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The Crimson

Mikey Mandarino

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor

Mikey is a senior at Bernards High School, and currently in his third year working with The Crimson. This year is his second as the Sports Editor, and before his tenure as sports editor, he contributed as a Staff Writer. He hopes to pursue a career in Journalism after college.

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Sophomore Jack Warren cradles the ball

Boys’ Lacrosse begins 2016 season with strong start

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor
April 20, 2016

After a strong preseason that helped the team prepare for the regular season, the boys’ lacrosse team began their regular season on March 30 with a 10-8 victory against Delaware Valley. Sophomore Jack...

Senior Tegan Warren passes the ball

Girls’ Lacrosse off to strong start

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor
April 20, 2016

The girls’ lacrosse team opened their regular season schedule with a big 13-3 victory against Verona High School on the road. Junior Paige Petty continued her goal-scoring ways in the victory, scoring...

Senior Miles Kenny avoids the check of an opposing defender

Boys’ Lacrosse enters season with high expectations

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor
March 16, 2016

The boys’ lacrosse team enters the 2015-16 season with high expectations because of the strong senior class that will lead the team this year. Seniors Miles Kenny and Owen Miller will be the team’s...

The team after their conference-clinching victory over Bound Brook

Girls’ Basketball wins second consecutive conference title

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor
March 16, 2016

The girls’ basketball team wrapped up their second consecutive conference championship with an emphatic 58-47 victory over Bound Brook. With the victory, the team secured a second consecutive 10-0 record...

Senior Devin Rivera leads past first base

Baseball looks to build on, replicate strong 2015 season

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor
March 16, 2016

Bernards’ baseball team enters their 2016 season with a big chip on their shoulder. Last season, they made a run all the way to the state championship game, where they lost to Governor Livingston. This...

The "Red Sea" supports the basketball team during their big 56-41 win over Pingry

Strong student support propels boys’ basketball to Senior Night victory over Pingry

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor
February 13, 2016

Bernards’ boys’ basketball team wrapped up their regular season on February 11 with a victory over Pingry by a score of 56-41. In a pregame ceremony, seniors Max Berg, Jake Cawley, Michael Isselin...

Senior Zach Walljasper dribbling down the court

Seniors lead Boys Basketball to strong season

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor
February 11, 2016

The boys’ basketball team’s 2015-16 season is well underway, and they started the season very well with victories over Manville and Barack Obama Charter. Led by senior shooting guard Michael Isselin,...

Sophomore Ryan McGriskin

Ice Hockey looking for a change in fortunes

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor
February 11, 2016

Bernards’ ice hockey team has struggled so far during their 2015-16 season, starting off with a 4-14-1 record. Sophomore Trevor Clemson scored 24 points in the team’s first 19 games, including a team-leading...

Devils Retire Martin Brodeur’s Number

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor
February 11, 2016

On February 9, the New Jersey Devils will retire longtime goaltender Martin Brodeur’s number 30 in a ceremony before their game against the Edmonton Oilers. Brodeur, who played 21 seasons with the Devils,...

Senior Caitie Buteau

[Photo] Caitie Buteau

January 6, 2016

Senior Caitie Buteau

Senior Ben Baxter

[Photo] Ben Baxter

January 5, 2016

Senior Ben Baxter

Senior Connor O'Neill enters the offensive zone

Ice hockey drops the puck on 2015-16 season

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor
December 23, 2015

Bernards’ ice hockey team dropped the puck on their 2015-16 season on December 3 with a 6-2 loss against Manalapan High School. Seniors Connor O’Neill and Connor Morris are two important forwards for...

Ms. Clark and the sophomore class host class toy drive

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor
December 23, 2015

Throughout the holiday season, many different companies, sports teams and public entities host Toy Drives in order to provide holiday gifts for those in need. Bernards High School is no exception this...

The 2014-15 Boys' Soccer team, featuring Dylan Kahn (#1, center)

Boys’ Soccer finds inspiration from injured GK Dylan Kahn

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor
November 20, 2015

The 2015 season was an extremely strong one for the boys’ soccer team. They finished with a record of 13-4-3 and made a run all the way to their sectional semifinal. The team found inspiration through...

The offense huddles up during a game against Johnson

Football concludes regular season with 5-3 record

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor
November 12, 2015

Football season is well underway, and the football team here at Bernards is right in the middle of their season. After a big opening night win against AL Johnson, the team had a bye week and games against...

Head Coach Jon Simoneau (center) during a game against AL Johnson

Head Football Coach Jon Simoneau Becomes Winningest Coach in Bernards History

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor
October 21, 2015

The Bernards Football team won their game against Bound Brook by a score of 35-6 in a game that also marked a significant milestone for one member of the team. The game marked head coach Jon Simoneau’s...

The decal that every mid-state 38 team will wear for the rest of the season

Warren Hills’ star QB Evan Murray, 17, dies after Football Game

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor
October 1, 2015

Warren Hills High School Senior Evan Murray, the star quarterback of the school’s football team, passed away after taking several hits during his team’s 14-12 loss to Summit High School last Friday...

Senior Sebastian Sanchez makes his man miss

Football Season Starts Strong With 28-13 Win over AL Johnson

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor
September 21, 2015

As the 2015-16 school year begins, the fall sports teams at Bernards start their regular season schedules, bringing with lots of excitement throughout the school and community. Every year the student body...

Google close to purchasing Merck Building in Whitehouse Station

Google close to purchasing Merck Building in Whitehouse Station

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor
May 18, 2015

The Merck building in Whitehouse Station, which has been listed for sale since October of 2013, is reportedly close to being purchased by Google. One BHS parent with knowledge of the situation said...

Photos by Erika Evleth, Kate Conte, Ava Cummings, and Mr. Heil.

[Photo] Spring Sports Update

May 8, 2015

Photos by Erika Evleth, Kate Conte, Ava Cummings, and Mr. Heil.

Boys’ Lacrosse powered by strong attack, solid defense

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor
May 6, 2015

The 2014-15 boys’ lacrosse team here at Bernards got off to a very slow start. They only won once in their first six games of the season, but they rebounded with seven wins in their last nine games,...

2018 Class Officer Candidate Profiles

Somers Laffey and Mikey Mandarino
April 24, 2015

John Steinfeldt President John Steinfeldt is running for the position of President in the class of 2018 student council elections. His main goal is to make a big difference within his peers, and would...

Bi-Weekly Long Read: Is New York Still a Sports Powerhouse?

Bi-Weekly Long Read: Is New York Still a Sports Powerhouse?

Mikey Mandarino and Pierce Henderson
April 22, 2015

New York still is a powerhouse for professional sports by Mikey Mandarino '16 - Sports Editor The New York Metropolitan area is one of the largest sports markets in the country. It is the home of eight...

Aaron Hernandez found guilty of first-degree murder, will serve life in prison without parole

Aaron Hernandez found guilty of first-degree murder, will serve life in prison without parole

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor
April 16, 2015

Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was found guilty of first-degree murder on Wednesday, April 16. He will serve life in prison without parole. Hernandez, 25, was also found guilty on...

Mr. Hoppe poses for photo.

Athletic Director Michael Hoppe elected into Hall of Fame

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor
February 24, 2015

Mr. Hoppe poses for photo.

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Football Emphasizes Small Details for the Win

Mikey Mandarino, Sports Editor
October 31, 2014

To casual observers, football is a sport where the team that scores the most points wins. To head coach Jon Simoneau, senior RB/DB Luke Bowerbank and the rest of the team, there’s much more to it. There...

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