Fall players to watch

In response to a slow start to the season, quarterback and team captain Lofton Hoover is looking to turn this season around. Hoover rushed 90 yards, threw 53 yards, and scored a touchdown in Bernards' first home game against Shabazz on September 1st. In the coming games, Hoover will continue to look for exploits to find holes and open receivers, and result in game-winning touchdowns. Lofton Hoover serve...

Freshman Daniella Wisniewski steps onto the Varsity court this year with a hopeful attitude and myriad of skills. Despite being the only freshman to make this year’s varsity tennis team, Wisniewski has already proven her status by already making the top pairing for doubles this season. She looks to get work in on the singles circuit in her upcoming years on the Varsity Tennis team. Her coach, Dyana T...

Returning to Bedminster after spending two years playing on the national team in Ireland, twins Meghen and Lily Hengerer look to make their mark on the Bernards Varsity Field Hockey team this year. Meghen, number 40, and Lily, number 12, both pose a threat on the attack, as well as occasionally playing in the midfield line. With their already outstanding stats as freshmen, there is no doubt that these tw...

Varsity Girls soccer coach Chris Habermas describes junior Elizabeth Coury as a “game breaker”. Coury plays the position of attacking center mid, leading the team in assists with four on the season. She is also currently tied for first in the league for assists, while the Bernards soccer team is off to a strong start with a 6 and 2 record. She looks to continue this strong effort throughout the pr...

Axel Gonzalez holds many qualities and skills that helps the boys varsity soccer team score, defend, and win. Following his freshman season, in which he scored three goals and gained three assists, Gonzalez looks to continue to prove his skill and determination this season. He is a strong player and helpful teammate who hopes to once again help lead the boys soccer team to a state championship. Coach ...

Senior Stuart Gruters looks to lead the boys cross country team to victory this year. Gruters missed three weeks to training over the summer due to an injury in his knee. Returning from this setback, Gruters is said to be coming back stronger and regaining his skill. He is back in full force, practicing his timing and endurance this season while hoping to beat his previous record times. Coach David Szost...

Sophomore Caroline McDowell returns as an important piece to the Bernards Cross Country team this fall. Coach David Szostak shares that McDowell has been one of the top runners of the cross country team this fall and that she is a “talented runner who is starting to realize her potential”. With a 5k time of 21:12.30 at sectionals last fall, and a record time of 17:22.26 at the Thompson Park Class Meet...

The Bernards girls cheer team are always there to support regardless of the outcome. This is a team that is not only organized and but also incredibly talented in their cheer stunts. One cheerleader who is known to prosper is sophomore Abby Iskra. Coach Taylor Harris says that Iskra not only has the “qualities of a team leader” but is “always willing to try a new stunt”. New to the district f...