The local high school sports programs prosper year-round in South Jersey, but there is something about the fall that seems to bring out the best in the athletes and teams.

Milestone coaches dish on championships, trophies and all-star success through the years

Senior Conner Bor is one of the top defensive backs in the WJFL after earning first-team all-conference honors. He also is expected to take over at quarterback.

The Crusaders return four first-team all-conference performers—senior goalie Alex Pecora, senior attack Kelly Quinn, senior midfielder Montana Fleming and junior midfielder Sarah Furey.

Senior Eric Franklin was a first-team all-conference performer. Senior Alex Stelmaski, junior D’vonne Trumbo and junior Alex Hull were second-team selections.

Senior Katie Simalchik was a first-team all-conference performer whose best time was 22:23. Sophomore Natalia Marrone was a second-team all-conference choice, with a best time of 22:30.

Senior sweeper Nick Hanuscin and senior forward Alec Palmieri were first-team all-conference selections. Senior midfielder Ernie DeVincenzo was a second-team selection.

Senior forward Nicolette Wilkins and senior midfielder Taylor Baranowsky each had seven goals and four assists and both were second-team all-conference selections. Wilkins has committed to Drexel.

Senior Ania Krawiec has been the Crusaders’ No. 1 singles player her first three years. Last season, she earned first-team all-Olympic Conference National Division honors. Senior Sarah Sperling has been the No. 3 singles player in each of the last two...

Senior outside hitter Jessica Quinlan was an all-conference performer. Junior middle hitter Jenna Haxton set a single-season school record with 49 blocks

The Chiefs were 6-2 last season under coach Brian Moore and have the ability to meet or surpass that mark this year. Lenape and Washington Township are the conference favorites, but Cherokee could also make some noise with a veteran team.

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