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Ryan Conway

Ryan Conway, Sports Editor

Ryan is a Sports Editor for the Wessex Wire (Class Of ’24) that likes sports and video games. Usually raging about the Mets or Jets, Ryan enjoys bonding with friends and family, and discussing sports with others.

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Noah Eagle (left), Class of 2015, called Super Bowl LVIII with Nate Burleson for Nickelodeon on Feb.11. Eagle has accomplished many of his dreams since graduating from West Essex.

From WE alum to broadcaster: The story of Noah Eagle

By Ryan Conway, Sports Editor
April 10, 2024
Managing Editor JJ Bella and staff from the Wire prepare for a press conference for Winter Varsity Media Day.

Varsity Media Day: Winter ’24

By JJ Rella, Ryan Conway, Sophia Duarte, Carly Levitt, Eliana Rosen, Brooke Cheifetz, Justin Misher and Logan Goldstein
March 14, 2024
West Essex took home an impressive win on Jan. 17 by defeating rival Seton Hall Prep

Wrestling makes a statement by sinking Seton Hall

By Ryan Conway, Sports Editor
February 5, 2024
Michigan and Washington both battled in the 2024 College Football National Championship to capture the title.

Michigan Football wins National Championship after drama-filled season

By Chloe Berger and Ryan Conway
January 16, 2024
(From left) Seniors Jacob Zak, Michael Quinn and Luca Infusino are part of the Ice Hockey team's Teddy Bear Toss--a toy drive running Dec. 22.

Ice Hockey team gives back with Teddy Bear Toss

By Ryan Conway, Sports Editor
December 15, 2023
West Essex’s marching band finished with the highest score among their group on Oct. 7 at MetLife Stadium.

Marching band drums up a win at MetLife

By Ryan Conway, Sports Editor
October 26, 2023
Chris Benacquista, serving as West Essex's football coach since 2011, notched his 100th win as head coach on Sept. 14 against Wayne Valley. (Photo courtesy of Laura Drago)

Benacquista wins 100th game as football head coach

By Ryan Conway, Sports Editor
October 11, 2023
The Jets made a blockbuster trade to get Aaron Rodgers from the Packers following the 2022 season. Now, his season is over before it even starts.

Aaron Rodgers shocking injury leaves Jets with massive void

By Ryan Conway, Sports Editor
September 20, 2023
(From left) Tommy Drago (Class of ’20); Will Perez (Class of ’19); Cameron Kinsella (Class of ’20); and Bardhyl Gashi (Class of ’20) credit West Essex for helping them excel at their respective D1 schools.

Alumni continue to thrive in D1 athletics

By Ryan Conway, Sports Editor
June 7, 2023
West Essex alumni are taking over two sports programs this spring season, and both look to compete and have a winning tradition.

West Essex alumni take head coach slots for 2 varsity sports

By Ryan Conway, Sports Editor
April 19, 2023
REVIEW: “Cocaine Bear” lives up to the slasher-comedy hype

REVIEW: “Cocaine Bear” lives up to the slasher-comedy hype

By Ryan Conway, Sports Editor
March 27, 2023
West Essex alum Aron Augustitus (pictured) now serves as an assistant coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

West Essex alum taking his love for hockey into his career

By Ryan Conway, Sports Editor
February 28, 2023
For the second consecutive year, the Chinese Club celebrates the Chinese New Year with a parade through the West Essex halls!

PHOTOS: Chinese New Year Parade

By Ryan Conway, Sports Editor
February 8, 2023

ROVING REPORTER: West Essex makes Super Bowl LVII picks

By JJ Rella and Ryan Conway
February 7, 2023
Antonio Zaccaria (left), Class of 2019, poses with a Navy pilot during his training. Zaccaria visited West Essex on Nov. 21 to talk about his experiences joining the Navy and becoming a pilot.

Former West Essex graduate to become Navy pilot

By Ryan Conway, Sports Editor
December 16, 2022
School Spotlight for spring 2022

[Video] School Spotlight for spring 2022

By Staff report
June 15, 2022
After falling behind 3-1, the Rangers pull off a thrilling comeback against the Penguins and advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals

Rangers mount incredible comeback against Penguins to advance

By Ryan Conway, Sports Editor
May 17, 2022
The NFL Draft began on Thursday April 28, and had plenty of surprising picks in its first night.

The Wire recaps the 2022 NFL Draft

By Ryan Conway, Sports Editor
May 10, 2022
Three-time Cy Young winner and legendary Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer signed a 3-year, $130 million contract with the New York Mets on Nov. 29.

Mets ink Max Scherzer, put cherry on top to weekend spending spree

By Ryan Conway, Sports Editor
December 15, 2021
New teacher, new format

New teacher, new format

By Ryan Conway, Sports Editor
November 17, 2021
Football spotlight: Q&A with Chris Corbo

Football spotlight: Q&A with Chris Corbo

By Ryan Conway, Sports Editor
November 12, 2021
Yankees fall to Red Sox in dramatic wild-card loss

Yankees fall to Red Sox in dramatic wild-card loss

By Ryan Conway, Sports Editor
October 11, 2021
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