The 2019-2020 boys’ high school basketball season was about to begin and Belleville High School veteran…
Category: Athlete of the Week
Each week during the academic year, our Jim Hague chooses an Athlete of the Week from one of the eight towns we cover.
Kearny’s Souza a quick learner in basketball and life
Nic Souza moved with his family to the United States from his native Brazil four years…
Lyndhurst’s Berko proven to be a two-sport star
Jonathon Berko was asked the tough question right away. In the spring, Berko is a standout…
Nutley’s Scheidel has 1,000 or so memories over her brilliant career
Nutley High School head girls’ basketball coach Larry Mitschow was all set to have an intense…
Harrison’s Rodriguez: Senior leader for the Blue Tide
The sound of basketballs bouncing inside the Harrison Recreation Center before the early morning rush hour…
Lyndhurst’s Lembo: To the rescue when sorely needed
When the 2019 high school football season began with training camp in August, Anthony Lembo felt…
Lyndhurst’s Ay develops into player of impact in season to remember
For three years of his high school football career, Ismail Ay was a non-descript member for…
Kearny’s Laverde gains redemption
BAYONNE – Two years ago as an unknown freshman, Kearny’s Maria Laverde shocked the local cross…
Lyndhurst’s Rodriguez now making his mark in football
It was February of 2018 when John Rodriguez first made a name for himself. At the…
Lyndhurst’s Partyla looking to break all records
When Piotr Partyla was in eighth grade, he was a member of the Lyndhurst Recreation travel…
Belleville back Leigh brings Buccaneers to three straight wins
Before the 2019 high school football season began, Derek Leigh kept himself very busy in anticipation.…
Nutley’s Higgins named Observer Co-Male Athlete of Year
There’s no doubt about this one fact: Marty Higgins is one of the greatest – if…
NA’s McKenna named Observer Co-Male Athlete of Year
It’s a rarity in today’s day and age of high school sports to see one athlete…
Lyndhurst’s Pezzolla named The Observer’s Female Athlete of Year
For all intents and purposes, Giulia Pezzolla was born to play soccer. “I think I was…
North Arlington rower Mendoza competes on national level
Gary Mendoza was born in Ecuador and moved to the United States, first Sayreville and then…