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Monday, March 4, 2013

ALJ Bowling Team Honored at Clark BOE Meeting

The Crusader Bowling team captured the Group I State Championship this year for the first time in 28 years.

This release was submitted by the Clark School District. The Arthur L. Johnson Bowling Team was honored by the Clark School District’s Board of Education on Tuesday, February 26, 2013.  The Crusader Bowling team captured the Group I State Championship this year for the first time in 28 years. In addition, this year Johnson also won the Watchung Conference, the Union County Championship, and the Group 1 Sectional State Tournament for a “three-peat” performance.  Johnson was also ranked #6 in the Star Ledger’s Top 20 poll. The players and coaches were called up and received certificates celebrating their wonderful achievements. Head Coach Michele Zaleski and Coach Stephen Hopkins were called up, followed by the bowling team. Certificates …

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Johnson Bowlers Win Group 1 State Championship After 28 Years

This year Johnson also won the Watchung Conference, the Union County Championship, and the Group 2 Sectional State Tournament for a three-peat performance.

This release was submitted by the Clark School District. The Johnson Bowling Team is dusting off the old 1985 banner and making room for the new Group 1 State Championship banner! Yes, it’s been 28 years since a bowling team brought home a Group Title. Johnson took the lead after the 1st game and never looked back. They beat the 2nd place team Lyndhurst by 221 pins. Junior Bobby Weisensee led the way with a 693 series for the day.  Junior Steven Kotowski had the team high game with a 255 and a 661 series and Senior Vincent DiGeronimo wasn’t far behind with a 623 series.  Junior Tom Malanga came into the match and threw two 226 games for the cause. Senior Captain Dan Levitz said, “I’m honored to have led such a talented group of guys to a …

Steve Shohfi

7:27 am on Monday, February 25, 2013

Congratulations to the Crusaders on a great season and championship. I would like to point out that the 1985 team won the overall state title. Speaking for the 1985 team I would like to commend Coach Zaleski and the current bowlers for returning Johnson Bowling to elite status. We are proud of you all. Steve Shohfi Coach, 1985 State Championship Bowling Team   more ›

Monday, February 11, 2013

Johnson Bowling Wins UCT For Third Straight Year, Ranked #6 in 'Star Ledger' Top 20

The team will compete in the Sectional State Tournament on Monday, February 11 at Jersey Lanes in Linden.

This release was submitted by the Clark Schools District. The Arthur L. Johnson Varsity Bowling Team is on a “roll” again!  For the 3rd straight season Johnson has won two titles and is ranked #6 in the Star Ledger’s Top 20 poll.  At the end of regular season play Johnson clinched the Watchung Conference title and finished with a record of 12-1 losing only to Linden the #2 team in Union County. This year Johnson also won the Union County Championship, also a “three-peat” performance. The crusade was led by Seniors Vincent DiGeronimo, Captain Danny Levitz and Junior Steven Kotowski all whom also qualified for the UCT individual tournament.  Danny Levitz finished 2nd in the county by 6 pins.  Levitz rolled the tournament’s high game of 256 …

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