Becton bowling team prepares for successful 2015-2016 season
Savannah Jones, Editor
December 16, 2015
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
Another successful bowling season has begun at Becton with History Teacher Mr. Caprio as the coach and 12-14 solid team members. Once can find the team practicing at Wallington Lanes for about three weeks before the season starts. Mr. Caprio said, “About 25 to 30 students try out for the team...
Becton supports NFL’s ‘A Crucial Catch’ campaign with first pink out game
Austin Kim, Staff Writer
October 27, 2015
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
Becton’s first Pink Out Football Game took place this past week on October 23. The idea for the special themed game came from Athletic Director Ms. Giancaspro who visited her niece last year at Ramsey High School and saw that their sports teams held pink out games in honor of breast cancer awarenes...
Girls’ tennis team working well together; Monterrosa making memories
Austin Kim, Staff Writer
September 23, 2015
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
The BRHS Girls' Tennis Team is a close-knit group of athletes who enjoy competing. With only two returning players, Head Coach Mr. Kuhns hopes to improve the team’s talent and skill. Even with losses during their two recent games at Englewood and Secaucus, the group has drastically improved in communication...
Girls’ volleyball off to another strong season
Aneta Ostasz, Staff Writer
September 16, 2015
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
Becton Volleyball is back at it again and off to a strong start. So far, their scrimmages have been 2-2, and the team members have high hopes for this season. Not only are there new freshman players, but also three new setters: Jamie Scangeralla, Justina Cabezas, and Rochylyn Santos. The new captains,...
Ms. Giancaspro appointed BRHS athletic director position
August 26, 2015
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
Mrs. Louise Clarke, Superintendent of Schools, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Annette Giancaspro as Athletic Director of Henry P. Becton Regional High School. Mrs. Clarke stated, “Ms. Giancaspro’s knowledge and experience with athletics as both an athlete and a coach offers a unique...
Boys’ and girls’ track teams spring into action
Jared Farhat, Sports Writer
April 22, 2015
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
As the new season begins, it is readily apparent that our spring teams have prepared long and hard in efforts to have a successful year. Becton Track has proven that their hard work and dedication has paid off early in the season. As a team, to date, their record is two wins and three losses with...
Varsity baseball and softball hold winning records to date
Greg Dickman, Staff Writer
April 22, 2015
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
Becton Varsity Baseball is off to a strong start with a record of 6-3. This year may be the year to go all the way according to many senior players and second-year head coach, Ryan Flannery. The Wildcats ended the 2014 season with a tough loss to Verona in the first round of the state playoffs. ...
Owner Woody Johnson spends green on Gang Green
David Stoltz, Staff Writer
April 20, 2015
Filed under Sports
Following a weak season, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson decided it was time he put some more money into his team. He began with the hiring of new Head Coach Todd Bowles and General Manager Mike Maccagnan. The moment the new regime took over, the team began to take a step in the right direction....
Girls’ basketball makes it to second round of states
Greg Dickman, Staff Writer
March 12, 2015
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
Although Becton’s girls’ basketball team was defeated in the state playoffs, they still ended with a strong season. The girls finished with a record of 14-9. The winning record helped with their playoff seeding, which put them in the ninth seed to verse the eighth seeded Emerson who finished with...
Ruiz, Forys wrap up wrestling season with a strong finish
Jared Farhat, Sports Writer
March 12, 2015
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
Becton wrestling had a great year with each member contributing to the successful outcome of the season. Specifically, Sophomore Phil Ruiz at the weight of 106 pounds and Senior Roy Forys at 160 pounds placed at Districts with Phil as runner-up and Roy claiming the title. Both wrestlers also headed down...
Becton Wallington Wrestling Team wins multiple titles at District 15
Renee Kochinski, Feature Editor
February 24, 2015
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
On February 21, the Becton Wrestling Team, under the direction of Coach Settembrino, dominated the mats and the scoreboard at the District 15 home competition. As a team, the boys collectively scored 165 points, which enabled them to beat Queen of Peace High School by a mere four and a half points. The...
A quick ‘think before you tweet’ message for all athletes
Jamie Scangarella, Staff Writer
January 22, 2015
Filed under Sports
Within the last ten years, social media has amplified and consumed teenagers’ lives all across the globe. As most people may know, Twitter is a social networking site where many teens post their feelings and their tweets reflect their thoughts and emotions. While clicking “send” or “retweet”...