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)