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BJ McGrane, Sports Editor

BJ McGrane is a junior and has been a part of The Smoke Signal since his freshman year. He is looking forward to improving his skills as a sports editor this year.

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[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Cori Freeman

March 26, 2021
Athlete of the Week: Mike Supple

Athlete of the Week: Mike Supple

March 19, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic took off around one year ago, as NJ schools were forced to close starting March 16, 2020.

[Photo] A year in the 'Q'

March 16, 2021
The NBA All-Star Game is set to take place on March 7. Sports Editor BJ McGrane shares his thoughts on how the event could lead to a greater spread of COVID-19.

[Photo] Opinion: NBA’s decision to host All-Star Game is hypocritical

March 5, 2021
Athlete of the Week: Marco Plasencia

Athlete of the Week: Marco Plasencia

March 5, 2021
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BJ McGrane

February 24, 2021
Super Bowl LV takes place this Sunday in Tampa, Florida. See how much you know about the history of the big game!

[Photo] How much do you know about the Super Bowl?

February 5, 2021
After being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the hockey season is underway.

Hockey team aims to overcome limited preparation for 2021 season

January 26, 2021
2020 Pascack Valley Timeline

2020 Pascack Valley Timeline

December 23, 2020
Our reporters had to follow COVID-19 protocols in order to cover football games this season.

Coverage during COVID-19: How reporters adjusted to the pandemic

December 18, 2020
Despite all of PV's classes taking place virtually through Nov. 23, the school's sports will continue.

PV athletics continue despite shift to remote learning

November 14, 2020
Athlete of the Week: Lucas Bernstein

Athlete of the Week: Lucas Bernstein

November 13, 2020
Ryan Donaldson looks to break free of the Demarest defenders. Valley will take on River Dell at home Friday night.

Pascack Valley to face River Dell in 2019 rematch

November 12, 2020
Pascack Valley fell to Old Tappan by a score of 14-7 Friday night at home. PV is now 2-2 on the season.

[Photo] Valley falls to Golden Knights in defensive battle

November 7, 2020
Pascack Valley took down Demarest on Saturday by a score of 34-7, notching its second straight win.

Pascack Valley defeats Demarest in Halloween blowout

October 31, 2020
Pascack Valley football resumes play Saturday morning on the road against Demarest.

[Photo] Valley football to resume play in Demarest

October 30, 2020
The Pascack Valley community expressed its thoughts and opinions in a poll from the PV Student Publication.

2020 Presidential Election in the PV community

October 28, 2020
PV to remain remote through Oct. 28

PV to remain remote through Oct. 28

October 16, 2020
Senior Mike Supple makes the catch in traffic against Ramapo. Valley will look to defeat River Dell on Saturday and move its record over .500.

PV aims to come out on top in Saturday night “slugfest”

October 16, 2020
Pascack Valley's defense lines up against Bergenfield. PV took down the bears by a score of 34-8 on Saturday afternoon.

PV bounces back with win over Bergenfield

October 10, 2020
Pascack Valley girls soccer took down Old Tappan by virtue of freshman Amanda Polyniak's game-winner in double overtime Tuesday night.

[Photo] Valley strikes once to take down Old Tappan in double overtime

October 6, 2020
Luke Palamidis launches the ball downfield. The boys soccer team will look to returning players - like Palamidis - to step up this season.

Not a ‘reloading year’ for boys soccer

October 5, 2020
The Pascack Valley cross country team runs on a trail in practice. The team will lean on its senior leadership and production from its youth this season.

Veteran leadership, young core to lead cross country team

October 5, 2020
Cornerback Chris Cole lines up in coverage. PV takes on Ramapo in a rematch of the 2019 state sectional final Friday night.

Valley to take on Ramapo in state sectional final rematch

October 2, 2020
Coach Len Cusumano watches the Pascack Valley football team. PV plans to build on a 2019 season in which it reached the North 1, Group 3 state sectional final.

New faces, experienced starters to help Valley build on successful 2019 season

October 1, 2020
The Board of Education discussed the final details of the reopening plan before school begins on September 3. The district approved new curricula, a temporary change in course credit for all full year science courses, and new faculty for the 2020-2021 school year.

District puts finishing touches on reopening plan

August 31, 2020
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