Jacob Cardenas never dreamed that he would enjoy a day like the one he endured last…
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Lyndhurst’s Olunlade emerges as all-around track sensation
After Teslim Olunlade came to the United States from his native Nigeria when he was seven…
Harrison volleyball coach Landy wins 200th game
When Nick Landy took over the head coaching responsibilities of the boys’ volleyball program at Harrison…
NA’s Modhagala driven to be school’s best ever
It was the closing lines of an article written about North Arlington’s great two-sport athlete Danny…
Kearny’s Melenciano overcomes obstacles to become softball standout
When Nayely Melenciano came to the United States from her native Dominican Republic, she was all…
Lyndhurst freshman Jorge doesn’t mind being one of the boys; Gets invite to participate in Team USA camp in Florida
LYNDHURST — Alexia Jorge has been playing baseball for as long as she can remember. “Probably…
Nutley advances to GNT championship game
When the high school baseball season began, veteran Nutley High School baseball coach Bob Harbison really…
Belleville’s Nicosia a threat at and behind the plate
It hasn’t been a season to remember for the Belleville High School softball team, winning an…
THE (VERY) OLD BALL GAME
If you were anywhere near Boys’ Park at Yanticaw Park in Nutley Saturday afternoon, May 5,…
Roller Derby comes to North Arlington Saturday night; women’s competitive league to make lone local appearance
For most of her normal work week, Lyndhurst resident Kristie Revicki is a librarian who works…
NA native Manzo-Lewis signs with LA Chargers
For Anthony Manzo-Lewis, his football life has now taken him from NA to LA. Well, with…
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kearny’s Hoch slaps her way to 100 career hits
Gianna Hoch never envisioned herself as being a softball player in high school. She was primarily…
North Arlington seniors Modhagala, Austin sign letters of intent
If anyone four years ago would have told Sirish Modhagala and Tyler Austin that they would…
What a week for Kearny girls’ hoops: Dilone signs and Hill earns Pace Hall of Fame
It may go down as one of the most storied weeks in the history of Kearny…
No more Wilde times for Nutley pitching ace — Maroon Raider junior hitting the ball better as well
Courtney Wilde knew exactly how important this softball season was to her future. The Nutley High…
Kearny girls’ track team wins Hudson County Relays championship
Kearny High School head track and field coach Al Perez believes that the best meet for…
Andrews named new Kearny football coach
Stephen Andrews remembers being in seventh grade in the Kearny schools system and being heavily influenced…
Harrison’s Ortiz rebounds from elbow injury, produces in clutch
When the 2018 high school baseball season began, Julio Ortiz found himself in a peculiar predicament.…
Nutley baseball: Young guns coming of age
The Nutley High School baseball team, which suffered through an uncharacteristic losing season in 2017, is…
Rusek, Galante earn NJSCA Hall of Fame honors
Being a high school coach is a thankless job. It requires working long hours at ridiculously…
Lyndhurst ace Venezia fires no-hitter in opener against Leonia
Growing up, Lyndhurst High School junior pitcher Frankie Venezia didn’t have to look far to find…
Buccaneers try to recover from offseason losses
The Belleville High School baseball team dropped two games on Saturday to Verona and Montclair Kimberley…
Kearny hoops awards dinner brings former Net O’Koren to speak
For all intents and purposes, it was not a season to remember for the Kearny High…
NA’s McKenna fires no-hitter against Bogota, has four-hit game vs. Weehawken
At the end of the 2017 high school baseball season, North Arlington shocked a lot of…
Harrison looks to veteran players to lead the way
The Harrison High School baseball team enjoyed some success a year ago with a roster filled…
Kearny’s Cardenas wins Junior National wrestling championship
Jacob Cardenas went to Virginia Beach and the National High School Coaches Association wrestling championships last…
Belleville softball team looks to battle new SEC foes
The Belleville High School softball team won 13 games a year ago and captured the Super…
Kearny native Thiele joins 1,000-point club at St. Peter’s Prep
Brendan Thiele vividly remembered being a freshman at St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City and noticing…
Proud day for Nutley athletics: Eight students sign letters to head to college sports
NUTLEY — Before he competed in the NJSIAA District 10 wrestling tournament Saturday _ a tournament…
Kearny’s Fadeski becomes school’s first District wrestling champ since 2012
As his team was preparing to participate in the NJSIAA District 11 wrestling championships last week,…