“We appreciate the NJSIAA’s responsiveness…and we are prepared to cooperate fully with the N.J. Division of Civil Rights. We look forward to the outcome of this investigation and hope this moves everyone toward valuing the intent and purpose of the rule changes governing high school sports competition and New Jersey’s CROWN Act,” said Acting Supt. Gilbert.
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South Orange’s Dagny Slomack Hits 1,000 Career Points at Newark Academy
The following press release is from Newark Academy Minutemen Athletics in Livingston, NJ: South…
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SOMSD Files Bias Complaint with NJSIAA After Referee Benches CHS Student-Athlete Based on Her Hair
During the first quarter of the game, a referee disqualified the player because of beads she was wearing in her hair.
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“Returning as coaches shows the current players that there is a reason to be invested in Columbia Girls basketball,” said Stevana Sims, CHS Class of 2009. “It also gives our players access to people with a shared experience that resembles what our players may face every day.”
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Columbia HS Boys Basketball Coach Deon Mingo Sets Sights on New Heights
From SOMSD: When Deon Mingo was hired as Columbia High School’s new boys basketball…
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Parents, Students Implore Board to Reconsider CHS Schedule Change: It is ‘Interfering With Learning,’
“I felt like I was being set up to fail,” said a CHS junior who is both an athlete and has accommodations for tests.
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UPDATE: Online Registration Closed for Two Towns Turkey Trot, Race Day Registration Available Nov. 18
The 2023 Seth Boyden PTA Two Towns Turkey Trot 5K & Kids’ Fun Run takes place on Saturday, Nov. 18, at South Mountain Reservation.
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MSO Villagers 10U Black Softball Team Wins Long Hill National League Championships
From Andrew Connolly: The MSO Villagers 10U Black team capped off an undefeated season…
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South Orange Looking to Reopen Baird Recreation Center to the Public in 2024
The project is late but not over budget, say officials.
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Cougar football’s 4-3 record has assured the team of a postseason berth.