Girls Track: A True Team
Melanie Dowling
May 13, 2013
Get to know the Coach. Coach Douma has been coaching for 3 years. She coaches both Girls Track and Cross Country. She has participated in track her whole life. She took on the high school position when it was offered to her, because she loves helping athletes improve. Expectations as a Team Girls... Read more »
New Coach Brings Changes to Boys Lacrosse
Dan Popoloski
May 10, 2013
West Milford’s lacrosse team was formed only four years ago. As a fledgling JV only team, the inexperience was obvious. One look today and skill and maturity shine through; this no longer a novice team, due in part to the new Highlander in town, varsity coach Gary Stoll. Coach Stoll has brought loads... Read more »
March Madness
Dan Popoloski
May 9, 2013
Another hectic college basketball season finished in the madness of March this year with perennial powerhouse Louisville trumping Michigan in the title game, 82-76. The Louisville Cardinals won their school’s first title since 1986 under head coach Rick Pitino, who became the first coach in college... Read more »
Girls Lacrosse Joins Varsity Ranks
Michaela Kochan
May 9, 2013
Last year West Milford only had a Junior Varsity team for Girls Lacrosse. This year, after gaining a Varsity team the stakes have been raised. Last year, the JV team finished with a record of 10-5-2. Varsity Coach Lugerner has many expectations this season, “It is a transitional year between JV and... Read more »
NFL Draft 2013
Zach Bonstein
May 8, 2013
The NFL draft is like strategically played football game, but without the ball. This game is played between all 32 NFL teams and the 500 college players that have waited for this moment their entire lives. From the first round draft picks to the last seventh round draft picks,... Read more »
Sabers Strike as Fencers Finish Season Strong
Ashley Law
March 11, 2013
The boys fencing team had a winning record of 20 wins and 14 losses, but in the dual meets that help qualify for states, they had a record of 3 wins and 11 losses. Coach DeVito, who has been coaching the boys team for 15 years and also coaches the boys soccer team in the fall, stated that he is surprised... Read more »
Cheerleaders Soar Through Magnificent Season
March 11, 2013
The West Milford High School Varsity Cheerleading squad’s competition season is underway and the girls are working harder than ever. Since the beginning of January, the cheerleading squad has attended and competed in competitions, and will continue to... Read more »
Ski Team Enjoys Successful Season
Rachel Damelio
March 11, 2013
The start of the ski season began in November of 2012, and, with the help of a lot of snow, the team was able to have a successful season. The past few years have been difficult for the team because there hasn’t been enough snow, but this season they were in for a treat. As one of the few a co-ed... Read more »
West Milford High School Wrestling Team
Katelyn O'Dell, Staff Writer
March 11, 2013
In West Milford, wrestling has always been an important sport. There is the junior wrestling team for students who are not in the high school and then there is the high school wrestling team. Many students participate in either one. They could be on the team or simply helping out at matches or tournaments. The... Read more »
Young Highlanders Basketball Team Ready to Make Mark
Zach Bonstein
March 11, 2013
Sometimes a record of a team does not show the story of their season. The 2013 West Milford Highlander varsity basketball team is 8-17 this season, but don’t be fooled by the record, this team has a lot of talent and potential. Nine of the fourteen players on the varsity roster are sophomores and with... Read more »