Football
It was a tough week for the Bears on the gridiron. On Monday, East Brunswick fell 19–14 to Hamilton West despite a strong two-touchdown connection between quarterback Sean Christie (97 yards passing) and wideout Noah DeJesus (76 receiving yards, 2 TDs). Nathan Charleston added 52 yards on the ground and anchored the defense with 11 tackles.
Friday night against Franklin was even tougher. The Bears kept pace early, cutting the deficit to 16–13 behind a pick-six from DeJesus and an 8-yard TD run from Charleston, but Franklin’s high-powered offense pulled away for a 50–19 win. Christie threw for 185 yards and a touchdown, while DeJesus had another big night with 115 receiving yards, an interception, and a sack. East Brunswick now sits at 0–4 overall.
Field Hockey
The field hockey squad had an outstanding week, picking up two dominant wins. On Tuesday, senior forward Rachel Gerould scored four goals in a 5–0 win at Sayreville, with help from assists by Arianna DeMaio and Logan Hooper.
On Saturday, the Bears kept rolling with a 7–0 shutout of South Brunswick. Julia Rose and Alexa DeRado each netted hat tricks, combining for six of EB’s goals, while goalie Reagan Umbach stopped both shots she faced. The Bears improve to 5–1 and look like one of the toughest teams in the GMC.
Girls Soccer
The girls soccer team had a wild week of highs and lows. Tuesday’s cross-town rivalry matchup with Spotswood ended in a 5–4 win for EB. Jacqueline Goldovsky scored twice and assisted on two others, while Valeria Fernandes, Sofia Ilnitskyy, and Hannah Cheraibi each added goals.
On Thursday, EB came up short in a 4–2 loss to Metuchen despite goals from Cheraibi and Samantha Baker. But the Bears bounced back in a big way Saturday, taking down Monroe 3–2 in overtime — their first win over Monroe since 2022. Goldovsky was the hero, completing a hat trick with the golden goal in the 87th minute. EB’s record now stands at 4–3.
Boys Soccer
It was heartbreak twice for the boys team. On Tuesday, they battled powerhouse St. Joseph (Metuchen) to overtime but lost 1–0 on a late goal. Goalie Aiden Hanas was sharp with 11 saves.
On Thursday, EB put three goals on the board but couldn’t contain New Brunswick in a 4–3 loss. The Bears fall to 1–5 overall.
Girls Volleyball
The volleyball team is still searching for its first win. On Tuesday, EB won the opening set against J.P. Stevens before dropping the next two in a 2–1 loss. Thursday against Woodbridge, the Bears fell 2–0. Their record now sits at 0–6, but the team continues to push through a tough GMC slate.
Girls Tennis
The tennis team continues to dominate. On Tuesday, they swept South Brunswick 4–1 with straight-set wins from Stacy Arkhipova, Arya Joshi, and Kellyanne Mossi in singles. Thursday brought a 5–0 shutout over Edison, and Friday the Bears topped Rumson-Fair Haven 4–1. Arkhipova, Joshi, and Mossi all went undefeated on the week, while doubles teams Kaitlin Wang / Prisha Patel and Andrea Baraian / Kelsey Zhao added key victories. EB remains perfect at 7–0.
✅ Records after the week
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Football: 0–4
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Field Hockey: 5–1
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Girls Soccer: 4–3
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Boys Soccer: 1–5
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Girls Volleyball: 0–6
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Girls Tennis: 7–0
