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Champions Often and Forever: WHS Girls Soccer Wins the Conference, County, Sectional and State Championships!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 6, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, Local Sports, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Westfield High School’s girls’ soccer team clinched the New Jersey State Championship in a 1-0 thrilling victory over Eastern Regional High School. The match, which took place in a high-stakes, intense atmosphere, saw Westfield’s tactical discipline and individual brilliance shine through. Blue Devil sophomore Emilie Caidgan broke a scoreless tie in the final 2 minutes of the game to secure the win. The Blue Devils took control early in the game, showcasing strong defensive organization and clinical finishing. But despite controlling possession most of the game, the offense...

Cranford Girl Scout Troop Spreads Holiday Cheer with Pajama and Book Drive

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 5, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Over 134 Pajamas and 80 Books Collected for Local Children in Need, Donations to Support Special Needs Students and Pajama Program Beneficiaries In the spirit of the holiday season, Cranford Brownie Troop 40400, part of the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Council, hosted its 4th Annual Holiday Movie Night at the Cranford Theater on December 4, 2024. The event welcomed over 300 Girl Scouts and their families across three theaters and collected 134 pajamas and 80 books for The Pajama Program, an initiative that provides children in need with a new pair of pajamas and a book to ensure a cozy bedtime. Brownie...

Marching Band Named Grand Champion

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 3, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The Westfield High School Marching Band wrapped up its 2024 fall season with impressive performances. The Marching Blue Devils placed 1st in their division at the Scotch Plains and Piscataway competitions, while being named Grand Champion for the highest score among all competing bands. In East Brunswick, they placed 2nd in their division and 2nd overall. The band finished the season, performing in the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association State Championships where they placed 3rd in Class AAAA, and received the 4th highest score of the over 30 high school bands in attendance.