Winter Sports!
Boys Basketball—The 2024-25 Boys Basketball Team, led by coach Joseph Leicht, is now 5-3 going into their game vs. Lakeland. This game is the second of seven home games, which is extremely low. The boys just won an intense game at DePaul, scoring 56-53. The team is doing well after winning the county championship last season and losing many seniors; they are looking to repeat. So far, Senior Luke Rubino is averaging 15.7 points per game with a total of 126 points scored this season. Sophomore Center Zach Derstine is leading the team in rebounds averaging 6.38 and a total of 51 on the year. In assists, it is Junior Bryce Flower who averages 5.7 assists with a total of 46 on the year. Approaching mid-season, the team is feeling good and is ready for the tough schedule ahead
Girls Basketball- The Wayne Valley High School girls basketball team is currently navigating the 2024-2025 season under new head coach Joel Troast, who succeeded former coach Kathy Sinram. All of the Seniors, guard Katie Cummings(#3), guard Ella Duffy(15), forward Alexa Benacquista (#12), forward Delilah Morelli (#13), Forward Alexa Longa (#21), guard Mia Erminio (#14), and Forward Emma Dellobuono(#23) are trying their best to be leaders for the team this year. The team has a 1-7 overall record and a 0-1 league record.Their next game is scheduled for January 11, 2025, 11:am against Secaucus At Wayne Valley high school .For more information and updates, follow the team’s official Instagram account.
Boys Bowling – Wayne Valley’s Boys Bowling team on a 3-game 7/0 streak, against West Millford, Lakeland, and Wayne Hills. They have not lost a single game this season. The player with the most total pins is Ahmet Demirors at 3,062, and the team average is 11,173. Their next game is on January 10th, at St. Josephs in Montclair.
Girls Bowling – The 2024-25 Bowling led by Captain Eli Fleischer and Coach Kari Berkman has had a rough patch with a couple of losses. With Junior Lily Nazarko who has the highest average of a 97.27 overall on the team and Dom Knight with a High Game of 128. Wayne Valley’s girls’ bowling team is gearing up for their upcoming games as they continue competing in the Big North Conference. Their schedule includes key matchups that test their skills and teamwork, with opponents from both neighboring schools and the wider area.
Competition Cheer – The cheer team recently hosted a large showcase and competition here at Wayne Valley High School. They competed at Brookdale Community College and Hackensack. Every Monday, they compete at a match called Big North that takes place at different high schools in the area. Their routine consists of old hip hop songs with fresh new steps.
Boys Fencing – Wayne Valley’s boys’ fencing team, led by Coach Camb and Captain Nico Giotis, has been having a tough year so far. After losing to Wayne Hills and winning against Lakeland in December, the team played a very tight game against Teaneck on January 8th, ending, unfortunately for Valley, in a loss 12-15. The team has a tournament at Drew University on Saturday and looks forward to a chance at some wins.
Girls Fencing – Wayne Valley girls’ fencing team, led by Coach Kaitlyn Fraser, has been 1-2 this season, winning against Lakeland but unfortunately losing against Wayne Hills and their recent game, Teaneck. The team has a busy week ahead of them, with the Santelli’s tournament on Sunday, followed by three meets on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Hockey – The Wayne Knights Hockey team has a winning record of 6-4-3, and have had a turnaround compared with last year. They have a hard schedule, and are fighting inwards with one of our captains being injured, and also sicknesses that are going around, but the team is still successful and fighting through it. The captains are Michael Balinski, Michael Potter, Joey Cappizano, and Nate Ashkinazi. “To describe our team, we have a lot of depth, and are a hardworking team with a lot of grit. What we don’t make up with talent, we make up with grit, and hard work. We have a lot of goals as a team this year, in which we are pushing to win counties, get into the gold cup, and make a very deep state run. team has had a pretty good season so far. They have had 10 games this season.” While they lost 4 out their 10 games, they had 1 tie. Ultimately winning 5 games. Most recently they won 3-0 against Lakeland. As well as winning 8-0 against Mountain Lakes. Coach Crouch celebrated his 200th career win in their game against West Milford.
Skiing – Both Girls and Boys Ski team have been practicing on dryland and on the slopes in preparation for their first race this Friday.
Boys Swimming- So far the boys swimming team has a record of 1-2. They recently just had an amazing win to Wayne Hills which was a great meet, they won 86-84. In the Big North they are 1-1 so far. They are led by Christine Fili and are looking forward to a good year.
Girls Swimming- The Wayne Valley girls swim team, led by head coach Monica Vivnov, has started their season with a 0-3 record overall and 0-2 in the Big North Competition. Despite these tough losses, Tenafly (108-61), Northern Highlands (100-70), and Wayne Hills (100-70), the team remains optimistic under the leadership of captains Urvi Sinha, Avery Derstine, and Lauren Toole. Sarah Rodrigues, a star swimmer who has broken school records and has many titles and medals under her belt continues to shine this season. The team is focused on working to grow together and end the season off strong.
Track – The indoor track and field team competes in large meets throughout the winter. The track team went to Ocean Breeze in Staten Island. It was the NJCTC Winter Relays. The boys placed third. They also had a throwers and high jump meet over winter break at Wayne Valley.
Wrestling – The first two dual meets of the season had gone really well for Wayne Valley. Both wins, first dual meet against Garfield High School winning with a score of 80-0 with all pins but one. Second dual meet came with another win against Fair Lawn with another win with the score of 77-6 with one of the heavyweights of Wayne Valley forfeiting. Wayne Valley is undefeated coming first place in tournaments and winning dual meets.