Kearny’s Jackson coming of age at right time

After spending a few years at Church Farm School, a private all-boys institution in Pennsylvania, Javon…

The Top 10 sports stories of 2016

Compiled by Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The calendar year of 2016 produced its share of…

Who’s been naughty and who’s been nice? Santa Hague knows

Well, believe it or not, it’s that time of year. It’s time for the jingling of…

Millar gains induction in NJSIAA Hall of Fame

EDISON — He’s spent nearly the last 50 years in some capacity helping the kids of…

Veteran coach Mullins rolls with Blue Tide

HARRISON – There’s a new head boys’ basketball coach at Harrison High School, but he’s not…

New coach, new spirit with North Arlington girls’ hoops

Karissa DePena is only 25 years old. She’s only a few years removed from being a…

NA boys’ basketball: Totally new blue crew

When veteran basketball coach Rich Corsetto arrived at his first day of practice with his North…

‘Family atmosphere’ carries Lyndhurst girls’ basketball squad

It’s John Cousins’ fourth year as the head coach of the Lyndhurst High School girls’ basketball…

Kearny wrestling coach Carratura dies

It was learned early Monday morning with incredible sadness that long-time Kearny High School wrestling coach…

Kardinal boys’ revamped hoop lineup shoots for respectability

The Kearny High School boys’ basketball team enjoyed a successful season in 2015-16, winning 16 games…

Golden Bears look to improve on McGuire’s first year

It’s not known who was the first person to issue the idiom “Every cloud has a…

Kearny girls’ basketball team should be athletic and quick

The Kearny High School girls’ basketball team posted a competitive 13-13 record last year in a…

End of a golden era as Kearny’s Millar retires

When John Millar was a student and soccer player at Kearny High School nearly 50 years…

Queen of Peace wrestling: Making big plans already

Are exciting times ahead for the Queen of Peace wrestling team? If you need an answer,…

Several local grid standouts earn All-NJIC honors

“To the victors go the spoils.” That phrase is associated with United States Senator from New…