The Glen Echo

Mangione’s Milestone: 1,000 Points and Counting

by Maggie Casper, Review Editor • February 3, 2025

Senior captain Mason Mangione, a wing for the Glen Rock Boys Basketball Team, reached a thousand career points after the record remained unbroken since 2015. Averaging 23 points per game this season,...

NJIC Wrestler of the Week: How Adrian Galvez Turned Dedication into Dominance

by Ellie Hughes, Editor-in-Chief • February 3, 2025

Adrian Galvez, senior captain of the Glen Rock High School wrestling team, has been named the NJIC Wrestler of the Week. A rewarding accomplishment after the growth and effort he has put into the wrestling...

Big Fix for Big Blue: What the Giants MUST do to have a successful 2025 season

by Ella Torsiello, News Editor • December 19, 2024

It’s official, the New York Giants are the first team out of the run for the playoffs. Is it such a shock? Not really. Are Giants fans disappointed? Absolutely. As a long-time Giants fan, born into a...

2024 FALL SPORTS RECAP

by Ella Torsiello, News Editor • November 26, 2024

Volleyball (25-3): NJSIAA North 1 Group 1 Runner Up NJIC Colonial Division Champions Leonia Varsity Volleyball Tournament Champions First Team All NJIC Colonial: Anna Kang, Gabby Kim and Audrey Damis Second...

Girls volleyball defeats Bogota for the second time ever

by Jenesis Brun, Copy Editor • October 31, 2024

On Saturday, September 26th, our girl's volleyball team defeated the Bogota Buccaneers in a huge 2-0 victory. This win was extra special to the Panthers as it was only Glen Rock’s second time...

Hidden Gems: Underrated NFL Draft Picks Who I expect to shine bright

by Ella Torsiello, News Editor • May 30, 2024

Jets Soar to New Heights: Jordan Travis Set to control the New York offense! Coming from Tallahassee, Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis is headed to play for the New York Jets this upcoming season,...

Why VAR is the Most Ethical Device for the Soccer Industry

by Phoebe Martin • April 30, 2024

The introduction of VAR In 2016 during a soccer match between two Dutch clubs Ajax and Willem, was a much-debated move. VAR was initially developed to aid Referees in four situations: penalties, direct...

The Importance in Friday Night Football

by Emilia Pizzillo • April 30, 2024

Highschool football is a tradition that has been around for ages, and a tradition that should remain for ages to come as well. Football brings communities and teams together like no other sport. Although...

Spring Sports Are Starting!

by Neil Sahu and Nicholas Tufano • March 21, 2024

As the sun begins shining brighter and the groundhog spots his shadow, we say goodbye to a cold winter and send off a warm hello to Spring and the sports it brings with it. The seniors who graduated last...

The opening week of the GRIBL is here

by Andrew Vincenti and Ethan Diamond, Opinion Editor • March 21, 2024

In the dry month of February, with the mood at a low given the dreary weather, something was needed to spur the student morale at Glen Rock High School. With spring around the corner, the idea for a recreational...