By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Most high school bowlers don’t get to experience in a lifetime what Will Blanco did in the past week. It’s safe to say that it will always been a week to remember for the Kearny resident and St. Peter’s Prep senior. Blanco started off his week Monday by [...]
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Lyndhurst’s bowling team finishes second in NJSIAA Group I
February 21st, 2013 
admin By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After winning the NJSIAA North 1A, Group I state sectional bowling title two weeks ago, the school’s third in the last four years, Lyndhurst head bowling coach Michael Rizzo liked his team’s chances heading into last Friday’s NJSIAA Tournament of Champions at Carolier Lanes in New Brunswick. “To [...]
NJIT, Engles carving successful niche out of nothing
February 21st, 2013 admin By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer NEWARK – This is a success story, a basketball success story that is as improbable and unbelievable as they come. It’s a tale of persistence, perseverance and patience. It’s a saga of sticking to your guns and believing that you’re doing the right thing, even when everyone [...]
Kearny girls capture Hudson County indoor track title
February 13th, 2013 admin Kardinals win crown for first time since 1992 By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Before the Hudson County Track Coaches Association’s indoor track championships, held last week at the New York Armory, Kearny track and field coach Al Perez had an inkling that his girls’ team could compete for the top prize. “We [...]
Harrison tabs new grid coach in Gallo
February 13th, 2013 admin By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When David Nankivell resigned at the end of yet another disappointing football season at Harrison High School, finishing with the same 0-9 mark the Blue Tide posted in 2011 as well, the school had to look in a different direction to find a head coach. Enter Matt Gallo. [...]
Lyndhurst’s Alonso enjoys recordbreaking night
February 13th, 2013 admin By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The idea that Camila Alonso was approaching the prestigious 1,000-point plateau was totally foreign to the Lyndhurst High School senior forward. “I didn’t know anything about it,” Alonso said. However, last week, Lyndhurst head girls’ basketball coach Perrin Mosca did the math and realized that Alonso was 136 [...]
Kings of the ice
February 6th, 2013 admin Nutley hockey team enjoying sensational season By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer In 2011, the Nutley High School hockey team started to struggle just a bit. With a lineup featuring mostly sophomores, the Maroon Raiders owned a 2-6-1 record. But at that point, head coach Eric Puzio saw the light at the end of [...]
Local sports standouts honored at Seton Hall
February 6th, 2013 admin By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Every year, for the past 21 years, Seton Hall holds a special event in connection with National Girls and Women in Sports Day. In 1986, the United States Congress ruled that February 2 should be designated as the day nationwide to recognize the athletic achievements of women and [...]
NA’s Frytek comes through in the clutch
February 6th, 2013 admin By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer One by one, the members of the North Arlington High School boys’ basketball team were falling by the wayside to injury. First, forward A.J. Nocciolo broke his hand. Then, point guard Thai Scott suffered a torn ACL, sidelining him for the season. Finally, Nick Martin suffered a severely [...]
Nutley wins second straight Essex County wrestling title
January 30th, 2013 admin By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer It’s been said that the toughest championship to win is the first. The Nutley High School wrestling team experienced that a year ago, when the Maroon Raiders won the school’s first-ever Essex County Tournament championship. But to repeat as champion? Now, that’s a feat all in its own. [...]
