Sports
Becton Bowling maintains winning record
Alexis Howard, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
The Becton Bowling Team has been going strong this season with nine wins for the varsity team and three wins for the JV team. Some of the many schools that the varsity team has defeated this season include St. Mary's High School, Wallington High School and Wood-Ridge High School. In addition to a winnin...
Freshman Frezzo proves fierce on the mat
Jaylen Nuila and Sarah Bourouf
January 29, 2018
Becton’s only female wrestler, Freshman Izabella Frezzo, has made her mark with an impressive record of 16-2. Izabella was first introduced to combat sports at the age of two by her father. Furthermore, she was 7.5 years old when she started participating in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and 14 when she began...
Senior Kuc recognized for his soccer skills
Sarah Bourouf, Staff Writer
January 1, 2018
Senior Rafael Kuc has been named an All-NJIC Meadowlands Division First Team Forward for being one of the top players in the division. Because of his performance, the senior athlete was chosen by coaches in this division from all the teams Becton has challenged throughout the season. Rafael scored...
Joe Emerson awarded NJ High School Mini Max Award
Misha Asim, Staff Writer
December 21, 2017
Senior Joe Emerson is one out of 65 recipients to receive the 2017 New Jersey High School Football Mini Max Award. “When notified about this award, among the many emotions running through me, overwhelmed is the best way to describe it. It is truly an honor,” he said. He added that it was a great p...
Becton’s Anderson commits to Monmouth University, receives full scholarship
Fabiola Gonzalez and Savannah Moorman
December 20, 2017
Becton Regional High School's Gregory Anderson has signed to play Division 1 football at Monmouth University. Greg’s decision was based on the football program they offered. “The main thing that made me choose this university was that they have coaches with a great amount of experience on the fi...
Coach Balaban prepares for 2017-2018 basketball season
Brandon Vargas, Staff Writer
November 20, 2017
This year’s boys basketball interest meeting, which was held by Head Varsity Coach Mr. Balaban, was comprised of an estimated 40 to 50 Becton students. “The basketball interest meeting illustrated in a very clear manner that the program is growing and student athletes are excited about the prospects...
Ms. Giancaspro & Ms. Sammarone to coach girls JV basketball team
Safa Hassan, Staff Writer
November 19, 2017
Athletic Director Ms. Giancaspro and Physical Education Teacher Ms. Sammarone have taken on the position as the girls junior varsity basketball coaches for the 2017-2018 school year. As one of the in-house assistant coaches for the junior varsity team, Ms. Giancaspro's ultimate goal is to increase...
Captains Sewastianowicz & Kanani lead girls’ tennis team
Maya Dobrygowski, Staff Writer
October 14, 2017
With new girls on the team this year who are focused and motivated, Tennis Coach Mr. Serafin has plenty to boast about. “The girls have shown a lot of improvement not only as a team, but as individual players too. They went from not being able to volley to volleying well and from having technical...
Thomas & Nazco crowned Homecoming King and Queen
Lynda DeCarlo, Staff Writer
September 29, 2017
Seniors Anthony “A-Train” Thomas and Memphis Nazco were crowned Homecoming King and Queen on Friday, Sept. 22 at Becton’s Homecoming Game against Wood-Ridge. Anthony is a four-year Becton Football athlete and participates in activities such as the Robotics Club, Peer Leadership Program and Yearbook...
Girls’ soccer team goal is another league title
Lisa Squeo, Staff Writer
September 21, 2017
Becton Girls’ Soccer ended their season strongly last year by winning their League Championship, which they plan to defend this season. Although the season just began, but the members of the team firmly believe that this will be their best one yet. The head coach is Ms. Wojciech Sliwinski who works...
Boys’ soccer kicks off season with 3 wins
Sara Bourouf, Staff Writer
September 21, 2017
Led by coaches Mr. Michael Furino and Mr. Michael Capelao, the Becton Boys’ Soccer Team is starting off their fall season strong with an 11-1 win against St Mary’s on September 8, a 6-1 win against Weehawken and a 3-1 victory against Wood Ridge. Their current record is 3-3. Senior Steven Dematteo...
Volleyball Coach O’Driscoll focuses on teamwork, communication
Safa Hassan, Staff Writer
September 20, 2017
With a 1-1 win against Wallington High School on September 12, the Becton Volleyball Team is off to a strong start. According to Head Coach Ms. O’Driscoll, the team’s biggest opponents this year are Wood Ridge High School and Hasbrouck Heights High School. The Becton Volleyball Team is also eager...