Inside the mind of a recruiter
August 30, 2010 • written by Max Cohen ('12)/ Eastside Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
In June, Eastside had the opportunity to speak with an up-and-coming Division I basketball coach Jerome Allen of the University of Pennsylvania on his philosophy on recruiting high school athletes in his first year on the job. Allen is one of the all-time great Penn basketball players in the history... Read more »
Eagles 2010 Season
August 19, 2010 • written by Hank Davis ('13) / Editorial Assistant
Filed under Professional Sports, Sports
Every year Eagles fans feel optimistic about the upcoming year no matter how the previous season went. This is because Eagles fans focus on the positive aspects to look forward to. This year the top five stories leading into the Eagles 2010 season are mostly about the numerous changes the organization... Read more »
The decision of a lifetime
July 15, 2010 • written by Jake Fischer ('12) / Online Sports Editor
Filed under Professional Sports, Sports
This fall, I will be taking my basketball viewing talents to my living room to witness the spectacle of the “Three Kings” in Miami. But no matter how dominant the team, how numerous the all-stars on the team’s roster, and how ridiculous their ultimately collective and individual stats, I will never... Read more »
Boys’ volleyball fends off feisty Eastern
May 26, 2010 • written by Max Cohen ('12)/Eastside Online Sports Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
The East boys’ volleyball team continued their dominant season today by defeating Eastern in their second round playoff game by a score of 2-0 in games and 25-17 in the first game and 25-23 in the second game. The first game started off with an Eastern point but East started to dominate soon... Read more »
Varsity baseball fails to pull of playoff upset
May 17, 2010 • written by Meredith Medoway ('10)/Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
The East Baseball team lost its first game of the playoffs against Lenape today, Monday, March 17. The team lost five to two. However, while the team struggled overall, some players were able to make great plays and attempt to retake the lead. Senior Sam Slutsky (’10) had a big RBI single and other... Read more »
Boys’ volleyball continues winning
May 11, 2010 • written by Nate Mulberg ('10)/Eastside Sports Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
For the second time in five days, East’s varsity volleyball team took on visiting Williamstown High School and won in straight games, 25-23, 25-17. David Ravitz (’10) led the Cougars with 8 kills in yesterday’s game, while Andrew Pursell (’10) (7 kills), Eric Zaun (’11)... Read more »
Boys’ Tennis falls to rival Lenape
May 8, 2010 • written by Nate Mulberg ('10)/Eastside Sports Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
Yesterday, East’s tennis team hosted Lenape High School in an Olympic-American Conference match-up. In the match, Lenape outplayed East and ended up winning the match 3-2. East’s two wins in the match came from East’s first and second doubles teams, made up of Alex Feldman (’11)/Justin... Read more »
Girls’ lacrosse avenges early season loss to West
May 5, 2010 • written by Rebecca Ohnona ('12)/ Eastside News/Features Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
After a disappointing loss in their first meeting of the season, the East Girls’ Lacrosse Team came back to beat West in today’s game. The final score was 14-11, with Becca Wood (’11) scoring her 100th varsity goal and Caitlin DeLaney (’13) scoring her first two varsity goals. With the team... Read more »
Boys’ volleyball clinches Olympic Conference
May 5, 2010 • written by Nate Mulberg ('10)/ Eastside Sports Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
Yesterday, East’s volleyball team hosted Williamstown High School in an Olympic Conference volleyball match. The Cougars won two fairly close games (25-17, 25-22) en route to winning the match. With the win, East is now 15-0 on the season and has yet to lose a game in a match all year, as they... Read more »
Boys’ track team achieves first winning season in 21 years
May 4, 2010 • written by Sari Soffer ('10)/ Eastside Editor-In-Chief
Filed under East Sports, Sports
On Monday, May 3, 2010, the East track team defeated Lenape High School by 11 points in a track meet that established their first winning season in 21 years. Obi Onejeme (’10), a prominent field event senior on the team, said of the experience, “It was a big meet coming in because if we didn’t... Read more »
East defeats Eastern in boys’ volleyball
April 29, 2010 • written by Avra Bossov ('11)/Eastside News/ Features Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
Yesterday, at 3:45 p.m., the East Cougars Boy’s Volleyball team defeated Eastern. Junior Varsity defeated Eastern 25-22, 25-15. Key players on the JV team include Greg Slaton (’11), Cole Spencer (’11), David Shull (’12), Andrew Qian (’12), Evan Smith (’12), Chris Zaleski (’11) and Christian... Read more »
Boys’ relay team furthers their legacy at Penn Relays
April 26, 2010 • written by Max Cohen ('12)/Eastside Online Sports Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
For the first time in East history, an East track & field team won an event at the historic Penn Relays. The 4×400 boys’ relay team, comprised of Terrence Owens (’10), Mike Oliver (’11), Marcus Phillips (’12) and Alex Reber (’12). On the final leg of the... Read more »
East baseball soundly beats Buena
April 5, 2010 • written by Max Cohen ('12)/ Eastside Online Sports Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
After a successful tournament in South Carolina, the varsity baseball squad beat Buena today, 13-2 at Buena in six innings due to the ten-run mercy rule. Buena is currently ranked 20th in South Jersey according to the Courier Post and East is ranked 12th. Today, Kurt Taylor (’12) pitched 5 innings... Read more »
Sports Editors’ top 10 sports movies
March 12, 2010 • written by Eastside Sports Editors
Filed under Professional Sports, Sports
Mike Davis (’10) /Eastside Sports Editor 1. Rocky 2. Raging Bull 3. Million Dollar Baby 4. Field of Dreams 5. The Hustler 6. Jerry Maguire 7. Remember the Titans 8. The Wrestler 9. Brian’s Song 10. Caddyshack Nate Mulberg (’10)/Eastside Sports Editor 1. Friday Night Lights 2. Hoosiers 3.... Read more »
Top 10 Sports Movies of Eastside’s Dillon Rosenblatt (’11)
March 12, 2010 • written by Dillon Rosenblatt ('11)/Eastside Editorial Assistant
Filed under Professional Sports, Sports
1. Million Dollar Baby (2004): Won four of seven Academy Awards including Best Picture. (Stars Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman and Clint Eastwood, directed by Clint Eastwood) Swank plays a female boxer named Maggie Fitzgerald who is desperate for a trainer. Frankie Dunn (Eastwood) refuses to help... Read more »
Boys’ swimming advances to state championship
February 25, 2010 • written by Nate Mulberg ('10)/Eastside Sports Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
On Tuesday, February 23, East’s boys’ varsity swim team beat Mainland 89-81 in the semi- finals of the state playoffs. With the win, the Cougars earned the right to take on Bridgewater- Raritan in the New Jersey Group A State Championship on Sunday, February 28, which will take place at The College... Read more »
East wrestlers take on competition at Districts
February 24, 2010 • written by Max Cohen ('12)/Eastside Online Sports Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
On Friday, the East wrestling team wrestled in the district tournament. Brian Lussier (’11) won distrcits at the 189 pound weight class. Tommy Appleman (’11) came in 3rd place at the 119 pound class, Travis Boardman (’11) came in 3rd at the 125 weight class and Kevin Swenson came... Read more »
Listen to Wing Bowl V coverage
February 24, 2010 • written by Mike Davis ('10)/ Eastside Sports Editor and Autreen Rahbari ('10)/ Eastside Radio Manager
Filed under East Sports, Radio, Sports
Autreen Rahbari (’10) and Mike Davis (’10) navigate through the exciting Cherry Hill East 2010 Wing Bowl, bringing you stats, opinions and on-the-spot interviews with some of the contestants. Check it out http://www.podcastrevolution.com/viewpodcast.php?pid=906 SHARETHIS.addEntry({... Read more »
Boys’ Basketball Defeats Paulsboro
February 23, 2010 • written by Max Cohen ('12)/ Online Sports Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
In a very tight game with a misleading final score, the Cougars defeated Paulsboro 67-58 just two days after defeating rival Cherry Hill West. While this game was close throughout, it seemed as though East had the upper hand throughout. Even though these two teams are in different conferences and are... Read more »
El Wingador to make special appearance
February 19, 2010 • written by Eastside Editorial Board
Filed under News, Sports
Bad weather two weeks ago forced the Wing Bowl date to change to tonight, resulting in a few planned participants possibly unable to attend, including two-time champ Erdong Chen (’11). However, Bill “El Wingador” Simmons, five-time wing-eating national champion, will be present at... Read more »
Varsity boys’ basketball blows out Woodrow Wilson as Santo sets school points record
February 9, 2010 • written by Max Cohen ('12)/Eastside Online Sports Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
Even though the Cougars won big today 81-29, the big news on the night was Chris Santo (’11) breaking the school’s all-time points record in the first half and creating a new school record of 1,595 points after he finished with 31 today in the game which was moved up because of the impending... Read more »
Super Bowl Preview
February 5, 2010 • written by Matt Lichtenstadter ('12)/Eastside Staff
Filed under Professional Sports, Sports
Well, it’s that time. Super Sunday, and while you’re all digging out from the snow, Super Bowl XLIV will be played in 78 degrees and plentiful sunshine. Doesn’t that make you happy? Anyway, here my take on the big game (minus the commercials). Saints Offense vs. Colts D: The Colts D is very fast,... Read more »
Boys’ Swim Team Defeats Lenape
February 3, 2010 • written by Moriah Schervone ('11)/ Eastside Global Commentary Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
The East Boys Varsity Swim Team triumphantly defeated Lenape High School yesterday, at a final score of 109-61. The East swimmers dominated to such a great extent that, at one point, they stopped keeping score. Two first place winners from the meet were captain Matt Radziwill (’10) and Wesley Ho (’11)... Read more »
Girls’ Basketball Falls to Cherokee
February 3, 2010 • written by Meredith Medoway ('10)/ Eastside Entertainment Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
Girl’s Varsity basketball lost in their game against Cherokee 60-45 Tuesday, February 2. The girls started out well with a lead of 5-0. Then, Cherokee began to make a comeback and by halftime, Cherokee had a seven-point lead. Cherokee is ranked third in south Jersey while East is currently in fourth.... Read more »
Girls’ Swimming beats Lenape
February 3, 2010 • written by Brooke Weiss ('10)/ Eastside News/Features Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
Yesterday, East’s girls’ swim team won 102 to 68 in a meet against Lenape. The team came in first for the 200 medley relay with a time of 2:01.54 by Marlee Ehrlich, Kirsten Lee, Eliana Bennett and Morgan Lawler. Kirsten Lee came in first with a time of 2:21.74 for the 200 I.M., Morgan Lawler placed... Read more »
Varsity Wrestling loses close match to Lenape
January 27, 2010 • written by Max Cohen ('12)/Eastside Online Sports Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
Today East varsity wrestling lost by a score of 38-37. East started off very well, with East wrestlers winning the first 3 rounds of the match. Lenape, however, came back and ended up winning on the round of the match. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Varsity Wrestling loses close match to Lenape", url:... Read more »
Boys’ Varsity Basketball takes care of Lenape
January 26, 2010 • written by Max Cohen ('12)/Eastside Online Sports Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
In a game that was surprisingly not even close, the Cougars defeated Lenape 52-34. After appearing outmatched in their opening season loss to the Indians (50-37), the Cougars showed how much they’ve matured throughout the season in this huge victory to improve their record to 8-5. The first quarter... Read more »
NFL Playoffs: Championship weekend
January 24, 2010 • written by Matt Lichtenstadter ('12)/Eastside Staff
Filed under Professional Sports, Sports
Last week, I lost my super bowl pick and went 2-2. Can I get both games right this week? AFC Title Game: 5 New York Jets @ 1 Indianapolis Colts 3 PM EST SUN on CBS This is very reminiscent of Super Bowl III. The Jets are David. The Colts are goliath. Will David slay Goliath once again? Jets Offense vs.... Read more »
Former champ Friedman announces Wing Bowl participation
January 21, 2010 • written by Eastside Editorial Board
Filed under News, Sports
Cherry Hill East Computer Technician Mr. Rick Friedman announced one hour ago, at 11:05 a.m., that he would be making a comeback in this year’s Wing Bowl. After winning the first Wing Bowl in 2006, Friedman was declared as the best and fastest eater in the school, but was upset one year later... Read more »
Girls’ JV Basketball Defeats Washington Township
January 19, 2010 • written by Avra Bossov ('11)/Eastside News/Features Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
Today, the Girls JV Basketball team defeated Washington Township. The final score was 54-41, Cherry Hill East. The team’s starters were Shaylin O’Connell (’11), Lillian Chuwueze (’11), Rachel Sisholtz (’11), Caroline DiBartolomeo (’11), #12 and Courtney Workman (’11). Workman was the... Read more »
JV Basketball Falls to Clearview
January 19, 2010 • written by Rebecca Ohnona ('12)/ Eastside News/Features Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
East boys JV basketball lost against Clearview Regional High School, 76- 46 on January 16. Justin DeJesus (’11) was the leading scorer with 16 points, followed by Sam Rose (’11) with 11 points and Alex Kauth (’11) with 10 points. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "JV Basketball Falls to Clearview",... Read more »
Wrestling beats Paul VI; loses in tiebreaker to Triton
January 16, 2010 • written by Devon Braunstein ('10)/Eastside Managing Editor
Filed under East Sports, Sports
Today, the East wrestling team competed against Paul VI and Triton. East beat Paul VI with a score of 48 to 24. East tied Triton with a score of 26 to 26, calling for a tiebreaker. During the tiebreaker, however, East was defeated due to a penalty during the game. All four East captains won all... Read more »
NFL Divisional playoff round preview
January 15, 2010 • written by Matt Lichtenstadter ('12)/Eastside Staff
Filed under Professional Sports, Sports
Last week I was 3-1 in my picks, and pretty dead on right as well. So, can I keep my momentum going? NFC Divisional Round: 4 Arizona Cardinals @ 1 New Orleans Saints 4:30 PM EST SAT on FOX New Orleans hasn’t won a game in a month, and Arizona is coming off a very tough game on a short week against... Read more »
Girls’ Varsity Basketball loses tight game to Eastern
January 13, 2010 • written by Sari Soffer ('10)/ Eastside Editor-in-Chief
Filed under East Sports, Sports
Yesterday, the East girls’ basketball team lost 57 to 54 against Eastern Regional High School’s top-ranked girls’ basketball team in South Jersey. The competition was tense as the East girls kept up with the aggressive and skilled Eastern players. Leading scorer Genevieve Boisvert (’10) had an... Read more »