As Johnny Lembo walked off the field at Lyndhurst High School for the final time, the…
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Sickinger gets call for Coaching Hall
Whenever Jim Sickinger logs on to Facebook, he’s reminded of the impact he’s made during 25…
Nutley’s Stoeckel wins MVP at prestigious statewide All-Star Game
Fallyn Stoeckel thought her high school softball career at Nutley was over when the Raiders suffered…
Tozduman finishes 9th at Meet of Champions
At Saturday’s NJSIAA Outdoor Track Meet of Champions Lyndhurst sophomore Julia Tozduman showed beyond a shadow…
NAHS Hall of Fame Class of 2020 finally gets its day; Bianchi inducted posthumously
After a two-year wait, North Arlington was able to induct its 2020 Hall of Fame class…
Folkes ends high school career in Phil Simms North-South All Star game
Terence Folkes’ football career nearly ended before he even arrived at Belleville High School. A basketball…
AOTW: Lyndhurst’s Tozduman heads to Meet of Champions
Meanwhile, Tozduman’s performance at Franklin High School has made her the final The Observer Athlete of…
Memorable Nutley softball season ends with ‘epic’ 2-1 loss to Roxbury
Luann Zullo knows there will come a time when she and her Nutley players will look…
AOTW: Mullins’s spectacular junior season will serve as motivator for his final season
Like most parents of teenagers, Kearny head boys’ basketball and volleyball coach Bill Mullins will often…
Nutley softball team wins state sectional title by knocking off West Morris, 10-5
By defeating West Morris, 10-5, in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 final on…
Kearny volleyball topples Harrison for second time in three tries in 2022
For the third time this season, the Kearny and Harrison boys volleyball teams crossed paths
Registration for Kearny Generals football open through July 1
Registration for Kearny Generals football is underway through July 1, from 9 a.m., to 4:30 p.m.,…
Disappointing end to Nutley softball county tournament run
NEWARK — The disappointment on their faces was understandable as they walked off the field at…
Bloomfield run comes to an end
Bloomfield’s dream run to the Greater Newark Tournament final may have had a nightmarish ending. But…
Marcella Blancato — Athlete of the Week
When Nutley track coaches Gerald Ryan and Ed Annett first presented Marcella Blancato with the idea…
Kearny topples Harrison in 2 sets for Hudson volleyball championship
One year after falling short in the title game and more than five weeks after its…
Bloomfield baseball coach surprised but pleased with team’s overall success
In 16 years as Bloomfield’s head baseball coach, Mike Policastro has had Bengals teams with the…
AOTW: Nutley’s DeLanzo getting it done on the mound & at the plate
DeLanzo’s recent performance on the mound, as well as his continued excellence at the plate and…
Nutley softball team preps to face Mount St. Dom’s in Essex final this weekend
Nutley will face top-seeded Mount St. Dominic, ranked No. 8 in the state by NJ.com, in the…
Kearny’s crew teams having solid seasons, prepare for Nationals in late May
After finishing in second place at the Lightweight 4+ event at the Garden State Scholastic Championship…
NJ Generals of the USFL sign Lyndhurst’s Guerriero
Petey Guerriero has been defying the odds, exceeding expectations dating back to when he joined the…
Kayla Carrino is pure gold for Golden Bears
Kayla Carrino wasn’t going to be content with second place this time.
Several local teams enjoying solid baseball seasons at the midway point
Nutley baseball coach Robert Harbison isn’t ready to say his Maroon Raiders are close to playing…
Carselda, a sophomore, matures on the diamond quicker than anyone could have imagined
Robert Carselda may only be a sophomore, but the North Arlington shortstop/relief pitcher has already acquired…
Lyndhurst baseball team off to 4-1 start in NJIC Liberty Division play
With road victories at Secaucus and Leonia, Lyndhurst is second in the Liberty Division at 4-1.
For Nutley softball team, after tremendous 2021, a state championship is the clear next step
By all accounts, last year’s 22-5 record with trips to the Essex County and North 2,…
AOTW — Lyndhurst senior Mizeski switches from first base to catcher, goes 7-for-11 at plate last week
Mizeski’s scorching hot performance at the plate and rapidly improving defense behind it makes her the…
Lyndhurst dedicates press box to long-time coach Jim ‘Mr.’ Walker
On Saturday, April 16, Lyndhurst had the opportunity to give its thanks to a town institution…
Harrison tops Lyndhurst, 18-14, in teams’ first head-to-head matchup in girls’ flag football
This past Wednesday in Harrison, Laurens and 49 other girls from Harrison and Lyndhurst high schools…
AOTW — In young season, Nutley’s Matt Pergola already has staggering 46 lacrosse goals
By all accounts, Matt Pergola had a fine junior season last spring, scoring 52 goals.