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By Heather Shauger Previous to volleyball, Sarah followed in her older sister’s footsteps and played soccer. However, while she enjoyed the sport, she was not personally driven to push herself to do well in soccer. She was truly inspired to play volleyball during vacation, when a family member encouraged her to pursue the sport. When she began playing, she finally felt the drive and passion to excel and develop her playing ability. She says that she no longer felt like she was, “playing a sport, just to play.” Her passion and enthusiasm for volleyball had become ingrained in her. “I have never been as passionate about anything as I have for volleyball,” Sarah declared. Sarah plays volleyball all year-round with other players at DIGS Club Team. When she first started playing, she was frustrated because she rarely got any playing time. At one point, she thought that she might actually quite the sport. Nevertheless, Sarah didn’t give up and when she finally showed her coaches what she could do on the court, she became an instant starter. She is a captain on Ramapo’s Volleyball team and not only has helped the team achieve success, but has also helped support many of the younger players. “Our job is to encourage not to coach,” Sarah said. Sarah is an outside hitter on her volleyball team. This position requires great all around skills because the player plays both in the front and the back position. Sarah is a versatile player who’s energy is displayed throughout any volleyball game that she plays in. Last season, Sarah made a commitment to Lehigh University to play volleyball. She say she will miss the comfort of playing at Ramapo, but is up for challenging herself at a division one university.

By Heather Shauger “Pick up your garbage!” Ryan yelled to his fellow teammates as I walked on the DePaul soccer field to meet with him. Even though his team just had an impressive win over Roselle Catholic High School, he didn’t shy away from reminding them of their final responsibility before leaving the field. When I asked Ryan’s coach, “Who on the team has the most leadership?” he didn’t hesitate to give Ryan’s name. That was evident from my first encounter with this athlete. Through his leadership and playing ability, Ryan has helped lead his team to the next round in NJSIAA state tournament. Ryan says that his religion is a big motivation in both sports and his life. He uses this influence to not only guide his team off the field, but guide them on the field as well. He plays center back for the team. In this position, he is able to inspire his teammates and position plays throughout the field. He has played soccer since he was seven years old, and has had the advantage of knowing his coach since he began playing. When he was a freshman he actually left the sport of soccer in order to try lacrosse. However, he was encouraged by his coach to return to the team, where he has gone on to become a vital part of DePaul’s team. When he plays he says that he, “leaves everything on the field.” Meaning, that Ryan literally exerts all the energy and effort he has when playing. When he graduates, Ryan hopes to play at Sacred Heart University and he eventually hopes to become a Physical Therapist. Photos by Heather Shauger.

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Devore Takes the Lead for NH to BC Top By Edward Kensik Sean DeVore admitted that he was nervous when his Northern Highlands boys soccer team traveled to Old Tappan for the first regular season game of the 2010 season. It was only a month before the contest with the Golden Knights that Devore had offi cially received the job and he hurriedly got his team together in that month. Well, behind a goal each by P.J. Abplanalp and Nick Picache, the Highlanders would defeat Old Tappan, 2-0, that included quality play by goalkeeper Nick Palumbo on September 11. To many except for a few, it would turn out to be the start of something very special for DeVore, the Highlanders and the school. “It was an overwhelming experience to throw myself into something with only 11 days until the season started,” said DeVore about taking the reins in August just days before practice would start. For some reason though that seems ages ago as DeVore helped lead a Northern Highlands team to the school’s first Bergen County boys soccer title that came on October 30, a 2-1 overtime victory over rival Ramapo. In the county title game Ben Pinache’s goal would give the Highlanders a 1-0 lead, but Ramapo came back to get the equalizer to send the game into overtime. But it wasn’t long before the NJ Sports Fitness & Wellness Telephone: (973) 605-1213 Fax: (973) 605-1883 editor@sportsfitnesswellness.com 173 Morris Street, 2nd Floor Morristown, NJ 07960 page 4

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combination of P.J. Abplanalp and Rami Mamary that made Northern Highlands history. In just the first few minutes of overtime, Abplanalp got the ball and fired a 35-yard shot that reached Mamary on the far post. Mamary got control of the pass and smacked it by Ramapo goalie Mike DeVito causing the Highlands fans to rise in jubilation. Unfortunately for DeVore and the Highlanders, Northern Highlands season ended at home in the Group 3 North 1 state quarterfinal game. The top seeded Highlanders were stunned by ninth-seeded Pascack Valley, 3-2, just a few days after the county final. It continues to show that for Bergen County schools that it is tough to follow a run in the county tournament with a run in the state tournament. The Highlanders would finish off the season with a 19-2 record. To go along with a Bergen County title, they received a Big North championship. The school was in a bind when former head coach Pat Naughter took the head coaching post for Montclair State University’s girls soccer team during the summer. For DeVore the players and the district, there was no animosity toward Naughter who helped rebuild the Highlanders program for the last three years. Naughter was a Mont-

clair State graduate and when there is a college head coaching job available you take it. “I have to give Pat a lot of credit, he did a great job with these kids,” said DeVore. But with the departure of Naughter during the summer, the district turned the keys over to DeVore, an eight-year assistant coach at West Orange High School, a program known for their championship-winning teams. “I talked to both Pat and Doug (Nevins, West Orange head soccer coach) and they both said that I should apply,” said DeVore. “I thought, “why not go for it.” He (Nevins) has been supportive of me. I talk to him (Nevins) after every game and he gives me tips and we email each other.” In addition it was a big change for DeVore who has bled West Orange soccer for almost his entire 30-year life that has included watching his brother playing at West Orange and then coaching at the school. “It was very hard to leave West Orange,” said DeVore who also played college soccer for a year at Montclair State and three years at FDU-Madison. “ The school (West Orange) has been such a big part of my life.” DeVore, a goalkeeper most of his playing days though has found a different spin on his coaching philosophy. While keepers and defenders might be spinning the adage of de-

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fense wins championships, DeVore is just the opposite and preaches an aggressive offensive style. “I always saw the field from the goalkeeper’s view,” said DeVore. “When I started to coach, I saw it from a different angle.” And you can’t complain about the success as the Highlanders became lethal with the ball. “One of things we talk about is putting the ball forward,” said DeVore. “We like to press the backs and get the numbers inside.” Before the Bergen County title game, Ramapo and Northern Highlands had split during the regular season. The Highlanders would start the season 15-0 before falling to Ramapo, 1-0, on the night of October 26 in Franklin Lakes. On September 22 in Allendale, the Highlanders would top the Green Raiders, 3-1, behind a pair of goals from Picache and a goal from Tim Collis. Ben’s brother, Nick would also tabulate three assists while Nick Palumbo would make four saves in goal. And that set up what turned out to be the rubber match of the battle between the two rivals. In the past it has been Ramapo coming out on top, but this time the game turned red and black. And now an even harder part, the encore for DeVore and the Highlanders in 2011.

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Megan Harrington Senior Mahwah High School

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know as long as we execute and stop them we’re going to win.” It didn’t take long for St. Joseph’s to get things figured out. Senior quarterback, Chris Andrews, hit sophomore wide receiver, Ricky Jeune, for a 17-yard touchdown pass midway through the first quarter. Then, a botched punt gave the Green Knights the ball on the Wayne Hills two-yard-line, which was an easy punch in for Beauvais. The Green Knights took a 2114 lead heading into half-time on a 10-yard run by Beauvais. “Our kids the whole season just persevere,” said head coach, Tony Karcich. “They

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The Ramapo Girl’s Volleyball team hasn’t won states since 1993, nor have they been so close to winning in over seventeen years. In sophomore year, the seniors on Ramapo were known as the “young bloods.” The potential that the Ramapo girls had was realized as early as their sophomore year in high school. This name has stuck with them and has served as a reminder of their potential and strong ability on the court. The team had to overcome several obstacles in preparing for their 2010 season. They lost the majority of their starting team from the previous year, and had to adjust to an all-new line up. In addition they needed to fi nd a new setter. Luckily, Erin O’Haggin took the initiative and energy in training this season to become the new setter. The job of a setter is to put the ball in the air, so that the attack can drive it into the opponent’s court. This proved to be a beneficial decision, because Erin has proven to be a very talented setter and has helped to solidify the team’s success. In the state game they faced Old Tappan High School, who won the tournament in 2008, page 14

and who has challenged them throughout their season. Even though they had been defeated by them twice before in their regular season, they didn’t let that deter them from putting forward their best effort in the state game. Head Coach Dave Van Hook encouraged the team before the game and told them to, “show them you can compete with them.” Ramapo’s volleyball team did just that. Their passion and team unity was strong throughout the three games as they rallied for first place. During the first game, it appeared that Old Tappan was going to beat Ramapo. However, the girls came from behind and defeated Old Tappan 25-19. Middle blocker, Kasey Woetzel and Nicole Kincade defended their court and set up many offensive plays that were essential in helping to win the first game. At the start of the second game the girl’s were “on a high from winning,” said Captain Sarah Giegerich. However, before the game even started they were penalized for not serving in the correct order. It took several moments to get the second game underway because the referees seemed unsure of how to handle the call that was made. Old Tappan was awarded a point due to this error. The girls still

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plays against Old Tappan. In the end, Old Tappan won the tournament with a final score of 25-17. In spite of their loss, the girls seemed pleased with their performance and progress that they made this season. Their coach was excited and proud that the girls made it this far in the Bergen County Tournament. Photos by Heather Shauger.

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Lakeland rallied to defeat DePaul 2-1 for the Passaic County Girls Volleyball Tournament championship team banner on Saturday (October 30). The Lady Lancers, with 10 seniors on the roster, won by scores of 24-26, 25-19 and 25-19. Northern Valley/Old Tappan also rallied to topple Ramapo 2-1 on Sunday (October 31) to claim the Bergen County Tourney title, posting scores of 19-25, 25-18 and 25-17. DePaul’s Liz Marlon slammed a match-high 16 kills while Samantha DeBois registered 14 assists for the Lady Spartans and Nicole Lopez scooped up a match-high 19 digs. Lakeland’s winning effort was field by setter Molly Cornelissen who distributed 34 assists while Kimmy Bachmann and Krista Constanton picked up 15 digs apiece.

Alyana Whitney dominated at the net in the BCT match, spiking 27 kills while Anna Kate Miller contributed 22 assists and Kelsey Morgan collected nine digs as Old Tappan boosted its record to 19-1. Erin O’Hagen distributed 16 assists with Sarah Gingerich scooping up 15 digs but Ramapo dropped to 20-3. In the BCT semifinals on Friday (October 29), Old Tappan rolled to a 2-0 victory over Bogota, recording scores of 25-19 and 25-16 as Whitney blasted 20 kills. Miller chipped in with 18 assists while Taylor Jansen and Whitney registered a dozen digs apiece. In the other bracket, Ramapo breezed to a 2-0 triumph over Northern Valley/Demarest, posting scores of 25-7 and 2511. Nicole Kinkaide slammed 17 kills and O’Hagan posted 24 assists. DePaul blanked Clifton 2-0 in

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Championship Finals Lakeland 2 – DePaul 1 Semifinals DePaul 2 – Clifton 0 Lakeland 2 – Wayne Valley 1

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the PCT semifinals on Wednesday (October 27), recording games of 25-17 and 25-18. Dubois dished off a dozen assists while Alyssa Carini hammered 10 kills and Nicole Lopez was credited with 13 digs. In the upper bracket, Lakeland defeated Wayne Valley 2-1, winning by scores of 25-21, 22-25 and 25-15. Kelsey Behnken picked up a match-high 24 digs for the Indians.

Pre-Quarterfinals Bogota 2 – Paramus 0 IHA 2 – Mahwah 0 NV/Demarest 2 – Rutherford 1 NV/Old Tappan 2 – Fair Lawn 0 Pasc Hills 2 – N Highlands 1 Ramapo 2 – Tenafly 1 Ridgewood 2 – Holy Angels 1 River Dell 2 – Pascack Valley 0

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Clifton upped its overall record to 11-1-1 by defeating Wayne Valley 2-1 in the championship final of the 39 th Annual Passaic County Boys Soccer Tournament. Igor Petrovic put the Mustangs, who topped DePaul 3-1 in the semifinals, got on the board in the opening half when he converted a penalty kick and Christian Castro scored off an assist from Oscar Gonzalez in the second half as Clifton surged into a 2-0. Keeper Anthony Tsouhnikas stopped eight shots on goal for the winners. Wayne Valley, which defeated Hawthorne 5-2 in the semifinals and was seeded No. 1, averted a shutout in the second half when Robert Palmarozza netted a goal with Mark Lucci picking up an assist. Goalie Chris Riviello was credited with six saves as the Indians fell to 11-3-1. In the Bergen County Tournament, the championship banner was claimed by Northern Highlands following the Highlanders 2-1 overtime triumph over Ramapo in the title match on Saturday (October 30) in Oakland. Sophomore Rami headed in the game-winning goal 71 seconds into the OT session as the Highlanders avenged a 1-0 setback to the Raiders only four days earlier

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in a Big North Conference encounter. Senior Ben Picache scored the first goal of the game, putting the Highlanders into a 1-0 lead in the 13th minute when he lofted the ball into the right side of the Raiders’ cage. In the 76 th minute, Ramapo deadlocked the score at 1-1 when freshman Chris Nash booted the ball toward the right post and his teammate Tom Garrambone, a senior, slide into it and directed the ball into the left side of the goal.

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In the championship match of the 27th Annual Passaic County Girls Soccer Tournament on Saturday (October 23), Wayne Valley dominated as the blue shirts played most of the game in the territory of the white shirts. However, when the final whistle was blown, third-seeded Clifton had earned the right to shower the Mustangs head coach Stan Lembryk who was smiling with the thrill of victory which was a 1-0 thriller. Sophomore forward Jennie Hornstra supplied the only goal from 15 yards out in the 18th minute when she converted a pass from sophomore midfielder Delana Pasquale off a restart at midfield. Wayne Valley built up an 8-7 advantage in official shots on goal, most of which

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Semifinals Immaculate Heart Academy 1 – Paramus 0 Ramapo 1 – Northern Highlands 0 OT (PK)

Quarterfinals Immaculate Heart Academy 3 – Ridgewood 0 Northern Highlands 1 – Mahwah 0 Paramus 3 – Ramsey 1 Ramapo 5 – Glen Rock 0

Pre-Quarterfinals Glen Rock 2 – Pascack Valley 0 Immaculate Heart Academy 7 – Northern Valley/Demarest 0 Mahwah 2 – Northern Valley/Old Tappan 1 Northern Highlands 6 – Westwood 0 Paramus 4 – Cresskill 1 Ramapo 3 – Indian Hills 1 Ramsey 2 – Rutherford 0 Ridgewood 3 – Lodi 1

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were launched from distance outside of 20 yard, all of which were stopped by Clifton freshman goalkeeper Rachel Egyed. Gabby Cuevas, Erin McGovern and Nicole Orlando enjoyed the post-game thrill of victory for the fourth time as Immaculate Hear Academy four-peated in the 2010 Bergen County Girls Soccer Tournament on Sunday (October 31) with a 2-0 victory over second-seeded Ramapo on the campus of Indian Hills in Oakland. McGovern, a midfielder, netted what would prove to be the game-winning tally in the 56th minute when connected off a pass from senior forward Stephanie Scholz. In the 78th minute, Scholz added an insurance tally when she re-directed a rebound of a header by McGovern. Kassandra Nunez, the IHA keeper, stopped four shots on goal while Morgan Sissler, Ramapo’s goalie made seven saves.

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Rono, Thompson Reign As King and Queen of Bergen X/C By Dennis Wilson Lyndhurst’s Patrick Rono and Erin Thompson of the Academy of the Holy Angels raced through the tape to win their divisions of the Bergen County Cross-Country Meet of Champions on Saturday (October 30). Rono, a Golden Bears’ junior completed the 5000-meter course at Darlington County Park in Mahwah, breaking the tape in 15:17 as has a four-second advantage over runnerup Nick Ward, a senior at Indian Hills. Thompson became the fourth girl harrier to repeat as a MOC champion. Don Bosco Prep, paced by junior Christian Costello’s seventh place finish in 15:49 captured the boys team title by eight points over second place Ridgewood which was led by Patrick Rynkowski’s bronze medal performance in 15:22. Senior Erin Thompson built up a 21-second advantage over senior Jen Molke of the Academy of the Holy Angels at the tape to win the girls’ division in a time of 18:03. Molke and her teammate, senior Emily Dunne who placed third in 18:41, paced the Angels to an easy team championship, opening up a 32-58 margin against second place Ridgewood. The Lady Maroons were led by the 1011-13 finish of junior Caroline

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BERGEN COUNTY CROSS-COUNTRY MEET OF CHAMPIONS BOYS TEAM SCORES 1. Don Bosco Prep 68; 2. Ridgewood 76; 3. Indian Hills 85; 4. Hackensack 131; 5, Ramsey 132; 6. Ramapo 173; 7. Pascack Valley 178; 8. Northern Valley/ Demarest 183; 9. Lyndhurst 185; 10. Cliffside Park 212; 11. Palisades Park 333; 12. Ridgefield 351; 13T. Bergen Tech N/S; 13T. Bogota N/S; 13T. Cresskill N/S; 13T. Dumont N/S; 13T. Fair Lawn N/S; 13T. Hasbrouck Heights N/ S; 13T. Leonia N/S; 13T. Midland Park N/S; 13T. Northern Highlands N/S; 13T. Paramus N/S; 13T. Paramus Catholic N/S; 13T. Park Ridge/Emerson N/S; 13T. River Dell N/S; 13T. Wallington N/S INDIVIDUAL RESULTS 1. Patrick Rono Lyndhurst 15:17; 2. Nick Ward Indian Hills 15:21; 3. Patrick Rynkowski Ridgewood 15:22; 4. Ben Malone Pascack Valley 15:44; 5. Levi Jennigs Ridgewood 15:44; 6. John Prizzi Indian Hills 15:45; 7. Christian Costello Don Bosco 15:49; 8. John Dugan Ramsey 15:50; 9. Adam Bernstein Northern Valley/ Demarest 15:52; 10. Erik Lapinski Don Bosco 15:54; 11. Bradley Paternostro Ramapo 15:55; 12. Sherif Ali Cliffside Park 16:07; 13. John Pujols Hackensack

16:10; 14. Nick Carapezza Don Bosco 16:10; 15. Pete Tuohy Indian Hills 16:11; 16. Erik Buser Ramsey 16:25; 17. Mohamed Eid Ridgewood 16:26; 18. Nick Lapinski Don Bosco 16:33; 19. Kyle Levermore Don Bosco 16:34; 20. Nick Salamone Ridgewood 16:34; 21. Ryan Tucker Don Bosco 16:35; 22. Chris Eltringham Ramsey 16:36; 23. Gregory Hazell Don Bosco 16:40; 24. Andreas Kellas Bergen Tech 16:41; 25. Brian Feliciano Paramus Catholic 16:45; 26. Carlos Coronado Hackensack 16:47; 27. Daniel Gaspar Lyndhurst 16:48; 28. Adam Morrow Pascack Valley 16:50; 29. Chris Cohane Ramapo 16:51; 30. Mike Secreti Paramus 16:51; 31. Cosmo Nardozza Hackensack 16:52; 32. Ryan Gormley Dumont 16:52; 33. Stefan Schuster River Dell 16:53; 34. Scott Savage Indian Hills 16:54; 35. Tim Latterner Northern Highlands 16:56; 36. Dean Piterski Pascack Valley 16:57; 37. Anthony Andrews Ridgewood 16:58; 38. Matt John Cresskill 16:59; 39. Aneudy Nunez Hackensack 17:00; 40. Evan Prizzi Indian Hills 17:01; 41. Sean Jung Bergen Tech 17:01; 42. James Szwerc Paramus Catholic 17:03; 43. Carlos Sanchez Hackensack 17:03; 44. Ethan Alkow Demar-

est 17:04; 45. Brian Daniels Ridgewood 17:05; 46. Adam Frank Indian Hills 17:06; 47. Dominic Camm Cliffside Park 17:07; 48. Michael Ippolito Northern Valley/Demarest 17:09; 49. Michael Mortillo Ramapo 17:10; 50. Adam Ross Fair Lawn 17:10; 51. Paul Fromholtz Leonia 17:11; 52. Jorge Maldonado Palisades Park 17:12; 53. Andrew Clinton Ramsey 17:12; 54. Thomas Hicks Dumont 17:13; 55. Andrew Wilson Ramapo 17:14; 56. Tim Ryan Leonia 17:17; 57. Sam Ruel Ramsey 17:17; 58. Dan Dugan Ramsey 17:18; 59. Alex Triana Park Ridge/Emerson 17:19; 60. Thiago Fernandes Lyndhurst 17:21; 61. Sean Degnon Northern Valley/Demarest 17:22; 62. Rolando Mendoza Hasbrouck Heights 17:29; 63. Jeff Vasquez Cliffside Park 17:29; 64. Mark French Ridgewood 17:30; 65. Dave Dorsey Indian Hills 17:30; 66. Pablo Nieto Hackensack 17:37; 67. Kevin Zellers Ramapo 17:37; 68. Noah Siegel Northern Valley/Demarest 17:40; 69. Jeff Pena Cliffside Park 17:42; 70. J.J. Leclerc Lyndhurst 17:42; 71. Kevin Rogovich Northern Valley/Demarest 17:45; 72. Lucas Hall Pascack Valley 17:48; 73. Brendan Conway Ridgefield

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Rachel Lottermann Immaculate Heart Academy 20:35; 35. Krissie Gaffney Indian Hills 20:36; 36. Oni Obelle Hackensack 20:36; 37. Erica Canas Northern Valley/ Old Tappan 20:41; 38. Sofia Licata Northern Highlands 20:43; 39. Katie Dougherty Ridgewood 20:45; 40. Monica Strowbridge Ridgefield Park 20:51; 41. Kate Scandale Glen Rock 20:51; 42. Jacqeline Clinton Ramsey 20:52; 43. Nicole Fede Mahwah 20:53; 44. Enisa MrKulic Ridgefield Park 20:55; 45. Meghan Mui Tenafly 20:56;46. Margaret McKendry Park Ridge/Emerson 20:57; 47. Nanci Sophias Fort Lee 20:58; 48. Katie Hall Ramsey 21:00; 49. Madalyn Pinto Northern Valley/Old Tappan 21:01; 50. Alexandra Valls Northern Valley/Old Tappan 21:02; 51. Kristen Gray Park Ridge/Emerson 21:02; 52. Jacquely Guglielmo Park Ridge/ Emerson 21:02; 53. Lauren Monteith Ramsey 21:04; 54. Krista LaRezza Pascack Hills 21:07; 55. Casey Devaney Immaculate Heart 21:08; 56. Jenny Antonietti Immaculate Heart Academy 21:11; 57. Samantha Dunn Waldwick 21:12; 58. Erin Ennis Academy of the Holy Angels 21:14; 59. Ashley Ramdin Cliffside Park 21:15; 60. Kristin Abitante Northern Highlands 21:17; 61. Kaylyn Bacha Immaculate Heart Academy 21:18; 62. Carolina Zardoya Ridgefield Park 21:19; 63. Corinne Myers Westwood 21:20; 64. Sharon O’Reilly Northern Valley/Old Tappan 21:20; 65. Jaime Mangold Indian Hills 21:20; 66. Meghan Ford Leonia 21:21; 67. Diana Ramache Hackensack 21:24; 68. Anna Richard Northern Highlands 21:25; 69. Sarah Hudson Ramsey 21:27;

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Glen Rock breezed to a 2-0 triumph over Harrison in a NJIC match on Wednesday (October 28). Julia Macchi directed the attack, distributing a match-high 14 assists as the Lady Panthers improved to 14-6 by winning games of 25-12 and 25-9. Morgan Mende spiked seven kills with Erica Pollet picking up three digs.

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IHA ripped Bishop Ahr 2-0 in the NJSIAA Non-Public Girls’ Volleyball Tournament on Tuesday (November 9), breezing to wins of 25-14 and 25-8 as the Blue Eagles upped their overall record to 23-2. Setter Mandy Carbarino directed the attack, passing off 23 assists while Rachel Scott spike 11 kills. Michelle Cruz picked up nine digs. In a Big North girls’ soccer confrontation on Monday (November 1), IHA exploded with four first half goals in vanquishing Bergen Tech 5-1. Erin McGovern fueled the outburst, netting a pair of goals and dishing off an assist while Erin Butwin, Nicole Orlando and Stefanie Scholz added solo goals. Assists were credited to Nicole Genzardi, Orlando, Scholz and Emily Shaw.

Ralph Jerome registered a hat trick performance on Friday (October 29) as glen Rock rolled to a 5-0 triumph over Leonia in a North Jersey Interscholastic Conference boys soccer match played in Glen Rock. Jerome found the back of the Lions’ cage on three occasions while Ryan Dubelbeiss and Connor Higgins chipped in with solo goals. Maxx Wurzburger contributed three assists with Marcos Claros and Higgins dishing off assists. Goalkeeper Mike Nadal stopped five official stops to record the shutout win between the posts.

Megan Gilmartin and Hannah Petrone supplied the goals as Glen Rock defeated Eastern Christian 2-0 in a North Jersey Interscholastic Conference clash on Saturday (October 30). Sophie Lederer was credited with an assist while keeper Margi Rivara stopped five shots to record a shutout.

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Trailing 7-0 after 12 minutes, the Spartans rallied with a 17-point surge in the second quarter on the way to posting a 38-28 victory over Lakeland in a Big North Conference gridiron confrontation on Friday (October 29). Dan Kowal put the Spartans on the board in the second quarter when he flipped a 32-yard TD pass to Massimo Aronson and followed with a 19-yard TD run. Mike Jachera split the uprights with a 44-yard field goal as DePaul led 17-14 at the intermission. Wymere Robinson bolted three yards into the end zone and in the final quarter, Kowal raced eight yards over the goal and Robinson closed out the scoring with a two-yard run. DePaul defeated Our Lady of Mercy Academy from Gloucester County 2-0 in a NJSIAA Non-Public Gitls Volleyball tourney match, winning by scores of 25-15 and 25-21. Samantha Dibois dished off 14 assists while Nicole Lopez scooped up 10 digs.

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With the score knotted at 1-1, Rachel Ranieri connected off a corner kick in the second half to spur the Lady Spartans to a 2-1 triumph over Roselle Catholic in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Non-Public A postseason girls’ soccer tournament on Tuesday (November 2). Theresa Hayden netted a first half goal for DePaul while Ashkey Sanches was credited with an assist. Keeper Tiffany Martinez stopped six shots on goal.

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Five days later, IHA blanked Immaculata of Somerville 5-0 in an NJSIAA Non-Public A tourney match. Keepers K.C. Nunez and Erin Wetzelberger combined on three saves to share credit for the shutout “W” between the posts. McGovern tallied two goals with Gabby Cuevas, Carly Didio and Scholz chipping in with solo goals. Cuevas distributed a pair of goals while Jackie St. John was credited with one.

Indian Hills rolled to a 2-0 triumph over Leonia in a nonconference girls’ volleyball match, coasting to wins of 25-17 and 25-12. Amanda Parks distributed 13 assists while Liz MacNeil picked up six digs and spiked five kills as Indian Hills upped its record to 14-8. Four players scored as Indian Hills defeated Bergenfield 4-1 in a Big North Conference girls’ soccer match to improve to 8-6-2. Brielle Buis, Fatima Elzahy, Lauren Kerbel and Jackie Schultz netted the goals with assists credited to Buis and Molly Miscovic. Keeper Samantha Kempin stopped six shots on goal.

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Dan Buonocore ignited a first half outburst that propelled the Thunderbirds into a 26-0 lead by the intermission on the way to recording a 26-14 conquest of Fort Lee in a Big North Conference gridiron confrontation on Friday (November 5). Buonocore plunged one yard over the goal line and booted the extra point as the Thunderbirds jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead. He followed with a 26-yard TD run to give Mahwah a 13-point advantage entering the second quarter. Buonocore broke through the Bridgemen’s defense and raced 48 yards paydirt and hauled in a 43-yard TD aerial from Jim Skrable to complete the scoring, all 26 of which were credited to him.

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Connor Coughlin registered a hat trick performance to power Midland Park to a 7-0 rout of Ridgefield in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group I boys soccer tournament on Wednesday (November 3). Coughlin netted three goals and dished off an assist Connor Gleba contributed two goals and two assists the Panthers 18th win in 19 decisions. Brian Bieszard and Kaleb Zuidema completed the scoring parade, scoring once each while Thomas Felipe, Johnny Fonseca and Thomas Saliba dished off assists. Kasey Damiano netted two goals while Rebecca Raberio contributed a goal and two assists with Julia Bos chipping in with a goal and assist to spur Midland Park to a 4-2 conquest of Saddle River Day in a North Jersey Interscholastic Conference girls soccer match. Midland Park improved to 21-4 by rolling to a 2-0 victory over Becton Regional is a NJSIAA North Jersey, Group I girls volleyball tournament match on Wednesday (November 3). The Lady Panthers won by scores of 25-14 and 25-19 as Danielle Koukos distributed 14 assists. Melissa Terpstra spiked six kills while Danielle Havlicek scooped up nine digs.

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Paramus Catholic defeated Mount St. Mary Academy 2-1 in an NJSIAA North Jersey, Non-Public A state girls tourney match on Friday (November 5). Jennifer DeBlasio netted a goal and dished off an assist on a goal by Paige Montillo. Keeper Amanda Bakunas stopped nine shots on goal as the Lady Paladins improved to 10-7-2. Two days earlier, Tiffany Maresca snapped a scoreless stalemate, netting the game-winning tally in the second half off an assist from DeBlasio as the Lady Paladins defeated Mount St. Dominic Academy 1-0. Bahunas recorded five saves in earning the shutout “W” between the pipes. On the gridiron, the Paladins jumped out to a 19-0 lead after 12 minutes and went on to defeat Bergen Tech 32-0 in a Big North Conference clash. Lamont Thomas hauled in TD tosses of 15 and 53 yards from Bryant Klein to open the scoring and added a third six-pointer to his collection in the third quarter when he bolted 14 yards to paydirt. Sandwiched in between were two one-yard plunges over the goal line by Matt Giachina. Brian Feliciano placed sixth overall in the Big North Cross-Country championships, completing the 5000-meter course at Darlington County Park in Mahwah in 16.41.

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Coming off a re-hab stint to recover from a torn MCK of the right knee, Robert Palmarozza stole the spotlight in a NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group III boys soccer tournament match on Monday (November 1), Palmarozza snapped a scoreless stalemate in the second half. He took a long pass from Rob Tedesco and re-directed the ball into the Wayne Hills’ goal to give Wayne Valley a 1-0 victory. In the semifinals on Monday (November 8), the Indians went to double overtime to pull out a 2-1 victory over Pascack Valley. Dabby DiMaio and Tedesco tallied the goals with Palmarozza credited with an assist.

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Trailing 14-0 in the opening quarter, the Green Knights roared back, scoring 35 unanswered points to knock Wayne Hills out of the undefeated ranks by a 35-14 score. Chris Andrew tossed a 36-yard TD aerial to Patrick O’Connor and Jason Checke split the uprights with the first of his five successful extra point placements, Presley Beauvis bridged the first and second quarters with a pair of six-pointers on runs of two and five yards to move the Green Knights into a 21-14 lead by the halftime intermission. Andrews tucked in the pigskin and raced 18 yards into the end zone in the third quarter and iced the verdict with a fourth quarter touchdown pass of 15 yards to Ricky Jeune. SJR exploded with six players scoring seven goals in a 7-0 rout of Emerson in the semifinals of the Bergen Cup. Matt Doherty scored twice and contributed an assist while Anthony Ciccarino, Patrick Edmonds, Dan Geroski, Joe Schiavone and Peter Tasca added goals to the scoring parade. Anthony Fontana, Austin Hiboki and Vinny Macaluso were credited with assists while keepers Matt Turner and Michael Fuchs combined on seven saves to share credit for the shutout “W” between the pipes.

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Mahwah’s Lindenauer Races to Double Gold in Paramus Runs By Dennis Wilson Mahwah’s John Lindenauer turned in an outstanding performance in the Paramus Runs on Sunday (October 17). The 22-year old raced through the tape in both events, winning the Lou Lanzalotto 5K Run as well as the Terri Roemer 10K Run. Lindenaouer was clocked in 16:48 when he completed the USATF-NJ 3.1 mile Lanzalotto course in 16:48 and in the longer Roemer race, he pulled away from the field of 441 runners to post a clocking of 34:37 while Ramsey’s 26-year old Jonathan Kiu, the runnerup was timed in 36:55. Ridgewood’s Cathy Carsew led the contingent of 232 females in the shorter race to the finish line, recording a 31st place effort overall. The 44year old posted a clocking of 21:16. 05. Ridgewood’s Misa Tamura was fastest to the finish among the 178 females in the 10K race. The 45year old crossed the line 12th overall, stopping the clock in 39.03. Fastest to the finish in their age divisions of the Lou Lanzalotto 5K Run were Clifton’s 61-year old Dan Steele, Demarest’s 53-year old Richard Rothschilde, Elmwood Park’s 30-year old Greg Lowry, Fair Lawn’s 36-year old Tina Gennat, Franklin Lakes six-year old Allison Lounsbury, Glen Rock’s 71-year old David James, Mahwah’s 45-year old Frank

Hughes and 67-year old Paul Doxey, Paramus’ 15-year old Brandon LoPresti, Paterson’s 21-year old Lance Mullins, Ramsey’s 15-year old Emily Vicente, Ridgefield’S 22-year old Danielle Fisher, Ridgewood’s 59-year old Gail Kislevitz and 61-year old Erika Campbell, Saddle Brook’s 76-year old Clifford Gerenz, Waldwick’s 38year old Tomoyuki Osada and 50-year old Teresa Simpson, Washington Township’s 32-year old Kelly Heaton, Wayne’s 40year old Jeff Schorling along with Wyckoff’s 71-year old Sachiko Kawamura. Finishing in the runnerup slots were Elmwood Park’s 36-year old Hector Mantari, Englewood Cliffs’ 66-year old Marie Squitieri, New Milford’s 26-year old Christina Fichera, Norwood’s 42-year old Diana Ceylan, Oradell’s 36-year old Elizabeth Lombardo, Paramus’ 12-year old Cassy Stone, 13-year old Matthew Zovistoski, 18-year old Lara Keskinkaya, 24-year old Jeanelle Herb, 49-year old Suzanne Sangaer and 51-year old Nick Paolazzi, Ridgewood’s 57-year old Walter Ricciardi, 55-year old Linda Ferraro and 71year old Charles Kowalski, Saddle Brook’s 63-year old Bob D’Angelo and 67-year old Tom Pena, Tenafly’s 50-year old Maria Makowiecka, Upper Saddle River’s 25-year old Dan Gerstl, Wayne’s 32-year old Sibi Jo-

seph as well as Westwood’s 60year old Joan Hluchan. Placing third were Emerson’s 23-year old Joseph Marsico, Hackensack’s 27-year old Dana Bahnsen and 33-year old Shada Ghazi, Mahwah’s 22-year old Annalise Tracey and 65year old Otto Pinelli, New Milford’s 42-year old Terri McGee, Oakland’s 45-year old Daniel Jeskic, Paramus’ 12-year old Gabrielle Eisler, 12-year old Alexander Gee, 16-year old Mary Thompson, 18-year old Anthony Gramaglia, 39-year old John Tabor and 40-year old Takahiro Fujiwara, Passaic’s 33-year old Hector Matos, Paterson’s 63year old Theodore Mullino, Ridgewood’s 68-year old Alexandra Bru, Saddle Brook’s 49year old Ann O’Shaughnessy and 63-year old Orfelina Pena, Waldwick’s 55-year old Walt Jamros, Washington Township’s 53-year old Michael Lincoln plus Westwood’s 29-year old Eamon O’Brien. Fastest to the finish in their age divisions of the Terri Roemer 10K Run were Cliffside Park’s 38-year old John Milone, Demarest’s 66-year old Antje Hennnings, Fair Lawn’s 52year old Rick Pingitore, Glen Rock’s 19-year old Stephen O’Rourke, Lodi’s 35-year old Sandra Catania, Mahwah’s 28-year old Emily Drew and 45year old Frank Hughes, Paramus’ 64-year old Bob Roemer, Ramsey’s 26-year old Jonathan

Klui, Ridgewood’s 13-year old Durham Abric, 41-year old Paula O’Connor and 45-year old Misa Tamura, Washington Township’s 32-year old Susan Colella plus Wyckoff’s 71-year old Raymond Bondy. Finishing in the runnerup slot were Leonia’s 39-year old Lori Siracuse-Parker, Paramus’ 15year old Yula Araki, 22-year old Kengo Araki and 28-year old Leslie Yu, Prospect Park’s 37-year old Mark Snyder, Ramsey’s 43-year old Christian Bahnsen, Ridgewood’s 68-year old Alexandra Bru, Saddle Brook’s 67-year old Tom Pena, Teaneck’s 70-year old Joe Saley, Tenafly’s 14-year old Sean Uchida, Upper Saddle River’s 25-year old Dan Gerstl, Washington Township’s 41-year old Donna Janson, Wayne’s 18year old Samantha Nobel as well as Westwood’s 23-year old Tara Kelly. Placing third were Emerson’s 26-year old Anthony Bianco, Fort Lee’s 46-year old Wanda Wang, Hawthorne’s 51-year old Rosemarie Albano, Mahwah’s 51-year old Gildarado Quintero, Maywood’s 16-year old Joseph Diaz, Paramus’ 40year old Karen Matesic and 68-year old Glenn Moyer, Patersonn’s 24-year old Mike Portela, Ridgefield Park’s 22-year old Danielle Fisher, Upper Saddle River’s 42-year old Mark Ruffolo and Woodcliffe Lake’s 17-year old Samantha Blake.

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1. Jon Lindenauer Mahwah 16:48; 2. Jonathan Klui Ramsey 17:45; 3. Richard Rothschild Demarest 18:12; 4. Nick Paolazzi Paramus 18:46; 5. Greg Lowry Elmwood Park 19:15; 6. Frank Hughes Mahwah 19:34; 8. Brandon LoPresti Paramus 19:41; 9. Daniel Jekic Oakland 19:45; 10. Sibi Joseph Wayne 19:46; 11. Michael Lincoln Washington Township 19:48; 13. Tomoyuki Osada Waldwick 19:56; 16. Manuel Romero Bergenfield 19:59; 17. Emil Estok Garfield 20:02; 18. Tom Rooney Saddle Brook 20:05; 20. Hector Mantari Elmwood Park 20:13; 21. Hector Matos Passaic 20:20; 24. Anthony Gramuglia Paramus 20:33; 25. Matthew Zovistoski Paramus 20:40; 26. Jeff Schorling Wayne 20:44; 27. Alexander Gee Paramus 20:46; 28. Robert Weingartner Hasbrouck Heights 20:51; 30. David Hough Upper Saddle River 21:11; 31. Cathy Cardew Ridgewood 21:16; 32. Michael Sondej Paramus 21:17; 33. Takahiro Fujiwara Paramus 21:23; 34. Dion Calupad Paramus 21:26; 35. John Tabor Paramus 21:26; 38. Dan Steele Clifton 21:28; 39. Peter Engelhardt Paterson 21:30; 40. Dan Gerstl Upper Saddle River 21:30; 41. Kelly Heaton Washington Townhip 21:33; 43. Stephen Calabrese Leonia 21:44; 44. Patricia Butcher Stockholm 21:45; 46. Lance Mullins Paterson 21:51; 48. Eamon

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O’Brien Westwood 21:54; 49. Rob Coyle Pompton Lakes 21:58; 51. Diana Ceylan Norwood 22:09; 52. Jeremy Zimman Mahwah 22:10; 53. David Gierek Saddle Brook 22:10; 55. Walter Ricciardi Ridgewood 22:20; 56. Terri McGee New Milford 22:27; 57. Shada Ghazi Hackensack 22:35; 58. Alan Kooreman Midland Park 22:37; 59. Walt Jamros Waldwick 22:37; 60. Darryl Rankin Bloomingdale 22:40; 61. Michael Wong New Milford 22:47; 62. Timothy Berry Ridgewood 22:50; 63. Randy Bowers Pompton Plains 22:51; 65. Patrick Barry Palisades Park 22:55; 66. Julie Santos Mahwah 22:56; 67. John Kobovitch Allendale 22:58; 68. Joe DiSilvio Paramus 22:59; 69. Erika Campbell Ridgewood 23:01; 70. Noriyuki Furukata Teaneck 23:05; 71. Joseph Bartner Paramus 23:05; 72. Gail Kislevitz Ridgewood 23:10; 73. Kevin Chung Paramus 23:14; 74. Ray Shinohara Paramus 23:15; 75. Gary Saperstein Paramus 23:21; 76. Paul Doxey Mahwah 23:26; 77. Danielle Fisher Ridgefield 23:30; 78. Gerald Juan Tenafly 23:33; 79. Jeanelle Herb Paramus 23:37; 82. Robert Ferioli Hillsdale 23:40; 83. Hernan Mantari Elmwood Park, 23:43; 84. Christopher Wong New Milford 23:45; 85. Carl Demmie Clifton 23:48; 86. Christina Fichera New Milford 23:51; 87. Michael Amato Saddle Brook 23:52; 88. Samuel Oladgun Paramus 23:53; 89. Tim Lynch Lincoln Park 24:00; 90. Mikhail Katashev

Fair Lawn 24:02; 91. Michal Pol Garfield 24:02; 92. Harley Mullins Paramus 24:03; 93. Jonas Wu New Milford 24:10; 94. Dana Bahnsen Hackensack 24:05; 95. Guyyee Shum Fort Lee 24:09; 96. Barbara Komor Ramsey 24:10; 97. Thomas Brady Paramus 24:11; 99. Eddie Gollhofer Glen Rock 24:17; 100. Christopher Carlos River Edge 24:17

1. Jon Lindenauer Mahwah 34:37; 2. Jonathan Klui Ramsey 36:55; 4. John Milone Cliffside Park 37:25; 6. Rick Pingitore Fair Lawn 37:51; 9. Mark Snyder Prospect Park 37:54; 11. Frank Hughes Mahwah 39:03; 12. Misa Tamura Ridgewood 39:03; 15. Gildardo Quintero Mahwah 39:13; 17. Stephen O’Rourke Glen Rock 39:24; 18. Christian Bahnsen Ramsey 39:26; 20. Joseph Mecca Paramus 39:35; 21. Peter Coy Demarest 40:09; 23. Manuel Romero Bergenfield 40:40; 25. Guyyee Shum Fort Lee 40:43; 26. Takashi Maeda Waldwick 40:48; 30. James Button Mendham 41:30; 32. David Hough Upper Saddle River 41:52; 33. Mark Frankel Wayne 41:55; 34. Romel Novarro Paterson 41:58; 35. Tom McCarthy River Edge 42:03; 39. Michael Colella Washington Township 42:17; 40. Emily Drew Mahwah 42:19; 41. Robert Hollis Mahwah 42:23; 42. Edson Atwood Teaneck 42:27; 43. John Paxton Saddle Brook

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Where Were You Last Sunday? Record Turnout for Family Reach’s Fifth Annual 5K & Family Run Fun in Darlington Park Many thanks to everyone who participated in this weekend’s 5K & Family Fun Run, raising money for families fighting cancer in the New York-New Jersey area! We saw a record 500+ participants, who helped us raise nearly $45,000. $13,000 of that money was raised through the incredible efforts of our Reach Runners, who encouraged friends and family members to support them by sponsoring their participation in the 5K! We also had many families, local high school students, and teams from local corporations such as Hertz, Mercedes-Benz and BMW join in the fun, and help this wonderful cause. The Sports Conditioning Institute was the largest fundraiser at the event, raising over $2500. They also provided the warm-ups for the runners as they specialize in

improving running mechanics and injury prevention. Info on their programs can be found at www.Sports-Conditioning.com. There were runners from all over the state, who competed hard and also gave big. The overall winner completed the 5k course (the same course where the Bergen County HS cross country championships was held just the day before) in a blazing 16:26! Awards were given out to the top 3 finishers in each age group and the winners were dominated by Sports Conditioning Clients, led by Jess Andre and Sam Dunn (both from Waldwick HS) who were 1st and second in the 15 – 21 female division. It was a truly great day. In addition to the 5k, there was a 1 mile fun run, free food, face painters, clowns, music and much more. All the activities were donated, and all to help

families overcome the financial burden associated with having a child suffering from cancer. As always, the donations from our 5K event will be used to provide immediate financial support to families who are struggling to keep up with the everyday expenses that accumulate as they care for a loved-one fighting cancer. More than 40 families will receive grants that will enable them to catch up on overdue bills, pay for rent and groceries, and much more. We are so proud to thank our wonderful sponsors for the day, including: My Pillow Pets, The Shaun O’Hara Foundation, GlaxoSmithKline, Hertz, Mercedes-Benz USA, Millers Pharmacy, Music for Aardvarks and Other Mammals, Saint Barnabas Health, Care System, Sports Conditioning Institute, Run Fast Live Slow. Special thanks to members of our 5K Committee for their incredible efforts to make the event a true success. And, of particular note, we appreciate

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Sleep On It! Practical tips for putting the rest back into

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We seem to be a nation of zombies getting by on little sleep and gallons of Starbucks. It’s estimated that about four out of ten Americans regularly do not get a good night’s sleep and suffer from some degree of impaired alertness during the day as a result. Just ask anyone who’s spent a sleepless night or two and you’ll get an earful about all of the negative effects. Aside from not looking and feeling your best, your creativity, mood, concentration and athletic performance all suffer. In addition, sleep deprivation is estimated to cost the United States billions of dollars each year in terms of lost lives, productivity, accidents and health care costs, according to research sources. How Much is Enough? Just what constitutes a restful sleep? Once upon a time, we believed that eight hours was the magical number to wake up refreshed. New research,

however, now indicates that when it comes to looking and feeling great and being at your most productive and alert, it’s the quality, not the quantity of your slumber that counts. There is no set formula for the perfect night’s sleep. Some people report feeling fully energized after only our hours of sleep. For naturally short sleepers, 5 ½ hours or less a night is fine. Such sleepers do not have a “problem” because they are alert and energetic during the day. On the other hand, some individuals complain that they’re essentially non-functioning if they get less than nine hours of rest. Heredity and age both play a vital part in the amount of sleep you need. While it’s usually another story for the mom, babies average about 16 to 18 hours of sleep. Kids, one and older, should average 14 hours a day, while teenagers typically require nine to ten hours of sleep. Most adults do need eight hours, although about 10% report needing consider-

ably more or less sleep. And contrary to popular belief, the elderly don’t need less sleep. It’s just that their sleeping patterns grow more fitful. What’s Keeping You Up Physicians commonly classify insomnia into three types: • Transient, which lasts a few days and is the result of minor stress or a disruption of regular sleeping schedules • Short-term, which lasts over a period of several days or weeks, and is associated with problems such as stress from work and family life • Long-term or chronic, which lasts longer than a few weeks, and is usually associated with underlying medical or psychiatric conditions such as depression and anxiety disorders. Physical disorders that disrupt sleep can include sleep apnea, where you stop breathing dozens of times a night, and nocturnal myoclonus, which is characterized by leg twitches. Both cause chronic

fatigue since the sleeper frequently wakes. Smart Sleep Tactics To help ensure you don’t stay up all night thinking of ways to get some sleep, here are some dreamy ideas: • Practice consistency. Make sure everyone in your family goes to bed at a regular time and rises at the same time each morning, even on weekends. When a person goes to bed at erratic times, it takes longer for the body temperature to drop to the level most conducive to sleep. By going to sleep at the same time each night, the body’s chemistry grows used to the routine. • Color your sleep. Research reveals that the color of your bedroom has a definite influence on your sleep patterns. Harsh, vivid paint or wallpaper can cause restlessness, sleeplessness or nightmares. If your teen’s idea of decorating runs along the lines of acid greens, fire engine red or

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SPORTS • FITNESS • neon oranges, maybe it’s time to talk. Instead, consider soft pastel hues—think celestial blues, dove grays, crèmes and beiges, for instance—as these soothe, comfort and produce feelings of peace and quiet for sounder sleep. • Unplug and tune out. In these days of constant access it’s hard, if virtually not impossible, to keep yourself from constantly checking e-mails, logging on to Facebook or Twitter, YouTube, surfing the Internet or working on your laptop in bed. And let’s not leave out the lure of late night TV and infomercials. Your kids can be just as bad. More than twothirds of today’s kids have a computer, games machine, TV and/or cell phone in their bedrooms. Think they’re sleeping like babes? Chances are they’re texting under the covers, instead! Set the example. The best option is to clearly separate and identify the bedroom as a haven and place of rest and relaxation, not the home office or family media room. If you must have some tech goodies in your inner sanctum, set limits and time restrictions. Plan on unwinding by unplugging—electronically, digitally, wirelessly, mentally and physically—at least 15 minutes before going to bed. Make sure your kids do the same. • Avoid oral stimulants. Stay away from caffeine, nicotine and the ingredients in some diet pills or energy drinks. Also, don’t drink alcohol before bed. While alcohol may

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make you drowsy at first, it will disturb your sleep later on. (And don’t think only in terms of nightcaps; many cough and cold remedies contain large amounts of alcohol as well.) • Maintain a regular exercise regimen. Physical activity on a daily basis is a wonderful way to relax your body and mind. Just be sure it’s not too near bedtime. • Sleep in the proper setting. Make sure your bedroom is dark, quiet and at a comfortable temperature. (Experts recommend in the mid 50s or low 60s). If possible, keep a window slightly open to help promote circulation of fresh air since the body needs lots of oxygen to replenish its cells. • Try relaxing with mind/ body exercises. For instance, while in bed, stretch full length, with every muscle pulled tight.

Starting with your toes, slowly work your way up your whole body by consciously relaxing every muscle group until you work out your tension. • Chill out. Set aside time before you go to bed to mentally unwind. Don’t lie there planning tomorrow’s to-do list

or rehashing the day’s annoyances and problems. A hot bath or shower, followed by a soothing massage, will help guarantee that you get a good’s night rest. Follow these tips, and you’ll likely be sleeping easy in no time!

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If you suffer from low-back problems: Lie on your back with your knees bent and supported on a pillow, or on your stomach with a pillow under your stomach. Or try lying on your side with your knees bent, which also keeps your spine from arching. A pillow between your knees will add to your comfort since it supports your top hip.

If you’re pregnant: When you sleep on your back, the full weight of your uterus presses on your internal organs and blood vessels. A better method is to lay on your side with knees bent and a pillow between your legs to better support your top hip. If you experience frequent heartburn: If you lie flat, stomach acids can rise through the esophagus, causing a burning feeling in your chest. If you’re certain it’s just a case of heartburn instead of something more serious, try sleeping with your head and upper chest on a sloping wedge.

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Your boss is so bad she could give any third world dictator a run for his country’s money. Meanwhile your bank account, 401K and stock portfolio have taken such nosedives that your stomach lurches at the mere thought of them. And to top it all off, your cold is so bad that your nose drip is gushing forth like Niagara Falls. It’s enough to send you into a fit of doom and gloom. And that’s probably part of your problem. Taking things so seriously—even when there’s cause (and who among us can claim to be without challenges)—may be doing you more

harm than good. A touch of humor may be just the cure for your woes. Researchers in the field of psychoneuroimmunology, the study of the physical and psychological interaction, continue to compile compelling evidence about the potentially crucial link between your mental perspective and your body’s reaction to stress and illness. And when it comes to romance and the social scene, no one needs expert or clinical data to know that humor is a powerful aphrodisiac. “Humor lets out my hostility and tension in a less destructive and safer way,” says Laura, a Wyckoff resident cur-

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rently doing paralegal work in a Manhattan law office. “When one of the lawyers asks if I can come in on a Saturday to finish up something, I’ll give him a big smile and say: ‘Sure, and I’ll even throw my firstborn into the bargain so you can take him to his soccer game.’ That way I get my message across, but in a non-hostile way.”

Concentrating on the lighter side of the very thing or situation that’s making you crazy helps defuse the negative emotions generated and gives you a greater sense of control and well-being. Even if you can’t actually change anything, refocusing your outlook will go a long way in lightening your load. Laughter brings a new perspective on your problems and puts some pep into your mental and physical lethargy. Instead of feeling totally overwhelmed, you gain a psychological distance that allows you to see your situation from a more objective viewpoint so you don’t feel completely overwhelmed and helpless. It makes you realize that others have similar challenges, and that you are far from alone. After all, misery loves company. You know why? It’s pretty hard to feel anxious, angry, sad, hateful or tense when you’re all laughing. Helping you to relax and de-stress, laughter gives you a renewed sense of focus and energy, editor@sportsfitnesswellness.com

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which, in turn, allows you to get more accomplished. A good belly laugh works wonders at relieving physical tension and stress, loosening your muscles for nearly an hour later. Numerous research studies have found that laughter decreases stress hormones while increasing your body’s immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thereby bolstering your body’s resistance to disease. Much like exercise, laughter—a mental workout—works by releasing endorphins, your body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins, which have potent analgesic properties, foster an overall sense of well-being and are so powerful they can even help relieve pain and improve your body’s resistance to disease. Another vital benefit is laughter’s effect on your heart. Laughter improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can help protect you against possible heart attacks and other cardiovascular complications. The link between laughter and mental health also is a strong one. Laughing, or even smiling, can lighten your mood significantly. Even if you don’t feel like it, try smiling. The physical act of arranging your face in a smile will help fool or condition your mind and body into feeling better. “One study shows that if we assume facial expression of happiness, we can increase blood flow to the brain and stimulate release of favorable neurotransmitters,” writes Blair Justice, Ph.D., a professor-emeritus of psychology at the University of Texas School of Public Health at Houston and the author of editor@sportsfitnesswellness.com

Who Gets Sick: Thinking and Health. Neurotransmitters, he explains, are the signals of the nervous system, which in turn, regulate bodily mechanisms such as heartbeat, blood pressure, hormone release and digestion. “When I’m having a lousy day, and my co-workers and clients are getting on my nerves, I just put on a big smile and fake it until I feel it,” notes Ana, a stylist in a busy hair salon in Ramsey. “Surprisingly, after awhile it always seems to work. Soon I’m laughing and joking with my clients, and we’re all having a good time. It’s all about attitude. I choose to be happy. I choose to laugh and have a good time.”

As for romance, you only have to read the personal ads to discover that a sense of humor consistently ranks high on the list of desirable characteristics people are looking for in a mate. “My husband, Joe, may not be the handsomest guy I ever dated, but he’s the funniest,” says Nancy, who lives in Hillsdale. “He’d be the first one to joke about his looks. But I’m crazy about him. After 15 years of marriage, he still makes me laugh. I’d never

trade him in for a better-looking model—someone wealthier, well, maybe that’s another matter…” she adds with a mischievous grin. Looking on the bright side will not only boost your sex appeal, it will pump up your self-confidence and well-being. Learn to laugh at yourself and life’s “calamities.” Take it in stride. There’s always another day. After all, you thought today was bad? Wait until tomorrow! (Just kidding!)

Laugh It Up! Laughter does a body and spirit good. Here are some of the many benefits of a good laugh.

Let’s Get Physical • Boosts your immunity • Decreases your stress hormones • Diminishes physical pain • Relaxes your muscles • Lowers your chances of heart disease Mind Games • Brings joy and enthusiasm to everyday life • Eases, mental stress, fear and anxiety • Lightens mood • Fortifies your resilience • Allows you to put a positive, humorous spin on life’s “hiccups” On the Social Side • Adds to your popularity • Makes you a social magnet, attracting others to you • Fosters teamwork (people who like you are eager to work with you) • Helps defuse conflict

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Have you ever noticed that all the good female shapes—for example, the inverted triangle and that feminine ideal, the hour glass—are not to be found anywhere in nature? The natural, organic ones are the least desirable female forms, like the bottom-heavy pear, the round apple and the shapeless banana. Many an hour of my youth was spent poring over magazines that preached acceptance and

You see, as the body matures, fat is increasingly distributed around the waist and upper abdomen. One of the cruel ironies of growing old is that we gain fat in undesirable places and lose fat in critical areas where we would prefer to keep it, such as the sockets of our eyes and those nice comfy, cushy pads at the bottom of our toes and feet. Yes, our toes and feet! Not only do I find this grossly unfair, it also seems to defy the laws of gravity. You may well wonder how fat can move upwards from our hips and thighs to our

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waists instead of gravitating down to the balls of our feet. (Maybe Mother Nature figured we wouldn’t need padding on the bottom of our feet since she had expected that, by now, we’d be buried flat on our backs with our toes curled up.) Fundamental scientific principles like gravity are not the only laws turned upside down by the aging process. There also are those well established canons of fashion that we’ve carefully observed over the last 50 years, rules that I personally have adhered to with far greater dedication than I ever paid to the tenets of Judaism. Thus, being a pear, I dutifully added volume and detail to my upper body to balance my profile and draw attention away from my broader hips and thighs. Horizontal stripes were recommended and

liberally applied. But as a kind of an evolving apple I would be advised to add heft and width to my hips to balance a larger upper body. What’s a girl to do—there are no fashion rules for papples! But maybe that’s a good thing. The reality is that at this point, whether I add volume to the top or the bottom, I’ll never get a construction worker to even look up from his sandwich, let alone bother to whistle. Which is fine. In fact, it’s rather exhilarating. I am beginning to understand the attraction of organizations like the Red Hat Society, whose members are middleaged/elderly women that gather in groups wearing bright red hats and purple dresses. The society was originally inspired by the poem “Warning” by Jenny Joseph, which included this

stirring line: “When I am an old woman I shall wear purple, with a red hat which doesn’t go and doesn’t suit me...” It’s all about exploiting one of the perks of aging (there had to be one, right?)–the independence to violate every rule of fashion. Pears can dress in loud patterns with pleats strategically placed to spread just at the hips; apples can wear brightly colored thick belts and loosefitting pants and skirts. And us papples? We can just run around naked. Who cares? Who will even notice? No rules means freedom and, as Janis Joplin told us a while back: “Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.” Except, maybe, just a little around the middle. But, please God, no more from the balls of my feet.

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While your child may be ecstatic to have a nice, long hiatus from school this December, you may be feeling panicked about how to keep him or her entertained. How can you help your child use his or her brain and have fun at the same time? Try one of these six activities that will engage your child this holiday break: Draw out your child’s inner artist. Art stimulates the imagination and encourages critical thinking. Invest in a paints set and an inexpensive easel, or even create your own by taping a large piece of cardboard onto a wall on which you can hang sheets of paper. Check out a book on origami paper folding at the library. Investigate crafts

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centers in your area and call to find out if they have special programs for children. And as always, follow your child’s lead. Is he or she more interested in drawing than building with clay? If painting doesn’t pique your child’s interest, how about jewelry making? Learn in the kitchen. For many families, the holidays involve a lot of time in the kitchen—from holiday cookies to big family dinners. What better time to teach your child about the art of cooking? Cooking teaches several important skills—planning ahead, time management, even math and science—and helps children increase their self-confidence as they master a new talent. Together, spend a day searching through cookbooks or online for recipes and take a trip to the store to shop for ingredients. Let your child be in charge in the kitchen (if he or she is old enough).

Write New Year’s resolutions for the coming year. With plenty of time for reflection, holiday break is a great opportunity for your child to think about his or her accomplishments and disappointments from the past year and set goals for next year. Setting goals teaches children to take responsibility for getting the things they want in life. It also encourages them to define clear plans of action and take pride in their successes. Be sure to let your child come up with his or her own list of things he or she wants to learn, accomplish or change in the coming year. Not only is the goal-setting process itself beneficial, it is good writing practice, too. Make writing fun. Make a night of creating a “2011 predictions list.” Write a family novel, where each person writes a chapter (or section of a shorter story)—the sil-

lier the better. During break, keep an open notebook on the kitchen counter where the whole family can record short, funny memories from holidays past; then, spend an evening reading them aloud together. Go on a scavenger hunt. Scavenger hunts are a fun way to get kids moving and thinking creatively. Have your child invite a few friends over and pass out lists of items to each child or team. The list could include items to collect from around the house or the neighborhood. Want to get out of the house? Make it a library, art museum or mall scavenger hunt. Instead of items to collect, the children could photograph items or answer relevant quiz questions. Hire your kids. Whether your child is 9 or 15, he or she is likely to get excited about a little extra spending money. Hire your child to do chores that are outside the norm of his or her regular household responsibilities and pay him or her by the hour or the task. Not only will this keep your child occupied, chores teach children valuable life skills: organization, prioritization, responsibility and more. Holiday vacation is a great time for children to wind down from the busy fall semester, but relaxing doesn’t have to mean endless hours of television or computer time. With a little creativity, you and your child can come up with many ideas to keep the whole family active and learning. page 33

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Oakland’s Santaniello Selected NJAC Soccer Offensive Player of the Year By Dennis Wilson

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Devils Owner Lectures to FDU Grad School of Sports Administration By Dennis Wilson Michael Gilfillan, an owner of the New Jersey Devils and the Prudential Center in Newark addressed students in the Fairleigh Dickinson University of Sports Administration on Tuesday (November 9) at the Metropolitan Club on the Teaneck campus. Gilfillan lectured for two hours on the administrative, financial and marketing processes that took place to create the Prudential Center as well as obtaining events for the venue. Professor Paul Giblin, a resident of Paramus, attended with his class in Human Resource Administration in Sports Organizations. Another group attending the event included the students from Professor Dennis Wilson’s course in Sports Marketing and Promotions. Wilson, the President of Sports In The USAS, Inc., has been affiliated with NJ Sports since this publication’s inception five years ago. His course explores the concepts of marketing, promotions, and public relations for various components of the sports industry, concentrating on marketing strategies and varying consumer behaviors in different sports venues that are analyzed as social and economic issues related to buying and selling of sports. During the 2011 Spring semester, Wilson will be teaching Events Planning & Administration (MSA 6635.82) on Wednesdays (January 12 to March 30) while his firm’s vice president and corporate counsel Neil Malvone, Esq. will be in an adjoining class room presenting Legal & Professional Ethics in Sports (MSA 6605.82). Both classes are timely subjects for high school athletic administrators as well as youth group leaders in the current period of financial recession. If you have a passion for sports and need a unique entrance into the Sport Industry, consider applying for an internship with Sports In The USA, Inc. Information and an application is available at www.sportsintheusa.com.

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Oakland’s Rob Santaniello, a Ramapo College sophomore forward, has been named the New Jersey Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Year for the 2010 season. The 2009 NJAC Rookie of the Year, Santaniello was named the league’s top offensive player after leading the NJAC in both points (46) and goals (21). A two-time all-conference selection and a three-time NJAC Player of the Week selection this year, he currently leads all of NCAA Division III in both points and goals as of the latest national statistics. Against NJAC competition, he also posted leaguehigh totals of 16 points and eight goals. Santaniello’s classmate, midfielder Jonathan Yazo of Cliffside Park and Westwood’s Matt Heitmann, a senior defender for William Paterson were chosen to the NJAC First Team. Named to the Second Team were two Montclair State Red Hawks, Hackensack’s Dan Mendoza and Wyckoff’s William O’Connor. Wayne’s Ali Ruddy, a senior defender for William Paterson which lost to The College of New Jersey in the NJAC championship match that is available at usasoccernetwork.com, was selected an NJAC First Team All Star. Selected to the Second Team were New Milford’s Kathleen Maggi, (William Paterson), Paramus’ Laela Brock (William Paterson) and Wyckoff’s Amy Van Dyke (The College of New Jersey). Competing at the NCAA Division II level in the Central Athletic Collegiate Conference’s soccer were a dozen local student/athletes. In the women’s division of the CACC in which host Goergian Court defeated Holy Family (PA) on Saturday (November 6) in Lakewood in a game that may be viewed at usasoccernetwork. com, there were Allendale’s Courtney Annis (Chestnut Hill), Fair Lawn’s Jen Jimenez (Felician), Lyndhurst’s Nina D’Amato (Felician), Cassie Indri (Felician), Burcu Kulaksiz (Caldwell) and Nicole Sanchez (Domincan), Northvale’s Sarah Royse (Caldwell), Ridgefield Park’s Giana Scerbo (Caldwell) and Nora Selimovic (Felician) as well as Wyckoff’s JoJo Pisani (Felician). Among the CACC men’s teams in which the complete play-byplay web cast of Dominican’s shootout victory over Bloomfield College is available at usasoccernetwork.com, local residents include Palisades Park’s Mike Loaiza (Wilmington) and Wayne’s David Farrokh (Nyack).

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