Despite being a four-year starter on Lyndhurst’s girls soccer, Kayla Carrino admits she’s “been dying to…
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Kearny native Jimmy Mullen gets a chance to look back on legendary HS wrestling career
For Jimmy Mullen, the reality of the end of his high school career hit the moment…
After 29 years, Harrison’s Athletic Hall of Fame is back with star-studded class
If you didn’t know that Harrison High School had an Athletics Hall of Fame, don’t…
Kearny native Jimmy Mullen ends his HS career with a third state wrestling championship
The finale might have come with more drama than expected, but for the third time in…
Lyndhurst’s Julia Tozduman takes fifth in Long Jump at State MOC
Julia Tozduman turned some heads after impressive Meet of Champions performances as a sophomore. But as…
After historic season, Lyndhurst-North Arlington’s Krzykalski has big goals in mind
Lyndhurst-North Arlington’s Ava Krzykalski didn’t feel like a “true wrestler” her freshman year when she first…
Local wrestlers Weaver, McNeil, Rocco and McCulloch are Atlantic City bound
As an eighth seeded at 138 pounds in Region 3, few people envisioned Kearny senior Joey…
After best tournament run in 20 years, NA girls’ basketball eyes brighter future
North Arlington head coach Brendan Queenan remembers the question when it came from one of his…
The bar has been raised at Kearny after historic girls’ basketball season
With 22 wins and trips to both the Hudson County and North 1, Group 4 tournament…
KHS HOF team inductions set for April 7 @ the Fiesta
The Kearny High School Athletic Hall of Fame will host its sixth team induction ceremony Friday,…
After historic county run, Kearny girls’ basketball turns to state tournament
Kearny’s girls basketball team made history last week when it made its first ever Hudson County…
NA boys’ basketball team returns to NJSIAA tournament
North Arlington head coach Marcus Jimenez didn’t necessarily have making the state tournament as a top…
Locals wins titles in state individual wrestling tournaments
Since the start of the season, Nutley’s Brandon Toranzo and Lyndhurst-North Arlington’s Damian Weaver have had…
Covello and Hyams reach 1,000 point milestone a week apart
Maci Covello and Ava Hyams have been a dynamic duo on the basketball court for as…
After historic event at Nutley, local girls wrestlers look to stand out at Regionals
The popularity and participation of girls wrestling has grown significantly in recent years. On Jan. 30,…
Anthony Pizzuti has night to remember, sets Lyndhurst scoring record
If the way Anthony Pizzuti was feeling in the hours leading up to Lyndhurst’s game against…
Nutley & Toranzo leave Codey Arena as County Champs
Rocco Negron remembers the frustration a year ago of not being able to compete in the…
Lyndhurst Boys Basketball ends Jamboree drought, looks to grow from experience
Lyndhurst’s first appearance in the Bergen County Jamboree in five years came to a stunning and…
Nutley’s Kojic makes history with Essex swim title
Few people know about Nutley High School’s swimming program, let alone the fact that it is…
Weaver & Mullen capture Bergen County wrestling championships
Damian Weaver and Jimmy Mullen once again made history at the BCCA George Jockish Bergen County…
Bloomfield wins first track championship of any kind
Terry Iavarone knows that his Bloomfield track teams don’t have the luxury of depth the way…
Belleville girls basketball enjoys bounce back season
To fully grasp the meaning of the 7-2 start Belleville’s girls basketball team has gotten off…
Athlete of the Week Burgos turns street ball experience into HS success
When Edward Burgos first moved to Harrison from the Dominican Republic, he initially didn’t try out…
Lyndhurst boys’ basketball team enjoys strong start to season
Lyndhurst head coach Perrin Mosca knew he was inheriting a team short on experience and recent…
Harrison boys’ basketball team hope big win serves as a turning point
Harrison’s record might not show it, but head coach Jose Camano knows his boys basketball team…
Kearny’s Hyams sets the tone on both ends of the court
For the last three years, Ava Hyams has been counted upon to be a facilitator on…
Nutley wrestler makes instant impact — ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Brandon Toraznzo’s initial introduction to wrestling wasn’t necessarily an easy one. Such early struggles are certainly…
The Top 10 Sports stories of 2022
It’s safe to say that 2022 was a memorable year for local sports. Champions were crowned,…
Belleville wrestling excels at Kearny Tournament
Before the season, Joe Pizzi told his Belleville wrestling team that it had the talent to…
Kearny Boys Basketball team returns to practice after a season-opening win over BelovED Charter of Jersey City
With no returning starters and very few players who have even played meaningful minutes, Kearny boys…