Mike Smith, Author at Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

Senior RB Kevin Regula (#25) knocks down one defender after the other as he heads to the end zone during the third quarter against West Milford on Nov. 1. Mike Smith photo.

PV Panthers wallop West Milford for semifinal berth

November 7, 2024 Mike Smith

HILLSDALE—Friday, Nov. 1, the Pascack Valley Panthers hosted the West Milford Highlanders in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1 Group 3 quarterfinals, delivering an impressive 42-14 victory. As usual, PV […]

Senior C Vincent Simone (#56) and Senior OL/LB Dante Ricardi (#51) run to celebrate the big win over NVOT as Junior QB Adam Shaw (#10) signals victory. Mike Smith photo.

Panthers scratch NVOT for division title, No. 1 playoff seed

October 31, 2024 Mike Smith

HILLSDALE—The 6-1 Pascack Valley Panthers on Friday night hosted the 7-0 NVOT Golden Knights in a showdown to determine the division champion and #1 seed heading into the playoffs. In […]

The Pascack Valley Panthers hoist their trophy and celebrate their third consecutive win over the River Dell Golden Hawks in the coveted 2024 Rumble for the Rail. Courtesy Mike Smith/cdmphotovideo

Panthers take their due — three-peat in Rumble for the Rail (sorry, River Dell)

October 24, 2024 Mike Smith

HILLSDALE—Last Friday night, the Pascack Valley Panthers and River Dell Golden Hawks squared off once again to settle who would take home the coveted 2024 Rumble for the Rail trophy. […]

Senior OL/DL Shane Burke (#50) and junior OL/DL Jake Wawra (#62) celebrate Pascack Valley’s 5-1 record after the win over Paramus. Mike Smith photo.

That’s got to hurt: 5-1 Panthers blank Spartans, 42-0

October 13, 2024 Mike Smith

PASCACK VALLEY—The Pascack Valley football team earned its second shutout of the season with a dominant 42-0 victory over Paramus. Now at 5-1, the Panthers’ offense continues to impress, having scored […]

Senior River Vale Raider DB, Tyler Hurst (#38) leaps in front of his receiver to pick off a pass and put the game away.

Hometown rivals bring it: Raiders 14, Hawks 0 in annual Friendship Bowl

October 13, 2024 Mike Smith

PASCACK VALLEY—The River Vale Raiders seniors hosted the Hillsdale Hawks in the annual Friendship Bowl on Saturday— and perhaps it was the home field advantage but the Raiders did pretty […]