Athlete of the Week — North Arlington’s Rhi’Anna Gomez puts slump behind her with power surge

It might have only been 11 plate appearances and parts of four games, but for North…

Young Belleville baseball team extends winning streak to seven

A year ago, Belleville had a veteran, senior-heavy squad, resulting in a large group of talented…

A bright future awaits North Arlington softball after big first win

In the standings it might only count as one win, but to  first year North Arlington…

Athlete of the Week — The hits keep coming for Belleville’s Ayden Carrero

At 5-foot-9 and 130 pounds, Ayden Carrero knows that power hitting is not currently a part…

Belleville softball enjoys 2-0 start as confidence builds

Chris Cantarella didn’t have to worry too much about rebuilding the confidence of the Belleville softball…

Kearny’s Andrews steps down as head football coach, takes job at Kean

Stephen Andrews knew it was a day that was going to eventually come as he looked…

The goals are clear for Harrison’s boys volleyball team

If there’s any question as to the expectations Harrison boys volleyball coaches Nick Landy and Anthony…

Versatility, pitching depth is key for North Arlington Baseball

At a smaller Group 1 program like North Arlington, head baseball coach Paul Marcantuono knows that…

Experienced Harrison softball team begins new season confidently

When asked about the biggest difference from last season to this one, Harrison softball coach Keith…

Kearny Boys Volleyball looks to defend County title with a new lineup

After enjoying arguably the finest season in program history, including its first ever Hudson County championship,…

Kearny softball enters the season with added confidence, enthusiasm

With six returning starters, the Kearny softball team looks similar on paper. But over the winter…

Nutley boys lacrosse looks to build off of last year’s success

It would be easy for Nutley boys lacrosse coach Mike Salvatelli to lament the graduation of…

Kearny’s Cardenas becomes an All-American at NCAA Wrestling Championships

There’s little that Kearny native and Cornell University junior Jacob Cardenas hasn’t accomplished on the wrestling…

Harrison’s Jayden Vega gets selected for Phil Simms North-South Game

  Jayden Vega didn’t have the senior season that he and his Harrison teammates envisioned for…

Lyndhurst’s Kayla Carrino signs to run at Seton Hall, completing unique recruiting journey

Despite being a four-year starter on Lyndhurst’s girls soccer, Kayla Carrino admits she’s “been dying to…

Kearny native Jimmy Mullen gets a chance to look back on legendary HS wrestling career

For Jimmy Mullen, the reality of the end of his high school career hit the moment…

After 29 years, Harrison’s Athletic Hall of Fame is back with star-studded class

  If you didn’t know that Harrison High School had an Athletics Hall of Fame, don’t…

Kearny native Jimmy Mullen ends his HS career with a third state wrestling championship

The finale might have come with more drama than expected, but for the third time in…

Lyndhurst’s Julia Tozduman takes fifth in Long Jump at State MOC

Julia Tozduman turned some heads after impressive Meet of Champions performances as a sophomore. But as…

After historic season, Lyndhurst-North Arlington’s Krzykalski has big goals in mind

Lyndhurst-North Arlington’s Ava Krzykalski didn’t feel like a “true wrestler” her freshman year when she first…

Local wrestlers Weaver, McNeil, Rocco and McCulloch are Atlantic City bound

As an eighth seeded at 138 pounds in Region 3, few people envisioned Kearny senior Joey…

After best tournament run in 20 years, NA girls’ basketball eyes brighter future

North Arlington head coach Brendan Queenan remembers the question when it came from one of his…

The bar has been raised at Kearny after historic girls’ basketball season

With 22 wins and trips to both the Hudson County and North 1, Group 4 tournament…

KHS HOF team inductions set for April 7 @ the Fiesta

The Kearny High School Athletic Hall of Fame will host its sixth team induction ceremony Friday,…

After historic county run, Kearny girls’ basketball turns to state tournament

Kearny’s girls basketball team made history last week when it made its first ever Hudson County…

NA boys’ basketball team returns to NJSIAA tournament

North Arlington head coach Marcus Jimenez didn’t necessarily have making the state tournament as a top…

Locals wins titles in state individual wrestling tournaments

Since the start of the season, Nutley’s Brandon Toranzo and Lyndhurst-North Arlington’s Damian Weaver have had…

Covello and Hyams reach 1,000 point milestone a week apart

Maci Covello and Ava Hyams have been a dynamic duo on the basketball court for as…

After historic event at Nutley, local girls wrestlers look to stand out at Regionals

The popularity and participation of girls wrestling has grown significantly in recent years. On Jan. 30,…

Anthony Pizzuti has night to remember, sets Lyndhurst scoring record

If the way Anthony Pizzuti was feeling in the hours leading up to Lyndhurst’s game against…