Ayanna Varma ‘25, Sport Writer The NA Girls’ Soccer team celebrates after their tough 1-0 win against Nutley. Image courtesy of nagsvarsity Instagram This week the Newark Academy Girls’ Soccer team played their last match of the season against Oak Knoll, closing another great chapter for Newark Academy sports. The team was very successful this…

Gabbie Bilenker ‘25, Sports Writer The Philadelphia Phillies after defeating the San Diego Padres in order to head to the World Series. Image courtesy of WPVI-TV On April 8th, fans of the Philadelphia Phillies filled the seats of Citizens Bank Park, preparing for another year of typical Phillies baseball. After over a decade of unsuccessful…

Zachary Pavlounis ‘23, Sports Writer Devils’ Adam Henrique (foreground) celebrating his series-winning overtime goal in the 2012 Eastern Conference Final Image Courtesy of ESPN Hockey as a sport has seen an increase in its viewership and popularity over the past couple of years and has the potential to be more popular than basketball, baseball, football,…

By Jayden Zhou ‘23, Sports Editor   In March of 2022, Newark Academy introduced NYC native Seth Leiberman as the school’s new Athletic Director. Born and raised in Westchester, Mr. Lieberman knows this area well, but he also has experience leading school athletics in Ohio and North Carolina. At NA, he finds that the facilities…

By Arjun Khanna ‘23, Sports Editor The 22-23 Boys Varsity Soccer Team It’s September 9th. Alejandro Lorenzo ’23 dashes past the Cedar Grove midfielder. He slides the ball out wide. Aiden Lu ’24 runs after the ball and chips it from the side. The ball looks out of place, but as it curves farther and…

By Penelope Jennings ‘22, Sports Writer On April 8th, Rachel Balkovec made history as the first woman to manage an MLB-affiliated team. In her first game, her Tampa Tarpons (New York Yankees Single-A affiliate) arose victorious over the Lakeland Flying Tigers, and crowds cheered her name. It’s been incredibly exciting to see Balkovec work her…

Jayden Zhou ‘23, Sports Writer (March 2022) Founded in 1894, the International Olympic Committee set out “to build a peaceful and better world in the Olympic Spirit which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play.” The Olympics are inspired by the ancient Greeks and were created, in part, to bridge…

By Penelope Jennings ‘22, Sports Writer The 2010 Chicago Blackhawks pose on the ice after winning the Stanley Cup Jim McIsaac/Getty Images In August 2021, a legal report from the firm Jenner and Block revealed that, during the Blackhawks’ 2010 Stanley Cup run, video coach Brad Aldrich had sexually assaulted players. He was then allowed…

By Kate Fishbone ‘22, Sports Section Editor  For most student-athletes, senior year means the end of competitive sports. Whether they be soccer, wrestling, or lacrosse, sports are more than just a game. They teach sportsmanship, teamwork, and accountability – three very important values in life. Strong team bonds and a passion for a  sport can…