by Jim Lambert | Oct 11, 2016 | Athlete of the Week
Isiah Byrd – Abraham Clark High School: Isiah is the leading rusher in the state. He rushed for 405 yards vs. Bernards. He has totaled 1000+ rushing yards so far in 2016 and has scored 12 touchdowns. Trinity Garay – Rahway High School: Trinity is a junior...
by Jim Lambert | Oct 7, 2016 | Fall, Football
Two undefeated teams enter. Only one walks away. That is the premise for Saturday’s clash with Westfield, No. 14 in the NJ.com Top 20, and Union. Both Mid-State 38 squads enter the clash with no losses, and there’s a chance for a major victory either way...
by Jim Lambert | Oct 3, 2016 | Football
Four weeks are in the books in the 2016 varsity football season, bringing the unofficial halfway point of the regular season with most teams having played four of the eight games that will count toward the ultimate playoff picture. Through a month of action, the...
by Jim Lambert | Oct 3, 2016 | Athlete of the Week
Abigail Jonathan – Kent Place: Abby’s performance on the field is second to none with eight goals to date this season her tenacity knows no bounds. Abby’s unselfish play sets the standard for the Kent Place team, just as content to help her peers score by...
by Jim Lambert | Sep 28, 2016 | Fall, Football
For the first time in what might be many years, Union County has five 3-0 football teams. They include North 2, Group 5 schools Union and Westfield; North 2, Group 4 squad Summit; Rahway from Central Jersey, Group 3 and Roselle from Central Jersey, Group 2. If...