Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Joe Coutinho went 7-for-9 in the series while Mike Gallagher and Ellery Ramos both earned wins
The Colonia Patriots swept Iselin Kennedy in a two game series by the scores of 12–5 on Thursday and 8-4 on Friday. The wins mark the first time the Patriots beat Kennedy in over four years. “It feels good to beat those guys, but more importantly our team is playing well right now,” said Colonia head coach Tom Hennessy. The Kennedy Mustangs traveled to Colonia for the first of the two game set Thursday afternoon to face Colonia’s number two pitcher, Alex Villon. Villon struggled a bit in the opening innings yielding all four Kennedy runs before the team’s ace, Mike Gallagher, came in to shut the door. Sophomore Joe Coutinho went 4-for-4 with three singles, a double, two runs scored and an RBI, while freshman Ryan Pennell had a double and …
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Colonia High School
180 East St, Colonia, NJ
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Friday, February 25, 2011
A prom fashion show at Colonia High School highlights local businesses and gives high school seniors a chance to take a sneak peek before the big night.
The Colonia High School auditorium was filled with teachers, students, parents, and locals Thursday night, all of whom were there to support and cheer on the graduating seniors at the school's annual prom fashion show. The annual show was organized by the graduating class, with the dedicated help of supportive teachers. All of the proceeds from the fashion show will go to lowering the cost of the prom bid for the senior class. The dresses and tuxedos modeled by the graduating seniors were all provided by local businesses, Camille Le Vie and Ducoff's Tuxedos, respectively. The senior girls glammed up with tan skin, flawless make-up, and beautiful hairstyles, all made possible by local businesses. Motives Artists did the ladies' make-up, …
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Friday, January 7, 2011
Pero and Garrett lead CHS with two pins each
The Colonia High School Wrestling team opened its season by hosting a Tri-match against Middlesex and Arthur L. Johnson High Schools. Colonia beat Johnson 46-24 but fell to Middlesex 24-45. "Before the matches started we were hoping for 2-0, but Middlesex is a good team, said Colonia Head Coach Dan Grasso. "We matched up well. The ones (matches) we matched up most even, they won, and that gives you the victory most of the time." Senior captain Neil Garrett and sophomore Jake Pero were top performers for Colonia, both finishing the afternoon with two pins each. "Jake and Neil are two bigger leaders," said Grasso. "They are good enough that I expect that out of them." Garrett, Colonia's heavy weight, landed his first pin against Johnson's …
Monday, December 13, 2010
Coach stresses influence of seven seniors, hard work and chemistry as keys to team's success.
With the season-opening tip-off just days away, Chris Chiera enters his fifth season as head coach of the Colonia Patriots with a bright outlook for his varsity boys' basketball squad. "I am very optimistic," said Coach Chiera. "We have a lot of work ahead of us. We have all the necessary pieces to the puzzle; it's just a matter of the pieces all fitting and clicking at the same time." Coming off a 10-13 season in the White Division, the Patriots were moved to the Red Division for the first time. Historically, the Red Division has proved to be the toughest in the area, and this season doesn't look any different. With the Patriots facing stiff competition from divisional foes St. Joseph's (Metuchen), Cardinal McCarrick, East Brunswick, …
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Woodbridge High School
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