Category: sports/hillsborough_beacon
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HILLSBOROUGH: Girls’ soccer (8-7-1) prepares for states
By Justin Feil, Packet Media Group Lauren Mazich and the Hillsborough High School girls’ soccer team were just looking for a win Tuesday against Pingry. The Raiders earned it, 3-2, in overtime and they will have the same mindset next week. Win pretty or ugly, they just want to win when the state tournament starts.…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Sarah Pallay makes SCT history with 4th gymnastics title
By Justin Feil, Packet Media Group Hillsborough High School gymnast Sarah Pallay ended her final Somerset County Tournament the same way she had finished her first one. And her second. And her third. The Raiders senior was at the top of the podium with her fourth straight individual title, this one all the more special…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Jr. Raider varsity, JVs both blank North Plainfield
The Hillsborough Jr. Raiders defense pitched its third shutout of the season and ’Boro remained unbeaten by defeating the Jr. Canucks of North Plainfield, 31-0, in Skyland conference varsity play. The Jr. Raiders opened up the scoring with an option run by quarterback Tom Ramsey behind a big block by Adam Schebece. On the next…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Mistakes cost HHS football in loss
By Justin Feil, Packet Media Group The bright spots are growing brighter for the Hillsborough High School football team, but mistakes darkened another chance at victory. Jackson Parham had a breakout performance to help the Raiders stay within striking distance and Hillsborough had a chance to tie Phillipsburg before their fifth turnover of the game…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Dukes cheer teams win at competition
On Oct. 11, the Hillsborough Dukes cheer teams participated in the Jersey Valley Conference cheer competition at the Montgomery High School. Friends, family and fans came out to support the Dukes cheerleaders. The Dukes teams that competed were the Flag, Mighty Mite, Jr. Pee Wee and Midget squads. The Dukes Jr. Pee Wee Cheerleaders took…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Raiders making the most of SCT
By Justin Feil, Packet Media Group Andrew Patterson never knows exactly where he will be playing, and Hillsborough High School boys soccer coach Eric Puma has tried him in a variety of spots. “Sometimes it’s difficult to change right away,” Patterson said. “He switched me up to play forward last game, and right when he…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Jr. Raiders varsity moves to 5-0
The Hillsborough Jr. Raiders increased their record to 5-0 by defeating the Jr. Pioneers from Somerville-Branchburg United, 32-7, in a Skyland Conference varsity matchup Somerville. The Raiders scored 30 points in the first half by dominating the line of scrimmage. Nathan Estime led the way by scoring three touchdowns behind blocks from Jon Seaton, Adam…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Jr. Raider varsity football stays perfect
The Jr. Raiders varsity (7th and 8th grades) defeated the Jr. Red Devils from Ridge, 28-8, to move to 4-0. The Jr. Raiders opened up the scoring with a touchdown run by Tommy Ramsey behind blocks from Michael Clerico, Tommy Haber and Alex Marsh. On their next drive, the Raiders marched down the field behind…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Dukes Jr. PeeWee football outlasts St. Cecelia’s
By Jay Scott, Special Writer The Dukes Jr. Pee Wee team outlasted the St. Cecelia’s Golden Knights, 33-26, on Sunday, Oct. 4. The Dukes started in front with TDs from Alex Bettinnez and Jack O’ Donnell. The lead exchanged hands several times. The Dukes saw great runs from Justin Le Bron, Mike Caparosa and Logan…