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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

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The School Newspaper of Cherry Hill High School East

Eastside

A season to remember: Cherry Hill East’s historic run comes to an end

Jessie Atlas, Eastside Social Media Director November 6, 2025

On Friday, October 31, even Friday Night Lights and students dressed in their Halloween best were not enough to propel fourth-seeded Cherry Hill High School East to the next round of the playoffs....

Brody Connors ('26) commits to Rutgers Camden

Brody Connors (’26) announces commitment to Rutgers Camden

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff November 4, 2025

It’s not every day that you announce your commitment to play a college sport, but that day has come for senior Brody Connors (‘26), who has announced his commitment to play Division III college baseball...

Temple men's basketball for the 2025-26 season looks to have a promising start.

Miller looks ahead to Temple men’s basketball 2025–26 season

Benjamin Miller, Eastside Staff November 2, 2025

The Temple Owl’s men’s basketball team is getting ready for the 2025-26 season with many changes. In the 2024-25 season, Temple went 17-15. This year, they lost many players to graduation or transfer....

Pictured (left to right): Yaroslav Pop ('27) and Michael Fasnacht ('26) playing in East vs. West soccer in the pouring rain

Weather takes a toll on East athletes

Ross Lieberman, Eastside Staff November 2, 2025

Every East athlete playing in the spring and fall seasons outdoors has had to deal with their share of poor weather interrupting games and practices. Such weather includes heavy rain, hail, wind, and in...

Student athletes have been missing the last few periods of the day to leave for sports games.

East athletes and the difficult balance between school and early dismissal for athletics

Benjamin Miller, Eastside Staff October 30, 2025

At East, student-athletes face a challenge that goes beyond the court or field: balancing sports with the reality of missing valuable class time. Having early dismissals for away games, many athletes find...

Photo of Collin Wickramaratna, East's new Head Wrestling Coach. Used with permission from Collin Wickramaratna.

East Wrestling enters a new era with Wickramaratna

Jessie Atlas, Eastside Social Media Director October 22, 2025

Cherry Hill East wrestling is getting a fresh start, and a familiar South Jersey face is leading the way. Collin Wickramaratna, a Cherokee graduate, collegiate All-American, and former Division II coach,...

Izzy Scavera (3) beats a defender down the sideline and sends a cross into the box.

PHOTOS: East vs Eastern girls soccer

Mason Petkov, Eastside Photo Editor October 16, 2025

The Cherry Hill East girls soccer team defeated Eastern Regional High School on Monday, October 13, 3-1, breaking a 26-game losing streak. Goals were scored by Kira Fowler ('26), Julia Maher ('26), and...

Freshman development programs benefit freshman in acclimating to East athletics.

Freshman sports deserve more support at East

Laavanya Viswanathan, Eastside Online Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2025

Walking through the halls of Cherry Hill High School East, sports history covers the bulletin boards, showcasing East’s athletic culture. Though outdated, they instill a sense of pride in the athletes...

Liam Sweeney ('27) celebrating at East vs. West.

Cougars dominate against West 49-7 to keep the Boot

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff October 10, 2025

On Thursday, October 9, the Cherry Hill High School East football team (7-0) defeated Cherry Hill High School West (2-5), 49-7, in the annual Fall Classic. The game was highly anticipated, as it was...

East Athletic Hall of Fame 2025-2026 inductees listed

Legacy: the past and future of Cherry Hill East athletes

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff October 8, 2025

The Cherry Hill East Athletic Hall of Fame is set to welcome its Class of 2025, honoring a new group of athletes, coaches, and contributors whose achievements have shaped the school’s strong sports tradition....

Crimson Cougar rallies the student section at the East vs. Egg Harbor Township football game.

The tradition that ties us together: the spirit of game day

Sarah Begun, Mason Petkov, and Landon Schuster October 8, 2025

The Cherry Hill East football stadium is in its second year, and what had been the long-awaited thrill has turned into an established tradition. The energy that filled the stands of the stadium in its...

The Cougars run through their banner before kickoff.

PHOTOS: East vs Atlantic County Institute of Technology football

Jordan Keats, Eastside Staff September 29, 2025

The East Football Team moves to 5-0 with a blow out win, 42-0 vs Atlantic County Institute of Technology. Running back Jaden Green ('26) scored two rushing touchdowns, while tight end Ryan Moyer ('26)...

Team celebration after beating West and winning "The Ball".

East girls soccer claims victory in 3-1 match against West

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff September 28, 2025

On Saturday, September 27, the Cherry Hill High School East girls soccer team (4-3-1) defeated Cherry Hill High School West (3-5-1) in a local showdown 3-1. The game marked the first-ever West vs East...

East boys soccer cheering together after a 1-0 win against West.

East Boys Soccer defeats rivals in the East vs. West matchup

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff September 28, 2025

On Saturday, September 27, the Cherry Hill High School East boys’ soccer team defeated Cherry Hill High School West in a classic rivalry game, 1-0. The game was played under the lights at Cougar Stadium,...

East Football rushes the field preparing for kickoff

Cougars dominate ACIT in 42-0 shutout victory

Harry Levine, Eastside Staff September 26, 2025

The Cherry Hill East Cougars defeated the Atlantic County Institute of Technology (ACIT) Redhawks with a 42-0 shutout victory, their second of the season. The Cougars lead scorers were Ryan Moyer (‘26)...

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