Athlete of the Week
By GUY KIPP
March 12, 2021NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The high school swimming season got off to a late start due to the NJSIAA shifting the schedule around in response to COVID, but Floyd Conlin has been efficient in making up for lost time.
The junior co-captain of the New Providence swim team has had two individual first-place finishes in four different meets so far, as well as three first-place finishes as part of ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — When she took her place in the lineup right away at the beginning of her freshman season last year, it didn't take long for Meghan Lamanna to establish herself as something much more than an untested rookie.
By season's end, the freshman guard was the leading scorer (12.5 points per game) on a New Providence girls basketball team that went 27-4 and won the ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — While her team's admirable balance often precludes Lindsay Kinum from putting up huge scoring numbers, the senior guard on the New Providence girls basketball team is quite adept at stuffing a stat sheet.
Whether it's a key steal in the team's vaunted full-court press, a pinpoint pass for an assist, a rebound or points when they are most needed, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — As only a junior, Durga Venkatesan had the challenge of being in the first singles spot on the New Providence girls tennis team for its abbreviated fall season this year.
That meant enduring the test of playing the other team's best opponent each match in a tough conference.
"She plays first singles in the Union County Conference," New Providence ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Craig Barclay, the New Providence High School boys soccer coach, went against his usual philosophy when went about choosing a captain for the 2020 season.
Barclay decided to select a junior, Franklin Markel, for the honor.
"It is not very often I name a junior as a captain, however Franklin's attitude, work ethic and passion convinced me to do so," ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Sean Michaels has performed many roles on the football field at New Providence during his career.
In the Pioneers' 40-22 opening night victory over Roselle Park last Friday, the senior linebacker/running back turned in a strong effort on both sides of the ball. Michaels was in on 13 tackles, including two behind the line of scrimmage, and paricipated in a sack, ...
