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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

All content by Oliver Lawler
Pictured above is East boys lacrosse and baseball.

Previewing East 2026 spring sports

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff
March 1, 2026

With the weather warming up, the fields drying out, and the sound of cleats on turf returning, East spring sports are right around the corner. After a rebuilding year, East baseball enters the spring season hungry to climb back to the top of the conference,...

Chris Delgado ('26) poses with his team after reaching 1000 career points. Used with permission from Chris Delgado.

Chris Delgado (’26) reaches 1000 career points

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff
February 2, 2026

Long practices, offseason workouts, and countless shots after the buzzer have a way of adding up. For Chris Delgado (‘26), they added up to a milestone few players ever reach: 1,000 career points. Delgado reached the 1,000-point milestone on Tuesday,...

Jessie Atlas ('27) battles Northern Burlington starter for ball.

East girls basketball defeats Northern Burlington

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff
January 25, 2026

On Tuesday, January 20, the Cherry Hill East girls varsity basketball team (5-8) took down North Burlington (3-10) in an epic match. The Cougars were able to come away with the win 60-33 in front of their home crowd. The Cougars were led by guard...

East winter sports preview

East winter sports preview

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff
December 18, 2025

With the winter season approaching, each team is preparing for another competitive season. From basketball to wrestling to swimming, Cougar athletes are ready to start back up again. The boys’ basketball team will tip off their season on December...

East junior girls posing after powderpuff win

East Powderpuff 2025

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff
November 28, 2025

Under the lights at the Cougar Stadium on Thursday, November 20, Cherry Hill East had their annual powder puff flag football game. The game is always held during spirit week where the junior girls take on the seniors girls in a flag football game. The...

Nolan Perry ('26) and Cruz Candray ('26) hug in final moments of game

East boys soccer battles Southern in sectionals

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff
November 20, 2025

On Friday, November 14, the Cherry Hill East boys varsity soccer team (16-6-1) fell to Southern (16-7-2), 5-1, in the NJSIAA South Jersey Group IV championship. The game was held in the new Cougar Stadium, hosting its first sectional championship, and...

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 featured as the NJSIAA Network and MaxPreps “High...

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. This year’s induction not only celebrates...

Josh Greenberg (11) celebrates his touchdown with Kyle Fisher (4).

Cougars come out on top in home opener

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff
September 10, 2025

On Thursday, September 4th, the Cherry Hill High School East Football Team (2-0) picked up a dominating 61-0 victory over West Windsor-Plainsboro South High School (0-2). Quarterback Josh Greenberg ('27) led the way for the Cougars with five total touchdowns,...

Boys varsity lacrosse team comes together after victory.

East Boys Lacrosse wins in first round of playoffs

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff
June 10, 2025

The Cherry Hill High School East boys lacrosse team (Updated: 8-11) clinched their ticket to the Quarterfinal round with a 12-5 victory over Williamstown (8-10). The Cougars were able to stay intact and manage to win on a cold, rainy day, as a team.  “We...

#3, Cole Haddock ('26), Austin Hanni ('25) in the middle, and Tristan Perry ('25) on the far right, celebrate after the final out of the inning.

East baseball skips traditional Spring training trip

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff
May 13, 2025

Building good team chemistry is important for any sports team, but it takes time and shared experiences to make that happen. For the Cherry Hill East Boys' Varsity Baseball team, one way they've worked on their team chemistry is by going to Spring training,...

Chhabria takes a free throw for East.

East girls basketball suffers loss against Cherokee

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff
March 17, 2025

On February 6th, Cherry Hill High School East girls varsity basketball team (10-15) faced a challenging defeat against the Cherokee High School Chiefs (20-9), ending the game with a final score of 63-32.  Despite the tough loss, there were notable...

East students at the DECA regional competition.

DECA regionals recap and states preview

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff
February 19, 2025

 On January 7th, the regional round of DECA took place at the DoubleTree Hotel on Route 70. DECA is a high school club that helps students prepare for careers in business fields like marketing, finance, and management. Students participate in competitions,...

Schlotterer pushes through the final moments of the race.

Men’s December Athlete Spotlight

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff
January 9, 2025

After having a highly successful season, Ben Schlotterer (‘25) has been recognized for the Men’s December Athlete Spotlight.  Schlotterer grew up swimming at Jersey Wahoos for eight years. Now, he is planning out his future plans for his collegiate...

Taylor Swift on her Lover set of the first show and the Fearless set of the final show

The Eras Tour closes in Vancouver on December 8

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff
December 22, 2024

As the final notes of “Karma” echoed through BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, an erupting crowd took in the bittersweet, exciting moment. For millions of fans, the Eras Tour has been more than just a series of concerts. It was a celebration of a musical...

The Cougars celebrate after scoring a point.

East girls volleyball season breaks records

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff
November 27, 2024

The Cherry Hill High School East Girls Varsity Volleyball team  built their season on sharp serves, strategic spikes, and a bond that runs deeper than any playbook. The Cougars  had a remarkable season and one of the best in the school's history. The...

East girls soccer team huddling before the second half begins.

East Girls Soccer Suffers Devastating Loss Against West

Oliver Lawler, Eastside Staff
October 6, 2024

On Saturday, September 28th, the Cherry Hill East girls varsity soccer team took on Cherry Hill West in a classic rivalry match. The Cougars fell short, 2-1, in a hard fought battle, showing their toughness and competitiveness. They have currently have...