Kate Schwerzler was waiting for the green light to drop down a bunt. “I’m very confident…
Category: Sports
Golds from Hackett, Iacono highlight local standouts at NJSIAA Sectionals
Keira Hackett’s freshman year isn’t even over yet, but that hasn’t stopped her from having the…
Nutley baseball falls to Seton Hall Prep, Harrison native Drennan in GNT final
When Nutley baseball coach Eric Puzio brought his team together for a talk after the Maroon…
Kearny boys volleyball falls in Hudson County final
Shortly after Kearny’s three-set loss to Hoboken in the final of the Hudson County Tournament on…
The Observer’s & Kearny’s Jim Hague, 15 others, will join Hudson Sports Hall of Fame in October
Late Observer sports reporter and Kearny man James F. “Jim” Hague is one of 16 who…
The Observer’s late sports reporter Jim Hague 1 of 16 entering Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame
Late Observer Sports Reporter Jim Hague is one of 16 who will be inducted into the…
Nutley baseball makes unexpected run to GNT final
All season long, Nutley had had the belief that it had the ability to make a…
Bloomfield boys, Nutley’s Ranges and Alvarez win at Essex Track Championships
Bloomfield’s track & field program continues to make history. One year removed from just its second…
Athlete of the Week – After 100th hit, Lyndhurst’s Lembo keeps on hitting
Gianna Lembo has been pressed into a lead role on Lyndhurst’s softball team from the moment…
Chris Troyano sets North Arlington hits record, tops 100 hit mark
When Chris Troyano was a freshman, he remembered asking his older teammates if they thought he…
Kearny baseball enters Hudson County Tournament with momentum
The temperatures in North Jersey have remained cool, but the same can’t be said for the…
Athlete of the Week — the hits keep coming for N.A.’s Buccheri
Isabella Buccheri has had plenty of hot streaks at the plate over the course of her…
Lyndhurst softball set for second half surge
While a 5-9 start to the season was not what the Lyndhurst softball team envisioned…
Kearny boys volleyball moves to top of HCIAL standings
The Kearny boys volleyball entered the season off of most people’s radar. There was no preseason…
Athlete of the Week – Kearny’s More strikes out 19 in no-hitter
Brendan More has long believed he was capable of being a good varsity pitcher, but for…
Nutley baseball bounces back with 3-1 week
Nutley baseball coach Eric Puzio has long known that his team, while young, has the talent…
Lyndhurst boys volleyball off to a strong start
Lyndhurst head coach Dan Kesack has placed such an emphasis on staying focused on the present…
Athlete of the Week – Nutley’s DeJianne has Raiders in first place
Luann Zullo saw signs that her pitcher Makenna DeJianne was on the verge of a breakout…
Belleville boys volleyball starts 6-0, earns state ranking
Belleville volleyball coach John Spina knew he had a senior-heavy group with plenty of varsity experience……
North Arlington baseball remains confident after slow start
An 0-4 start to the North Arlington baseball season did not cause a panic within the…
Athlete of the Week – Kearny’s Butler throws perfect game, gets three hits
Julian Butler admitted he didn’t feel very well as he warmed up prior to Kearny’s game…
Kearny softball delivers statement with blowout wins
For more than a year, longtime Kearny softball coach Jim Pickel heard about the loaded freshman…
Athlete of the Week — Nutley’s Fealey throws no-hitter, strikes out 14
Nutley’s Sean Fealey remembers the last time he threw a no-hitter, and the frustration that came…
Seton Hall Prep baseball off to a good start
As spring sports get underway, Seton Hall Prep’s Pirates look poised to dominate Jersey baseball. They ride the tide of…
Nutley’s DiPiano is named NJWCA State Coach of the Year
The plaque Nutley head wrestling coach Mike DiPiano received after being selected as the NJWCA Coach…
Belleville baseball looks to build off last year’s strong finish
Belleville provided a glimpse of what it’s capable of in last year’s state tournament when it…
A homecoming for new NA football coach Finley
Kevin “Kip” Finley might live in Sussex County, but North Arlington has always remained home. So…
Lyndhurst’s dream season comes to an end
The reality of Lyndhurst’s boys basketball season being over didn’t really hit coaches Perrin Mosca and…
Area wrestlers win district titles, Kearny’s Pagan takes OW at District 9
With more than 30 this season and two district medals on his resume, it would be…
Chaname breaks Lyndhurst scoring record as Bears reach semis
Johnny Chaname remembers the nerves he felt as a sophomore before his first varsity basketball game.…