With the Holidays come Holiday Tournaments. Although the boys and girls played well, neither was able to take the crown. Wrestling also had their holiday tournament over the weekend. Lets see how it all played out.
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Girls Basketball:
Paramus Catholic 40, Pascack Valley 20 (Friday)
After defeating Ridgefield Park on Thursday in the quarterfinals of their Christmas Tournament, they had the luxury of playing against a talented Paramus Catholic team in the semifinals.
The problem all year for this team is scoring the basketball and it hurt them again on Friday. The Indians could simply not score enough points to stay with the Paladins.
At halftime, Valley was only able to manage 7 points. By the end of the game, they were barely able to score 20.
Defense has never been a problem for Pascack Valley. Their offensive is where the Indians need to pick it up if they are going to be looked at as a serious contender in North Jersey.
Pascack Valley 46, Holy Angels 38 (Sunday)
Record: 4-2
Next Game: Thursday, January 3rd at 7 PM against Holy Angels (Away)
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Boys Basketball:
As they do every year, Pascack Valley played in the Cliffside Park Holiday Tournament on Thursday and Friday. After defeating Hoboken 68-64, they faced Ramapo for the tournament title.
If you like offense, this wasn't the game for you. Both teams were sloppy early on thanks to pressure defense and careless mistakes. Despite the turnovers, the Indians held a 3 point lead after the first quarter.
The second quarter is where Ramapo began to capitalize off Valley's turnovers. They outscored the Indians 16-8 in the second to take a 30-25 lead into halftime.
Although the third period wasn't sloppy, it certainly was low scoring. Neither of the shooters on both teams were able to get their shots to fall. The teams managed a combined 13 points and Ramapo still held a 4 point lead going into the fourth.
Despite the poor shooting afternoon, Valley never gave up. With a Kyle Onderdonk three pointer, the game was tied 43 all with only 1:53 left in the game.
At this point, the team that executed better won the game. Ramapo scored next to take a 45-43 lead. Senior Sean Hynekamp was fouled but only managed to make 1 of 2 and Valley was forced to foul down by 1. After Ramapo split a pair to extend the lead to a deuce, Kyle Onderdonk missed a three pointer to take the lead and Valley was forced to foul with only 13 seconds left to play. Ramapo's Matt Grassi made both free throws, put the Green Raiders up by 4, and clinched the tournament title for Ramapo.
Valley was lead in scoring by Sean Hynekamp who scored 9 points and was the bright spot in a mostly sloppy performance. The growth of Hynekamp will only add another weapon and make Valley that much more dangerous.
Despite the disappointment, Valley can learn a lot from a game of this magnitude. If they limit the turnovers and take better shots, the Indians should be better off going forward.
Record: 3-2
Next Game: Saturday, January 5th at 1 PM against Bergenfield (Away)
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Wrestling:
Pascack Valley represented well this weekend in Bergen County Holiday Wrestling Tournament at Rockland Community College.
Here are the results:
Danny White: 5th
Cory Gottlieb: 6th
Alex Moore: 7th
Mike Begen 7th
Record: 2-2
Next Match: Friday, January 4th at 7 PM against Indian Hills (Away)
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Hockey
Lenape Valley 3, Pascack Valley 1 (Saturday)
Mendham 7, Pascack Valley 3 (Sunday)
Record: 3-4
Next Game: Friday, January 4th at 7:30 PM against Glen Rock
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Seymour Leads Valley to Win over Hoboken
Coming into the game against Hoboken, Jamie Seymour had only recorded 15 points.
It had been a disappointing start for the Senior who was looked at to be one of the leading scorers on the Indian's roster.
On Thursday afternoon, Seymour became that guy by scoring a game high 22 points and leading Pascack Valley to a 68-64 win over Hoboken in the Cliffside Park Christmas Tournament.
"My teammates fed me the ball in nice positions to score and I took advantage of that."
The game started off slowly for the Indians. Their three pointers rimmed out and their defense allowed too many easy buckets. At the end of a sloppy first quarter, Pascack Valley found themselves down 15-11.
It was in the second quarter where Seymour made a name for himself. His 7 points combined with Ryan Onderdonk's 11 sparked the Indians offense and gave them a 37-29 lead going into halftime.
Although not always crisp, Pascack Valley was able to control the second half. Hoboken would continue to keep it close, but could never take the lead.
"It's all about execution," said Seymour.
In the end, free throw shooting, stout defense and timely offense gave Valley the 4 point win.
Despite the good win, Pascack Valley has no time to celebrate as they will play for the championship against Ramapo tomorrow.
When asked about the key to this game, Seymour said it best.
" Ramapo is big and strong. We have to grab every loose ball and clean up on the boards." With Seymour and Schneider doing the dirty work down low, Pascack Valley should have no problem dealing with the toughness that Ramapo brings.
"If we do all of these things and not let them have any second chance opportunities " said Seymour, "We will be fine and the game will work itself out."
If one thing is for sure, if Seymour plays like he did today, Pascack Valley will be just fine.
Record: 3-1
Next Game: Friday, December 28th against Ramapo at Cliffside Park High School
It had been a disappointing start for the Senior who was looked at to be one of the leading scorers on the Indian's roster.
On Thursday afternoon, Seymour became that guy by scoring a game high 22 points and leading Pascack Valley to a 68-64 win over Hoboken in the Cliffside Park Christmas Tournament.
"My teammates fed me the ball in nice positions to score and I took advantage of that."
The game started off slowly for the Indians. Their three pointers rimmed out and their defense allowed too many easy buckets. At the end of a sloppy first quarter, Pascack Valley found themselves down 15-11.
It was in the second quarter where Seymour made a name for himself. His 7 points combined with Ryan Onderdonk's 11 sparked the Indians offense and gave them a 37-29 lead going into halftime.
Although not always crisp, Pascack Valley was able to control the second half. Hoboken would continue to keep it close, but could never take the lead.
"It's all about execution," said Seymour.
In the end, free throw shooting, stout defense and timely offense gave Valley the 4 point win.
Despite the good win, Pascack Valley has no time to celebrate as they will play for the championship against Ramapo tomorrow.
When asked about the key to this game, Seymour said it best.
" Ramapo is big and strong. We have to grab every loose ball and clean up on the boards." With Seymour and Schneider doing the dirty work down low, Pascack Valley should have no problem dealing with the toughness that Ramapo brings.
"If we do all of these things and not let them have any second chance opportunities " said Seymour, "We will be fine and the game will work itself out."
If one thing is for sure, if Seymour plays like he did today, Pascack Valley will be just fine.
Record: 3-1
Next Game: Friday, December 28th against Ramapo at Cliffside Park High School
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Weekend Recap: 12/21 - 12/23
With Boys and Girls Basketball playing on Thursday, the slate for the weekend was pretty light. Lets see how hockey and wrestling did in their respective matches.
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Wrestling:
In their quad meet on Saturday, Pascack Valley wrestling represented their school well. In three matches, they went 2-1. They defeated Wayne Hills and Lakeland and lost to Hawthorne.
Dylan Bader had the best day for the Indians with three pins. Cory Gottlieb, Alex Moore, Cameron McLearie, Danny White and Zach Lanzalotto all finished the day 3-0.
The Indians have a long layoff with their next match coming a couple of days after the New Year.
Record: 2-2
Next Match: Friday, January 4th at 7 PM against Indian Hills (Away)
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Hockey:
Pascack Valley 2, Old Tappan 1 (Friday)
After starting the season 1-2, this was a big win for the Indians against a talented Old Tappan squad.
Neither team scored in the first period, but each team had their chances. It wasn't until the second period when Sam Komrower scored for Pascack Valley, putting them ahead 1-0.
However, that lead would not hold. Old Tappan responded minutes later and tied the game at 1.
The tie was broken with 5:05 left in the game by guess who? Sam Komrower. The Senior scored both goals for the Indians and basically willed his team to victory.
This could be the start of something good for Valley as they head into the New Year.
Pascack Valley 2, Tenafly 0 (Sunday)
Two days after their win over Old Tappan, Valley was back on the Ice Sunday Night against Tenafly.
Sam Komrower continued his stellar play by scoring late in the second period to give the Indians a 1-0 lead.
Late in the third, Devon Palmieri sealed the win with a goal of his own.
With a 2-0 win, PV has won back to back games.
Record: 3-2
Next Game: Saturday, December 29th at 7:20 PM against Lenape Valley Regional (Away)
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Wrestling:
In their quad meet on Saturday, Pascack Valley wrestling represented their school well. In three matches, they went 2-1. They defeated Wayne Hills and Lakeland and lost to Hawthorne.
Dylan Bader had the best day for the Indians with three pins. Cory Gottlieb, Alex Moore, Cameron McLearie, Danny White and Zach Lanzalotto all finished the day 3-0.
The Indians have a long layoff with their next match coming a couple of days after the New Year.
Record: 2-2
Next Match: Friday, January 4th at 7 PM against Indian Hills (Away)
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Hockey:
Pascack Valley 2, Old Tappan 1 (Friday)
After starting the season 1-2, this was a big win for the Indians against a talented Old Tappan squad.
Neither team scored in the first period, but each team had their chances. It wasn't until the second period when Sam Komrower scored for Pascack Valley, putting them ahead 1-0.
However, that lead would not hold. Old Tappan responded minutes later and tied the game at 1.
The tie was broken with 5:05 left in the game by guess who? Sam Komrower. The Senior scored both goals for the Indians and basically willed his team to victory.
This could be the start of something good for Valley as they head into the New Year.
Pascack Valley 2, Tenafly 0 (Sunday)
Two days after their win over Old Tappan, Valley was back on the Ice Sunday Night against Tenafly.
Sam Komrower continued his stellar play by scoring late in the second period to give the Indians a 1-0 lead.
Late in the third, Devon Palmieri sealed the win with a goal of his own.
With a 2-0 win, PV has won back to back games.
Record: 3-2
Next Game: Saturday, December 29th at 7:20 PM against Lenape Valley Regional (Away)
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Daily Recap: Thursday, December 20th
Hoops took center stage Tuesday night.
The Girls team might have found another scorer and the Boys won a thriller in overtime.
Lets see how it all went down.
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Boys Basketball:
Pascack Valley 60, Tenafly 53
It wasn't pretty.
But wins don't always have to be pretty.
Pascack Valley learned that on Thursday night when they defeated Teaneck 60-53 in overtime.
The game was back and force throughout. However, there were too many turnovers by both teams, causing the game to be sloppy.
In the fourth quarter, Valley had a chance to score the final bucket and come away with a win. A Kyle Schneider pass to Nick Soravilla led the senior to a layup that just rolled out. The contest would go to overtime.
The overtime period was dominated by the Indians. They caused several turnovers and were solid from the charity strike. Tenafly couldn't answer and Pascack Valley picked up a big win.
Kyle Onderdonk was fantastic once again for the Indians, scoring 22 points. The junior looks like Valley's go to guy early in the season.
Ryan Onderdonk and Chris Jackson were also solid for the Indians, each chipping in 16 points a piece.
With a 2-1 record, Pascack Valley should be happy with their position going into the holiday tournament in Cliffside Park.
However, if they want to compete in a tournament of that magnitude, they will have to limit their turnovers and convert easy layups and free throws more often.
If and when those things improve, Pascack Valley is going to be that much harder to beaet.
***Full game story will be on the blog tomorrow***
Record: 2-1
Next Game: Thursday, December 27th at 2:30 PM against Hoboken (Away)
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Girls Basketball:
Pascack Valley 41, Tenafly 25
After dropping their first game to Teaneck on Tuesday night, Pascack Valley was looking to get back on track against Tenafly.
Things did not look so good in the first quarter. The Indians couldn't buy a basket and scored only 4 points in the quarter.
The game changed once Junior Lisa Marcellari entered the game. She immediately hit two three pointers and a corner jump shot as a part of a 17-0 run by Pascack Valley. By the time halftime had arrived, Pascack Valley had a commanding 21-11 lead.
The second half was more about preserving the lead rather than scoring the basketball. Senior guards Erin Smith and Dara Liebeskind made enough plays to keep Valley on top.
The Indians improved to 2-0 on their home floor with a 41-25 win.
With Christmas break coming up, Pascack Valley will look to make some noise in the Christmas tournament while developing even better team chemistry in the process.
Overall, a 2-1 start is a pretty good way to go into the New Year.
Record: 2-1
Next Game: Wednesday, December 26th at 2:45 PM against Ridgefield Park (Home)
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Winter Track:
For the 300, Alice Urbiel ran a 45.0, Kayla Begen ran a 45.5, and Nicole Miller ran a 46.2.
Kelsey Witt made it to the semi-finals for the 55 m high hurdles.
The Girls team might have found another scorer and the Boys won a thriller in overtime.
Lets see how it all went down.
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Boys Basketball:
Pascack Valley 60, Tenafly 53
It wasn't pretty.
But wins don't always have to be pretty.
Pascack Valley learned that on Thursday night when they defeated Teaneck 60-53 in overtime.
The game was back and force throughout. However, there were too many turnovers by both teams, causing the game to be sloppy.
In the fourth quarter, Valley had a chance to score the final bucket and come away with a win. A Kyle Schneider pass to Nick Soravilla led the senior to a layup that just rolled out. The contest would go to overtime.
The overtime period was dominated by the Indians. They caused several turnovers and were solid from the charity strike. Tenafly couldn't answer and Pascack Valley picked up a big win.
Kyle Onderdonk was fantastic once again for the Indians, scoring 22 points. The junior looks like Valley's go to guy early in the season.
Ryan Onderdonk and Chris Jackson were also solid for the Indians, each chipping in 16 points a piece.
With a 2-1 record, Pascack Valley should be happy with their position going into the holiday tournament in Cliffside Park.
However, if they want to compete in a tournament of that magnitude, they will have to limit their turnovers and convert easy layups and free throws more often.
If and when those things improve, Pascack Valley is going to be that much harder to beaet.
***Full game story will be on the blog tomorrow***
Record: 2-1
Next Game: Thursday, December 27th at 2:30 PM against Hoboken (Away)
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Girls Basketball:
Pascack Valley 41, Tenafly 25
After dropping their first game to Teaneck on Tuesday night, Pascack Valley was looking to get back on track against Tenafly.
Things did not look so good in the first quarter. The Indians couldn't buy a basket and scored only 4 points in the quarter.
The game changed once Junior Lisa Marcellari entered the game. She immediately hit two three pointers and a corner jump shot as a part of a 17-0 run by Pascack Valley. By the time halftime had arrived, Pascack Valley had a commanding 21-11 lead.
The second half was more about preserving the lead rather than scoring the basketball. Senior guards Erin Smith and Dara Liebeskind made enough plays to keep Valley on top.
The Indians improved to 2-0 on their home floor with a 41-25 win.
With Christmas break coming up, Pascack Valley will look to make some noise in the Christmas tournament while developing even better team chemistry in the process.
Overall, a 2-1 start is a pretty good way to go into the New Year.
Record: 2-1
Next Game: Wednesday, December 26th at 2:45 PM against Ridgefield Park (Home)
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Winter Track:
For the 300, Alice Urbiel ran a 45.0, Kayla Begen ran a 45.5, and Nicole Miller ran a 46.2.
Kelsey Witt made it to the semi-finals for the 55 m high hurdles.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Boys Basketball: Valley Shows Heart and Toughness in Loss to Teaneck
If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best.
Teaneck came into Pascack Valley High School as the top team in North Jersey and the underrated Indians gave them everything they could handle.
In the end, Teaneck proved too much and defeated Pascack Valley 79-67, handing them their first loss of the season.
"It feels good knowing that we could play with them," said Junior Ryan Onderdonk, "because now we know that we have a great chance for the next time we play."
Coming into the contest, not many people gave Valley a fighting chance. They were an unproven bunch while Teaneck had been the staple of high school basketball in North Jersey for quite some time.
The Indians silenced the doubters pretty quick, trading baskets with Teaneck throughout the first quarter. The deficit was four at the end of the first and Coach Coleman had to be pleased with how his team came out and competed.
The second quarter was much of the same. Teaneck would score some easy baskets, but the Indians would continue to answer. The shooting of the Onderdonk twins along with the charges taken by Senior Kyle Schneider kept Pascack Valley in the game before halftime.
At intermission, Pascack Valley was down 35-31 and had the players and fans of Teaneck shaking their heads.
The Teaneck coach must have gotten into his players during the break because his team came out with a different intensity on the defensive end of the floor.
"I thought we gave up too many points," said Onderdonk. "and had too many turnovers that let Teaneck score easy baskets (in transition)."
During the first couple minutes of the third, Valley was having trouble advancing the ball past half court. Senior Nick Soravilla and Junior Chris Jackson were being heavily pressured and it seemed that there was no one there to bail them out. Teaneck scored the first 10 points of the third to take a 14 point lead.
At this point, Pascack Valley could have given up. They had played with the best team in the county for a half and could have settled with that. Instead, the Indians showed their Valley toughness and clawed their way back. With a 9-0 run, Valley ended the 3rd only down 53-48.
It was only a matter of time before the countless turnovers caught up with the Indians. Teaneck made a few easy buckets to begin the forth and never looked back. Valley continued to make shots, but simply couldn't stop Teaneck on the defensive end.
"You're not going to win too often when you let up 79 points," said Onderdonk.
Final score: Teaneck 79, Pascack Valley 67.
Kyle Onderdonk led the Indians with 19 points and Ryan Onderdonk added 15. Kyle Schneider (13) and Chris Jackson (12) were also in double figures.
Valley certainly should not be disappointed with their performance. They were a couple of plays away from making this a game down the stretch. The Indians deserve to keep their heads held high as they have put the rest of Bergen County on notice that they are a team to be reckoned with.
Despite the loss, Onderdonk did have some positive takeaway.
"Now we know that we can compete with anyone in the county."
Teaneck came into Pascack Valley High School as the top team in North Jersey and the underrated Indians gave them everything they could handle.
In the end, Teaneck proved too much and defeated Pascack Valley 79-67, handing them their first loss of the season.
"It feels good knowing that we could play with them," said Junior Ryan Onderdonk, "because now we know that we have a great chance for the next time we play."
Coming into the contest, not many people gave Valley a fighting chance. They were an unproven bunch while Teaneck had been the staple of high school basketball in North Jersey for quite some time.
The Indians silenced the doubters pretty quick, trading baskets with Teaneck throughout the first quarter. The deficit was four at the end of the first and Coach Coleman had to be pleased with how his team came out and competed.
The second quarter was much of the same. Teaneck would score some easy baskets, but the Indians would continue to answer. The shooting of the Onderdonk twins along with the charges taken by Senior Kyle Schneider kept Pascack Valley in the game before halftime.At intermission, Pascack Valley was down 35-31 and had the players and fans of Teaneck shaking their heads.
The Teaneck coach must have gotten into his players during the break because his team came out with a different intensity on the defensive end of the floor.
"I thought we gave up too many points," said Onderdonk. "and had too many turnovers that let Teaneck score easy baskets (in transition)."
During the first couple minutes of the third, Valley was having trouble advancing the ball past half court. Senior Nick Soravilla and Junior Chris Jackson were being heavily pressured and it seemed that there was no one there to bail them out. Teaneck scored the first 10 points of the third to take a 14 point lead.
At this point, Pascack Valley could have given up. They had played with the best team in the county for a half and could have settled with that. Instead, the Indians showed their Valley toughness and clawed their way back. With a 9-0 run, Valley ended the 3rd only down 53-48.
It was only a matter of time before the countless turnovers caught up with the Indians. Teaneck made a few easy buckets to begin the forth and never looked back. Valley continued to make shots, but simply couldn't stop Teaneck on the defensive end.
"You're not going to win too often when you let up 79 points," said Onderdonk.
Final score: Teaneck 79, Pascack Valley 67.
Kyle Onderdonk led the Indians with 19 points and Ryan Onderdonk added 15. Kyle Schneider (13) and Chris Jackson (12) were also in double figures.
Valley certainly should not be disappointed with their performance. They were a couple of plays away from making this a game down the stretch. The Indians deserve to keep their heads held high as they have put the rest of Bergen County on notice that they are a team to be reckoned with.
Despite the loss, Onderdonk did have some positive takeaway.
"Now we know that we can compete with anyone in the county."
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Daily Recap: Tuesday, December 18th
Girls Basketball:
Teaneck 57, Pascack Valley 33
Girls basketball was faced with a tough test on Tuesday night as they had to play a very talented Teaneck squad.
At first, the Indians were playing right along with the one of the top teams in the County. They trailed 11-9 after the first quarter.
Trailing 26-14 at halftime, Pascack Valley had to be somewhat pleased with their performance.
Unfortunately, Teaneck exploded in the second half and ended up taking the game 57-33.
This is a game that should be rather easy for the Indians to forget as they prepare for Tenafly on Thursday afternoon at the Valley.
Record: 1-1
Next Game: Thursday, December 20th at 4 PM against Tenafly (Home)
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Boys Basketball:
Teaneck 79, Pascack Valley 67
Pascack Valley was dealt with playing the best team in Bergen County and never backed down.
The first half was a back and forth affair that ended with Teaneck only leading 35-31.
However, the beginning of the third quarter was a different story as Teaneck turned up the defense. They opened the quarter with a 10-0 run to take a 14 point lead. At that point, many thought the Indians were finished.
That thought was proved untrue as Pascack Valley went on a 9-0 run to end the quarter. They faced a 5 point deficit heading into the final period of play.
In the end, Teaneck's offense was too much for Pascack Valley to handle and the #1 team in North Jersey was able to pull away.
Kyle Onderdonk scored 19 points and Ryan Onderdonk added 15 for an Indians squad that should be very pleased with their performance.
Record: 1-1
Next Game: Thursday, December 20th at 7 PM against Tenafly (Away)
Boys Swimming:
The boys lost a tough match to Ramsey on Tuesday night. They were so close but ended up coming up short.
Record: 1-4
Next Meet: Saturday, January 5th at 1 PM against Paramus Catholic
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Girls Swimming:
Girls Swimming picked up a big win against Ramsey on Tuesday night, improving their record to 5-0. This team is determined and will end the calendar year unblemished.
Record: 5-0
Next Meet: Saturday, January 5th at 1 PM against Paramus Catholic
Teaneck 57, Pascack Valley 33
Girls basketball was faced with a tough test on Tuesday night as they had to play a very talented Teaneck squad.
At first, the Indians were playing right along with the one of the top teams in the County. They trailed 11-9 after the first quarter.
Trailing 26-14 at halftime, Pascack Valley had to be somewhat pleased with their performance.
Unfortunately, Teaneck exploded in the second half and ended up taking the game 57-33.
This is a game that should be rather easy for the Indians to forget as they prepare for Tenafly on Thursday afternoon at the Valley.
Record: 1-1
Next Game: Thursday, December 20th at 4 PM against Tenafly (Home)
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Boys Basketball:
Teaneck 79, Pascack Valley 67
Pascack Valley was dealt with playing the best team in Bergen County and never backed down.
The first half was a back and forth affair that ended with Teaneck only leading 35-31.
However, the beginning of the third quarter was a different story as Teaneck turned up the defense. They opened the quarter with a 10-0 run to take a 14 point lead. At that point, many thought the Indians were finished.
That thought was proved untrue as Pascack Valley went on a 9-0 run to end the quarter. They faced a 5 point deficit heading into the final period of play.
In the end, Teaneck's offense was too much for Pascack Valley to handle and the #1 team in North Jersey was able to pull away.
Kyle Onderdonk scored 19 points and Ryan Onderdonk added 15 for an Indians squad that should be very pleased with their performance.
***Full game story will be on the blog tomorrow***
Record: 1-1
Next Game: Thursday, December 20th at 7 PM against Tenafly (Away)
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The boys lost a tough match to Ramsey on Tuesday night. They were so close but ended up coming up short.
Record: 1-4
Next Meet: Saturday, January 5th at 1 PM against Paramus Catholic
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Girls Swimming:
Girls Swimming picked up a big win against Ramsey on Tuesday night, improving their record to 5-0. This team is determined and will end the calendar year unblemished.
Record: 5-0
Next Meet: Saturday, January 5th at 1 PM against Paramus Catholic
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Weekend Recap: 12/14 - 12/16
Although some sports have already begun, Friday marked the official first day of the Winter Sports season. That being said, this was a very busy weekend in the Valley. Lets see how each of our teams did.
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Girls Basketball:
Pascack Valley 39, Demarest 18 (Friday)
When looking at this year's Girls Basketball team, defense was never a concern. With Catherine Rodgers, Valley's leading scorer, graduating last season, the question was on the offensive end.
Who is going to score?
With 15 points and 6 three pointers, Senior guard Michelle Garay answered that question real quick.
While Garay led the offense, the defense was a team effort, only allowing Demarest to score 18 points in the game.
Sara Petro added 8 points and Erin Smith had 5 for a Valley team looking for a second scorer behind Garay.
Combined with their stout defense, finding a second go-to scorer is going to make Pascack Valley very tough to beat.
Record: 1-0
Next Game: Tuesday, December 18th at 7 PM against Teaneck (Away)
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Boys Basketball:
Pascack Valley 72, Demarest 43 (Friday)
The Indians used stifling defense and an efficient offense to easily dispose of the Norseman 72-43 on Friday Night.
Junior Kyle Onderdonk lead Valley in scoring with 19 points and his brother Ryan added 15. Seniors Nick Soravilla and Kyle Schneider were also in double figures.
Pascack Valley shot 7-18 from behind the arc (38%) with most of the threes being made by the Onderdonks.
This was a good start for the Indians who play Teaneck on Tuesday in their home opener.
For the full game story, click here.
Record: 1-0
Next Game: Tuesday, December 18th at 7 PM against Teaneck (Home)
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Boys Bowling:
On Friday afternoon, Pascack Valley defeated Teaneck to improve to 4-0 on the season.
Ryan Vassel was the high scorer for a Valley team hoping to keep their win streak alive.
Record: 4-0
Next Match: Monday, December 17th at 4 PM against Fair Lawn (Bowler City)
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Girls Bowling:
The Girls Bowling team was defeated by Teaneck on Friday afternoon, falling to 2-2 on the season.
Senior Alexa McManus was the high scorer for Pascack Valley.
Record: 2-2
Next Match: Monday, December 17th at 4 PM against Fair Lawn (Bowler City)
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Hockey:
Saint Joseph's 6, Pascack Valley 3 (Saturday)
After a cancellation earlier in the week, PV puck was anxious to get onto the ice Saturday against St. Joes Regional.
Early in the first period, John Scarano scored for the Indians, giving them an early 1-0 lead. However, before the period had ended, St. Joes had tied the game at 1.
The game was kept tied until Robby Sawyer scored with 10:25 left in the 2nd, giving Valley a 2-1 lead. Again, St. Joseph's would respond.
With the 2nd period winding down, Valley's Chris Zarielo put one in the back of net and the Indians were leading once again.
Unfortunately, that would be last time. St. Joes scored four unanswered goals to take the game 6-3.
Although disappointing for the Indians, there are plenty more games for them to get back on track.
One thing this team doesn't lack is support. The crowd at these games has been remarkable so far and should continue to be in the future.
With a good week of practice, Pascack Valley should be more than ready to take on Old Tappan Friday night.
Record: 1-2
Next Game: Friday, December 21st at 9:15 PM against Old Tappan (Sport-O-Rama)
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Wrestling:
Pascack Valley wrestling had its first tournament on Saturday at West Morris Central High School.
Here are the winners and the weight class in which they competed in:
Cameron McLearie: 2nd Place in weight class 113
Alex Moore: 3rd Place in weight class 132
Danny White: 3rd place in weight class 138
Cory Gottlieb: 3rd place in weight class 142
Mike Begen: 2nd place in weight class 182
This was a good start for the Indians as they start their season on Wednesday against Bergenfield.
Next Meet: Wednesday, December 19th at 7 PM against Bergenfield (Away)
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Girls Swimming:
Record: 4-0
Girls swimming kept their undefeated season alive by defeating Teaneck in a close match on Saturday afternoon. The Indians have the talent and depth to continue this winning streak and be a contender later in the season.
Next Meet: Tuesday, December 18th at 8 PM against Ramsey (Away)
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Boys Swimming:
Record: 1-3
Boys swimming lost a tough meet to Teaneck on Saturday afternoon. They will continue to improve and should see better results as the season progresses.
Next Meet: Tuesday, December 18th at 8 PM against Ramsey (Away)
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Girls Basketball:
Pascack Valley 39, Demarest 18 (Friday)
When looking at this year's Girls Basketball team, defense was never a concern. With Catherine Rodgers, Valley's leading scorer, graduating last season, the question was on the offensive end.
Who is going to score?
With 15 points and 6 three pointers, Senior guard Michelle Garay answered that question real quick.
While Garay led the offense, the defense was a team effort, only allowing Demarest to score 18 points in the game.
Sara Petro added 8 points and Erin Smith had 5 for a Valley team looking for a second scorer behind Garay.
Combined with their stout defense, finding a second go-to scorer is going to make Pascack Valley very tough to beat.
Record: 1-0
Next Game: Tuesday, December 18th at 7 PM against Teaneck (Away)
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Boys Basketball:
Pascack Valley 72, Demarest 43 (Friday)
The Indians used stifling defense and an efficient offense to easily dispose of the Norseman 72-43 on Friday Night.
Junior Kyle Onderdonk lead Valley in scoring with 19 points and his brother Ryan added 15. Seniors Nick Soravilla and Kyle Schneider were also in double figures.
Pascack Valley shot 7-18 from behind the arc (38%) with most of the threes being made by the Onderdonks.
This was a good start for the Indians who play Teaneck on Tuesday in their home opener.
For the full game story, click here.
Record: 1-0
Next Game: Tuesday, December 18th at 7 PM against Teaneck (Home)
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Boys Bowling:
On Friday afternoon, Pascack Valley defeated Teaneck to improve to 4-0 on the season.
Ryan Vassel was the high scorer for a Valley team hoping to keep their win streak alive.
Record: 4-0
Next Match: Monday, December 17th at 4 PM against Fair Lawn (Bowler City)
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Girls Bowling:
The Girls Bowling team was defeated by Teaneck on Friday afternoon, falling to 2-2 on the season.
Senior Alexa McManus was the high scorer for Pascack Valley.
Record: 2-2
Next Match: Monday, December 17th at 4 PM against Fair Lawn (Bowler City)
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Hockey:
Saint Joseph's 6, Pascack Valley 3 (Saturday)
After a cancellation earlier in the week, PV puck was anxious to get onto the ice Saturday against St. Joes Regional.
Early in the first period, John Scarano scored for the Indians, giving them an early 1-0 lead. However, before the period had ended, St. Joes had tied the game at 1.
The game was kept tied until Robby Sawyer scored with 10:25 left in the 2nd, giving Valley a 2-1 lead. Again, St. Joseph's would respond.
With the 2nd period winding down, Valley's Chris Zarielo put one in the back of net and the Indians were leading once again.
Unfortunately, that would be last time. St. Joes scored four unanswered goals to take the game 6-3.
Although disappointing for the Indians, there are plenty more games for them to get back on track.
One thing this team doesn't lack is support. The crowd at these games has been remarkable so far and should continue to be in the future.
With a good week of practice, Pascack Valley should be more than ready to take on Old Tappan Friday night.
Record: 1-2
Next Game: Friday, December 21st at 9:15 PM against Old Tappan (Sport-O-Rama)
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Wrestling:
Pascack Valley wrestling had its first tournament on Saturday at West Morris Central High School.
Here are the winners and the weight class in which they competed in:
Cameron McLearie: 2nd Place in weight class 113
Alex Moore: 3rd Place in weight class 132
Danny White: 3rd place in weight class 138
Cory Gottlieb: 3rd place in weight class 142
Mike Begen: 2nd place in weight class 182
This was a good start for the Indians as they start their season on Wednesday against Bergenfield.
Next Meet: Wednesday, December 19th at 7 PM against Bergenfield (Away)
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Girls Swimming:
Record: 4-0
Girls swimming kept their undefeated season alive by defeating Teaneck in a close match on Saturday afternoon. The Indians have the talent and depth to continue this winning streak and be a contender later in the season.
Next Meet: Tuesday, December 18th at 8 PM against Ramsey (Away)
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Boys Swimming:
Record: 1-3
Boys swimming lost a tough meet to Teaneck on Saturday afternoon. They will continue to improve and should see better results as the season progresses.
Next Meet: Tuesday, December 18th at 8 PM against Ramsey (Away)
Boys Basketball: Valley Uses Defense to Stifle Demarest in Season Opener
In a game where Pascack Valley scored 72 points, the key to this win was...
The second half was more of the same. More Demarest turnovers combined with a balanced scoring attack made the Indian's season opener a blowout.
The defense?
"Demarest does not have a sped up game so we wanted to use this defense to make them feel uncomfortable," said Senior Kyle Schneider, "and we did just that."
The defense he was talking about? The 1-3-1 zone.
With a stout defense and efficient offense, Pascack Valley came out of Demarest with a 72-43 win on Friday Night.
A traditionally man to man team, Pascack Valley worked on the 1-3-1 run and jump defense all week in practice. They hoped this defense would surprise the Norsemen and force them out of their game.
"We have practiced it so much," added Schneider, "but will only use it at certain times during the year."
In the first quarter alone, Pascack Valley caused countless turnovers on defense to give them a 23-7 lead after the opening period.
The second quarter was no different, as the Indians took a demanding 38-16 lead into intermission.
The second half was more of the same. More Demarest turnovers combined with a balanced scoring attack made the Indian's season opener a blowout.
The scoring was led by Juniors Kyle and Ryan Onderdonk. The sharpshooting pair combined for 34 points and made a handful of three pointers.
Senior Kyle Schneider controlled the middle while Chris Jackson and Nick Soravilla ran the offense.
After losing four starters from last year's squad, some believed it would take time for the newcomers to gel together. Little do they know that more than half the players on Valley's team have ample varsity experience.
This is certainly a good start for the Indians, but nothing more than that. Pascack Valley will get back to work as they face Teaneck, the best team in North Jersey, on Tuesday night.
"It's a great confidence booster for the team," said Schneider "because we know that this next game is going to be a challenge. It was good to get this win and start the season off right."
In the locker room immediately following the game, Coach Al Coleman was already thinking about Tuesday's match-up with Teaneck.
"Let's shock the world boys," he said. "Lets shock the world."
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
Daily Recap: Thursday, December 13th
With most of winter sports playing their season openers tomorrow, Swimming was the only sport on display on Thursday Night. Let's see how the Girls and Boys did at their meet.
Boys Swimming:.
After dropping their first two meets of the season, Boys Swimming was able to pick up a big win against River Dell.
Hopefully they will use this win as momentum for future meets.
Record: 1-2
Next Meet: Saturday, December 15th at 1 PM against Teaneck (Bergen Community College)
Girls Swimming:
A couple days before the first swim meet of the season, I received a text from Senior Swimmer Jenn Iannello. She told me that this team has a lot of depth and a strong season is in store.
Through the first three meets of the season, her statement has held true.
Girls Swimming improved to 3-0 on the season by defeating River Dell 89.5 - 80.5.
Although early in the season, this was a season defining win for the Indians. For the past couple of years, Pascack Valley and River Dell have been co-division champs. This was the first test for a talented Valley squad and they passed with flying colors.
The meet stayed close throughout. In the end, it all came down to the 100 meter breaststroke and the 400 meter freestyle relay.
Pascack Valley was able to win these crucial races to take the meet. With the win, the Indians showed that they are going to be extremely tough to beat this season.
Record: 3-0
Next Meet: Saturday, December 15th at 1 PM against Teaneck (Bergen Community College)
Boys Swimming:.
After dropping their first two meets of the season, Boys Swimming was able to pick up a big win against River Dell.
Hopefully they will use this win as momentum for future meets.
Record: 1-2
Next Meet: Saturday, December 15th at 1 PM against Teaneck (Bergen Community College)
Girls Swimming:
A couple days before the first swim meet of the season, I received a text from Senior Swimmer Jenn Iannello. She told me that this team has a lot of depth and a strong season is in store.
Through the first three meets of the season, her statement has held true.
Girls Swimming improved to 3-0 on the season by defeating River Dell 89.5 - 80.5.
Although early in the season, this was a season defining win for the Indians. For the past couple of years, Pascack Valley and River Dell have been co-division champs. This was the first test for a talented Valley squad and they passed with flying colors.
The meet stayed close throughout. In the end, it all came down to the 100 meter breaststroke and the 400 meter freestyle relay.
Pascack Valley was able to win these crucial races to take the meet. With the win, the Indians showed that they are going to be extremely tough to beat this season.
Record: 3-0
Next Meet: Saturday, December 15th at 1 PM against Teaneck (Bergen Community College)
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Weekend Recap: 11/30 - 12/2
Fall sports are here which means the Weekend Recap is back! While Pascack Valley Hockey and Swimming had their openers, Valley football is going to the State title by ending the career of a coaching legend in the process. Lets see how it all played out.
Football:
Pascack Valley 20, Wayne Hills 11 (Friday)
After Pascack Valley defeated Wayne Hills 35-21 only a few weeks ago, the Patriots had their share of excuses.
They were without their "All-American" Quarterback Kevin Olsen. They were without their two middle linebackers and tight end. Their running back got banged up late in the second half.
Coming into their playoff game, a rematch against Pascack Valley, everyone thought the outcome would be different this time around.
Well everyone obviously does not respect Pascack Valley because that was not the case.
Even with their Miami bound "savior" Kevin Olsen, Pascack Valley defeated Wayne Hills 20-11 to advance to the North 1, Group 4 state title game.
This game was won by the defense, who played their most complete game of the season against a Wayne Hills offense with plenty of weapons.
It wasn't until the second half where the Valley offense got it going. They had two 5 plus minute touchdown drives that the Patriots just could not seem to recover from.
Withe 1 minute and a half left in the game and Wayne Hills trailing 20-11, they set up for a field goal to make it a 6 point game. Their attempt missed wide right and sent Pascack Valley to the title game. They will play second seeded Roxbury next Saturday at Kean University.
Another headline from this game was Wayne Hills Head Coach Chris Olsen. With his youngest son being a senior, this was Olsen's last chance to grab the State Crown.
Instead of retiring in North Carolina with three state championships to end his career, Coach Olsen will have nightmares about Pascack Valley for years to come.
And that is the way it was meant to be.
Record: 11-0
Next Game: Saturday, December 8th at 7 PM against Roxbury at Kean University
Ice Hockey:
Glen Rock 3, Pascack Valley 2 (Saturday)
Pascack Valley puck is back and there was a huge crowd on hand Saturday night for their season opener against Glen Rock.
Unfortunately, Pascack Valley couldn't pull out the win and fell to Glen Rock 3-2.
Glen Rock opened the scoring in the first period, scoring their first goal with 7:23 left to take a 1-0 lead. With 7:20 left in the second, Valley tied the score on a goal from Senior Devon Palmeri. The game would go to the third period tied at 1.
Seven minutes into the third, Senior Sam Komrower gave the Indians a 2-1 lead and looked to have sealed the win for Pascack Valley.
Instead, Glen Rock kept fighting and scored two goals in the final 4 minutes to shock the Indians and take the opener 3-2.
Although disappointing for Pascack Valley, they must not hold their heads. This is a talented team who will only continue to improve as the season goes on. I look forward to following them this season.
Record: 0-1
Next Game: Saturday, December 8th at 9 PM against Northern Highlands (Home)
Swimming:
Both the boys and girls had their first swim meet of the season Sunday night against Tenafly.
The boys suffered a tough loss to a Tenafly team that is one of the best in the area. Their best is yet to come.
As for the girls, they opened their season with a big 109-69 win over a solid Tenafly team. This is a team with a lot of depth coming in and one that should have a very strong season.
To open the season with a win over Tenafly should only give the girls more confidence going forward.
Boys Record: 0-1
Girls Record: 1-0
Next Meet: Monday, December 4th at 8 PM against Old Tappan (Away)
Boys Basketball:
Since I am going to cover the Boys Basketball team throughout the season, I decided to attend their first scrimmage against Garfield to see what this team is all about. After watching them for 6 quarters, this was a solid first outing for the Indians. Here are my observations about this game and the team going forward.
Starters: Jamie Seymour (Senior), Sean Hynekamp (Senior), Chris Jackson (Junior), Kyle Onderdonk (Junior), Ryan Onderdonk (Junior).
1. Three Point Shooting: Coming into the season, it was obvious that this team would shoot the 3 and shoot it well. In their game against Garfield, Valley was 19-30 (63%) from behind the arc, which is a fantastic percentage. I don't believe that this percentage will hold, but will be a big part of this team's success. The only thing that concerns me is the 30 three point attempts. Pascack Valley will have to be more balanced going forward to keep opposing defense on their toes.
2. Consistency: Pascack Valley lit it up in the first quarter. It seemed that everything they were throwing up was going in, finishing the opening period with 24 points. In the second quarter, Valley could not shoot the ball into the ocean, finish with a mere 10 points. To be successful, Pascack Valley must score the ball more consistently or a season of ups and downs is inevitable.
3. The Onderdonk Show: These two junior twins starred for the Indians on Sunday, scoring 73 of Valley's 106 points (69%). After 6 quarters of play, Kyle finished with 40 points while Ryan added 33. With most of their points coming from beyond the arc, it remains to be seen if they can keep this hot shooting throughout the season. If they continue to shoot it like this, Pascack Valley is going to be awfully tough to beat.
4. Bench Scoring: The biggest problem for the Indians this season might be getting scoring from their bench. During the 6 quarters, the bench only accounted for 11 of the 106 points that Pascack Valley scored. To be a dangerous team, that number is going to have to increase. Who is going to provide that scoring? Juniors Sonny Ray Dominguez and Harrison Milacek, along with Senior Dylan Ferraro seem like popular candidates.
5. The Best is Yet to Come: Pascack Valley played without three of its players on Sunday because they are members of the undefeated football team going to the state championship. When they return, Kyle Schneider, Nick Soravilla, and Jake Morra should make a big impact on this team. Schneider is a big man who can step out and hit the mid-range jumper. Soravilla is lightning quick and will continuously get his teammates involved. Morra is a tough player who will make the hustle plays for the Indians. Contributions from these players will be important for Valley moving forward.
Next Scrimmage: Wednesday, December 5th at 4 PM against Waldwick (Home)
Football:
Pascack Valley 20, Wayne Hills 11 (Friday)
After Pascack Valley defeated Wayne Hills 35-21 only a few weeks ago, the Patriots had their share of excuses.
They were without their "All-American" Quarterback Kevin Olsen. They were without their two middle linebackers and tight end. Their running back got banged up late in the second half.
Coming into their playoff game, a rematch against Pascack Valley, everyone thought the outcome would be different this time around.
Well everyone obviously does not respect Pascack Valley because that was not the case.
Even with their Miami bound "savior" Kevin Olsen, Pascack Valley defeated Wayne Hills 20-11 to advance to the North 1, Group 4 state title game.
This game was won by the defense, who played their most complete game of the season against a Wayne Hills offense with plenty of weapons.
It wasn't until the second half where the Valley offense got it going. They had two 5 plus minute touchdown drives that the Patriots just could not seem to recover from.
Withe 1 minute and a half left in the game and Wayne Hills trailing 20-11, they set up for a field goal to make it a 6 point game. Their attempt missed wide right and sent Pascack Valley to the title game. They will play second seeded Roxbury next Saturday at Kean University.
Another headline from this game was Wayne Hills Head Coach Chris Olsen. With his youngest son being a senior, this was Olsen's last chance to grab the State Crown.
Instead of retiring in North Carolina with three state championships to end his career, Coach Olsen will have nightmares about Pascack Valley for years to come.
And that is the way it was meant to be.
Record: 11-0
Next Game: Saturday, December 8th at 7 PM against Roxbury at Kean University
Ice Hockey:
Glen Rock 3, Pascack Valley 2 (Saturday)
Pascack Valley puck is back and there was a huge crowd on hand Saturday night for their season opener against Glen Rock.
Unfortunately, Pascack Valley couldn't pull out the win and fell to Glen Rock 3-2.
Glen Rock opened the scoring in the first period, scoring their first goal with 7:23 left to take a 1-0 lead. With 7:20 left in the second, Valley tied the score on a goal from Senior Devon Palmeri. The game would go to the third period tied at 1.
Seven minutes into the third, Senior Sam Komrower gave the Indians a 2-1 lead and looked to have sealed the win for Pascack Valley.
Instead, Glen Rock kept fighting and scored two goals in the final 4 minutes to shock the Indians and take the opener 3-2.
Although disappointing for Pascack Valley, they must not hold their heads. This is a talented team who will only continue to improve as the season goes on. I look forward to following them this season.
Record: 0-1
Next Game: Saturday, December 8th at 9 PM against Northern Highlands (Home)
Swimming:
Both the boys and girls had their first swim meet of the season Sunday night against Tenafly.
The boys suffered a tough loss to a Tenafly team that is one of the best in the area. Their best is yet to come.
As for the girls, they opened their season with a big 109-69 win over a solid Tenafly team. This is a team with a lot of depth coming in and one that should have a very strong season.
To open the season with a win over Tenafly should only give the girls more confidence going forward.
Boys Record: 0-1
Girls Record: 1-0
Next Meet: Monday, December 4th at 8 PM against Old Tappan (Away)
Boys Basketball:
Since I am going to cover the Boys Basketball team throughout the season, I decided to attend their first scrimmage against Garfield to see what this team is all about. After watching them for 6 quarters, this was a solid first outing for the Indians. Here are my observations about this game and the team going forward.
Starters: Jamie Seymour (Senior), Sean Hynekamp (Senior), Chris Jackson (Junior), Kyle Onderdonk (Junior), Ryan Onderdonk (Junior).
1. Three Point Shooting: Coming into the season, it was obvious that this team would shoot the 3 and shoot it well. In their game against Garfield, Valley was 19-30 (63%) from behind the arc, which is a fantastic percentage. I don't believe that this percentage will hold, but will be a big part of this team's success. The only thing that concerns me is the 30 three point attempts. Pascack Valley will have to be more balanced going forward to keep opposing defense on their toes.
2. Consistency: Pascack Valley lit it up in the first quarter. It seemed that everything they were throwing up was going in, finishing the opening period with 24 points. In the second quarter, Valley could not shoot the ball into the ocean, finish with a mere 10 points. To be successful, Pascack Valley must score the ball more consistently or a season of ups and downs is inevitable.
3. The Onderdonk Show: These two junior twins starred for the Indians on Sunday, scoring 73 of Valley's 106 points (69%). After 6 quarters of play, Kyle finished with 40 points while Ryan added 33. With most of their points coming from beyond the arc, it remains to be seen if they can keep this hot shooting throughout the season. If they continue to shoot it like this, Pascack Valley is going to be awfully tough to beat.
4. Bench Scoring: The biggest problem for the Indians this season might be getting scoring from their bench. During the 6 quarters, the bench only accounted for 11 of the 106 points that Pascack Valley scored. To be a dangerous team, that number is going to have to increase. Who is going to provide that scoring? Juniors Sonny Ray Dominguez and Harrison Milacek, along with Senior Dylan Ferraro seem like popular candidates.
5. The Best is Yet to Come: Pascack Valley played without three of its players on Sunday because they are members of the undefeated football team going to the state championship. When they return, Kyle Schneider, Nick Soravilla, and Jake Morra should make a big impact on this team. Schneider is a big man who can step out and hit the mid-range jumper. Soravilla is lightning quick and will continuously get his teammates involved. Morra is a tough player who will make the hustle plays for the Indians. Contributions from these players will be important for Valley moving forward.
Next Scrimmage: Wednesday, December 5th at 4 PM against Waldwick (Home)
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Valley Football Dominates Vernon, Sets Up Rematch with Wayne Hills
Pascack Valley, the top seed in North 1 Group 4, has the opportunity to do something that very few teams are able to do.
On the offensive side, it was business as usual. Kyle Schneider continued his success by completing 7 of 13 passes for 103 yards and a touchdown to Senior Billy Beattie.
That is to beat the same team twice in one season.
After dominating 8th seeded Vernon 42-0, they set up a rematch against rival Wayne Hills.
Vernon was never a problem for the Indians. They dominated from the opening kickoff and cruised to an easy victory.
The game was controlled by the Valley defense, who was able to block two punts and return them for touchdowns. Seniors Mike Manente and Ryan Foley supplied the blocks while Junior Brendan Morrissey took them both back to the house.
On the offensive side, it was business as usual. Kyle Schneider continued his success by completing 7 of 13 passes for 103 yards and a touchdown to Senior Billy Beattie.
Down the road, things will only get harder for Pascack Valley.
After defeating Hackensack 35-0, Wayne Hills will come back to the Valley after falling short on their first visit.
The only difference this time is the return of Senior Quarterback Kevin Olsen. For the Indians to have success, it is imperative that stopping him is their first priority.
Pascack Valley is undefeated and the top seed. Wayne Hills has reached the state final in 8 of the last 9 seasons. Who will have a chance to play at MetLife and capture a state crown?
Find out November 30th at the Valley, where the high school atmosphere is unlike any other.
Record: 10-0
Next Game: Friday, November 30th at 6 PM against Wayne Hills (Home)
Pascack Valley Falls in State Quarterfinals
**Editor's note: Since fall sports are coming to an end, Daily Recaps will resume once winter sports begin.**
The Indians fell to West Morris Central 25-15, 25-23 and just like that, their season was over.
After an impressive win against Northern Highlands in the second round of the State tournament, Pascack Valley fell short in the Quarterfinals.
The Indians fell to West Morris Central 25-15, 25-23 and just like that, their season was over.
Looking back, this team made great strides throughout the season. They opened the season with a huge win against Demarest and carried that momentum throughout the season.
With a final record of 16-8, this has been one of the best teams in recent memory. These seniors have had a great season and should be proud of what they have accomplished.
Although I have not been able to make many of these games, the few that I did attend were filled with excitement and energy. I enjoyed covering this team and was also sad when the season finally came to an end. This has been a great season and one I will truly remember.
Record: 16-8
Monday, November 12, 2012
Daily Recap: Monday, November 12
Girls Soccer
Northern Highlands 5, Pascack Valley 0
Pascack Valley Girls Soccer was faced with a daunting task on Monday afternoon: defeat a team that hasn't lost a game in over a year.
Although they gave it their best shot, the Indians could not compete with Northern Highlands, falling 5-0 in the second round of the State Tournament.
Instead of talking about what could have been, lets talk about what these girls accomplished throughout the season.
This is a team that finished with a record of 11-6-2 and gave everything it had in each and every game.
Looking ahead, this is a team that must find a new identity. This year's seniors created a winning environment and taught the underclassman what is needed to be successful at the varsity level.
After giving four years to the Pascack Valley Girls Soccer program, each of the seniors will be dearly missed.
I wish them luck with life after graduation and hope they realize that no matter what kind of problems they face down the road, they will never have to walk alone.
Record: 11-6-2
Girls Volleyball:
Pascack Valley defeats Northern Highlands 25-18, 25-22
Survive and advance.
That is just what Girls Volleyball was able to accomplish on Monday afternoon by defeating Northern Highlands in straight sets in the second round of the State Tournament.
Valley, the 7 seed, easily took the first set 25-18. The Highlanders could not stop the Indians' heavy hitters and suffered because of it. Senior Jessi Levine and Junior Chrissy Loganchuk each had multiple kills in the first set to propel the Indians to victory.
In the second set, it was Northern Highlands who quickly got out ahead, taking a 13-9 lead.
However, the next sequence was huge for Pascack Valley. They were able to win 11 out of 12 points in the middle of the second set to take a commanding 20-14 lead.
Leading 22-15, Senior Captain Chelsea Macchione suffered a head injury and was forced to sit the rest of the game. Northern Highlands took advantage by scoring 5 straight points and narrowing the Indian lead to 24-22.
In the end, Chrissy Loganchuk placed one in between two Highlanders to give the Indians the huge win.
With only 8 team left in the bracket, Pascack Valley has to be looked at as a serious contender to capture the state crown.
Record: 16-7
Next Match: TBD
Northern Highlands 5, Pascack Valley 0
Pascack Valley Girls Soccer was faced with a daunting task on Monday afternoon: defeat a team that hasn't lost a game in over a year.
Although they gave it their best shot, the Indians could not compete with Northern Highlands, falling 5-0 in the second round of the State Tournament.
Instead of talking about what could have been, lets talk about what these girls accomplished throughout the season.
This is a team that finished with a record of 11-6-2 and gave everything it had in each and every game.
Looking ahead, this is a team that must find a new identity. This year's seniors created a winning environment and taught the underclassman what is needed to be successful at the varsity level.
After giving four years to the Pascack Valley Girls Soccer program, each of the seniors will be dearly missed.
I wish them luck with life after graduation and hope they realize that no matter what kind of problems they face down the road, they will never have to walk alone.
Record: 11-6-2
Girls Volleyball:
Pascack Valley defeats Northern Highlands 25-18, 25-22
Survive and advance.
That is just what Girls Volleyball was able to accomplish on Monday afternoon by defeating Northern Highlands in straight sets in the second round of the State Tournament.
Valley, the 7 seed, easily took the first set 25-18. The Highlanders could not stop the Indians' heavy hitters and suffered because of it. Senior Jessi Levine and Junior Chrissy Loganchuk each had multiple kills in the first set to propel the Indians to victory.
In the second set, it was Northern Highlands who quickly got out ahead, taking a 13-9 lead.
However, the next sequence was huge for Pascack Valley. They were able to win 11 out of 12 points in the middle of the second set to take a commanding 20-14 lead.
Leading 22-15, Senior Captain Chelsea Macchione suffered a head injury and was forced to sit the rest of the game. Northern Highlands took advantage by scoring 5 straight points and narrowing the Indian lead to 24-22.
In the end, Chrissy Loganchuk placed one in between two Highlanders to give the Indians the huge win.
With only 8 team left in the bracket, Pascack Valley has to be looked at as a serious contender to capture the state crown.
Record: 16-7
Next Match: TBD
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Weekend Recap 11/9 - 11/11
November is here and fall sports are winding down. For all sports other than football, seasons are coming to a close as each round of the state tournament passes. For Pascack Valley, Volleyball and Girls Soccer are alive in their respective tournaments while Valley football begins its quest for a state title next week. It is a different attitude at this point because a win advances you while a loss sends you home.
Girls Volleyball:
Pascack Valley defeats Toms River 25-14, 25-23
Most of the teams in North Jersey are getting ready for their winter sports, such as Basketball or Hockey. That is not the case for Pascack Valley, who defeated Toms River in straight sets to advance to the second round of the state tournament.
Toms River South, the 26th seed, could not be expected to be fully focused because of the damage that Hurricane Sandy did to that town. The fact that they drove about 2 hours to play is remarkable in its own right.
In the end, Pascack Valley got the win and will most likely play 10th seeded Northern Highlands in the second round.
Record: 15-7
Next Game: TBD
Football:
Pascack Valley 42, West Milford 0
With the one seed wrapped up in the playoffs, it seemed that there wasn't much to play for Friday Night against West Milford.
It turns out there was plenty to play for. First was because of the 30+ Seniors that have given countless hours to this program. It is because of them that Pascack Valley has had so much success.
The second factor regards the league title. By shutting out West Milford 42-0, the Indians won the league title outright instead of sharing it with Ramapo.
Third, and perhaps most importantly, Pascack Valley got back into the feel of playing football. After being off a week because of Hurricane Sandy, it was important to have a game before the playoffs.
Speaking of the playoffs, Pascack Valley will host Vernon in the first round on Friday Night. The rest of the pairings can be seen here.
If the Indians can advance, they will play the winner of Hackensack and Wayne Hills. If they were to advance to MetLife Stadium, they would most likely be met by Old Tappan or Roxbury.
While looking down the road seems tempting, Pascack Valley must stay on task and take things one game at a time.
If one thing is for sure, anyone looking to win a State Title is going to have to go through the Valley.
Record: 9-0
Next Game: Friday, November 16th at 6 PM against Vernon (Home)
Girls Cross Country:
In the Girls Varsity State Sectional, Pascack Valley was shorthanded but still managed to make an impact.
The Indians were without Junior Madison Weis, one of the best runners on this Pascack Valley Team.
Without Weis, the other runners were able to pick up the slack and placed 15th overall. Bessie Zavidow ran ad 21:24, Alice Urbiel ran a 22:04, Amanda Digiona ran a 23:42, Kayla Begen ran a 23:53, and Corinne Weir ran a 26:00.
Overall, it was a successful season and the Girls should be proud of what they have accomplished.
Boys Cross Country:
In the Boys Varsity State Sectional, Pascack Valley was looking to make some noise behind Senior Star Ben Malone.
Although finishing with a time of 16:30 and earning 4th place, there seemed to be something wrong with Malone, and I'm not the only one who noticed. Whatever the case, Malone qualified for the State Meet and is still one of the best runners on the East Coast.
As for the rest of the team, Pascack Valley earned 13th place and finished the season on a high note.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Daily Recap: Monday, November 5th
After a week of heartbreak and a slew of damages across the East Coast, school was back in session at Pascack Valley. Not only were students back after a week off, but there were two state tournament games for Boys and Girls Soccer. Lets see how each team did.
Boys Soccer:
Northern Highlands 2, Pascack Valley 0
As the 12th seed in the state soccer tournament, this talented Indians squad was looking to make a Cinderella run at a state title.
Unfortunately for Pascack Valley, the shoe never fit and they fell to 5th seeded Northern Highlands 2-0 on Monday afternoon.
The game was even for much of the first half until Northern Highlands took a 1-0 lead with about 8 minutes left in the half. Late in the second half, Highlands added another, sealing the win and advancing them to the second round.
Although the defense gave up two goals, they played a solid game overall. The problem for the Indians was their offense. They could never get in rhythm and rarely put pressure on the Northern Highlands goalie.
Now being out of contention for both the state and county titles, Pascack Valley still has one piece of unfinished business.
They will play their last game against Bergenfield for the league title.
By defeating Bergenfield, Pascack Valley will complete a very successful season and put a banner on the wall that will be remembered forever.
Record: 9-5-1
Next Game: Against Bergenfield (TBD)
Girls Soccer:
Pascack Valley 4, Paramus 3
Never Walk Alone.
That has been the motto for the Pascack Valley Girls Soccer team since the beginning and has motivated them through what has been a very successful season.
However, Pascack Valley is certainly not done yet. On Monday afternoon, the 9th seeded Indians began their quest at a state title with a 4-3 victory over Paramus.
Goals were scored by Juniors Shannon Evans and Amelia Della Pesca, and Seniors Dara Liebeskind and Kelsey Witt.
The road only stiffens for the Indians, who will have to play top seeded Northern Highlands in the second round. (That game will most likely be played Thursday at 2 PM at Northern Highlands)
This might be asking a lot of Pascack Valley, but with the faith that these girls have in each other, anything is possible.
Record: 11-5-2
Next Game: Thursday, November 8th at 2 PM against Northern Highlands (Away)
Boys Soccer:
Northern Highlands 2, Pascack Valley 0
As the 12th seed in the state soccer tournament, this talented Indians squad was looking to make a Cinderella run at a state title.
Unfortunately for Pascack Valley, the shoe never fit and they fell to 5th seeded Northern Highlands 2-0 on Monday afternoon.
The game was even for much of the first half until Northern Highlands took a 1-0 lead with about 8 minutes left in the half. Late in the second half, Highlands added another, sealing the win and advancing them to the second round.
Although the defense gave up two goals, they played a solid game overall. The problem for the Indians was their offense. They could never get in rhythm and rarely put pressure on the Northern Highlands goalie.
Now being out of contention for both the state and county titles, Pascack Valley still has one piece of unfinished business.
They will play their last game against Bergenfield for the league title.
By defeating Bergenfield, Pascack Valley will complete a very successful season and put a banner on the wall that will be remembered forever.
Record: 9-5-1
Next Game: Against Bergenfield (TBD)
Girls Soccer:
Pascack Valley 4, Paramus 3
Never Walk Alone.
That has been the motto for the Pascack Valley Girls Soccer team since the beginning and has motivated them through what has been a very successful season.
However, Pascack Valley is certainly not done yet. On Monday afternoon, the 9th seeded Indians began their quest at a state title with a 4-3 victory over Paramus.
Goals were scored by Juniors Shannon Evans and Amelia Della Pesca, and Seniors Dara Liebeskind and Kelsey Witt.
The road only stiffens for the Indians, who will have to play top seeded Northern Highlands in the second round. (That game will most likely be played Thursday at 2 PM at Northern Highlands)
This might be asking a lot of Pascack Valley, but with the faith that these girls have in each other, anything is possible.
Record: 11-5-2
Next Game: Thursday, November 8th at 2 PM against Northern Highlands (Away)
Monday, October 29, 2012
Weekend Recap: 10/25 - 10/28
Girls Volleyball:
Next Game: State Tournament Game (TBD)
Pascack Valley falls to Pascack Hills (Friday)
Record: 14-7
Next Game: State Tournament Game (TBD)
Girls Soccer:
Mahwah 1, Pascack Valley 0 (Thursday)
Record: 10-5-2
Next Game: Wednesday, October 31st at 2 PM against Paramus (Away)
Boys Soccer:
Pascack Valley 2, Demarest 1 (Saturday)
Record: 9-4-1
Next Game: State Tournament Game against Northern Highlands (TBD)
Girls Tennis:
The girls fell to Demarest on Friday afternoon in their last match of the season. It was a successful season for the girls and they should be very proud of what they have accomplished.
Football:
Pascack Valley 35, Ramapo 32 (Friday)
After defeating Wayne Hills just two weeks prior, the torch of Group 4 had been passed from the Patriots to the Indians. However, Ramapo, who was also undefeated at 7-0, was looking to crash the party and take the Big North League Title for themselves.
In the end, Pascack Valley proved to be too much for the Green Raiders to handle. They were able to hold on for the 35-32 victory, improve to 8-0 on the season, and earn at least a share of the Big North League Title.
Ramapo got out to an early 10-0 lead, but the Indians never panicked. They continued to play their game and cut the Raider's lead to 10-7 at half time.
When Senior Quarterback Kyle Schneider hit Kevin Illian in the back of the endzone, the Indians had taken their first lead of the game at 14-10. Ramapo came right back and punched the Indians in the mouth, scoring on a 15 yard pass from Quarterback Anthony Lovecchio to Skyler Amador.
The next two scores belonged to the Indians. Senior Kyle Zenk scored on a 15 yard touchdown run and on the ensuing Ramapo possession, Senior Nick Soravilla intercepted Lovecchio and took it back 44 yard to give Pascack Valley a 28-17 cushion.
Many thought Ramapo would have quit. Many thought Ramapo would have just laid down and let Pascack Valley continue their undefeated season. Instead, the Green Raiders shocked everyone in Hillsdale on Friday Night by scoring two fourth quarter touchdowns to regain the lead 32-28.
Now it was crunch time for the Indians. With 6 minutes to go in the game, they needed to score and knew exactly who to go to. Senior Kyle Zenk seemed unstoppable on the final drive, capping it off with a 7 yard touchdown run and giving the Indians a lead they would never relinquish.
However, the game was still not over. Ramapo had a fourth down play with 30 seconds to go on the Indians 33 yard line. Instead of bringing the field goal unit on to attempt to push the contest into overtime, Lovecchio dropped back and lobbed a pass that was batted down by Nick Soravilla to end the game.
After a thriller of ups and downs, it was Pascack Valley who came out victorious. The only thing that separates them from a league title is West Milford, who the Indians will play Friday in their last regular season game.
With the league title now at least partially in their hands, the Indians have their eye on another prize.
A State Title.
Record: 8-0
Next Game: Friday, November 2nd at 6 PM against West Milford (Home)
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Daily Recap: Tuesday, October 23rd
Tuesday marked Senior Day in the Valley. Girls Volleyball played home against Paramus while Boys Soccer played under the lights against Demarest. Along with Girls Soccer, lets see how each team fared.
Girls Volleyball:
Pascack Valley is defeated by Paramus 25-21, 19-25, 23-25
Whenever a volleyball player steps on the court for a game, there is always that small feeling of nervousness and large feeling of excitement. For the Seniors of the Pascack Valley Volleyball team, they would only experience this feeling a few more times before ending their careers.
Anyway, it was a special moment for the Seniors, who have worked so hard to achieve a 14-5 record. They have put the program in the right direction and have shown the underclassman what it takes to win at the varsity level.
In terms of the match, Valley's Seniors carried their adrenaline into the first game and defeated Paramus 25-21.
That same energy seemed to disappear in the second set, causing the Indians to fall by 6 points and have to play a third and deciding set.
The third set was a dandy. There are no two ways around it. Both teams went back and forth but in the end, Paramus came out on top and spoiled what would have been the icing on the cake for the Indians.
Despite the loss, the Seniors can keep their heads held high knowing they have contributed so much to the school and community as a whole.
Record: 14-6
Next Match: Friday, October 26th at 5:30 PM against Pascack Hills (Away)
Girls Tennis:
The girls were cancelled today because of inclement weather.
Next Match: Wednesday, October 24th at 4:15 PM against Demarest (Away)
Girls Soccer:
Ramapo 3, Pascack Valley 2
Although the Indians played well with one of the powers of Girls Soccer in Ramapo, they were defeated 3-2 on Tuesday afternoon.
For Pascack Valley, it was the juniors who stole the show. Rachel Kearney and Shannon Evans scored the goals with Amelia Della Pesca accounting for both assists.
With the season coming to an end, it is important that these Juniors realize that it is almost their time. Their development will determine if they can sustain the high expectations set by this year's Senior Class.
Record: 10-4-2
Next Game: Thursday, October 25th at 4:15 PM against Mahwah (Away)
Boys Soccer:
Pascack Valley 3, Demarest 2
Senior Night was a special moment for players like Nick Sunseri and Kieran Walsh. They have been a part of the Pascack Valley program for four years and have worked hard to be where they are now.
It was only fitting that on Tuesday Night, these players showed the hometown crowd what they are going to miss next fall.
Sunseri netted two goals for the Indians while Walsh put one in on a penalty kick.
Senior Goalie Blake Ruzich also deserves credit for his solid play not only in this game, but throughout the season.
After weeks and years of hardwork, the Pascack Valley Seniors showed how important and great it is to be a part of the Indian family.
Record: 8-4-1
Next Game: Saturday, October 27th at 12 PM against Demarest (Away)
Girls Volleyball:
Pascack Valley is defeated by Paramus 25-21, 19-25, 23-25
Whenever a volleyball player steps on the court for a game, there is always that small feeling of nervousness and large feeling of excitement. For the Seniors of the Pascack Valley Volleyball team, they would only experience this feeling a few more times before ending their careers.
Anyway, it was a special moment for the Seniors, who have worked so hard to achieve a 14-5 record. They have put the program in the right direction and have shown the underclassman what it takes to win at the varsity level.
In terms of the match, Valley's Seniors carried their adrenaline into the first game and defeated Paramus 25-21.
That same energy seemed to disappear in the second set, causing the Indians to fall by 6 points and have to play a third and deciding set.
The third set was a dandy. There are no two ways around it. Both teams went back and forth but in the end, Paramus came out on top and spoiled what would have been the icing on the cake for the Indians.
Despite the loss, the Seniors can keep their heads held high knowing they have contributed so much to the school and community as a whole.
Record: 14-6
Next Match: Friday, October 26th at 5:30 PM against Pascack Hills (Away)
Girls Tennis:
The girls were cancelled today because of inclement weather.
Next Match: Wednesday, October 24th at 4:15 PM against Demarest (Away)
Girls Soccer:
Ramapo 3, Pascack Valley 2
Although the Indians played well with one of the powers of Girls Soccer in Ramapo, they were defeated 3-2 on Tuesday afternoon.
For Pascack Valley, it was the juniors who stole the show. Rachel Kearney and Shannon Evans scored the goals with Amelia Della Pesca accounting for both assists.
With the season coming to an end, it is important that these Juniors realize that it is almost their time. Their development will determine if they can sustain the high expectations set by this year's Senior Class.
Record: 10-4-2
Next Game: Thursday, October 25th at 4:15 PM against Mahwah (Away)
Boys Soccer:
Pascack Valley 3, Demarest 2
Senior Night was a special moment for players like Nick Sunseri and Kieran Walsh. They have been a part of the Pascack Valley program for four years and have worked hard to be where they are now.
It was only fitting that on Tuesday Night, these players showed the hometown crowd what they are going to miss next fall.
Sunseri netted two goals for the Indians while Walsh put one in on a penalty kick.
Senior Goalie Blake Ruzich also deserves credit for his solid play not only in this game, but throughout the season.
After weeks and years of hardwork, the Pascack Valley Seniors showed how important and great it is to be a part of the Indian family.
Record: 8-4-1
Next Game: Saturday, October 27th at 12 PM against Demarest (Away)
Monday, October 22, 2012
Daily Recap: Monday, October 22nd
Sorry for no weekend recap. Wasn't feeling well and needed some time to rest. Here is a brief summary of how PV sports did this weekend.
Football:
Pascack Valley 52, Demarest 13 (Friday)
Record: 7-0
Next Game: Friday. October 26th at 6 PM against Ramapo (Home)
Girls Volleyball
Pascack Valley falls to Northern Highlands 25-19, 16-25, 21-25 (Thursday)
Pascack Valley defeats Ridgewood in three sets (Friday)
Pascack Valley falls to Fair Lawn 21-25, 25-19, 18-25 (Saturday)
Record: 14-5
Next Match: Tuesday, October 23rd at 4:15 PM against Paramus (Home)
Girls Soccer:
Pascack Valley 2, Bergenfield 0 (Thursday)
Goals scored by Junior Amelia Della Pesca and Senior Dara Liebeskind
Pascack Valley 3, Demarest 2 (Saturday)
Goals scored by Juniors Amelia Della Pesca and Rachel Kearney and Senior Kelsey Witt
Record: 10-3-2
Next Match: Tuesday, October 23rd at 4:15 PM against Ramapo (Home)
Girls Tennis:
Pascack Valley falls to Tenafly 4-1 (Thursday)
Pascack Valley defeats Park Ridge 4-1 (Monday)
Next Match: Tuesday, October 23rd at 4:15 against Paramus (Home)
Boys Cross Country:
Without star runner Ben Malone, Pascack Valley finished 10th and had an average run time of 18:15. (Saturday)
Girls Cross Country:
Bessie Zavidow and Madison Weis qualified for the Bergen County Meet of Champions and as a team, Pascack Valley finished in 6th place. (Saturday)
Football:
Pascack Valley 52, Demarest 13 (Friday)
Record: 7-0
Next Game: Friday. October 26th at 6 PM against Ramapo (Home)
Girls Volleyball
Pascack Valley falls to Northern Highlands 25-19, 16-25, 21-25 (Thursday)
Pascack Valley defeats Ridgewood in three sets (Friday)
Pascack Valley falls to Fair Lawn 21-25, 25-19, 18-25 (Saturday)
Record: 14-5
Next Match: Tuesday, October 23rd at 4:15 PM against Paramus (Home)
Girls Soccer:
Pascack Valley 2, Bergenfield 0 (Thursday)
Goals scored by Junior Amelia Della Pesca and Senior Dara Liebeskind
Pascack Valley 3, Demarest 2 (Saturday)
Goals scored by Juniors Amelia Della Pesca and Rachel Kearney and Senior Kelsey Witt
Record: 10-3-2
Next Match: Tuesday, October 23rd at 4:15 PM against Ramapo (Home)
Girls Tennis:
Pascack Valley falls to Tenafly 4-1 (Thursday)
Pascack Valley defeats Park Ridge 4-1 (Monday)
Next Match: Tuesday, October 23rd at 4:15 against Paramus (Home)
Boys Cross Country:
Without star runner Ben Malone, Pascack Valley finished 10th and had an average run time of 18:15. (Saturday)
Girls Cross Country:
Bessie Zavidow and Madison Weis qualified for the Bergen County Meet of Champions and as a team, Pascack Valley finished in 6th place. (Saturday)
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Daily Recap: Tuesday, October 16th
Boys Soccer:
Old Tappan 7, Pascack Valley 1
The Indians had a rough game on Tuesday night against one of the best teams in the league in Old Tappan.
The game was 2-1 when Old Tappan was able to score 5 second half goals and blow the game wide open.
Simply put, Pascack Valley needs to forget about this game and move on to the next one.
Record: 7-4-1
Next Game: Friday, October 19th at 4:15 PM against Bergenfield (Away)
Girls Soccer:
Old Tappan 1, Pascack Valley 0
Girls Soccer lost a heart breaker against Old Tappan on Tuesday night, falling to the Golden Knights 1-0.
Despite playing solid defense, the Indian offense could never seem to get into a rhythm. If Pascack Valley wants to contend later in the season, their offense needs to come alive.
The Indians are still in the hunt for a league title, but Tuesday's game certainly did not help their chances.
Record: 8-4-2
Next Game: Thursday, October 18th against Bergenfield at 4:15 PM (Away)
Girls Tennis:
Girls Tennis lost the majority of their matches against Ramapo on Tuesday afternoon.
Next Match: Friday, October 19th at 4:15 PM against Hackensack (Home)
Girls Volleyball:
Pascack Valley defeats Ramapo 17-25, 25-17, 25-19
After an opening round victory in the Bergen County tournament, Pascack Valley followed it up with a win against Ramapo on Tuesday afternoon.
The Indians did not come out ready to play. As a result, they lost the first set 25-17 and were already in a hole against a team they are supposed to be.
Pascack Valley picked it up in the second set, winning 25-17. As all good teams do, Valley closed out the match by winning the third set 25-19.
It would be easy for Valley to look ahead to their second round county game against Fairlawn on Sunday. The Indians need to take it one game at a time, which will prevent them from losing focus and falling to a team they would usually beat.
Record: 13-3
Next Game: Thursday, October 18th at 4:15 PM against Northern Highlands (Home)
Old Tappan 7, Pascack Valley 1
The Indians had a rough game on Tuesday night against one of the best teams in the league in Old Tappan.
The game was 2-1 when Old Tappan was able to score 5 second half goals and blow the game wide open.
Simply put, Pascack Valley needs to forget about this game and move on to the next one.
Record: 7-4-1
Next Game: Friday, October 19th at 4:15 PM against Bergenfield (Away)
Girls Soccer:
Old Tappan 1, Pascack Valley 0
Girls Soccer lost a heart breaker against Old Tappan on Tuesday night, falling to the Golden Knights 1-0.
Despite playing solid defense, the Indian offense could never seem to get into a rhythm. If Pascack Valley wants to contend later in the season, their offense needs to come alive.
The Indians are still in the hunt for a league title, but Tuesday's game certainly did not help their chances.
Record: 8-4-2
Next Game: Thursday, October 18th against Bergenfield at 4:15 PM (Away)
Girls Tennis:
Girls Tennis lost the majority of their matches against Ramapo on Tuesday afternoon.
Next Match: Friday, October 19th at 4:15 PM against Hackensack (Home)
Girls Volleyball:
Pascack Valley defeats Ramapo 17-25, 25-17, 25-19
After an opening round victory in the Bergen County tournament, Pascack Valley followed it up with a win against Ramapo on Tuesday afternoon.
The Indians did not come out ready to play. As a result, they lost the first set 25-17 and were already in a hole against a team they are supposed to be.
Pascack Valley picked it up in the second set, winning 25-17. As all good teams do, Valley closed out the match by winning the third set 25-19.
It would be easy for Valley to look ahead to their second round county game against Fairlawn on Sunday. The Indians need to take it one game at a time, which will prevent them from losing focus and falling to a team they would usually beat.
Record: 13-3
Next Game: Thursday, October 18th at 4:15 PM against Northern Highlands (Home)
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Weekend Recap: 10/12-10/14
This weekend was a great weekend in the Valley, highlighted by Pascack Valley football defeating Wayne Hills and becoming the team to beat in Group 4 going forward. Girls Volleyball also had a big win, defeating Bergen County Tech in the first round of the Bergen County Tournament.
Girls Volleyball
Pascack Valley defeats Bergenfield 27-25, 25-15 (Friday)
With a county game awaiting on Sunday, it would have been easy for the Indians to overlook Bergenfield. Instead, Pascack Valley came out focused and took care of business, beating Bergenfield in straight sets.
The first set was a struggle for the Indians, but they found a way to survive 27-25. Valley had no problem after that, dominating the second set and taking the match in convincing fashion.
With this game now behind them, the Indians focused on their next test: The Bergen County Tournament.
Pascack Valley defeats Bergen County Tech 25-10, 25-16 (Sunday)
Pascack Valley, the nine seed in the Bergen County Tournament, had no problem handling Bergen Tech in the first round.
They cruised to a straight set victory, advancing to the second round which will take place next Sunday at 3:30 PM at Old Tappan.
Their opponent will be Fairlawn, who earned the 8 seed. They advanced by beating 25th seed Westwood 25-23, 25-21 on Sunday afternoon.
The Indians should not look past Fairlawn, but there is a tempting match up with 1st seeded IHA down the road.
Either way, this is the first step of what Pascack Valley hopes to be a great run through the Bergen County Tournament
Record: 12-3
Next Game: Tuesday, October 16th at 4:15 PM against Ramapo (Home)
Girls Tennis:
Next Game: Monday, October 15th at 4:15 PM against Mahwah (Home)
Girls Soccer:
Pascack Valley 1, Tenafly 1 (Friday)
Record: 8-3-2
Next Game: Tuesday, October 16th at 7 PM against Old Tappan (Home)
Football:
Pascack Valley 35, Wayne Hills 21 (Friday)
In the past, Group 4 has always went to Wayne Hills. They have won the last two state titles over Old Tappan and are looking to contend for their third straight.
Unfortunately for them, there is a new team ready to take over the reins for the best team in Group 4: Pascack Valley.
On Friday Night, the Indians showed the rest of the state that they are a force to reckoned with, defeating Wayne Hills 35-21.
The first half went back and fourth with each teams scoring two touchdowns. At the break, the game was tied 14-14.
The Indians scored on the first possession of the second half, taking the 21-14 lead. After a muffed punt by the Indians, Wayne Hills tied up the score on a short touchdown pass. Going into the fourth quarter, the game was still tied.
The fourth quarter was dominated by the Indians, who were able to run all over the Patriots and score two fourth quarter touchdowns. Wayne Hills could not keep up with Valley's physicality causing them to suffer because of it.
In the end, when people think of North 1 Group 4 football, it is time they start thinking of Pascack Valley instead of Wayne Hills.
Record: 6-0
Next Game: Friday, October 19th at 7 PM against Demarest (Away)
Boys Cross Country:
In the Boys Varsity Invitational, Senior standout Ben Malone limped to the finish line because of an injured hamstring. He hopes to run in the Bergen Meet of Champions, where he is the favorite to win this year's title.
Lets hope for a speedy recovery for the Villanova commit.
Next Meet: Saturday, October 20th (Darlington County Park)
Girls Cross Country:
In the Girls Varsity Invitational, Pascack Valley placed 19th out of 27 teams in the Varsity A race.
The race was only 4K (usually a 5K) and Bessie Zavidow finished 75th out of 186, earning a medal with a time of 17:28.
Next Meet: Saturday, October 20th (Darlington County Park)
Girls Volleyball
Pascack Valley defeats Bergenfield 27-25, 25-15 (Friday)
With a county game awaiting on Sunday, it would have been easy for the Indians to overlook Bergenfield. Instead, Pascack Valley came out focused and took care of business, beating Bergenfield in straight sets.
The first set was a struggle for the Indians, but they found a way to survive 27-25. Valley had no problem after that, dominating the second set and taking the match in convincing fashion.
With this game now behind them, the Indians focused on their next test: The Bergen County Tournament.
Pascack Valley defeats Bergen County Tech 25-10, 25-16 (Sunday)
Pascack Valley, the nine seed in the Bergen County Tournament, had no problem handling Bergen Tech in the first round.
They cruised to a straight set victory, advancing to the second round which will take place next Sunday at 3:30 PM at Old Tappan.
Their opponent will be Fairlawn, who earned the 8 seed. They advanced by beating 25th seed Westwood 25-23, 25-21 on Sunday afternoon.
The Indians should not look past Fairlawn, but there is a tempting match up with 1st seeded IHA down the road.
Either way, this is the first step of what Pascack Valley hopes to be a great run through the Bergen County Tournament
Record: 12-3
Next Game: Tuesday, October 16th at 4:15 PM against Ramapo (Home)
Girls Tennis:
Next Game: Monday, October 15th at 4:15 PM against Mahwah (Home)
Girls Soccer:
Pascack Valley 1, Tenafly 1 (Friday)
Record: 8-3-2
Next Game: Tuesday, October 16th at 7 PM against Old Tappan (Home)
Football:
Pascack Valley 35, Wayne Hills 21 (Friday)
In the past, Group 4 has always went to Wayne Hills. They have won the last two state titles over Old Tappan and are looking to contend for their third straight.
Unfortunately for them, there is a new team ready to take over the reins for the best team in Group 4: Pascack Valley.
On Friday Night, the Indians showed the rest of the state that they are a force to reckoned with, defeating Wayne Hills 35-21.
The first half went back and fourth with each teams scoring two touchdowns. At the break, the game was tied 14-14.
The Indians scored on the first possession of the second half, taking the 21-14 lead. After a muffed punt by the Indians, Wayne Hills tied up the score on a short touchdown pass. Going into the fourth quarter, the game was still tied.
The fourth quarter was dominated by the Indians, who were able to run all over the Patriots and score two fourth quarter touchdowns. Wayne Hills could not keep up with Valley's physicality causing them to suffer because of it.
In the end, when people think of North 1 Group 4 football, it is time they start thinking of Pascack Valley instead of Wayne Hills.
Record: 6-0
Next Game: Friday, October 19th at 7 PM against Demarest (Away)
Boys Cross Country:
In the Boys Varsity Invitational, Senior standout Ben Malone limped to the finish line because of an injured hamstring. He hopes to run in the Bergen Meet of Champions, where he is the favorite to win this year's title.
Lets hope for a speedy recovery for the Villanova commit.
Next Meet: Saturday, October 20th (Darlington County Park)
Girls Cross Country:
In the Girls Varsity Invitational, Pascack Valley placed 19th out of 27 teams in the Varsity A race.
The race was only 4K (usually a 5K) and Bessie Zavidow finished 75th out of 186, earning a medal with a time of 17:28.
Next Meet: Saturday, October 20th (Darlington County Park)
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Daily Recap : Thursday, October 11th
Girls Volleyball:
Old Tappan defeats Pascack Valley 25-18, 26-24
After falling to Old Tappan earlier in the season, Pascack Valley was hoping to get revenge on Thursday afternoon.
They put up a good fight but in the end, Old Tappan took the match in straight sets and kept their undefeated record alive.
The Indians were able to give Old Tappan a test, playing well in the first set before losing a couple of key points.
The second set closed the gap between Pascack Valley and Old Tappan even more. In the second set, the Indians were on point away from forcing a third. However, they could not finish and ended up losing 26-24 to end the match.
Their competitive games with a team like Old Tappan should only instill confidence into the Indians going forward.
Record: 10-3
Next Game: Friday, October 12th against Bergenfield at 4:15 (Away)
Boys Soccer
Pascack Valley 2, Tenafly 0
The Indians got their 7th win of the season Thursday night by defeating Tenafly 2-0.
Goals were scored by Senior Kieran Walsh and Junior Daulton Moro.
Senior Blake Ruzich was solid in goal, posting a shut out in front of the hometown crowd.
It seems as though this team is coming together and is ready to make a deep run into the state tournament down the road.
Record: 7-3-1
Next Game: Tuesday, October 16th at 7 PM against Old Tappan (Away)
Old Tappan defeats Pascack Valley 25-18, 26-24
After falling to Old Tappan earlier in the season, Pascack Valley was hoping to get revenge on Thursday afternoon.
They put up a good fight but in the end, Old Tappan took the match in straight sets and kept their undefeated record alive.
The Indians were able to give Old Tappan a test, playing well in the first set before losing a couple of key points.
The second set closed the gap between Pascack Valley and Old Tappan even more. In the second set, the Indians were on point away from forcing a third. However, they could not finish and ended up losing 26-24 to end the match.
Their competitive games with a team like Old Tappan should only instill confidence into the Indians going forward.
Record: 10-3
Next Game: Friday, October 12th against Bergenfield at 4:15 (Away)
Boys Soccer
Pascack Valley 2, Tenafly 0
The Indians got their 7th win of the season Thursday night by defeating Tenafly 2-0.
Goals were scored by Senior Kieran Walsh and Junior Daulton Moro.
Senior Blake Ruzich was solid in goal, posting a shut out in front of the hometown crowd.
It seems as though this team is coming together and is ready to make a deep run into the state tournament down the road.
Record: 7-3-1
Next Game: Tuesday, October 16th at 7 PM against Old Tappan (Away)
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Daily Recap: Tuesday, October 9th
Girls Volleyball:
Pascack Valley defeats Tenafly 25-18, 21-25, 25-13
In a game that was not seen as much of a threat, Girls Volleyball saw themselves in a dogfight against Tenafly on Tuesday afternoon.
After winning the opening set 25-18, Tenafly responded by winning the second 25-21 and taking the match to the third.
The Indians did not mess around in the final set, easily winning 25-13 and taking the match 2 sets to 1.
This team has constantly improved throughout the season and seem to peaking at the right time.
Record: 10-2
Next Game: Thursday, October 11th at 4:15 PM against Old Tappan (Home)
Girls Soccer:
Pascack Valley 7, Teaneck 0
The Indian offense exploded as Pascack Valley Girls Soccer rolled to a 7-0 victory over Teaneck on Tuesday night.
Morgan Bade led the scoring for the Indians with a hat trick. Sophomore Katie Gallagher, Senior Michelle Orden, and Junior Amelia Della Pesca each added a goal.
Even Senior Goalie Allison Waldman was a part of the scoring. She played the field during this game and ended up scoring her first goal of the season.
If the Indian offense can continue on this tear, they will hard to beat going forward.
Record: 8-3-1
Next Game: Friday, October 12th at 4:15 PM against Tenafly (Away)
Girls Tennis:
The Girls were cancelled because Tenafly was playing in states.
Next Game: Wednesday, October 10th at 4:15 PM against River Dell (Away)
Boys Cross Country:
In the Big North Championship, Pascack Valley was able to take 5th.
Unsurprisingly, Senior Ben Malone was first by running a 16:03.
Another positive for the Indians was that all of their Varsity runners finished with a time under 19 minutes.
Girls Cross Country:
In the Big North Championship, the Girls team took 5th and looked like a dangerous squad.
Bessie Zavidow (14th) and Alice Urbiel both set personal bests by running 20:24 and 21:19 respectively.
Kayla Begen took third with a time of 22:54, Caroline Morrow was fourth with 23:26, and Nicollete Lynch ran a 24:27, good for 5th on the team.
With one of their top runners injured, this has to be a positive result for the Indians. They had an average time of 22:30 and Senior Kayla Begen believes they are headed in the right direction.
"Hopefully we can come close to beating Demarest in the counties with our team 100%.
With runners like Zavidow and Urbiel, the sky is the limit for the Girls Cross Country Team.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Daily Recap: Monday, October 8th
Only two sports (Boys Soccer and Tennis) were in action on Monday afternoon. Let's see how the results played out.
Boys Soccer:
Pascack Valley 3, Teaneck 2
The Indians bounced back nicely from their opening round loss in the Bergen County Tournament against Paramus. On Monday, they defeated Teaneck 3-2 in what seemed like a close game throughout.
The goals were scored by Danny White, Dante Cassano, and Ryan Coyle.
The counties may be over, but Pascack Valley must still pursue their goal as league champions.
Record: 6-3-1
Next Game: Thursday, October 11th at 7 PM against Tenafly (Home)
Girls Tennis:
Monday afternoon wasn't the best for Pascack Valley on the tennis courts.Most of the varsity matches were won my Demarest.
Next Match: Tuesday, October 9th at 4:15 PM against Tenafly (Away)
Boys Soccer:
Pascack Valley 3, Teaneck 2
The Indians bounced back nicely from their opening round loss in the Bergen County Tournament against Paramus. On Monday, they defeated Teaneck 3-2 in what seemed like a close game throughout.
The goals were scored by Danny White, Dante Cassano, and Ryan Coyle.
The counties may be over, but Pascack Valley must still pursue their goal as league champions.
Record: 6-3-1
Next Game: Thursday, October 11th at 7 PM against Tenafly (Home)
Girls Tennis:
Monday afternoon wasn't the best for Pascack Valley on the tennis courts.Most of the varsity matches were won my Demarest.
Next Match: Tuesday, October 9th at 4:15 PM against Tenafly (Away)
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Weekend Recap: 10/5 - 10/7
Girls Soccer:
Pascack Valley 1, Demarest 0 (Friday)
Pascack Valley Girls Soccer took the next step on Friday afternoon after defeating one of the best teams in the league in Demarest.
It was only a matter of time before this team began to show its true colors. The defense was solid once again and although only scoring one goal, the chemistry on offense was definitely apparent.
This is exactly the type of statement win the Indians needed to show the rest of the county that this win streak is not a fluke.
IHA 1, Pascack Valley 0 (Sunday)
Sunday marked the second round of the Bergen County Tournament and Pascack Valley looked to continue their winning ways.
After defeating Dumont in the first round, the Indians took on IHA for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Defenses stole the show in this match as the game was scoreless going into double overtime.
In the end, Pascack Valley suffered a heart breaker. IHA scored in double overtime and sent Pascack Valley home by the score of 1-0
With the state tournament still up for grabs, Pascack Valley must stay focused and look to accomplish the other goal they set during preseason.
A state championship.
Record: 7-3-1
Next Game: Tuesday, October 9th at 7 PM against Teaneck (Home)
Girls Tennis:
The Indians dominated Teaneck on Friday afternoon, winning all 10 matches between both the Junior Varsity and Varsity levels.
After a couple of rough matches, this should be what gets Pascack Valley back on track.
Next Match: Monday, October 8th at 4:15 PM against Demarest (Home)
Girls Volleyball:
Pascack Valley defeats Teaneck 25-15, 25-15 (Friday)
Pascack Valley bounced back nicely after losing to Demarest by handily defeating Teaneck in straight sets.
The Indians were able to overcome some adversity and get back to their winning ways.
Record: 9-2
Next Game: Tuesday, October 9th at 4:15 PM against Tenafly (Away)
Boys Cross Country:
In the Shore Coaches Invitational, Ben Malone came in first place for Pascack Valley and the Boys team finished 17th out of the 29 teams.
It was a solid all-around effort by the Indians.
Next Meet: The Big North Championship on Tuesday, October 9th at 2 PM (Darlington County Park)
Girls Cross Country:
Bessie Zavidow (22:57), Alice Urbiel (23:39), and Amanda Digiona (24:53) led the Indians at the Shore Coaches Invitational.
Everyone ran a strong race in what might be the toughest courses they will run on all year.
Next Meet: Saturday, October 20th at 12:15 PM (Darlington County Park)
Football:
Pascack Valley 32, Passaic Valley 0 (Saturday)
With a match up with Wayne Hills right around the corner, it could have been easy for Pascack Valley to overlook Passaic Valley, who is 2-2 on the season.
Although it wasn't the prettiest, the Indians took care of business and defeated the Green Hornets 32-0.
Offensively, receiver Billy Beattie caught a touchdown pass from Kyle Schneider.
The other touchdowns came by a fumble recovery in the end zone (Scott Culmone), a 35 yard run by Junior Jimmy Butle, and a touchdown run by Senior Chris Garcia.
The defense was stout once again, allowing no points and giving up few first downs.
The focus now turns to Wayne Hills, a team that has beaten Pascack Valley 6 straight times. That will change Friday night when the Indians show Bergen County that the Group 4 State Championship goes through Pascack Valley, not Wayne Hills.
Record: 5-0
Next Game: Friday, October 12th at 6 PM against Wayne Hills (Home)
Girls Volleyball:
Pascack Valley defeats Teaneck 25-15, 25-15 (Friday)
Pascack Valley bounced back nicely after losing to Demarest by handily defeating Teaneck in straight sets.
The Indians were able to overcome some adversity and get back to their winning ways.
Record: 9-2
Next Game: Tuesday, October 9th at 4:15 PM against Tenafly (Away)
Boys Cross Country:
In the Shore Coaches Invitational, Ben Malone came in first place for Pascack Valley and the Boys team finished 17th out of the 29 teams.
It was a solid all-around effort by the Indians.
Next Meet: The Big North Championship on Tuesday, October 9th at 2 PM (Darlington County Park)
Girls Cross Country:
Bessie Zavidow (22:57), Alice Urbiel (23:39), and Amanda Digiona (24:53) led the Indians at the Shore Coaches Invitational.
Everyone ran a strong race in what might be the toughest courses they will run on all year.
Next Meet: Saturday, October 20th at 12:15 PM (Darlington County Park)
Football:
Pascack Valley 32, Passaic Valley 0 (Saturday)
With a match up with Wayne Hills right around the corner, it could have been easy for Pascack Valley to overlook Passaic Valley, who is 2-2 on the season.
Although it wasn't the prettiest, the Indians took care of business and defeated the Green Hornets 32-0.
Offensively, receiver Billy Beattie caught a touchdown pass from Kyle Schneider.
The other touchdowns came by a fumble recovery in the end zone (Scott Culmone), a 35 yard run by Junior Jimmy Butle, and a touchdown run by Senior Chris Garcia.
The defense was stout once again, allowing no points and giving up few first downs.
The focus now turns to Wayne Hills, a team that has beaten Pascack Valley 6 straight times. That will change Friday night when the Indians show Bergen County that the Group 4 State Championship goes through Pascack Valley, not Wayne Hills.
Record: 5-0
Next Game: Friday, October 12th at 6 PM against Wayne Hills (Home)
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