When Joanne Arvanitakis first tried out for the Lyndhurst High School girls’ basketball team, she almost…
Category: Athlete of the Week
Each week during the academic year, our Jim Hague chooses an Athlete of the Week from one of the eight towns we cover.
NA’s Velez proves that hard work does pay off
After averaging about six points and four rebounds per game last season as a reserve, Steve…
Kearny’s Baez leads Kardinals to first league title in 52 years
When Kearny High School boys’ head basketball coach Bob McDonnell first laid eyes on Joseph Baez,…
Kearny’s McClelland proving to be two-sport star
The truth be told, Meagan McClelland is a soccer player, first and foremost. McClelland is a…
Nutley’s Watson named to McDonald’s All-American team
When Blair Watson enrolled at Nutley High School a little more than three years ago, she had no idea what…
Harrison’s Leiras emerging as basketball sharpshooter
The high school basketball season was only a handful of weeks away from beginning and Harrison head boys’ coach Noel…
Harrison’s Rutherford becoming a complete basketball player
He’s been called the best basketball talent to come along in Harrison in quite some time, but Harrison High School…
Harrison’s Barreto a do-everything volleyball wizard
Maria Barreto was a late bloomer when it came to the sport of volleyball. But in the case of the…
North Arlington’s Neves a goal-scoring force
Two years ago, Cristiano Neves was a defender on the Newark East Side High School soccer team. But Neves…
Nutley’s Steck emerges as Maroon Raiders’ leader
Although she’s only a junior, Zoe Steck has inherited a lot of the leadership responsibilities on the Nutley High School…
Lyndhurst’s Luna comes of age in a hurry
When the 2015 girls’ high school soccer season was about to begin, Lyndhurst head coach Kim Hykey didn’t know where she…
Lyndhurst’s Guerriero more than your average quarterback
Petey Guerriero spent the first two years of high school at St. Mary’s of Rutherford, but decided after his sophomore…
Nutley’s Merkle becomes school’s all-time rushing leader
Nutley High School’s Craig Merkle had a junior year to remember, collecting 1,229 yards rushing and scoring 19 touchdowns for the…
NA’s Manzo-Lewis recovers from knee injury to lead Vikings
Before the 2014 high school football season began, North Arlington High School head football coach Anthony Marck consistently raved about his…
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…