It was February of 2018 when John Rodriguez first made a name for himself. At the…
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.
Lyndhurst’s Partyla looking to break all records
When Piotr Partyla was in eighth grade, he was a member of the Lyndhurst Recreation travel…
Belleville back Leigh brings Buccaneers to three straight wins
Before the 2019 high school football season began, Derek Leigh kept himself very busy in anticipation.…
Nutley’s Higgins named Observer Co-Male Athlete of Year
There’s no doubt about this one fact: Marty Higgins is one of the greatest – if…
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’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 rower Mendoza competes on national level
Gary Mendoza was born in Ecuador and moved to the United States, first Sayreville and then…
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…
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…
NA’s McKenna now enjoys stress-free life
There was a time in his young athletic life that Eric McKenna might allow outside distractions…
Lyndhurst’s Weaver finally gets to win wrestling championship for father
It was almost predestined. Eventually, the day would come where Dylan Weaver would be wrestling for…
The unlikely hero: NA’s Lynch reaches 1,000 point milestone
Talk about your lofty aspirations and incredible goals. When Matt Lynch was an eighth grade student…
Belleville’s Castro: The Buccaneers’ silent assassin
A little over a year ago, Hector Castro’s mother, Francine Torres, thought it was a wise…
Kearny wrestler Silva an undefeated man of many talents
It’s one thing that Steven Silva is an undefeated 113-pounder on the Kearny High School wrestling…