Support Crusaders Athletics in Clark This Week!

Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School's student athletes are beginning their fall sports season this week with multiple home games and nearby away games for community members to support. The girls tennis team had its home opener on August 21. Most teams are competing in their first official competitions of the 2026-2027 fall season this week.

Sports Schedule — August 31 to September 5, 2026

Monday, August 31: Girls Varsity Field Hockey vs. St. John Vianney at 4 p.m. (Scrimmage; Home)

Tuesday, September 1: Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Union Catholic at 4 p.m. (Scrimmage; Away)

Wednesday, September 2: Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Rahway at 4 p.m. (Away)

Thursday, September 3: Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Elizabeth at 4 p.m. (Home); Varsity Football season opener away against Delaware Valley

Friday, September 4: Boys and Girls Cross Country at 5 p.m. at Oak Ridge Park

Saturday, September 5: Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Elizabeth at noon (Home)

For a complete schedule of games for the week and season, information is available on the ALJ Athletics page.

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FAQ

Q: When does Arthur L. Johnson High School fall sports season begin?
A: The fall sports season begins the week of August 31, 2026, with most teams competing in their first official competitions of the 2026-2027 season.

Q: Where is Arthur L. Johnson High School located?
A: The school is located in Clark, New Jersey.

Q: What fall sports teams are competing?
A: Girls Field Hockey, Girls Soccer, Girls Tennis, Boys Soccer, Boys and Girls Cross Country, and Varsity Football are all competing this week.

Q: When was the girls tennis home opener?
A: The girls tennis team had its home opener on August 21, 2026.

Q: What game is on Monday, August 31?
A: Girls Varsity Field Hockey plays St. John Vianney at 4 p.m. at home in a scrimmage.

Q: What is on Tuesday, September 1?
A: Girls Varsity Soccer plays Union Catholic at 4 p.m. away in a scrimmage.

Q: What matches are on Wednesday, September 2?
A: Girls Varsity Tennis plays Rahway at 4 p.m. away.

Q: What games are on Thursday, September 3?
A: Boys Varsity Soccer plays Elizabeth at 4 p.m. at home. The Varsity Football team opens its season away against Delaware Valley.

Q: What event is Friday, September 4?
A: Boys and Girls Cross Country compete at 5 p.m. at Oak Ridge Park.

Q: What game is Saturday, September 5?
A: Girls Varsity Soccer plays Elizabeth at noon at home.

Q: Can the community attend these games?
A: Yes. Community members are encouraged to support student athletes at home games and nearby away games.

Q: Where can I find the complete schedule?
A: Information is available on the ALJ Athletics page.