Bogota Varsity Sports

 
14-September-2026
 Results of Bogota Varsity Sports from Friday-11-September.
 The Bogota Football Bucs traveled to Wallington to play the Panthers. The first 12 minutes were scoreless. Wallington took the lead with a 75-yard Touchdown pass to Tremain Ward from Zachary Pokoj, with Alex Bartus supplying the Extra Point. The Panthers then scored again when Michael Miller recovered a fumble in the Bogota endzone. Alex Bartus again kick the Extra Point, to give the home team a 14 to 0 lead.
 The Bucs cut the margin in half with a Dain Campbell 13-yard run to the endzone with Adrain Ventura scoring the Extra point.
 After the restart Bogota tie the game at 14 apiece from a Matt Heras Touchdown run from the 5 yard-line and Mr. Ventura adding the Extra Point.
 Wallington's Zachary Pokoj scored twice from the 1 Yard line, once in the third quarter. With the next one happening in the final 12 minutes. This gave the Panthers a 27 to 14 home win.
 The Bucs were led by Dain Campbell with 36 Passing Yards, and Matt Heras 141 Rushing Yards. Mr. Heras, and Preston Mahon recorded a team high with 6 Tackles.
 Wallington's Zachary Pokoj had game highs in Passing Yardage with 150, with 3 Touchdowns. Robert Miller had a team high with 61 Rushing yards.
Bogota's record is now 0-3. They next play on Thursday-17-September against St. Mary's in Fiegel Field, with a 6:00p Kick-off
 The Bogota Lady Bucs Volleyball team hosted the Millburn Lady Millers in Speary Gym. Millburn would win the first set by a score of 25-19. Bogota came back to win the second set 25-10. The third set was closely played needing extra points to decide a winner. The Lady Bucs found the necessary scoring to earn a 26 to 24 set win, for a 2-1 match victory.
 Lady Bucs' Angelina Grod recorded a match and Career High with 22 Kills. Keidy Rodriguez had 2 Blocks, with Lucy Villamar scoring a match and career high of 26 Digs. She also led all players with 10 Service Points. Nikole Alvarez had a match high with 30 Assists. Ms. Villamar, Ms. Alvarez, and Ariana Marchant each recorded 2 Aces apiece.
 Millburn was led by Emma Krupkin with 10 Kills, 15 Digs, 8 Service Points, and a match high with 3 Aces. Meera Pandit recorded a match high with 4 Blocks.
 Bogota's record is now 5-0. They next play on Tuseday-15-September against Lyndhurst at 4:00p in Speary Gym. 

                                                                          File photos

              Select photos from the Bogota Blog NJ collection of Bogota Sports are now available for purchase. 
                              These may be order from the Bogota Blog NJ Zenfolio store at: Bogotablognj /Sports

 

 (To help support Bogota Blog NJ with its coverage of Local stories & sports
please contribute at: donate to Bogota Blog NJ) 

This Week's Events

September-12-2026 

Some events happening in and around Bogota and Ridgefield Park for the week starting on Sunday-13-September

(Help support Bogota Blog NJ with its coverage of local stories and sports by                                                                            contributing at Donate to Bogota Blog NJ)

Continuing

Bogota

The Borough has started a Hometown Heroes Banner program. This will allow residents of Bogota to honor a family member who serviced in the Armed Servies. The cost of a banners will be $150.00 payable to the Borough of Bogota. For more information, and details please contact the Borough Clerk at 201342-1736 ex 235. or by email at:  clerk@bogotaonline.org

                 (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

                  (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ) 

Continuing:

Ridgefield Park NJ

Beginning on Monday-20-July, Work will start at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and North Avenue and will progress south along Railroad Avenue as each phase of the work is completed. For the next 8-week Monday to Friday from 7:00a and 4:00p

Monday-14-September

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will have a 1,2,3 Come & Read with me workshop at 12:00n.

This will be an afternoon of interactive literacy including Spanish and English stories and songs.Ven a disfrutar con nosotros de una tarde de cuentos y canciones en español e inglés.

For more information, and to register please about this and other Library events visit their website at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/

The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 

 

                     (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

 

Monday-14-September

Bogota

Isabel's School of Dance will host a week of free dance lessons from Monday-14 to Saturday-19 September.  

  This will have lessons in a variety  of styles and skill levels. This will be held in their Studio  at 36a W. Ft. Lee Rd. 

 For more information go to:   https://www.isabelsschoolofdance.com/ and info@isabelsschoolofdance.com

         (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)  

Tuesday-15-September

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will host their next Teen Craft kits. Pick-up will start at 3:00p Kits will be available to pick up inside the library. No registration or reservations required. Please note that crafts are available on a first come, first served basis. Only 1 craft per person permitted. For more information about this and other Library events visit their website at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/

The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 

       

                       (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

Tuesday-15-September

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will host their next Drawing for Kids.

This will start at 4:00p. and will be held in the second floor Senior Center.

For more information please about this and other Library events visit their website at :  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/

The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 

                (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

Tuseday-15-September

Bogota

The Friends of the Bogota Public Library Meeting at 7:00p in the Second Fl. Center. For more information about this and other Library events visit their website at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/

The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 

                       (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

                                      

Wednesday

-

16-September

Bogota 

 The Bogota Public Library will have "Tiny But Mighty" story time reading starting at 10:30a. This is for Children ages 3 three years and younger. This will include stories and songs. For more information, and to register please about this and other Library events visit their website at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/

The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 

 

         (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

 

   

Wednesday

-

16-September

Bogota 

 The Bogota Public Library will host the Crochet Club starting at 6:00p.  This will be held in the Senior Centre on the second fl. of 375 Larch Ave. For more information, and to register please about this and other Library events visit their website at: http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/

The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 

 

         (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

Wednesday

-

16-September

Bogota 

The 2026 Ridgefield Park Summer Concert Series will feature Rutherford Community Band at 7:00p. It will be held in McGowan Park at 149 Bergen Turnpike.

In case of inclement weather, it will be moved to Knights of Columbus Hall at 106 Bergen Ave.

                   (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

Thursday-17-September

Bogota 

The Bogota Public Library Storytime is perfect for kids ages 3-5. Register one spot per child. Register one spot per child.  Starting at 10:30a. This will take place at the second-floor Senior Center. Registrations are required.  For more information about this and other Library events visit their website at:  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org

         (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

Thursday-17-September

Bogota 

The Bogota Public Library will have Hybrid Yarn twisters workshop event at 6:45p.  For more information please about this and other Library events visit their website at:  This will take place at the second-floor Senior Center. Registrations are required. More information at:

http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ 

                   (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

                                                          

Thursday-17-September

Teaneck, NJ 

Teaneck Farmers Market From 12:00n to 6:00p at Garrison Ave. at Beverly Rd.  in Teaneck NJ

  (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

Friday-18-September

Bogota

The Bogota Public Library will host Kids Bingo at 3:30p This will take place at the second floor Senior Center.  

Registrations are required. 

 For more information please about this and other Library events visit their website at:  http://www.bogotapubliclibrary.org/

The Bogota Public library is located at 375 Larch Ave. Bogota, NJ. 

 

           (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

Saturday-19-September

Ridgefield Park, NJ

Sustainable Ridgefield Park will host their Green Fair Swap and Shop event. This will be held in the Senior Activities Center at 159 Park St. Ridgefield Park, NJ. It will start at 10:00a. For more information, please contact them at sustainablerp@ridgefieldpark.org

Donation will be accepted on Friday-18-September from 4:00p to 8:00p at the Senior Activities Center.

        (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

Saturday-19-September

Ridgefield Park, NJ

Ridgefield Park Summer Concert Series will Elijah James will return to the Cafe Vista starting at 11:00a. It is located at 192 Main St. This is an intermate Cafe event with limited seating. The music will allow patrons to enjoy live music while enjoy drinks and pastries.

            (it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

Saturday-19-September

Ridgefield Park, NJ

 

The St. Francis of Assisi Church will hold a Fall Clean-up starting at 9:00a.  For more information contact Rita at 201-450-6940. This will take place in St. Frances Assisi Church located at 114 Mt. Vernon St. Ridgefield Park, NJ 

  

(it is asked that while attending this event you inform them that you saw it on Bogota Blog NJ)

(Help support Bogota Blog NJ with its coverage of local stories and sports by                              contributing at Donate to Bogota Blog NJ)