Hillside Comets claim state indoor track titles in 1977
Hillside High stars Russ Ehrenfeld and Irv Clark become the first Comets to win Group II indoor state titles in Jadwin Gym at Princeton on February 20. Ehrenfeld set a shot put school record 54 01 and Clark won the 220 yard dash in 53.040 seconds. The duo helped Hillside take second in team standings behind Group A by 1% point, after earlier Westfield Relays bronze. Clark also won the 440 final in 52.6, with Ehrenfeld aiming for more as they prepare for the Meet of Champions.
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Jeffman Edged by Roselle in Tough Union County Showdown
Thomas Jefferson High fell 75-73 to Roselle after a fourth quarter rally and overtime, with Roger Graves scoring 20 and Tony Wilson 19. Jefferson had earlier beaten Hamilton East 67-65 behind Wilson’s final jumper, improving to 12-9.
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Hillside cagers fall to Rahway in UC tourney opener
Hillside High loses 65-56 to Rahway Indians in Cranford on Feb 16 ending hopes for the Union County Tournament. Nate Young dominates with 14 points and 12 rebounds as Rahway uses a strong front line and late 8-0 run to seal the win.
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Hillside Comets chase elusive state title in 1977 run
Hillside High enters the 1977 interscholastic basketball tournament as hopeful contenders aiming to win a state championship. The Comets, with a storied past including 1949 and 1957 near-misses, face Vailsburg in the opening round while legends like Amato, Diamond, and Silver are recalled for a long road filled with pressure from fans and peers.
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