Spring Sports!
Even spring showers cannot stop spring athletes!
BASEBALL – The baseball team’s final record is 11-11 • 5-5 in Big North – Independence. The season has been a highly competitive one in which the team has played through 5 one-run games. The team’s Big North Independence Division record is 5-4. heading towards the end of May. The season has been highlighted by a weekend trip to Maryland to compete against another high school from Maryland. Although the game, which was to be played at a minor league stadium, was rained out, the team was able to visit the Babe Ruth Museum in Baltimore on Saturday, and enjoyed an evening out for dinner as well. The team finished its trip on Sunday by attending the Baltimore Orioles/Toronto Blue Jays game at Camden Yards in Baltimore. On Monday April 28, 12 seniors were honored on Senior Day, Wayne Valley defeated Fair Lawn 5-2 on a beautiful day to cap off the celebration. Seniors: Nick Cavagnaro, Christian Sabino, Ryan Luzzi, Christian Varano, Joey Capizzano, Leo Giovanniello, Joey Napoli, Alex Clark, Tyler Davies, J.T. Pugliese, Dante Luglio, Luis Lopez. They won back to back games on May 4th and 5th against Clifton and Lakeland. The Lakeland win was a County game. The team advanced to the quarter finals.The baseball team has also qualified for the State Tournament, which begins after Memorial Day.
FLAG FOOTBALL (GIRLS ) – The girls have a winning streak of 6-2 • 5-0 in SFC – Patriot. They recently won 13-0 against Montville. Team leaders included sophomore #22 Taylor Tielemens with Receiving Yardage of 428 yards. #3 Junior Sophia Biroc had Rushing Yardage with 732 yards. And last but not least, with Total Passing Yards 906 yards is #13 Delilah Morelli
GOLF (BOYS) – The golfers’ final stats are 15-8 • 10-1 in Big North – Independence. They have had some ups and downs this season. The boys have won against schools like West Milford and Passaic Valley but they have yet to best Wayne Hills. The boys golf team defeated Wayne Hills to become Co-Champions for their Division. Peter Swede and Lucas Egan placed in the top 5 of the Passaic County Tournament where the Indians finished 2nd. WV also placed 2nd in the Big North Tournament as well and qualified for the State Sectional Tournament. Their final record on the season was 15-8.
GOLF (GIRLS) – The Wayne Valley Girls Golf Team is off to an exciting start this spring, opening the season with two big wins over Mary Help. With a strong core led by senior Savannah Martin and juniors Leena Gaber, Delaney Meyers, and Gabby Johnson, the team has hit the ground running, showing skill, focus, and teamwork. But it’s not just about the score, the girls are having a great time out on the course. Whether it’s enjoying the beautiful weather, cheering each other on, or just sharing laughs between holes, there’s a positive energy that’s hard to miss. Under the guidance of Coach Mr. Miller, the program continues to grow in confidence and camaraderie. With such a promising group and more matches ahead, the team is excited for what’s to come, not just this season, but for the future of girls golf at Wayne Valley.
LACROSSE (BOYS) – With a final record of6-11 • 0-6 in NJILL – Jacobson, coach Pellegrino led the boys to wins against Passaic Tech in the Passaic County Tournament, Semifinal Round and against West Milford in the Passaic County Tournament, Final Round. Unfortunately, they lost to Tenafly at the NJSIAA Tournament, First Round, North Jersey, Group 3.
LACROSSE (GIRLS) – Led by Coach Rachel Hofbauer, the girls have a winning record of 13-4 • 5-0 in NJIGLL – American Red! Recently, they won 10-5 against Passaic Tech in the Passaic County Tournament, Quarterfinal Round. The team beat Lakeland 11-5 to advance to the County Finals. Unfortunately, the team fell short, 9-8 to Depaul in the finals. Our record is now 10-2, with 4 season games left, before the state tournament.
SOFTBALL (GIRLS) – The Wayne Valley softball team, lead by captains Sophia Passaro, Makenzie Crowe, Sumaya Ali and Emma Politz had a final record of 13-9 • 7-3 in Big North – Independence. They battled through a tough schedule. The team has a record of 7-6 and is 4-3 in Big North – Independence. They won big against Wayne Hills, Ridgewood, and West Milford. We have had some great accomplishments so far including Sophia Passaro beating the school record for career hits. The record was set in 2015 by Cassandra Gerard at 120 hits, Sophia is currently holding the record at 129 career hits. We start the Passaic county tournament this Thursday and are hoping to make it back into the championship game on May 10th.
TENNIS (BOYS) – The boys have a final record 8-7 • 6-4 in Big North – Independence. Unfortunately, they lost against cross town rivals, Wayne Hills. However, they won the last four games. Unfortunately, they lost against cross town rivals and hope to keep the streak going.
TRACK – Spring track began with their Season Opener Invitational in Hackensack. From there, they have had both dual meets and relays. Recently, at the Big North Championships-Liberty and Independence, they had some stand out track and field stars. They include Athena Giotis with a 2nd place finish in the Finals H1 for 100 Meter Dash. In addition, she got 4th place in Long Jump and 5th in the 400 Meter Dash. Diana Sanson got 4th in Discus and 3rd in Shot Put. Justin McDougald won 1st place in Discus and 4th in Shot Put. Garrett Zaremba secured 4th place in 400 Meter Hurdles. Corey McDougald placed 1st in the Long Jump and 2nd in the Triple. 4×400 Meter Relay boys team secured 4th with a time of 3:39.94. The girls Relay Team placed 6th with a time of 4:40.70. In the County Meet at Wayne hills, the boys Senior Aidan Magno, Matt Mcdowell, Danny Haddad, and Junior Aidan Barkley ran a close race getting second place in the 4×800 with a time of 8:18. The girls 4×800 included Senior Pia Sandmann, Emma Mcsorley, Junior Chloe Krawczak, and Freshman April Zaremba. They also did great placing 6th with a time of 11:01.14. Senior Haddad ran the 1600 and placed 5th with a time of 4:43. Freshman April Zaremba also ran the 1600 and placed 6th with a time of 5:43. It was a great season!
VOLLEYBALL (BOYS) – The boys have a final record of 17-7 • 10-2 in Big North – Independence. Despite a recent loss against Ramapo, they had big wins against Indian Hills, West Milford, Cliffside Park and our rivals Wayne Hills.