Despite graduating nearly the entire lineup from last year’s stellar 15-10 team, North Arlington girls’ volleyball…
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Chong & Ferreira both shine on the gridiron, are The Observer’s Co-Athletes of the Week
Whenever Adonis Chong or Gabe Ferreira is in need of a little motivation, all one has…
Top-ranked Kards look for solid year as Galka begins 17th year as coach
There are few, if any, more certain on the local sports scene than Kearny boys soccer…
Lucas hoping for better 2022 season after a rough rookie campaign as HHS head coach
In his first year as head coach at Harrison, Ray Lucas succeeded in achieving his first…
Is this ‘next year’ for the NA boys’ soccer team?
For generations, the phrase “wait ‘til next year,” was applied to the Brooklyn Dodgers by their…
Nutley wins Mayor’s Trophy with AD Joe Piro on the sideline
Joe Piro expects this year’s Nutley team to once again be competitive and continue its run…
New division will allow KHS football team to play easier schedule
Kearny has yet to play its first football game in its new division – the North…
Nutley plays first football game under the lights
Thursday marked the beginning of a new era for Nutley Football and the famous Park Oval…
Lady Kards facing a rough 2022 schedule look for a solid season
After leaving the Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic League in order to play an independent schedule, the…
Young Lyndhurst football team looks to surprise
It would be easy for Rich Tuero to bemoan the lack of experience on this year’s…
Nutley’s girls’ soccer team ready for a sectional championship
Nutley head coach Mike DiPiano really believes that last year’s girls’ soccer team was the one…
NA gridiron team looks to go to state tournament for only the second time in last 25 years
Joe Borkowski knows all about the history of North Arlington’s football program and the limited success…
Belleville football team looks to build off last year’s 6-4 record
As a top assistant coach under Jermain Johnson, Brian Antab has seen first-hand the progress that…
Harrison soccer team may school’s best in close to a decade
As Harrison head coach Mike Rusek and his brother John look at their roster they notice…
3-sport star John Lembo, of Lyndhurst, is The Observer’s 2022 Male Athlete of the Year
If John Lembo’s time at Lyndhurst could be summed up in just one play, one moment,…
2 local girls’ soccer teams will square off at Red Bull Arena next month
When Kim Hykey and Mike Vivino told their respective girls soccer teams that they would have…
Matos returns from Taiwan a baseball champ
It wasn’t until Cristian Matos got back on the bus with his victorious Team USA 12U…
Mullins’ volleyball camp & interest in the sport continue to grow
One summer, while hosting his annual basketball camp as the head boys’ coach at Kearny High…
Mackenzie Albert shines in 4 years at Nutley HS, is The Observer’s 2022 Athlete of the Year
If you heard the sound of a foot striking a soccer ball in Owens or Glotzbach…
Nutley in search of new baseball coach as Harbison steps down after 18 years
After more than two decades of coaching multiple sports at Nutley High School, Bob Harbison decided…
Matos earns gold in Taiwan
Cristian Matos returns to Belleville with a gold medal around his neck. Playing for Team USA,…
Kearny Rangers 16U win 2022 USABL title
The Kearny Rangers 16U squad won the USABL Northeast Division defeating the New Milford Knights by…
Thistle baseball? No, you’re not misreading that
When anyone from Kearny or West Hudson for that matter hears the word “thistle,” two things…
Nutley’s Devin Ortiz signs free agent contract San Diego Padres
As the Major League Baseball Draft neared its conclusion and his name yet to be called,…
Football coach Andrews works will girls’ soccer team at KHS
It’s not a surprise to see the local high school teams engaged in summer workouts as…
McCarthy’s report continues to help college coaches in recruiting Jersey talent
For David McCarthy there is no offseason. With a growing list of combines, college camps and…
Belleville resident coaching for the Giants — and she’s still playing tackle football
This year, Angela Baker was presented with two football opportunities that were too good for her…
It’s the 5th season for Harrison High School’s Summer Boys’ Volleyball League
When Nick Landy and Anthony Sabia first started building up the Harrison boys volleyball program into…
3 local softball standouts heading to Vero Beach for RBI World Series
When Kearny softball standouts Alex Colon and Sara Ryan were looking for a competitive outlet to…
Hill and her players put on basketball camp for 100+ youngsters
If Jody Hill had any concerns about the interest level of girls’ basketball in the Town…