Ms. O’Driscoll becomes assistant coach for Becton Girls Basketball Team
Monserrath Martinez, Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
After concluding a successful season as head coach of the Becton Girls Volleyball Team, Physical Education Instructor Ms. O'Driscoll is kicking off the winter athletic program as the new assistant coach for the girls basketball team. As assistant coach of the all-girls team, Ms. O'Driscoll's duties...
Siclari steps up as head coach of Becton’s wrestling team
Jesus Hidalgogato, Guest Writer
November 26, 2018
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
The Becton Wrestling Team is proud to announce its new coach, Mr. Frank Siclari. “I am well aware of the proud wrestling tradition at Becton Regional, and I am excited to be a part of such a program. It is a privilege to compete here,” Coach Siclari announced. “I’m confident that we will continue...
Coach Cantatore imparts expertise to Becton’s bowling team
Aminah Iqbal, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
Bowling is one of the most played sports in America and despite the controversy that it may be in its final frame, Becton Regional High School’s bowling coach, Mr. Cantatore, is adamant about teaching high schoolers the importance of the sport. Mr. Cantatore obtained the opportunity to become head...
Korabi & Lesho crowned Homecoming King & Queen
Samirah Reyes, Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
Seniors Alyssa Lesho and Adib Korabi were crowned Homecoming King and Queen at the Becton Football Game against Butler on October 12. The court was made up of six seniors including Stephen Henke, Paige Kruse, Tamara Crespo and Nicholas Monahan who were all honored to be selected by their classmates. While...
School spirit and involvement becomes main focus for Class of 2019
Samirah Reyes, Staff Writer
October 7, 2018
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
A leading goal of this year’s graduating class is to increase school spirit and motivate students to become more involved at school functions, and currently, the growth of enthusiasm and participation can be seen at various athletic events, especially football games. Senior Stephen Henke, who is...
Senior Nuila brings home medal from Down Under Volleyball Invitational
Blaze Grabowski, Staff Writer
October 2, 2018
Filed under Sports
Senior Jaylen Nuila experienced a once in a lifetime opportunity at the Down Under Volleyball Tournament in Brisbane, Australia this past summer. After competing in 18 games, her team won third place with a 16-2 record. Jaylen found out about the tournament through a letter from Becton’s volley...
Becton’s Anderson breaks second track & field record, Henke places first in hurdles
Cindy Muco, Staff Writer
May 10, 2018
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
Senior Gregory Anderson succeeded in beating the track & field school record for the shot put on May 1. The old school record was 51 feet 10 inches, and he now holds the record with 54 feet 5 inches. The senior athlete also broke the school record for the discus last year at 158 feet 10 inches. “I’ve...
Varsity baseball players set strong personal goals, credit coaches for success
Maya Dobrygowski and Brandon Vargas
April 19, 2018
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
With a winning record to date (4-3) and 3-3 in the league, the Becton Boys Varsity Baseball Team is off to a nice start. Teams that the boys have won against this month alone include Tenafly (2-1), Weehawken (9-2), Hasbrouck Heights (7-2) and North Arlington (16-4). The next game against Saddle Brook...
Coach Peck has high hopes for 2018 girls track season
Sarah Bourouf and Noelia Moore
April 18, 2018
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
The Becton Girls Track Team has successfully begun the 2018 season under the leadership of second-year coach Mr. Marc Peck. With a team that has already been able to score in almost every event, Coach Peck believes that this group of girls is much more diverse than last year’s team. “With a young...
Junior Nuila to attend volleyball invitational in Australia this summer
Kasley Alexander, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
Junior Jaylen Nuila, along with several other volleyball players from across the country, will be joining the Down Under Sports Tournaments to participate in the 20th annual volleyball invitational in Australia. The trip will begin on July 16 and will continue for ten days. The total cost of th...
Becton wrestling wraps up with several postseason wins
Sarah Bourouf, Staff Writer
March 8, 2018
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
The 2017-2018 wrestling team, which was made up of only two seniors, Carlos Mercado and Jason Kopich, has concluded its season with a 6-12 record. “This was a rebuilding year for the team,” stated Coach Settembrino. “Overall, it was a good season. It was a slow start, but we began winning toward...
Mr. Cantatore to coach boys tennis team
Cindy Muco, Staff Writer
March 1, 2018
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
Mr. Cantatore has recently been approved as the new head coach for Becton Boys Tennis. The science instructor commented that he has always had a passion for the sport, so when the opportunity arose, he was more than excited to take the position. As the current bowling coach for the high school, this...