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Anthony Knox Defeats Bergen Catholic Grappler To Become 4-Time State Champ Anthony Knox Defeats Bergen Catholic Grappler To Become 4-Time State Champ
Anthony Knox Defeats Bergen Catholic Grappler To Become 4-Time State Champ After a whirlwind few weeks filled with controversy, disqualification, and eventual reinstatement, Anthony Knox cemented his legacy on the mat. The Saint John Vianney 126-pounder dominated Bergen Catholic's Nathan Braun with an 18-4 victory on Saturday, March 8, in Atlantic City, securing his fourth New Jersey state wrestling title. Knox is the fifth four-time state wrestling champ for the Garden State. Knox, 18, was initially disqualified following a brawl, later facing assault charges related to the incident. However, after an outpouring of support and a successful appeal, he was reinstat…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Doug Edert Slaps Back: NJ Star Baller Ejected After On-Court Brawl At 'Cuse (VIDEO) Doug Edert Slaps Back: NJ Star Baller Ejected After On-Court Brawl At 'Cuse (VIDEO)
Doug Edert Slaps Back: NJ Star Baller Ejected After On-Court Brawl At 'Cuse (Video) Doug Edert slaps back.  The Bryant University guard — who made headlines during Saint Pete's run to the Elite 8 — was ejected from the Saturday, Nov. 26 game at Syracuse University apparently after being slapped by and then slapping an Orange player. It began with with 7:35 left in the first half when Syracuse guard Judah Mintz appeared to slap the Nutley native and Bergen Catholic grad, who in return slapped Mintz from behind on the side of the head. Things getting out of control up in Syracuse.Cuse guard Judah Mintz slaps Bryant's Doug Edert and then Edert comes right back with a sl…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Heartbreaking Battle Ends For Beloved Bergen Firefighter Heartbreaking Battle Ends For Beloved Bergen Firefighter
Heartbreaking Battle Ends For Beloved Bergen Firefighter A career Bergen County firefighter's valiant battle with cancer ended Saturday, leaving countless loved ones, first responders, friends and others devastated. "We all ask why the great ones are taken to soon and we can't find the answer," Hackensack Fire Capt. Justin Derevyanik wrote as news of the death of Timothy Rice spread on Saturday. Timmy Rice, 42, of Emerson leaves Regina, his wife of 15 years, their daughter, Aubrey, and their son, TJ. He was "one of a kind, truly one of the nicest, most caring people I’ve ever known," Doug Habermann wrote -- just one of a rapidly growing collect…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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COVID-19: 2 Elite Bergen County Schools Closed To Positive Cases COVID-19: 2 Elite Bergen County Schools Closed To Positive Cases
Covid-19: 2 Elite Bergen County Schools Closed To Positive Cases A Bergen County high school recently ranked the best America and an elite prep school have both switched to remote learning after individuals tested positive for Coronavirus. Don Bosco Prep has cancelled athletic events and went remote Wednesday, after two students tested positive. Friday night's football game against St. Joseph Regional and the soccer game against Bergen Catholic on Tuesday were postponed, officials said. The two students had already been working remotely when the school switched to remote learning. Bergen County Academies, which was named the top public high sc…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
TRUE CRUSADER: Bergen Catholic Mourns Senior Track Runner Kyle Egan, 17 TRUE CRUSADER: Bergen Catholic Mourns Senior Track Runner Kyle Egan, 17
True Crusader: Bergen Catholic Mourns Senior Track Runner Kyle Egan, 17 Bergen Catholic senior Kyle Egan died Thursday, Nov. 14 surrounded by his family following a valiant battle with cancer. He was 17 years old. Formerly of Staten Island and Brooklyn Heights, Kyle moved to Saddle River in 2004. He attended the Wandell School and Ramsey's Eric Smith Middle School. Kyle ran track at Bergen Catholic, and was being remembered as a crusader. "Tonight the entire Bergen Catholic community writes to you with very heavy hearts, losing one of our own this afternoon to cancer," Crusader Crazies wrote on Twitter. "Kyle was by definition a leader and a Crusader. His sm…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Community Mourns Hillsdale Native, Clemson Student Ryan Shoop, 20 Community Mourns Hillsdale Native, Clemson Student Ryan Shoop, 20
Community Mourns Hillsdale Native, Clemson Student Ryan Shoop, 20 Hillsdale native Ryan C. Shoop died on Oct. 31. He was 20 years old. Ryan was a 2016 graduate of Bergen Catholic, where he played lacrosse. He had been studying management at Clemson University in South Carolina. "Coming to grips with the death of a student is always difficult," said L. Christopher Miller, interim vice president of student affairs and dean of students.  "The Clemson Family extends our deepest condolences to Ryan’s family and friends as they make sense of his untimely passing." Condolences poured in. "Heart of gold man," Ricky Schmidt wrote on Facebook. "[…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NY Giant From Englewood Holds Free Hometown Camp For North Jersey Kids NY Giant From Englewood Holds Free Hometown Camp For North Jersey Kids
NY Giant From Englewood Holds Free Hometown Camp For North Jersey Kids New York Giant Garrett Dickerson is facing his second year in the NFL. But the 23-year-old tight end will never forget the community that shaped him into the athlete he has become. Dickerson will be holding a free football camp for boys and girls ages 8 to 14 on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Winton White Stadium in Englewood (register below). Sponsored giveaways and free food for all attendees will be offered. Dickerson set school records as a tight end at Bergen Catholic (formerly Dwight-Englewood), with 52 catches, 776 yards and 10 touchdowns. He played in 49 games at Northwestern,…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Michael Valentine Of Norwood Dies, 36 Michael Valentine Of Norwood Dies, 36
Michael Valentine Of Norwood Dies, 36 Michael Gregory Valentine of Norwood died on May 26. He was 36 years old. A Bergen Catholic and St. Joseph's graduate, Valentine enjoyed playing hockey. He worked as a video editor for Deluxe Entertainment in Northvale, his obituary says. He is survived by his parents, Gregory Valentine and his wife Evelyn, and Ellen Valentine; his brother Matthew and his wife Lindsay; niece and nephew Brooke and Jack; along with countless other friends and relatives. Visitation will be June 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pizzi Funeral Home in Northvale.  A funeral service will be June 4 beginning at 11 a.m.,…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Mark Musella Sworn In As Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella Sworn In As Bergen County Prosecutor
Mark Musella Sworn In As Bergen County Prosecutor Bergen County has a new chief of law enforcement. Meet Mark Musella, who was sworn in Monday as Bergen County's new prosecutor. Musella got his start as a law clerk for Judge Ralph A. Polito. He worked as an assistant prosecutor from September 1988 to June 1994, eventually serving as assistant chief of the trial and grand jury sections. During his tenure, he prosecuted 50 jury trials, and handled hundreds of pleas, sentences, bails and motions. He also presented cases to the grand jury. Since 1994, Musella has worked as an attorney in criminal and civil litigation and has served as m…

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by Cecilia Levine
Sports
Don Bosco Football Coach Mike Teel Resigns Don Bosco Football Coach Mike Teel Resigns
Don Bosco Football Coach Mike Teel Resigns After two seasons at the helm, Mike Teel stepped down from his role as Don Bosco Prep's head football coach Friday. The Oakland native graduated from DBP in 2004 and went on to become a star quarterback at Rutgers. In 2015, he was hired by former coach Greg Toal as the Ironmen's new offensive coordinator for the Ironmen, before taking on his new role in February 2017 when Toal was dismissed from the team. "Don Bosco Prep was the foundation that my education and athletic career was [built upon]," he wrote on Twitter.  "This school has been, and forever will be, a very special place to…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
TRIBUTE: Oradell Cancer Survivor Brian Low Had Profound Impact On Many Battling Addiction TRIBUTE: Oradell Cancer Survivor Brian Low Had Profound Impact On Many Battling Addiction
Tribute: Oradell Cancer Survivor Brian Low Had Profound Impact On Many Battling Addiction Brian Low of Oradell is being remembered for the impact he had helping others battling addiction. A Bergen Catholic graduated, Low died on Jan. 3 at 28 years old.  "Brian Low is and forever will be a stand up guy," Mike Jack wrote on Facebook, "who even at his worst was getting help to those that needed it." During his junior year of college at Franklin & Marshall, Low was diagnosed with cancer. He overcame the disease through "strength and determination," and spent the last several years of his life dedicated to helping those battling drug or alcohol addiction. Brian LowRachel G…

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
UPDATED: School Closures, Delays Friday In North Jersey UPDATED: School Closures, Delays Friday In North Jersey
Updated: School Closures, Delays Friday In North Jersey Many North Jersey districts that announced delays for Friday have since changed to closures. Here is the update as of 9:30 a.m. Be sure to check your district's website for further details. CLOSED: Bloomingdale Clifton CTC Academy (Fair Lawn/Oakland) Demarest DePaul Catholic HS Fair Lawn Fort Lee Franklin Lakes Glen Rock Hackensack Indian Hills HS Oakland Paterson Prospect Park Mahwah Midland Park Pompton Lakes Ramapo HS Ringwood River Edge Saddle River Sage Day (Mahwah/Rochelle Park) Totowa Wanaque Wayne Wyckoff DELAYED: Bergen Catholic Bergenfield Public Schools Closter Edgewater Engle…

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
UPDATE: These North Jersey Schools Are Closed Friday UPDATE: These North Jersey Schools Are Closed Friday
Update: These North Jersey Schools Are Closed Friday Many districts that announced delays for Friday have since changed to closures.  CLICK HERE FOR CLOSURES. These schools will have delays: Bergen Catholic Bergenfield Public Schools Closter Edgewater Englewood Cliffs Public Schools Little Ferry Maywood Ave. Elementary, Maywood McKenzie School, East Rutherford New Milford Old Tappan Palisades Park Paramus Passaic Valley Regional Ridgefield Park Ridgefield  Ridgewood River Dell Regional River Edge  Teaneck  Tenafly

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Athletic Advantage:' Bergen Catholic Wants To Ban Wrestler Who Accused Coach Of Sex Abuse 'Athletic Advantage:' Bergen Catholic Wants To Ban Wrestler Who Accused Coach Of Sex Abuse
'Athletic Advantage:' Bergen Catholic Wants To Ban Wrestler Who Accused Coach Of Sex Abuse Bergen Catholic is trying to ban a former wrestler who accused a coach of sexual harassment from competing this season as a senior on his new school's team, alleging he sought "athletic advantage" by transferring out. Anthony "Tony" Asatrian claims his reason for withdrawing from the private school's team was because he was seeking relief due to a conflict with Coach David Bell -- whom he accused of sex abuse -- over his place on the team, NorthJersey.com reports. One of Asatrian's attorneys, David Eisbrouch, says in the article that his transfer was "not voluntary" and that he was act…

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
New Rankings: These North Jersey Schools Are Among Best In State New Rankings: These North Jersey Schools Are Among Best In State
New Rankings: These North Jersey Schools Are Among Best In State New Jersey is home to some of the nation’s finest schools -- but which high schools are at the top the list? Niche on Wednesday released its 2019 rankings, which are “based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education.” Using a weighted scale including academic grades (60 percent), teacher’s grades (10 percent), culture and diversity (10 percent), parent-student surveys (10 percent) and other factors, Niche determined the top high schools throughout the country. "The 2019 Best Public High Scho…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
'Dream Big': Hackensack Actor Aims To Inspire 'Dream Big': Hackensack Actor Aims To Inspire
'Dream Big': Hackensack Actor Aims To Inspire In front of the camera is where Juan Carlos "JC" Merino of Hackensack says he feels best. If you've seen his work, you might agree his grace is undeniable -- almost like he's been acting his whole life. But he hasn't.  Merino had just graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2008 with a degree in political science when he says he had a change of heart. More than a decade after completely flipping the trajectory of his life, Merino has been featured in independent films, television commercials and music videos -- most recently a promo for WNBC, airing imminently. In turn,…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Services Set For Fort Lee Native Cyrus Ashtyani Killed In Crash Services Set For Fort Lee Native Cyrus Ashtyani Killed In Crash
Services Set For Fort Lee Native Cyrus Ashtyani Killed In Crash A funeral was held Thursday, June 21 for Cyrus John Ashtyani of Montvale, who died on June 15 in a Woodcliff Lake motorcycle accident. He was 21 years old. Interment was at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus.  Ashtyani, a Bergen Catholic graduate who worked as an Internet sales consultant at Liberty Subaru, was heading south when he lost control of his Yamaha R6 at milepost 169.6, NJ State Police Trooper Alejandro Goez said. Born and raised in Montvale, Cyrus attended the Montvale elementary schools. He attended Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey and graduated from Bergen Catholic High Schoo…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Snow Day! These Bergen County Schools Are Closed, Delayed Wednesday Snow Day! These Bergen County Schools Are Closed, Delayed Wednesday
Snow Day! These Bergen County Schools Are Closed, Delayed Wednesday Winter weather advisories have now been issued for all counties in the region from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, with warnings already in effect for areas farther north and west. Snowfall accumulations across the area will range from 2 inches to 7 inches. Most locations are expected to see 2-3 inches, with areas north of I-84 having the potential for 6 to 8 inches. A Lodi middle school is closing early for the rest of the week due to ongoing water leaks. These schools are taking action before the snow. Bergen: Academy of the Holy Angels - Closed Bergen Catholic - Closed Immaculate Heart A…

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by Cecilia Levine