Montclair Kimberley Academy

"I don't think I have ever been more excited about a new chapter in my life as I am for Penn lacrosse," Patricia Columbia-Walsh said.

A contingent of Montclair High School and Montclair Kimberley boys lacrosse players helped lead the East team to the Garden State Cup title. Cougars' Nick Snyder was named the tournament's MVP as the East defeated the South, 6-5, in overtime in the Cup final.

Despite a 5-14 record against a tough schedule, Montclair Kimberley boys lacrosse team reached the Non Public B state title game before losing to Rutgers Prep.

Montclair Kimberley's Isiah Udofia, one of the top long jumpers in the state, spent time in his father, Nkere, home country of Nigeria to help his father's friend that runs a medical outreach program. In the fall Udofia heads to Yale University where he will compete in track and field.

Montclair Kimberley's track and field teams had their best results in a four-day period in May. The MKA boys finished second in the team standings, behind only Newark Academy, in Prep B on May 23. The girls placed third at the county relays on May 26 behind Livingston and Montclair, which were first and second, respectively.

The Montclair Kimberley baseball team won a share of the Super Essex Conference Colonial with Barringer and defeated Rutgers Prep to win the Prep B Tournament.

The Montclair Kimberley golf team finished with a 12-3 overall record and an 11-1 record in Super Essex Conference Liberty this year. The Cougars tied West Orange for first in the Liberty.

It was another successful year for Montclair Kimberley Academy sports. We’ve looked at each team and taken a moment to highlight its accomplishments.

Montclair High School seniors, Kiya Lawson and Elizabeth Fitzgerald, collected medals at the June 18th State Meet of Champions at Franklin High School. Lawson won the 200-meter state title and came in second in the 100-meter race. Fitzgerald finished second in the state in the pole vault.

The Montclair Kimberley softball team finished with a 10-10 mark, and qualified for the state playoffs. They also won a game in the Prep B Tournament, 10-0, over Morristown Beard on May 9.