2011: The Year in Sports

Kearny’s Adamek contending for heavyweight crown & Lyndhurst’s Rono capturing two gold medals top local sports…

Lyndhurst boys’ hoops looking to capitalize on football success

  By Jim Hague The Lyndhurst boys’ basketball team won only six games a year ago,…

Maroon Raider grapplers capture their own holiday tournament

  By Jim Hague The Nutley High School wrestling team opened action last Saturday, playing host…

Harrison girls’ basketball squad opens season with solid win over Becton

  By Jim Hague The Harrison girls’ basketball team opened up the 2011-2012 season in grand…

Queen of Peace boys’ hoops squad moves forward with new coach McGuire

By Jim Hague Ever since he graduated from Queen of Peace eight years ago, Tom McGuire…

Nutley grid coach DiGregorio resigns after eight seasons

  By Jim Hague Steve DiGregorio knew for weeks that he was going to step down…

Lyndhurst looks to Lally to lead wrestling program

By Jim Hague Although he’s focused in establishing his chiropractic office in Wayne, Dr. Jeff Lally…

Nutley baseball standout Kraft signs with Coppin State

By Jim Hague Nutley High School baseball standout Jack Kraft already has his college plans laid…

Kearny’s Aquino fitting in well at Montclair State

Former Observer Female Athlete o Year making mark with Red Hawks   By Jim Hague Janitza…

Kearny native Webster honored as member o

  By Jim Hague Alex Webster may be 80 years old now and his gait has been diminished with…

Lyndhurst resident Blanco opens bowling season in style

By Jim Hague Will Blanco believes he was born with a gift – and that gift was the ability…

Nutley ends gridiron season with solid win on Turkey Day

Maroon Raiders seniors go out in style, 49-14   By Jim Hague NUTLEY – After his…

Kearny alum Bifulco named new baseball coach

  By Jim Hague When Frank Bifulco was an athlete at Kearny High School, playing soccer…

Kearny’s Farih lands at SPC

Former Kardinal standout makes Peacocks’ roster as walk-on     By Jim Hague As the St.…

Kardinals fall short in quest for Group IV state title

Lose to Bridgewater-Raritan via penalty kick shootout     By Jim Hague It’s a hard idea…