West Morris takes MCT crown
ROXBURY _ There have been times when West Morris has gained the Morris County Tournament title without a significant challenge.
Some seasons, the Wolfpack have had to fight to be the best in the county. No matter what the scenario, it never gets old.
Madison secures 18th MCT title
BOONTON _ Being carded for pushing and having to leave the Morris County Tournament final irked Madison senior midfielder Tori Ellis.
Ellis, a three-year starter for the Dodgers, realizes every minute is precious and she, of course, wanted to be on the field for the duration.
Machak, Butler avenge setback
BUTLER _ Whether soccer teams are successful or struggle, all of them change over the course of a season.
If the Pequannock Golden Panthers ever needed to be reminded of that, the Butler Bulldogs gave them notice on Wednesday, Oct. 17.
Disanza, Curham post upsets
PARSIPPANY _ High Point's Sarah Disanza could hear Mackenzie Barry's spikes. Disanza also could hear the Mendham standout breathing, seemingly inches behind her.
At that point, though, Disanza couldn't see Barry. That's because she passed her with 600 meters to go in the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference Large Schools Race held on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Central Park.
RANDOLPH _ It's been almost a year since Randolph and Kinnelon met in the Morris County Tournament title game.
After so many months of considering what would happen if the Rams and Colts ever played again in a crucial MCT contest, it turns out the results of an anticipated rematch weren't that much different.
West Morris returning to MCT final
ROXBURY _ Morristown is excited about making a journey into uncharted territory. The Colonials are equally thrilled about having a chance to gain revenge.
After three trips to the Morris County Tournament semifinals, Morristown finally broke through, landing a berth in the title game by defeating Mount Olive, 25-23, 25-19, on Saturday, Oct. 13 at Roxbury High School.
Unbeatens to battle for crown
BOONTON _ Katie Lips' grandparents have always told her that good things come in small packages.
In spite of her height - Lips only recently added a quarter inch to reach 5 feet - she's not short on heart, desire or confidence.
DeRiggi OT goal powers Hornets
DOVER _ The Hanover Park girls didn't get mad or frustrated or bitterly upset over a goal by Dover that sent the game into overtime.
The Hornets got even which put them ahead in the game and also even for the season. Freshman forward Alexandra DeRiggi scored 1:40 into the second overtime period to lift Hanover Park to a 2-1 triumph over Dover in a regular season contest on Thursday, Oct. 11 in the soggy grass at Dover High. Sophomore forward Janine Laudati scored a goal in regulation for Hanover Park (5-5-1).
Miyashiro breaks the tension
MORRISTOWN _ Diane DeSalvo put her hand to her face and spread her fingers slightly, just enough to catch a glimpse of Marissa Miyashiro's penalty-stroke attempt with 7:56 left in Morristown's game against West Morris.
The Colonials' long-time coach wasn't sure she wanted to look at all.
Taylor attains 1,000th assist
MORRISTOWN _ Bradley Taylor, content with being a libero, never aspired to be a setter.
So, when Morristown coach Ron Davenport asked Taylor to switch positions near the end of her sophomore year, she was outwardly agreeable. Inside, Taylor was against it.
