Our Boys Varsity Soccer team started their season off with a win on September 4th, and from there the team has faced highs and lows, now with a 3-1-4 record. The team continues to work hard trying to come back to a winning record, they still have about 12 games left in their season not counting state or county championships. The soccer team has improved in many ways showing that even when they face hard opponents or when they are losing they continue to work hard not giving up and giving their all on the field. The captains Daniel Peña, Miguel Lopez, Miguel Ganhito, Fabian Madrid, and Nicholas Travers make sure to give their team motivation showing leadership skills; in addition, helping everyone reach for their absolute best in games and at practice helping the team progress and improve. 

Facing hard losses against West Orange, MKA, and other losses where it came down to the wire like Glen Ridge and West Essex, the team continues to work hard at every practice to win more games. A future challenge that they are aiming to win is their game against Seton Hall Prep, a team that is always a hard fought game year after year. Their hard work and determination will help them bring that game close. Winning this game will put us on a winning record, plus the motivation to keep on working hard.

The Bloomfield Boys Varsity Soccer team should be an inspiration to work hard towards your goals because without that the team would have a worse looking record but thanks to the coaches and captains who keep everyone in line working to get better the team progresses. Senior Night is yet to be confirmed but it is looking like it will be October 24th, against East Orange. We ask for everyone's support to go watch the game.

As the season goes on, the importance of teamwork and friendships really stands out. The players have built strong connections both on and off the field, which shows in how they play together. This unity not only lifts their spirits but also creates a vibe where everyone feels like they matter. The coaches have been stressing how important it is to communicate and trust each other, which has helped them work better as a team during games. As they gear up for the rest of the season, this tight bond will be key to tackling challenges and grabbing wins.

Kira Pipkins is the girl to watch this year, as she has been for the past few years of her high school career, here at Bloomfield High School. So talented and continuously beating school records, she is a town favorite and also the first female in New Jersey history to hit 100 wins in wrestling. Her peers adore and support her because she has such a warmth to her, an amazing smile that lights up any room she walks into. She has so many accomplishments, the list goes on. 

She is seemingly unstoppable. She always wants to improve and works to be better  while staying on top of her school work. Kira is an outstanding athlete she is just as talented in many other things like her academics and passion for art. 

Kira does graduate this spring carrying on her athletic career to Columbia where she plans graduate in the Spring of 2027. 

Kira is also a activist for #Bringgirlstoac which is a movement that gives young women such as Kira a chance to wrestle alongside boys for their respective State titles. Kira herself is a 3x state champion, so it is amazing to see her take a stand with other women in sharing and helping the petitions signed. 

Kira is currently ranked #1 in New Jersey in her weight class of 126# and has held her position as number one for some time. Kira is an example and very inspirational because she breaks the stereotypes that are made about female athletes. She gives many of the other young female wrestlers the chance to see what it means to fight for what they believe and now she holds her respective title that if not for her dedication would not be possible.