair High School football team that just means work is just beginning. The team knows […]
Montclair Fencing: Former Mountie aims for 2020 Olympics
by Andrew Garda garda@montclairlocal.news Alen Hadzic’s journey towards fencing for the U.S. in the 2020 Olympics began as so many fencing stories do — with a drummer. Honestly, this will […]
Montclair Athletics: Woodman track timetable pushed back
by Andrew Garda garda@montclairlocal.news It seems the groundbreaking on the new track at Woodman Field will have to wait. That’s because during the Board of Education’s last meeting on Monday, […]
Montclair Baseball: MHS pitcher heads to European Championship
by Andrew Garda garda@montclairlocal.news Montclair High School baseball will go international this summer, as the Mounties’ own Conor McGrath will be joining the U18 Great Britain nation team, which will […]
Montclair Athletics: Board of Ed considers options for Fortunato Field
by Andrew Garda garda@montclairlocal.news Building or rebuilding something on public or town land is without a doubt a long process. Ordinances, logistics, various board approvals — there’s a lengthy list […]