After a trying senior season in which they went just 1-9, all Belleville’s Melrich Almonte, Angelo…
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Locals shine at North-South All-Star Football games
The North-South Football games were held on Sunday night at Kean University and Observer-area athletes found…
For the second year in a row, Lyndhurst’s Julia Tozduman is heading to the Meet of Champions
The Golden Bears star junior showed once again why she is one of the state best…
Athlete of the Week Queiroz ends his HS career with a flourish
Even though it came in a loss, Guilherme Queiroz showed in his final boys volleyball game…
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Wake information for Jim Hague announced
Wake and funeral arrangements for James F. “Jim” Hague have been announced. The wake will take…
Jim Hague, a legend who was Observer sports journalist for 20+ years, dies aged 62; Observer Athlete of the Year will be named in his honor
Editor’s note: This story is still evolving and will be updated over the next few days.…
Observer Sports Writer Jim Hague dies aged 62
James “Jim” Hague, who for 20+ years was the sports reporter at The Observer newspaper —…
Tozduman adds to legacy with two golds in North 2, Group 2 Championships
There aren’t too many things that Julia Tozduman hasn’t accomplished on the track in a high…
Cruz-Fletcher takes gold in the Girls Triple Jump, leads strong Bloomfield showing in N1G4 sectionals
Angel Cruz-Fletcher knows firsthand the difficulty of mastering the triple jump. It took three years, but…
Lyndhurst’s Kayla Carrino makes history with gold at Bergen Meet of Champions
For Kayla Carrino, taking second place was not an option. It hasn’t been since she was…
A newcomer to track, Bloomfield’s Charles Lisa is now an Essex County champ
Charles Lisa has only participated in Track & Field at Bloomfield for about six months and…
Lyndhurst volleyball makes history with state tournament upset
John Lisella would be the first to admit that neither he nor his Lyndhurst boys volleyball…
Harrison boys volleyball defeats Kearny for Hudson title, completes unfinished business
For 53 weeks the thought of getting back to and winning a Hudson County championship has…