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PHOTOS: ALJ Wins Annual UNICO Bowl, UNICO Members Participate in Basilone Parade

ALJ football defeated Hillside for the 8th year in a row.

 
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Victory for the Clark Crusaders. Post game trophy presentation on the field with both Clark and Hillside awarding the trophy to the Clark Crusaders for the 8th straight year. Courtesy Ralph Bernardo
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The Clark UNICO Chapter members pose for a photo at the Basilone Parade in Raritan – Vera Abruzzo, George Abruzzo, Bill Hearon, Pres. Ralph Bernardo, VP Greg Menza, District Governor Bob Bengivenga, Henry Varriano and Josephine Hearon.
Clark UNICO Chapter held their annual UNICO Bowl, the ALJ Clark Crusaders vs the Hillside Comets on Friday Sept 21st. The Clark Chapter hosted dinner pre game for both Hillside and Clark. The Crusaders led the team to victory (8th year in a row) against Hillside. A Pregame photo with both towns are Clark UNICO Chapter Pres. Ralph Bernardo, Sam Liff, George Abruzzo, Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorsso, VP Greg Menza, Hillside Mayor Joe Menza, Hillside BOE Angela Menza, Hillside Superintendent Frank Deo, Henry Varriano, Dave Panetta and the Crusader Mascot.
Victory for the Clark Crusaders. Post game trophy presentation on the field with both Clark and Hillside awarding the trophy to the Clark Crusaders for the 8th straight year.
Hillside UNICO Chapter Pres. Angelo Bonanno and Clark UNICO Chapter Pres. Pose for a friendly photo holding the trophy pre game.
Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso and Hillside Mayor Joe Menza pose for a pre UNICO Bowl photo holding the UNICO Bowl Trophy.
Clark Chapter members march proudly in the Basilone Parade on Sept 23rd. Shown here is George Abruzzo, Pres. Ralph Bernardo, VP Greg Menza and Vera Abruzzo. John Basilone was a WWll hero that was killed in action. He received the Silver Star, the Purple Heart and the Congressional Medal of Honor.

This year's UNICO Bowl brought another win for ALJ football over Hillside - the team's 8th win in a row at the event.

Here, photos from the game and photos of UNICO members marching in the John Basilone Parade on Sept. 23 in Raritan. Basilone was a WWll hero who was killed in action. He received the Silver Star, the Purple Heart and the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Related Topics: ALJ Football, Clark UNICO, and John Basilone

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