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Lyndhurst’s Failace signs letter to attend Sacred Heart
Becomes school’s first-ever Division I track athlete It’s a day that Jessica Failace could only dream of…
Nutley’s Anderson named Observer Female Athlete of the Year
Basketball, softball star becomes 3rd Maroon Raider recipient Carly Anderson was asked how she wanted to be remembered…
Lyndhurst legend Longo dies at 73
Dick Vitale, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announcer, perhaps summed up the passing of his friend Tom Longo the best.…
Kearny’s Yuknalis aiming for national Top Gun at grid competition
When William Yuknalis first played for the Kearny Generals youth football program, he longed to get the chance to make tackles.…
Shop Rite wins Kearny Little League World Series
There was a time in his life when Mike Landy was a successful high school football and baseball coach at…
Long-time friends Malanga, Nisivoccia reunite at All-Star Classic
UNION – Frank Malanga and Vincent Nisivoccia are longtime friends, going back to their middle school days in Nutley. They also…
Kids in North Arlington learn fundamentals of baseball
For several years, youngsters in North Arlington never had a chance to enhance their baseball skills. So when their respective…
Glover Jr., son of grid legend, gets chance to move Blue Tide forward
HARRISON – Rich Glover Jr. is too young to remember the incredible athletic exploits of his legendary father. At age…
Atlantic Sun shines bright on NJIT
NEWARK – Ever since he took over the job as the head men’s basketball coach at the New Jersey Institute…
Local grid stars have one last game to remember
Strange twist of fate reunites Banks, Urgola OAKLAND – Kearny native Keon Banks and Lyndhurst’s Peter Urgola had a fateful…
Locals shine in East’s big win in annual Robeson Classic
EAST ORANGE – Michael Ramirez played wide receiver and defensive end on a Belleville High School football team that posted…
Former Kearny grid coach Edwards now QP baseball coach
Nick Edwards just couldn’t stay away from coaching that long. Just three months after he resigned as the head football coach…
Nutley bowler Lentini tackling biggest foe: leukemia
Francesca Lentini is a vibrant, alive, energetic freshman at Nutley High School. Lentini is a member of the Nutley girls’…
Lyndhurst track program enjoys great outdoor season
Another NJIC crown to go with competitive spirit For years, Lyndhurst High School has produced track and field…
Belleville’s Jacangelo wins Yogi Berra Best Teammate award
Barbara Jacangelo has been through a lot in her young life. The Belleville High School senior has had to watch…
QP’s Negroni leaves incredible legacy with 5 gold medals in NJSIAA meets
When it comes to Natalie Negroni, it’s safe to say that soccer’s loss was track and field’s gain. Negroni…
Harrison adds new volleyball title: State champs!!!
Over the years, the trophy case at Harrison High School has been filled with state championship awards from a host…
Nutley wins NJSIAA North 2, Group III softball crown
Winning a state championship never gets old for Nutley veteran softball coach Luann Zullo. After all, the respected coach had won…
Kearny’s Czykier enjoys breakthrough season in track
It’s not easy for Anna Czykier to be a member of the Kearny High School track and field…
Kearny tabs veteran assistant Kryzanowski to be new football coach
When Nick Edwards abruptly resigned as head football coach at Kearny High School recently, the school’s administration didn’t have to search…
Nutley softball marches on in NJSIAA North 2, Group III playoffs
It’s late May, past Memorial Day weekend. It means only one thing locally. Nutley is still playing high school…
NA’s Barth simply perfect down the stretch
Taylor Barth knew that her brilliant four-sport athletic career at North Arlington High School was drawing to an end with…
BLUE TIDE: COUNTY VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS!
Harrison wins first-ever Hudson County title with sweep over Bayonne Eight years ago, when Nick Landy ascended…
QP hires Fontan as new girls’ basketball coach
The next phase of Jiovanny Fontan’s basketball life just happened by a stroke of luck. The former University of Southern…
Harrison’s O’Donnell catches fire at right time
Mike O’Donnell had a huge obstacle to handle while he was growing up in Harrison. He was the…
Belleville boys’ volleyball team captures first-ever Essex title
Before the current high school boys’ volleyball season began, Belleville High School head coach John Spina had an idea that…
NA’s golf team makes return trip to state sectionals
When the North Arlington High School golf team made history last year by qualifying for the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1&2…
Lyndhurst’s Tellefsen perfect pitcher for Golden Bears
Before the 2015 high school softball season began, Lyndhurst second- year head softball coach Emily Ringen knew that she was replacing a…
Locals Nisivoccia, Haas extend grid careers with All-Star appearances
Peter Haas was pretty sure his high school football career was over. After all, the Queen of Peace senior…