Alumnus Zack Trause earns First Team All ECAC Award, credits Becton Football for his success
David Stoltz, Staff Writer
January 13, 2015
Becton alumnus Zachary Trause has been awarded First Team 2014 ECAC Division III North as a return specialist for Tufts University. This past year, Trause played a major role in turning around Tuft’s football program, and the award serves as a testament to his hard work and dedication. “It is...
Becton Basketball teams look forward to defeating rivals Hasbrouck Heights, Wood Ridge
January 12, 2015
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
Becton Girls’ Basketball has started this season off on a strong and steady foot. With a current varsity record of 2-2, the team is confident that a promising season awaits them. The girls’ next games will take place at Wood Ridge High School on January 13 and home against Wallington High School...
Becton Bowling Coach Mr. Caprio says promising 2nd half of season lies ahead
Jared Farhat, Sports Writer
January 12, 2015
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
The halfway mark for Becton Bowling’s season approaches rapidly as Coach Caprio and Senior Captain Brian Byun prepare the rest of the team for the final stretch. Coach Caprio stated, “I’m happy how we are bowling so far. Two sophomores Andrew Park and Bobby Emord are in the varsity starting...
One on one with Wrestling Captain Roy Forys
Jared Farhat, Sports Writer
January 12, 2015
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
Becton Wrestling has had a strong start to the season with a winning 4-2 record. Senior Captain Roy Forys mentioned, “We began the season with some exciting wins in very important league matches. Our team has proven that we have what it takes to win. I definitely believe our team is capable of great...
Becton-Wallington Wrestling Team strives for seventh league title
Devyn Di Meola, Editor
December 15, 2014
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
As the 2014-15 season draws near, the Becton-Wallington Wrestling Team battles its way through pre-season and continues to prove itself as a powerhouse in the sport. In anticipation of their first match at the Haddon Heights Tournament on December 20, Becton-Wallington wrestlers build their discipline...
Becton welcomes new boys’ basketball head coach, Mr. Balaban
Akemi Yara, Staff Writer
December 8, 2014
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
Becton Regional High School is proud to welcome Mr. Dan Balaban as the new head coach for varsity boys' basketball. Coach Balaban began coaching high school while he was studying at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. His career began as a volunteer assistant varsity girls’ basketball coach at...
Coach Balaban sets high expectations for boys’ basketball team
Jared Farhat, Sports Writer
December 5, 2014
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
As winter approaches and all fall sports come to an end, the Becton Boys’ Basketball Team prepares for what promises to be a great year. Participating in a summer league, the team looks to impress and surprise all with a strong core of seniors leading it. Head Varsity Coach Mr. Balaban stated, “As...
Girls’ basketball team has high hoops for upcoming season
Jared Farhat, Sports Writer
December 5, 2014
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
Becton Girls’ Basketball prepares for another season, and similar to the boys, the girls also have a first year varsity head coach. Coach Bott will take over for the team, planning to use her experience to bring the championship here to Becton. Coaching at Secaucus for 14 years as both the basketball...
Becton Bowling prepares to strike again
David Stoltz, Staff Writer
December 3, 2014
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
Heading into his thirteenth year as the head coach of the bowling team, Mr. Caprio said that he is looking to bring the sport back to the prominence it had in the early twenty-first century. Guidance Counselor Mr. Caprio has helped lead the award winning team to six league championships and two state...
Running back Roy Forys receives prestigious 2014 NJ Mini Max High School Award
November 26, 2014
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Student Life
Senior Roy Forys was selected, along with 56 other athletes in the state of New Jersey, to receive the 2014 NJ Mini Max High School Award. Recipients are evaluated according to football statistics, academics, and community service, and the football player was nominated by Head Coach Chuck Kalendar...
St. Lawrence University football coach seeks out exceptional seniors
Devyn Di Meola, Editor
November 23, 2014
Filed under Fall Sports, News, Sports, Student Life
Assistant Football Coach Mr. Brandon Lemon recently visited Becton in hopes of recruiting players for St. Lawrence University’s football team. This select group included five seniors: Roy Forys, Giuseppe Giraldo, Dylan Lewin, Giuseppe Penna, and John Zierold. The coach described the academic, social,...
Becton football advances to round 2 of North 1, Group 1 playoffs
Miranda Febus, Editor
November 18, 2014
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports
The varsity football team has impressively advanced to another round of the State playoffs. The team defeated Bogota on Friday night, Nov. 14, with a score of 51-14. With plenty of interceptions led by Senior Roy Rorys, Becton was able to score multiple touchdowns, leaving no room for Bogota to hold...