Recap of third week of fall sports at East (10/19-10/24)
Nick Gangewere, Eastside Sports Editor
October 25, 2020
The third week of sports of East saw every team in action, and lots of success stories to be told. From senior nights to conference championships and rivalry matchups, this week was jam-packed with great performances from all 7 teams. Cougars football faced off against Robbinsville in a Friday night...
East boys soccer defeats Bishop Eustace 5-2 on senior night
Nick Gangewere, Eastside Sports Editor
October 22, 2020
It was calm before the storm on Tuesday night as East commemorated their Cougar seniors. The sun was setting beyond Decou Sports Complex while seniors were honored with their families. East was 2-3 heading into the matchup and in need of a win. The dusk of 6:00 on October 20th provided the perfect setting...
Recap of second week of fall sports at East (10/12-10/17)
Nick Gangewere, Eastside Sports Editor
October 18, 2020
The second week of fall sports brought forth lots of thrilling moments and momentum building for the 5 out 7 varsity teams that competed this week. COVID did little to impact the games, and it was only weather implications that postponed Friday’s matchups to later dates. The Cougars faced off against...
Recap of First Full Week of Fall Sports at East (10/5-10/10)
Nick Gangewere, Eastside Sports Editor
October 11, 2020
Sports are fully underway for this fall season at East and there was lots of action this week. Of course, COVID did provide its fair share of cancellations and rescheduling, but overall the majority of the games and meets were participated in, and there was lots to cover. The Cougars football team...
High school and college sports departments respond differently to COVID-19
Lauren Winslow, Eastside Staff
October 9, 2020
Along with the reopening of schools across the country comes the start of fall sports, including football, soccer, field hockey, marching band, and cross country. This year, as a result of the ongoing pandemic, sports seasons are looking a little different, whether it be on a professional football field...
Cherry Hill East Field Hockey Loses 9-0 to Shawnee on Monday
Nick Gangewere, Eastside Sports Editor
October 5, 2020
Cherry Hill East Field Hockey suffered a 9-0 defeat at the hands of the Shawnee girls on Monday, October 5th. The East girls were coming off a 9-1 loss to Washington Township last Tuesday, but are hoping to turn things around later this week against Paul VI at home. The Cougars had some bright moments...
Cherry Hill East football suffers 34-0 loss to Paul VI in season opener
Nick Gangewere, Eastside Sports Editor
October 4, 2020
The Cherry Hill East Cougars faced off against the Paul VI Eagles on Saturday afternoon at East. The game was played in front of a 500-person crowd with limited tickets sold due to the ongoing pandemic. East was without safety Tyler Burke (‘21), while PVI was without quarterback Declan Williams (‘22). The ...
East Boys Soccer starts the season off with a 2-1 Victory over Washington Township
Nick Gangewere, Eastside Sports Editor
October 3, 2020
The Cougars defeated visiting Washington Township by a score of 2-1 on Friday, October 2nd at Decou Fields in Cherry Hill. In a game that saw several opportunities, it was Luke Luehrs (‘21) who came through for East, scoring both of the Cougars’ goals. The first half began with lots of back and...
East football team enters a new season
Adam Borenstein, Eastside Staff
October 1, 2020
The Cougars are back for another season of football, and for this year, there is much optimism surrounding the team. With new coaches and a great senior class, the team believes that they can improve their 2-8 record from last season. Despite the record, there were many positives to take out of last...
As police brutality persists, the question must be asked, how many more?
Isabella Levin, Eastside Culture Editor
August 28, 2020
The recent shooting of an unarmed black man in Kenosha, WI, continues the inexplicable behavior of some police against mostly black males. You have to ask, “How many more have to die? When is enough finally considered enough?” Such inquiries circle around the typical individuals’ thoughts more...
PODCAST: 76ers talk in the bubble
Spencer DeAbreu, Eastside Business Manager
August 7, 2020
With the 76ers about to launch into a new season, Spencer DeAbreu ('22) shares his thoughts and as he interviews Alex Levine ('22). They talk about how the team can regroup and channel the players' talent.
Major League Baseball experiences COVID-19 outbreak
Scout Pullano, Eastside Community Editor
July 30, 2020
Major League Baseball players returned to the fields after COVID-19 delayed the start of their season. The typical baseball game that we are used to seeing on our TV screens and from the stands in front of the field has changed drastically due to this pandemic. All of the changes and restrictions...
Sports world speaks out
Nick Gangewere, Eastside Staff
June 17, 2020
We live in a world where success is measured by the number of zeros in one’s bank account and by the accolades one has acquired. A world in which the line between poverty and affluence is so steep that to close it would take a millennium to close the gap. A world that is often portrayed as cold as...
What could’ve been: Girls Lacrosse
Max Gaffin, Eastside News Editor
May 22, 2020
The sisterhood that lacrosse offers is the definition of bonding as a team. As weeks go by without being used, sticks start to unlace and weeds begin to cover the fields that were previously adorned with the cries of victory and the motivation of rough practices. Slowly, the close bonds that stem from...
What could’ve been: Boys Tennis
Nick Gangewere, Eastside Staff
May 22, 2020
The tennis courts at Cherry Hill High School East can often be seen with at least one match going on at a time. The snap of the racket as it connects with the neon ball can be heard from classrooms and neighborhoods alike. But not anymore. The courts at East remain eerily quiet, as does every other court...
