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Boys and girls middle school soccer played a double header against Hawthorne Christian on Monday, October 6. The girls team found themselves down 2-0 early in the first game relied on the leadership and scoring touch of Madison Wynbeek to regain momentum. Amanda Faber put in the late game winner to claim victory. In the…

The girls varsity soccer team lost a hard fought 1-0 decision to rival Pompton Lakes on Tuesday night in front of nice crowd at Willow. The defense, led by senior captain Lyndsey Smith and sophomore goalkeeper Brooke Van Lenten kept it close. Super soph Erin Vander Plaat and the attack created several great chances that…

The stands were packed with EC fans, the concession stand was buzzing with activity, and the competition on Willow Field was intense as the Eagles of Eastern Christian took on the Cardinals of Pompton Lakes in a soccer double header. In the first game, the EC boys varsity soccer team tied a back-and-forth affair in the…

On a beautiful afternoon, before the first home game of the season, the students of Eastern Christian Middle School were treated to a pep rally. Cheering, singing, dancing, and fun activities ruled the afternoon on the hill and in the field at the back of the Middle School campus. Middle School Athletic Director Marc Spoelstra…

Friday, September 5, was opening day for Eagles athletics! We would like to thank all the fans that came to support our teams on opening day and we encourage family, friends, and other members of the community to come out and watch our Eagles soar! Volleyball won 2-0 vs Park Ridge Girls soccer won 5-1…

We are excited to announce the rapid progress on the construction of our new High School weight room. In the video above, Athletic Director Barry Veenstra explains the plans and the progress.

The North Jersey Athletic Conference awarded “Athletic Directors of the Year” at their recent Sportsmanship Luncheon. AD’s from each division vote annually to award this prestigious honor to a deserving colleague. Congratulations to our very own Athletic Director, Steve King, for receiving this outstanding award! Pictured left to right in the picture holding their award plaques are:…

Congratulations to the Eastern Christian Varsity Softball Team as they advanced to the Non Public B North Sectional Championship. This EC softball team has not advanced this far in the postseason in over 10 years. Even though the team lost the game today to Immaculate Conception, the team had a very strong 16-9 season that will provide a great foundation for next year.…

Congratulations to the Girls’ Varsity Track Non-Public B State Champions! Lyndsey Smith captured three Gold Medals and one Silver Medal in her four events. Her success, as well as the overall team performance, propelled Eastern Christian to its first Non-Public B track and field state championship title Saturday. “I am so proud of the entire…