For Kayla Carrino, taking second place was not an option. It hasn’t been since she was…
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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…
As HS Girls Flag Football continues to grow, Harrison thrives, moves to 9-0
It’s been a rough few years for the girls sports at Harrison High School. While the…
Athlete of the Week — Nutley softball, shortstop Mariano are heating up at the right time
Gabriella Mariano may only be a sophomore, but is used to pressure at this point. First…
Kearny baseball makes surprising Hudson County Tournament run
After a trying regular season that included a 1-13 record in the HCIAL American Division, it…
Lyndhurst softball eyes a brighter future ahead with young roster
On first glance, it may be jarring to see Lyndhurst’s softball team with a record below…
Athlete of the Week- Harrison’s De La Cruz joins elite company with 1,000th assist
In the moments following his 1,000th career assist on May 9, Jose De La Cruz was…
Even in defeat, Belleville boys volleyball proves they can compete
Members of the Belleville boys volleyball team were understandably frustrated by a week which the Buccaneers…
Despite tough schedule, Nutley softball remain up-beat heading into the playoffs
Due to a grueling Super Essex Conference – American Division schedule that features six games in…
AOTW — Versatile Colon keeps hitting no matter the position
Kearny shortstop Alex Colon always knew that there was a distinct possibility that at some point…
Nutley baseball hopeful for a turnaround after a short break
It’s understandable if the last six-plus weeks for the Nutley baseball team has felt like a…
Lyndhurst baseball looks to go on a late-season run
The baseball season may be a month old, but even as the calendar turns to May,…
Undefeated Nutley boys volleyball team looks to make Essex County Tournament statement
Kevin Reilly anticipated a season of growth for the Nutley boys volleyball team in its second…
Kearny baseball hopes comeback win is the start of a turnaround
When Jayden Diaz got the final out of Saturday’s game against Newark East Side, he and…
Athlete of the Week — North Arlington’s Rhi’Anna Gomez puts slump behind her with power surge
It might have only been 11 plate appearances and parts of four games, but for North…
Young Belleville baseball team extends winning streak to seven
A year ago, Belleville had a veteran, senior-heavy squad, resulting in a large group of talented…
A bright future awaits North Arlington softball after big first win
In the standings it might only count as one win, but to first year North Arlington…
Athlete of the Week — The hits keep coming for Belleville’s Ayden Carrero
At 5-foot-9 and 130 pounds, Ayden Carrero knows that power hitting is not currently a part…
Belleville softball enjoys 2-0 start as confidence builds
Chris Cantarella didn’t have to worry too much about rebuilding the confidence of the Belleville softball…
Kearny’s Andrews steps down as head football coach, takes job at Kean
Stephen Andrews knew it was a day that was going to eventually come as he looked…
The goals are clear for Harrison’s boys volleyball team
If there’s any question as to the expectations Harrison boys volleyball coaches Nick Landy and Anthony…
Versatility, pitching depth is key for North Arlington Baseball
At a smaller Group 1 program like North Arlington, head baseball coach Paul Marcantuono knows that…
Experienced Harrison softball team begins new season confidently
When asked about the biggest difference from last season to this one, Harrison softball coach Keith…
Kearny Boys Volleyball looks to defend County title with a new lineup
After enjoying arguably the finest season in program history, including its first ever Hudson County championship,…
Kearny softball enters the season with added confidence, enthusiasm
With six returning starters, the Kearny softball team looks similar on paper. But over the winter…
Nutley boys lacrosse looks to build off of last year’s success
It would be easy for Nutley boys lacrosse coach Mike Salvatelli to lament the graduation of…
Kearny’s Cardenas becomes an All-American at NCAA Wrestling Championships
There’s little that Kearny native and Cornell University junior Jacob Cardenas hasn’t accomplished on the wrestling…
Harrison’s Jayden Vega gets selected for Phil Simms North-South Game
Jayden Vega didn’t have the senior season that he and his Harrison teammates envisioned for…