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Princeton High senior Julia DiTosto helped the Little Tigers to 18 wins and a spot in the Mercer County Tournament championship game.

MHS graduate part of Buffalo women’s turnaround By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    Andrea Niper felt fortunate that the University of Buffalo wasn’t hit hard by the paralyzing snow storm only days after the end of an avalanche of success on the soccer field.    The Montgomery High School graduate helped the University of Buffalo women’s…

Pirates senior off to nationals XC By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    While the cross country season ended for many, Nikhil Pulimood extended his season to the limits at the Nike Northeast Regionals on Saturday.    The senior runner will represent his West Windsor-Plainsboro High South school at the Nike Nationals next week after placing in…

DiTosto’s moves carried PHS By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor    When it came to helping the Princeton High field hockey team win, Julia DiTosto was always willing to do whatever was needed.    ”She was a four-year varsity starter and she has moved around positions over the years,” Princeton coach Heather Serverson said. “She gravitated to the…

Montgomery High’s Kim Szakats combined with Emily Roeper to go undefeated and win the state doubles championship this season. Photo by Robert Gleason

Tigers end with loss to Dartmouth By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    The Princeton University football team came into this season with hopes of repeating as Ivy League champions.    Injuries made consistency an issue, and without generating enough turnovers on defense or the same explosive plays that led to a record-setting season a year ago,…

Gojdycz sees talent within Cougars By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor    It’s a good thing Andy Gojdycz enjoys being around the hockey rink, because the new Montgomery High ice hockey coach will be there quite a bit.    Gojdycz takes over as the head coach of the Cougars from Rob Scarpa, who had a long and successful…

Cougars’ Roeper and Szakats were perfect match By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    Emily Roeper and Kim Szakats had been hoping they would have the chance to play together.    Given the opportunity in their final chance, they made the most of it. The Montgomery High School first doubles tandem put together a season for the…

Montgomery High’s Emily Roeper joined with Kim Szakats to go undefeated and win the state doubles championship this season. Photo by Robert Gleason