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The Crimson

The student news site of Bernards High School

The Crimson

The student news site of Bernards High School

The Crimson

Pictured at the GS Race on Friday from left to right: Olivia Rosenthal, Summer Schnabolk, Anna Reilly, Hannah Vinegra, Valentina Christen, Sofia Parente, and Lola Parente

Girls Ski Team Makes it to States

Summer Schnabolk, Features Editor
February 16, 2023

Despite record breaking high temperatures this January and February the Ski team was able to fit all 6 of the conference races into their schedule this season. Due to the weather the season had a huge...

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MLB preview 2023

Ari Rosen, Editor-In-Chief
February 13, 2023

Another MLB season is upon us with some new and exciting rules. To start it off the MLB is implementing a new pitch clock, bigger bases, and the banning of the shift. The MLB has spent many years experimenting...

Junior Will Frank (0) with Senior Taejin
Beckerman (22) against Hackettstown

Boys and Girls basketball conclude great seasons

Matt Mariani, Editor-In-Chief
February 8, 2023

Both the girls and the boys basketball teams are closing out their 2022-2023 seasons towards the end of February.  First the boys team, which was led by both seniors and juniors. Juniors Connor Laverty...

Library of the University of Georgia, where Jalen Carter attends

Football star linked to car crash

Lucas Garcete, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023

On January 15, 2023, University of Georgia defensive lineman, Jalen Carter, was involved in a fatal car crash. The crash took place not far from the University’s campus around 2:45 am after the team...

Tiffany Zhang (‘25) fencing a Ramapo
fencer at their Sweet 16

Both Boys and Girls fencing teams go to States

Julia Haas, Staff Writer
February 4, 2023

Throughout the years, the Bernards fencing team has had its many ups and downs, and this year is no exception. The season record – before going to state – for girls fencing is 10-7, while the boys...

Pat Griffen runs to the finish line during the track meet

Winter Track wins the sectional championship

Julian Bonk, Sports Editor
February 2, 2023

Against all odds, the winter track and field team is the North 2, Group 2 sectional champions. On the frigid morning of February 4th, the team made their way down to Toms River for the morning session...

Infielder Drew Robinson with the Texas
Rangers of the MLB in 2017

Mental health shown to affect athletes of all ages

Ari Rosen, Editor-In-Chief
January 19, 2023

In today's world, mental health is a big issue. Mental health issues can affect everyone and everything. One thing not talked about is how mental health affects sports players. All levels from professional...

Coach LaSpada during a boys' soccer game

Legendary coach Mr. LaSpada, retires from teaching

Claire Taylor, Editor-In-Chief
January 10, 2023

Mr. LaSapda is retiring after being employed in the Somerset Hills School District for 47 years. His retirement becomes effective April 1st, 2023 as confirmed at the Board of Education Regular meeting...

Boys team takes a photo at the State
Championship held at Winter4Kids last
winter.

Ski Team preparing for their first race on Jan 13

Summer Schnabolk, Features Editor
January 8, 2023

The Ski Team started their season with dryland preseason practices that started on Monday November 28th. The team continued dryland practices throughout the end of November, and throughout the entire month...

The Boys Lacrosse team from last season
before a game

Three juniors commit to D1 schools

Finn Vaccaro, Staff Writer
January 4, 2023

With the lacrosse season approaching in just a few months, the Mountaineers junior class is looking stronger than ever. As of September 1st, the college recruitment window has opened for the class of 2024,...

Final score from the hockey teams’ game
at Prudential Center

Hockey begins the season in the winners column

Madison Ferruggia, News and In-Depth Editor
January 3, 2023

The Bernards Hockey team has been highly successful through the recent seasons. The team has won the majority of their games, going 4-1-1. Coaches Paul Manore and Daniel Spautz lead a coed team that spans...

Junior Gina Mahlik shooting a jumpshot
in a game early this season

Girls basketball starts the season strong, at 5-2

Elizabeth Simpson, Staff Writer
January 2, 2023

Bernards Girls Basketball has started their 2023 season off strong with a record of 5-2, currently ranked #1 in their conference and undefeated in their division. This year the girls team has four captains;...

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