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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

NJSIAA Group 3 semifinals
BASEBALL:Northern Highlands magical run continues

Northern Highlands head coach Paul Albarella getting a high 10 after his Highlanders, the No. 16 seed, reached the North 1, Group 3 state sectional final with a 7-4 win over Wayne Valley on Tuesday.

By Cory K. Doviak
NJS.com Editorial Director

WAYNE – Through its first two huge state tournament upsets over top-seeded Paramus and eighth-seeded Wayne Hills, the Northern Highlands players have had the underdog card collectively tucked in their back pocket and ready to pull whenever they needed inspiration. But what was to happen Tuesday when the Highlanders ran into Wayne Valley, a fellow double digit seed that also came into the state tournament with absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain? The end result was a classic showdown that needed extra innings to decide who the unlikely North 1, Group 3 state sectional finalist would be. MORE...

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FEBRUARY
GIRLS BASKETBALL:Highlands claims a share of NBIL-Division 2 title

BOYS BASKETBALL:Ramapo says goodbye to seniors in style

GIRLS BASKETBALL:Ramsey ends nine-game skid and Highlands' state tourney hopes

JANUARY
BOYS BASKETBALL:Indian Hills keeps its Jambo hopes alive

GIRLS BASKETBALL:First home game, first home win for Northern Highlands

DECEMBER
BOYS BASKETBALL:Less drama and a holiday tournament title for Highlands

GIRLS BASKETBALL:Albanese's Highlanders off to 2-0 start AUDIO SPOT LIGHT

MORE NORTHERN HIGHLANDS FALL SPORTS COVERAGE

NOVEMBER
GIRLS SOCCER:Highlands grabs a share of Group 3 state title

GIRLS SOCCER:Highlands meets little resistance on its way to state final

VOLLEYBALL:Highlands' upset run ends in Group 3 final

GIRLS SOCCER:Paramus strikes first, Highlands gets the last laugh in section final

BOYS SOCCER:Northern Highlands breaks OT's playoff upset string

GIRLS SOCCER:IHA finally solves Broder and No. Highlands in county final

BOYS SOCCER:Highlands holds the line against Wayne Valley

BOYS SOCCER :No. Highlands gets going early in win over Tenafly

FIELD HOCKEY:Northern Highlands repeats as county champion

GIRLS SOCCER:Latest edition of Highlands/Ramapo rivalry ends on a PK

OCTOBER
FIELD HOCKEY:Highlands wins a wild one over Old Tappan

GIRLS SOCCER:Corbett's goal stands up for Northern Highlands

FIELD HOCKEY:Highlands cruises into county semifinals

GIRLS SOCCER:The wins are piling up for unbeaten Northern Highlands

SEPTEMBER
FIELD HOCKEY:Pompton finds the energy to down Highlands

BOYS SOCCER :Highlands tough early schedule is a smooth road so far

FOOTBALL:Ramsey leaves the past behind in win over Highlands