Athlete of the Week: David Oh

Spencer Goldstein, Sports Writer

May 24, 2019

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Name: David Oh Sport: Golf Grade: Senior Average Score: 44 per nine holes Expectations: “I was mainly just trying to go in and have a good time with the team but we ended up doing pretty well,” Oh said. “We made the states and the counties so it ended up all good.” What He Likes ...

Athlete of the Week: Charlie Looes

BJ McGrane, Sports Writer

May 17, 2019

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Name: Charlie Looes Sport: Boys Lacrosse Grade: Senior What He Likes Most About His Sport: Looes says that team sports are always more fun for him. “I also like physical sports, and lacrosse is always a physical sport.” Best Sport Memory: During his sophomore year, PV had a game agai...

Athlete of the Week: Sam Conjour

Spencer Goldstein, Sports Writer

May 10, 2019

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Name: Sam Conjour Sport: Track & Field Grade: Junior Events: Pole Vault & 4x400 The Lowdown: Conjour does track and field at Pascack Valley and recently became the girls’ league meet champ in the pole vault. Goals: Getting her personal record (PR) up was her main goal coming i...

Athlete of the Week: Justin Martin

Jared Shiffman, Sports Writer

May 3, 2019

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Name: Justin Martin Sport: Baseball Grade: Senior Position: 3B Expectations: Martin held high expectations coming into the season knowing the talent PV has this year. “I think and have always thought that we have a real shot at winning a state championship,” he said. Martin also had high ...

PV routs Old Tappan to close out week

Jeremy Lesserson, Sports Editor

April 18, 2019

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The Indians go into their spring break after a big win over the rival Knights of Old Tappan. The home 9-1 win was PV’s second in as many days, and the Indians improved to 7-2 on the season. Ryan Sheehan pitched a complete game and didn't give up a run until the top of the seventh inning. Craig Sodano...

Former PV track star runs sub-four-minute mile

Spencer Goldstein, Sports Writer

April 16, 2019

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The excitement and joy of winning has led to some of the most iconic celebrations throughout the history of sports. Kobe Bryant jumped on the scorer’s table after beating the Boston Celtics in the 2010 NBA Finals. LeBron James bursted into tears after overcoming a 3-1 series deficit to stun the G...

Athlete of the Week: Sean Oh

Mason Baronian, Sports Writer

April 11, 2019

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Name: Sean Oh Sport: Tennis Grade: Senior Position: Second Singles The Lowdown: Individually, Oh went undefeated in the Comet Invitational Tournament last weekend, and the team as a whole finished in second place. Oh defeated opponents from Waldwick, Paramus, and Hackensack. He also won his matc...

Passing Guard

Craig Hoffman, Sports Writer

April 10, 2019

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The Smoke Signal's newest podcast is here! Passing Guard, a podcast created by senior Craig Hoffman, is about the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In the premiere episode, Hoffman and fellow senior Bradley Zirlin discuss the latest with Conor McGregor, and a recap of UFC 235. ...

Athlete of the Week: Cara McMahon

BJ McGrane, Sports Writer

April 8, 2019

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Name: Cara McMahon Sport: Softball Grade: Senior Position: Pitcher The Lowdown: Through Valley’s first two games, McMahon pitched 12 innings and struck out 18 batters. She has hit third for the Indians, and started the season 5 for 7 with 1 single, 4 doubles, and 4 RBIs. What She Likes Mo...

2019 Spring Sports Previews

The Smoke Signal Sports Department

March 27, 2019

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Boys’ Lax looks to blend old guard with the new

Josh DeLuca, Sports Editor

March 27, 2019

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Coach: Craig Buckley (11th Season) Last year’s record: 12-7 Key Returners: Charlie Looes (Sr.), Josh DeMarco (Sr.), Cole Matuszewski (Sr.), Zach Olson (Sr.), Jake DeMilia (Sr.) Key Losses: Matt Haag, Matt Ziccarelli Key Newcomers: Desmond Von tobel (Soph., G), Shane Cubala (Soph.), Jared Coh...

PV track team looks to develop talent

Alan Stepanov, Sports Writer

March 27, 2019

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Coach: Al Cann Key Returners: Andrew Demboski (Sr.), Brianna Jacobson (Sr.), Andrew Martinez (Jr.), Beibhinn O’Reilly (Jr.), John Edwards (Sr.), Jessica Ruback (Sr.), Ally Sumereau (Sr.), Katherine Sandt (Sr.), Sam Conjour (Jr.), Craig Moorehead (Jr.) Key Losses: Melissa Purcell, Sam Pitowsky, James Pfe...