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Kearny loses two sportsmen too young
It’s never easy when someone dies at a young age. Kearny recently had to endure two…
NA’s McKenna named Observer Co-Male Athlete of Year
It’s a rarity in today’s day and age of high school sports to see one athlete…
Lyndhurst Little League: District 5 11s champions
Michael Rizzo is the principal at Lincoln School in Lyndhurst, but during his free time, he…
Youngsters show love of baseball at Lyndhurst camp
LYNDHURST – Matteo Morelli is a 13-year-old Lyndhurst resident and eighth grader at Lincoln School. He’s…
Lyndhurst’s Pezzolla named The Observer’s Female Athlete of Year
For all intents and purposes, Giulia Pezzolla was born to play soccer. “I think I was…
North Arlington kids show their love of baseball at annual camp
Robert Kairys is a 13-year-old North Arlington resident, headed into the eighth grade at the North…
Rick’s Auto Body wins Kearny Little League World Series title
The Witt family has been involved in Little League baseball in Kearny for almost 50 years.…
‘The heart of a Bear’ Donovan leaves legacy in Lyndhurst
LYNDHURST – He never played a down of football, nor was on the field for an…
Capriola named new Harrison football coach
When Danny Hicks suddenly resigned as the head football coach at Harrison High School last month,…
Belleville’s Rivera, Nutley native Guglielmello grace North roster in annual All-Star Classic
UNION – When Eric Rivera was informed by Belleville High School head football coach Jermain Johnson…
Camano named new Harrison hoops coach
When Jose Camano was a three-sport superstar during his heyday at Harrison High School 10 years…
Locals grace New Jersey Quad-County Underclassmen All-Star Game
UNION – It was not a memorable season for the Kearny High School baseball team. The…
Nutley baseball, softball teams enjoy 2019 to remember
It’s safe to say that the 2019 high school baseball and softball seasons will be forever…
Belleville baseball wins SEC Colonial title
When the 2019 high school baseball season began, the Buccaneers of Belleville High School didn’t know…
North Arlington rower Mendoza competes on national level
Gary Mendoza was born in Ecuador and moved to the United States, first Sayreville and then…
NJIC honors local athletes who display sportsmanship
WEEHAWKEN – Every year, in perhaps the best of all the honors programs that are offered…
Hicks leaves Harrison for college job at AIC in Springfield
When Danny Hicks was hired as the head football coach at Harrison High School a little…
Kearny close buddies Franco, Reyes push each other to finish line
The long-lasting bond of friendship between Breisly Franco and Xavier Reyes innocently started when the two…
The three P’s: NA’s Alho provides pop, poise and potential
The 2018 high school baseball season was just in its infant stages, maybe two games old…
Kearny native Cardenas honored for winning state wrestling title
Jacob Cardenas can get used to the attention. A year ago at this time, Cardenas was…
NJSIAA honors top scholar-athletes
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association honored all 376 of the state’s top scholar-athletes last…
Lyndhurst’s softball team energized by freshman phenom sensation
Before the 2019 high school softball season began, Lyndhurst High School head coach Emily Ringen was…
Nutley’s softball team moves on after loss of leader Wilde
The Nutley High School softball team was enduring an uncharacteristic 6-7 season when further disaster struck…
Strong contingent gains induction into Kearny Athletic Hall of Fame
Jairo Mendez’s life in baseball began when he was five years old. “I remember my team,”…
Belleville native Luzzi-Liggins signs with Clemson
Richie Luzzi-Liggins was faced with the toughest decision of his young life last week. However, it…
Belleville’s brilliant backstop Nicosia: A cut above the rest
For the last three-plus years, Belleville High School head softball coach Chris Cantarella has enjoyed an…
The end of an era: Lyndhurst’s native son Shoebridge retires after four decades
LYNDHURST – Tom Shoebridge is part of one of the most historic athletic families in Lyndhurst…
Vikings look to improve after winless softball campaign
Danielle Cibelli knew that things weren’t exactly going to be a breeze when she took over…
NA’s McKenna now enjoys stress-free life
There was a time in his young athletic life that Eric McKenna might allow outside distractions…