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VOTE for the HSS North Jersey Team of the Week for April 13-19
TL;DR
Voting for the HSS North Jersey Team of the Week is open until 5 p.m. Thursday. Teams that excelled in the spring high school sports season are highlighted for consideration.
Key points
- Voting for the HSS North Jersey Team of the Week is now open
- Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday
- Top team performances from the spring high school sports season are highlighted
- Poll available at the bottom of the article
After another thrilling week of the spring high school sports season, it's time to look back on the top team performances.
Read about the teams that stood out last week and let us know which one should be the HSS North Jersey Team of the Week in the poll at the bottom of this page.
Voting closes at 5 p.m. Thursday.
Vote for the HSS North Jersey Team of the Week!
Bergenfield baseball
The Bears went 3-0 with wins over Wayne Valley, Cliffside Park and Mahwah to finish the week above. 500 at 6-5.
Eastside flag football
The Ghosts beat city rival Kennedy, 25-0, to run their record to 4-0 on the season.
Hasbrouck Heights softball
The Aviators went 4-0, finishing the week on a six-game winning streak.
New Milford boys track and field
The Knights won the C division at the Bergen County Relays, their first title since 2008.
Apr 18, 2026; Oradell, NJ, United States; Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S. Michael Napolitano (Hasbrouck Heights) competes in the long jump.
Apr 18, 2026; Oradell, NJ, United States; Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S. Adrian Cami (Demarest) competes in the shuttle hurdle relay.
Apr 18, 2026; Oradell, NJ, United States; Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S. Sheila O'Sullivan (Old Tappan) competes in the shuttle hurdle relay.
Apr 18, 2026; Oradell, NJ, United States; Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S. (Right) Sadira Sanchez (Paramus Catholic) and (Northern Highlands) in the shuttle hurdle relay.
Apr 18, 2026; Oradell, NJ, United States; Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S. Adrian Cami (Demarest) finishes first in the in the 4x100.
Apr 18, 2026; Oradell, NJ, United States; Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S. Omar Oweida (Lyndhurst) competes in the shuttle hurdle relay.
Apr 18, 2026; Oradell, NJ, United States; Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S. Angie Kelley (Old Tappan) finishes first in the 4x100.
Apr 18, 2026; Oradell, NJ, United States; Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S. Matthias Belgrave (Paramus Catholic) competes in the shuttle hurdle relay.
Apr 18, 2026; Oradell, NJ, United States; Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S. Ivanna Bajon (Ridgwood) competes in the 4x100.
Apr 18, 2026; Oradell, NJ, United States; Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S. Preston Leon (Fort Lee) competes in the shuttle hurdle relay.
1 / 10
See scenes from Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S.
Apr 18, 2026; Oradell, NJ, United States; Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S. Michael Napolitano (Hasbrouck Heights) competes in the long jump.
1 / 10
See scenes from Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S.
Apr 18, 2026; Oradell, NJ, United States; Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S. Michael Napolitano (Hasbrouck Heights) competes in the long jump.
2 / 10
See scenes from Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S.
Apr 18, 2026; Oradell, NJ, United States; Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S. Adrian Cami (Demarest) competes in the shuttle hurdle relay.
3 / 10
See scenes from Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S.
Apr 18, 2026; Oradell, NJ, United States; Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S. Sheila O'Sullivan (Old Tappan) competes in the shuttle hurdle relay.
4 / 10
See scenes from Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S.
Apr 18, 2026; Oradell, NJ, United States; Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S. (Right) Sadira Sanchez (Paramus Catholic) and (Northern Highlands) in the shuttle hurdle relay.
5 / 10
See scenes from Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S.
Apr 18, 2026; Oradell, NJ, United States; Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S. Adrian Cami (Demarest) finishes first in the in the 4x100.
6 / 10
See scenes from Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S.
Apr 18, 2026; Oradell, NJ, United States; Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S. Omar Oweida (Lyndhurst) competes in the shuttle hurdle relay.
7 / 10
See scenes from Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S.
Apr 18, 2026; Oradell, NJ, United States; Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S. Angie Kelley (Old Tappan) finishes first in the 4x100.
8 / 10
See scenes from Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S.
Apr 18, 2026; Oradell, NJ, United States; Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S. Matthias Belgrave (Paramus Catholic) competes in the shuttle hurdle relay.
9 / 10
See scenes from Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S.
Apr 18, 2026; Oradell, NJ, United States; Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S. Ivanna Bajon (Ridgwood) competes in the 4x100.
10 / 10
See scenes from Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S.
Apr 18, 2026; Oradell, NJ, United States; Jack Yockers Bergen County Relays at River Dell H.S. Preston Leon (Fort Lee) competes in the shuttle hurdle relay.
Old Tappan baseball
The Golden Knights went 4-0 to run their season record to 10-1. The April 17 win over Bergen Catholic was the 600th of coach Tim Byron's career.
Old Tappan girls track and field
The Golden Knights won the B division at the Bergen County Relays by 2 points over rival Demarest, winning their first title since 2004.
Passaic Valley softball
The Hornets went 4-0, finishing the week on a seven-game winning streak.
Ridgewood boys lacrosse
The Maroons went 3-0 with wins over Northern Highlands, Glen Rock and Mountain Lakes. They finished the week on a six-game winning streak.
River Dell boys track and field
The Golden Hawks won the B division at the Bergen County Relays, upsetting powerhouse Old Tappan.
River Dell girls lacrosse
The Golden Hawks went 3-0 to run their season record to 6-0 and take over first place in the NJIGLL Independence Red division.
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This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: VOTE HSS North Jersey Team of the Week for April 13-19
Q&A
What teams are nominated for the HSS North Jersey Team of the Week?
The article highlights various teams that performed exceptionally well during the previous week of the spring high school sports season.
When does voting for the HSS North Jersey Team of the Week close?
Voting closes at 5 p.m. on Thursday.
How can I vote for the HSS North Jersey Team of the Week?
You can vote for your favorite team in the poll located at the bottom of the article page.
What is the significance of the HSS North Jersey Team of the Week?
The HSS North Jersey Team of the Week recognizes outstanding performances by high school sports teams in the region.
