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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

Matt Mariani

Matt Mariani, Editor-In-Chief

Matt is a fourth year journalism student. He enjoys writing about sports, especially football and basketball. He enjoys playing sports and hanging out with friends during his free time. He plays for the high school basketball team and is a co-host on The Crimson Podcast. 

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Senior Gabe Morales takes a three-pointer in the intramural matchup.

2024 Intramural basketball sparks excitement

Matt Mariani, Editor-In-Chief
May 6, 2024

The 2024 spring Intramural season is kicking off with as much hype as ever. Students from around the school have signed up to hopefully be drafted or signed to one of the six teams. The six teams are led...

Opening image for the introduction of every Young Sheldon episode

Young Sheldon returns for a seventh season

Matt Mariani, Editor-In-Chief
April 15, 2024

Young Sheldon is a sitcom that was originally released in September of 2017 and has released 6 seasons over 6 years. Starting in February, CBS has started releasing weekly episodes of season 7. The show...

Board of Education presents BHS student awards

Matt Mariani, Editor-In-Chief
December 18, 2023

The Board of Education for the Somerset Hills School District has released and awarded several students for their academic achievements this past month. Founded in 1955, the National Merit Scholarship...

New and updated Bernards High School turf on the Olcott Field.

BHS’ new Olcott Turf

Matt Mariani, Editor-In-Chief
October 16, 2023

During the summer of 2023, BHS installed a new turf on the Olcott field, featuring red endzones and the iconic “B” logo in the center of the field. The new turf took over two months to lay down, purposefully...

NFL draft is set to take place on Thursday April 23rd

NFL free agency before the draft

Matt Mariani, Editor-In-Chief
March 20, 2023

Once again the NFL’s free agency was full of wild and surprising trades and signings. While the rumors are still around as not everyone has been signed yet and the draft still to come, it will be interesting...

Rapper Travis Scott performing at one of his concerts in 2019

Celebrities must be held to higher standards

Matt Mariani, Editor-In-Chief
March 9, 2023

Have celebrities taken their privilege and influence too far? Or does society just believe that because of the spotlight they are under, their offensive and even illegal actions can be disregarded and...

Senior goalie Giancarlo Acosta-Jimenez with the ball after making a save

Boys Soccer wins 8 of 9 games in September

Matt Mariani, Editor-In-Chief
October 3, 2022

The boys soccer team has been off to an amazing start this season going, 8-1 through their first 9 games. They have had 6 games end in a shutout and at most only allowing 1 goal, thanks to goalkeeper Giancarlo...

NBA logo

NBA playoffs east and west first round recap

Matt Mariani, Editor-In-Chief
May 5, 2022

The Boston Celtics were the first team to win their series, beating the Brooklyn Nets in 4 games. This was the 7/2 matchup and looked like it would be a close series throughout even though the Nets were...

Popular NFL commentators sign new deals

Popular NFL commentators sign new deals

Matt Mariani, Editor-In-Chief
April 6, 2022

Over the last few weeks, many popular NFL commentators have left their channels and signed big deals with new channels. Former FOX announcers Joe Buck and Troy Aikman have moved over to Monday Night Football....

Russian All-Star hockey player Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals

The sports world reacts to Russia and Ukraine

Matt Mariani, Editor-In-Chief
March 20, 2022

We've all heard about the devastating news from Ukraine and Russia, but how has these conflicts affected the sports world? Around the sports world many Russian and Ukrainian players have been standing...

71st NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland, OH

71st NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland, OH

Matt Mariani, Editor-In-Chief
February 22, 2022

The 71st NBA All-Star game will take place in Cleveland on February 20th, with Team LeBron playing Team Durant. The weekend kicks off on Friday, with the Celebrity Game at 7pm and the Rising Stars game...

NBA Games Postponed

NBA Games Postponed

Matt Mariani, Editor-In-Chief
December 22, 2021

Although many of us thought the Coronavirus was slowing down, that is not the case in the NBA. Many players have had to enter covid protocol, which has led to games being canceled and new rules about signing...

Lakers Pistons Altercation

Lakers Pistons Altercation

Matt Mariani, Editor-In-Chief
November 24, 2021

On Sunday, November 21, the Lakers took on the Pistons in Detroit, coming away with a 121-116 win. A few minutes into the third quarter, Jerami Grant hit a foul shot, leading to a physical box out between...

NFL Mid-Season Review

NFL Mid-Season Review

Matt Mariani, Editor-In-Chief
October 26, 2021

The 102nd NFL season, while only about half way through, has already brought thrilling games, surprising teams, and a lot to look forward to for the playoffs. A new component to this NFL season is the...

Bill and Melinda Gates announce divorce

Bill and Melinda Gates announce divorce

Matt Mariani, Editor-In-Chief
May 19, 2021

Bill and Melinda Gates surprisingly decided to divorce on May 3, after 27 years of marriage.  Most believed they were a strong, happy couple. Time Magazine called them “The Mazda of married couples:...

NBA stars missing time due to injury

NBA stars missing time due to injury

Matt Mariani, Editor-In-Chief
April 1, 2021

Throughout the 2021 NBA season, we are frequently seeing many stars and great players getting injured. Some teams who were expected to do well, are struggling this season due to some of their players being...

J.J. Watt signs with the Cardinals

J.J. Watt signs with the Cardinals

Matt Mariani, Editor-In-Chief
March 4, 2021

Former Texans D-Lineman, J.J. Watt recently agreed to part ways with the team. After a lot of drama, including trading Wide Receiver Deandre Hopkins away for not much in return and an awful 2020 season,...

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