When Jonathan Jackson was finally elevated to the position of head football coach at Harrison High…
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Lembo: Lyndhurst’s version of ‘Johnny Football’
It’s a nickname that Johnny Lembo was familiar with for a long time. When Lembo was…
Undefeated Lyndhurst boys’ soccer remains solid
The Lyndhurst High School boys’ soccer team is rolling along these days. The Golden Bears are…
OBSERVER TRI-ATHLETES OF THE WEEK — Nutley’s close-knit linebacker corps downright stingy against Millburn
Mitch Iaccarino, Nick Polewka and Alex French have been football teammates since they were in fifth…
North Arlington boys’ soccer team owns two impressive wins
Jesse Dembowski knows that the people who devise the schedules for the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference…
With Lyndhurst girls’ soccer team, it’s nice to share
It’s certainly hard to argue with the success the Lyndhurst High School girls’ soccer team has…
Kearny’s Horvaht follows in family’s soccer tradition
It’s safe to say that soccer is a major part of the Horvaht’s family life. The…
Lyndhurst football looks to rebuild it all back up again
It was a mystical, magical 2019 high school football season for the Golden Bears of Lyndhurst…
Sylvia takes over as new coach, but Kardinal girls soccer rolls on
It’s a new era for the Kearny High School girls’ soccer team, as former boys’ assistant…
Nutley’s grid team opens with impressive win over Newark West Side
To say that the past year has been filled with tumult and turmoil for Steve DiGregorio…
Belleville’s Bucs begin grid season with big win
The Belleville High School football team was the toast of Essex County a year ago, winning…
Kardinals hope to build on promising season
The Kearny High School football team made major strides in 2019, winning four games and staying…
Nutley girls’ soccer team filled with promise
The Nutley High School girls’ soccer team endured some emotionally trying times a year ago. “We…
Despite loss of Sowe, Blue Tide boys’ soccer ready to roll
Mike Rusek received the horrible news about a month ago, that high-scoring forward Mustapha Sowe was…
Vikings hope to speed things up with QB Witt
The North Arlington High School football team made major strides toward improvement in 2019, far more…
Wild, wacky ride for Lyndhurst native Guerriero; Has two stints with Jets, but then is sent packing before first game
There’s a saying among knowledgeable football people that the NFL really stands for “Not For Long.”…
Lyndhurst’s Jorge enjoys old-time baseball game
Talk about loving the game of baseball. Alexia Jorge wants to play the game so much…
Nutley grid squads, girls’ soccer team aid food drive
Nutley High School head football coach Steve DiGregorio is getting ready to lead the Maroon Raiders…
Seaver’s passing brings back hundreds of memories
There are very few people that can transcend a man’s life from childhood through adolescence and…
LONG OVERDUE: State wrestling champ Mullen honored by hometown of Kearny;
It was May of 2019 when the council chambers in Kearny’s Town Hall featured a standing-room…
Jackson named new Harrison football coach
Brian Capriola was brought in last year to become the new head football coach at Harrison…
Pandemic pushes grid season back for Harrison’s Huseinovic, Pace University
Everything was in place for the 2020 college football season to be a spectacular campaign for…
Coronavirus forces NJSIAA to move volleyball season
While the plan remains to have the fall high school athletic season to move forward as…
North Arlington Recreation softball team enjoys competitive summer
In his heyday as an athlete, Mike “Whitey” Krawczyk was about as good of a baseball…
Nutley’s Steck uncertain about future in soccer
It’s almost astounding to think that Zoe Steck is about to enter her senior year at…
The pandemic rarity: Nutley soccer camp
NUTLEY – Back in 1970, there was a popular movie starring film legends Elizabeth Taylor as…
Lyndhurst’s McCarthy puts out respected grid report despite COVID-19
Having taken over the McCarthy Report full-time after the passing of his father Dennis three years…
Nutley grid coach DiGregorio all set to return; After battling pancreatic cancer, veteran mentor gets clearance
This is a story of strength, a tale of determination, a saga that generally doesn’t have…
NA’s Smith tries to bounce back at Bloomfield from second ACL injury
It’s safe to say that Savannah Smith wishes to remove the date of Oct. 15 from…
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Jim Hague earns his money each summer when high school sports come to a close —…