Monday, October 24, 2011
Annual Ultimate Frisbee game goes down to the wire.
The third annual Community Cup had a new winner on Saturday night at Waterlands Park, as Seton Hall upset Columbia High School 16-14. Columbia High School entered the game having won the two previous games. “Even in competition, Maplewood, South Orange and Seton Hall somehow find a way to work together,” said South Orange Village President Alex Torpey. “As much as I support Seton Hall University in pretty much everything they do, I have to say that today, I am supporting my alma-mater Columbia High School.” Unfortunately for Torpey, his hopes were crushed as Seton Hall led 7-5 at halftime and stayed either tied or ahead throughout the second half. Columbia High School came back to tie the game at 14 before two straight scores by the …
Monday, October 5, 2009
Ultimate helps to build communities close to home.
t the end of a tough, physical contest, all players from both Columbia High School and Seton Hall University stood arm-in-arm. It became a circle of blue and white jerseys, equally stained in dirt and sweat. After a few moments, the players reached over and raised hands together along with Columbia head coach Anthony Nunez and shouted “community” after a count of three. In the end, that was the point behind the challenge that joined the high school and university together in an athletic exhibition. Columbia came out victorious over Seton Hall, 15-8, in an Ultimate match at the New Waterlands Park on Saturday night. The event was set up and organized by representatives of Seton Hall and South Orange. “I’m the chair of a group that tries to…
The locally born game's international appeal is demonstrated.
It’s a testament to the global reach of Ultimate Frisbee when English-language Indian newspaper the Hindu pops up in a Google alert for Columbia High School. Evidently, this weekend in Elliot’s Beach, near Chennai, India, Ultimate enthusiasts held an Ultimate Tournament large enough to attract media attention. Columbia High School is recognized as the birthplace of the sport in the article. The article illustrates both the appeal of the sport—the reporter calls it the world’s “friendliest” game—and its international reach. The competitors included American ex-pats and Indian teens. Read the full story: Spin is In.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Clinic and games held at Underhill on Saturday
On Saturday morning, a handful of parents, kids and other spectators came to Underhill Field to watch the first official Ultimate Frisbee game played in Maplewood since the seventies (OK, it's now known as just Ultimate—the disc they use is not a Frisbee.) The day began with a clinic, where young kids were allowed to get in on the fun, throwing the disc around and learning different techniques and the rules of the game. At 1 p.m., Sparkle Motion, Columbia High School's team, faced off in an exhibition game against the CHS Alumni girls. After that game was concluded, the Boys A Team, and defending state champs, battled second place team Watchung.
Scott Egelberg
9:56 am on Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Well said Nancy! more ›