Sports

ROXBURY, NJ – Senior Kyra Bernardez kicked the ball to the back of the net late in the second half of tournament play to seal a repeat Morris County championship for second-seeded Morris Knolls against first-seeded West Morris Central on Oct. 20. Bernardez, assisted by senior Maddison Perna, scored the only goal of the entire game with less than five minutes remaining.

In a state of ...

ROCKAWAY, NJ – It took 15 shots on goal and two overtime periods for the second-seed Golden Eagles to clinch the semifinal round of tournament play against third-seed Hanover Park on Oct. 14. The first period ended tied 1-1, with each team unable to score a goal during the second and first overtime periods. During the second overtime period, Morris Knolls kicked the winning goal for a final ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Despite a 10-0 shutout in the first quarter, Morris Knolls dominated the second and third quarters to surpass and ultimately defeat Roxbury in a 34-24 victory away from home on Oct. 12.

In the second quarter, senior Pat Gallagher scored two touchdowns, one on a five-yard carry and the other on a 50-yard carry, causing Morris Knolls to take and hold the lead. Senior Bryden ...

ROCKAWAY, NJ – Morris Knolls girls varsity soccer keeps doing what it does best … winning. The team defeated Mendham on Oct. 10 with a single goal in the second half by junior Madison Palma, assisted by sophomore Presley Anderson. Junior goalie Kate Walsh had five saves in the 1-0 victory.

In tournament play, the second-seed Golden Eagles defeated 15-seed Morristown-Beard (3-0) in ...

ROCKAWAY, NJ – The Golden Eagles girls varsity tennis team faced Roxbury at home and won all their matches on Oct. 10. The players shutout their opponents as follows:

1st Singles: Sophomore Nofar (Lily) Katzav (6-0, 6-1, 0-0)

2nd Singles: Senior Gabi Parroco (6-2, 6-1, 0-0)

3rd Singles: Junior Skylar Walder (6-0, 6-1, 0-0)

1st Doubles: Senior Emma Charney and freshman ...

ROCKAWAY, NJ – Morris Knolls defeated Morristown at home, 24-7, on Oct. 6, extending its record to 2-3 overall and 2-1 in its conference division. The offense overpowered Morristown’s defense, scoring a touchdown in three of four quarters and a field goal in the second. The Golden Eagles defense was nearly impenetrable, holding the Colonials to just one touchdown in the second ...

Rockaway, NJ – Morris Knolls girls varsity volleyball notched another win at home against Morris Hills on Oct. 5 during the first round of the 2018 Morris County Tournament. After falling to Morris Hills in a close first set (23-25), Morris Knolls rallied back to win handily the next two (25-16, 25-12).

Senior Jackie Hyer led the way with 15 service points, 23 assists, nine digs and ...

ROCKAWAY, NJ – The Morris Knolls boys varsity soccer team was unable to score a goal at home against undefeated Delbarton on Oct. 2. With a final score of 3-0, Golden Eagles senior goalie Stephen Genung saved six of nine shots on goal. The Morris Knolls defense held the Green Wave to just one goal in the first period but conceded two in the second.

The 5-5-1 Golden Eagles visit Mendham ...

ROCKAWAY, NJ – Morris Knolls varsity football was unable to string a second win on Friday, Sept. 28, against Delbarton following the Golden Eagles’ 16-13 victory over Mount Olive on Friday, Sept. 21. After putting up points in three of four quarters, the Delbarton Green Wave shut out Morris Knolls 31-0.

In the first quarter, the Green Wave capitalized on two recovered Knolls ...

DENVILLE, NJ – The offense on the Morris Knolls girls varsity soccer team overwhelmed Villa Walsh on Thursday, Sept. 27. Four Golden Eagles scored five goals during the home game, extending the team's record to 3-1. Senior Kyra Bernardez, senior Gabbie Lara and senior Maddison Perna scored one goal each while junior Madison Palma put two in the net. The scorers had help from Lara, ...