The Top 10 Sports stories of 2022

It’s safe to say that 2022 was a memorable year for local sports. Champions were crowned,…

Belleville wrestling excels at Kearny Tournament

Before the season, Joe Pizzi told his Belleville wrestling team that it had the talent to…

Kearny Boys Basketball team returns to practice after a season-opening win over BelovED Charter of Jersey City

With no returning starters and very few players who have even played meaningful minutes, Kearny boys…

Lyndhurst girls’ basketball team looks for fresh start under new coach

When Chris Boyce was hired to take over as the new girls basketball coach at Lyndhurst…

Preseason signs point to much better 2022-23 season for NA boys’ basketball team

With a new head coach and several first-year varsity players, this preseason represents a clean slate…

Expectations run high for Kearny girls’ basketball team with many players returning

There’s been an unfamiliar feeling for Jody Hill as she observes her Kearny girls basketball team…

Nutley coach seeks return to tougher division after one-year relegation

Larry Mitschow takes great pride knowing Nutley has been in the top division of the Super…

Introducing Liliana Malinowski — the best Lyndhurst tennis player you may have never heard of

It was perhaps the best kept secret on the local sports scene. Within the confines of…

Two Kardinals reach high Hudson County honors

The Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic League coaches announced its all division teams for the fall sports…

Harrison’s tournament run ends with PK loss to Ramsey

The sadness of Harrison’s soccer players was painted on their faces as they left the Harrison…

Barber steps down as NAHS boys’ soccer coach

For Kevin Barber, this isn’t a retirement from coaching. In fact, the veteran North Arlington coach…

CHAMPS! Harrison wins sectional title with 1-0 win over Voorhees

The images of visiting teams taking celebratory championship pictures with the “Blue Tide” sign in the…

Kone takes over has Harrison’s goalkeeper, is Athlete of the Week

A few days before the start of the state tournament, Harrison coach Mike Rusek told his…

Mullen commits to VaTech

Throughout Jimmy Mullen’s college recruiting process, there was always the lingering question of whether or not…

Kards’ 36-game unbeaten streak comes to crushing end in 1-0 loss to West Orange

The Kearny boys’ soccer team saw its season and its 13-plus month unbeaten streak come to…