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Simborski Sparks Rout, Foil Trio Sweeps, Wrestlers Fall in 41-36 Nail-Biter

By jeanne mistretta | February 13, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MHS ’79 Cougar Sports Correspondent Montgomery High School teams posted a strong set of results this week, highlighted by a dominant boys basketball win, a gritty girls fencing victory built on a perfect foil round, and a narrow…

Tough Night for Cougars: Rutgers Prep Runs Away in Girls Hoops, Ridge Edges Boys Fencing

By jeanne mistretta | February 11, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MHS ’79 Cougar Sports Correspondent Montgomery’s varsity programs ran into stiff competition on Tuesday, as the girls basketball team dropped a home decision to state-ranked Rutgers Prep while the boys fencing squad fell on the road to Ridge…

Cougar Surge: Boys and Girls Hoops Roll. Bitterman Leads Swim in Tough Meet

By jeanne mistretta | February 8, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MHS ’79 Cougar Sports Correspondent Montgomery High School’s winter slate delivered a little bit of everything this week: two decisive varsity basketball wins and a girls swim meet that featured multiple top finishes against a strong Rancocas Valley…

Lin Ignites Late Push as Cougars Split on the Hardwood

By jeanne mistretta | February 6, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MHS ’79 Cougar Sports Correspondent Montgomery’s varsity basketball teams turned in a mixed set of results, with the boys riding a big first half and a 26-point night from Ethan Lin to a marquee win over Bridgewater-Raritan, while…

Montgomery’s Cougar Girls Turned in a Productive Week Across Two Sports

By jeanne mistretta | February 4, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MHS ’79 Cougar Sports Correspondent Fencing: Montgomery 16, Bernards 11 Montgomery (7-3) opened the week with a steady 16-11 win over Bernards (1-8), leaning on depth across all three weapons to outpace a Bernards team that stayed within…

Cougars’ County Run Ends in Quarterfinal Loss to Powerful Bound Brook

By jeanne mistretta | February 2, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MHS ’79 Cougar Sports Correspondent BOUND BROOK — After an emotional first-round upset of Ridge, the Montgomery Cougars girls’ varsity basketball team ran into one of Somerset County’s hottest squads on Saturday and saw their SCIAA tournament run…

Cougar Swimmers Shine at Somerset County Championships

By jeanne mistretta | February 2, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MHS ’79 Cougar Sports Correspondent The Montgomery High School boys’ and girls’ swim teams turned in strong performances at the Somerset County Championships on Saturday, scoring valuable points across relays and individual events against one of the deepest…

Woodbridge Uses Bonus Points to Edge Montgomery in Immaculata Tri, 40–29

By jeanne mistretta | February 2, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MHS ’79 Cougar Sports Correspondent SOMERVILLE — A late surge from the upper weights wasn’t quite enough for the Montgomery wrestling team on Saturday, as the Cougars fell to Woodbridge, 40–29, in a dual contested at the Immaculata…

Cougars Cruise Past Central Jersey College Charter, 72–32, for 16th Win

By jeanne mistretta | January 31, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MHS ’79 Cougar Sports Correspondent SKILLMAN — The Montgomery boys varsity basketball team left little doubt on Friday night, overpowering Central Jersey College Charter from the opening tip in a 72–32 home victory to move to 16–3 on the season. The Cougars…

Upper Weights Power Montgomery Wrestling Past Franklin, 37–29

By jeanne mistretta | January 30, 2026

Nicholas Mistretta MHS ’79 Cougar Sports Correspondent FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — Montgomery’s varsity wrestling team used a string of big wins in the middle and upper weights to pull away from Franklin on Wednesday night, earning a 37–29 road victory to improve…