Nick Mitoratunda named Player of the Week by NJ.com
Sarah Oehlmann, Editor: Sports, Clubs & Student Activities
January 15, 2020
Becton is home to one of New Jersey’s top ‘Players of the Week’! Nicola Mitoratunda was named Player of the Week for the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference by NJ.com for the week of January 7-12. Here at the Cat’s Eye View, we were able to catch up with Nick to discuss this honor. CEV: How does...
The New Year Brings New Wins to Becton Basketball
Sarah Oehlmann, Editor: Sports, Clubs & Student Activities
January 10, 2020
Hey Wildcats, are you ready for basketball season? Well, it looks like our basketball teams are. To start the season, the Varsity Boys won the In-Season Tournament by defeating long-time rivals, the Aviators. Unfortunately for Hasbrouck Heights, they were unable to catch up, leaving the score at 69-56....
First Chance at States for Becton Soccer team in a Decade
Sarah Oehlmann, Editor: Sports, Clubs & Student Activities
November 11, 2019
The 2019 Becton boys soccer team has faced both challenges and successes this season. At the Wildcats 1st game against Passaic Charter, they were completely dominating with goals from seniors Luis Andrade and Andri Barrios, juniors Antonio Scalcione, Brandon Grekaj, Damien Mota, and two from freshman Adr...
Becton football: players and fans start the season off right
Sarah Oehlmann and Jenny Marcinkowski
September 20, 2019
This past summer, the town of East Rutherford renovated its’ turf football field. The former field reached a survival life of ten years in 2014. According to Dr. Dario Sforza, superintendent and principal of Henry P. Becton Regional High School, the field had “started warping and fading”. Dr. Sfor...
Seniors Henke & Nuila recognized for their sportsmanship
Monserrath Martinez, Staff Writer
June 9, 2019
Junior Novello breaks school shot put record
Jaylen Nuila, Staff Writer
May 13, 2019
Junior Briella Novello broke the Becton Regional High School Track and Field women's shot put record by three feet with a throw of 34 feet at the NJIC Meadowlands Division Championship on April 30. The athlete surpassed the 2014 record of 31 ft. and 6.75 in. held by Erika Williams. Additionally,...
Senior boys track & field athletes recognized as key leaders
Monserrath Martinez, Staff Writer
April 23, 2019
Track and field athletes Stephen Henke, Mekhi Davis, Seth Salvemini, and Tyler Salo are exhibiting outstanding leadership this season, according to their coach, Mr. Mark Peck. “This year, we have strong leaders that can compete at a state sectional level,” said the high school track coach. ...
Varsity basketball athlete Monahan earns 1000th point
Jenny Marcinkowski, Editor: District Initiatives & Community Affairs
March 14, 2019
Senior Nicholas Monahan celebrated his 1,000th point in his high school basketball career during the NJSIAA Section 2, Group 1 Tournament on Feb. 26. In addition to achieving his 1,000th point, Nick helped his team achieve a victory against Newark's Arts High School, 68-56. The Becton senior accomplish...
Multi-varsity sport seniors Chah & Nuila reflect on their athletic career
Samirah Reyes, Staff Writer
March 12, 2019
Wrestling captains begin reflecting on 18-19 season
Samirah Reyes, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
After a key win last week again Hasbrouck Heights (51-30), Becton’s wrestling captains Michael Rodriguez, Hamza Chah, and Adib Korabi are taking a moment to reflect on the season so far. Highlights of 2018-2019 include Junior Michael, 113 weight class, and Senior Adib, 152 weight class, both pla...
Senior Deliantis recognized for top bowling performance but still aims to improve
Jaylen Nuila, Staff Writer
January 23, 2019
Senior Trevor Deliantis is not only dominating his high school’s bowling team average but also currently ranks second in the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference (NJIC) Meadowlands Division and third in the entire NJIC for the 2018-2019 season. "I just try to go out there and give it my best...
Ms. O’Driscoll becomes assistant coach for Becton Girls Basketball Team
Monserrath Martinez, Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
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...