It’s a new era for the Kearny High School girls’ soccer team, as former boys’ assistant…
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Nutley’s grid team opens with impressive win over Newark West Side
To say that the past year has been filled with tumult and turmoil for Steve DiGregorio…
Belleville’s Bucs begin grid season with big win
The Belleville High School football team was the toast of Essex County a year ago, winning…
Kardinals hope to build on promising season
The Kearny High School football team made major strides in 2019, winning four games and staying…
Nutley girls’ soccer team filled with promise
The Nutley High School girls’ soccer team endured some emotionally trying times a year ago. “We…
Despite loss of Sowe, Blue Tide boys’ soccer ready to roll
Mike Rusek received the horrible news about a month ago, that high-scoring forward Mustapha Sowe was…
Vikings hope to speed things up with QB Witt
The North Arlington High School football team made major strides toward improvement in 2019, far more…
Wild, wacky ride for Lyndhurst native Guerriero; Has two stints with Jets, but then is sent packing before first game
There’s a saying among knowledgeable football people that the NFL really stands for “Not For Long.”…
Lyndhurst’s Jorge enjoys old-time baseball game
Talk about loving the game of baseball. Alexia Jorge wants to play the game so much…
Nutley grid squads, girls’ soccer team aid food drive
Nutley High School head football coach Steve DiGregorio is getting ready to lead the Maroon Raiders…
Seaver’s passing brings back hundreds of memories
There are very few people that can transcend a man’s life from childhood through adolescence and…
LONG OVERDUE: State wrestling champ Mullen honored by hometown of Kearny;
It was May of 2019 when the council chambers in Kearny’s Town Hall featured a standing-room…
Jackson named new Harrison football coach
Brian Capriola was brought in last year to become the new head football coach at Harrison…
Pandemic pushes grid season back for Harrison’s Huseinovic, Pace University
Everything was in place for the 2020 college football season to be a spectacular campaign for…
Coronavirus forces NJSIAA to move volleyball season
While the plan remains to have the fall high school athletic season to move forward as…
North Arlington Recreation softball team enjoys competitive summer
In his heyday as an athlete, Mike “Whitey” Krawczyk was about as good of a baseball…
Nutley’s Steck uncertain about future in soccer
It’s almost astounding to think that Zoe Steck is about to enter her senior year at…
The pandemic rarity: Nutley soccer camp
NUTLEY – Back in 1970, there was a popular movie starring film legends Elizabeth Taylor as…
Lyndhurst’s McCarthy puts out respected grid report despite COVID-19
Having taken over the McCarthy Report full-time after the passing of his father Dennis three years…
Nutley grid coach DiGregorio all set to return; After battling pancreatic cancer, veteran mentor gets clearance
This is a story of strength, a tale of determination, a saga that generally doesn’t have…
NA’s Smith tries to bounce back at Bloomfield from second ACL injury
It’s safe to say that Savannah Smith wishes to remove the date of Oct. 15 from…
A look at the most-read sports stories on theobserver.com
Jim Hague earns his money each summer when high school sports come to a close —…
Lyndhurst’s Partyla named Observer Athlete of Year; All-State RB becomes fourth Golden Bear to receive honor
Four years ago, Piotr Partyla had to make a brutally tough decision – one that was…
NJSIAA pushes back start to fall sports by one month
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, the state’s governing body for high school sports, announced…
Lyndhurst, Nutley get ready for Last Dance World Series
When local high school baseball teams were preparing for the 2020 season to begin back in…
Kearny’s Osorio named Observer Female Athlete of the Year; Soccer, basketball star becomes 8th Kardinal to receive year-end award
Samantha Osorio can best be described as the reluctant athlete. The recent Kearny High School graduate…
Four local teams prep for ‘Last Dance’ baseball tourney
Play ball! However, that’s about to change. In two weeks, four local teams will take the…
Nutley’s Harbison working with QB guru to improve his skills
Matt Harbison doesn’t need to be a fortune teller, a few tea leaves. a tarot card…
Harrison’s Hicks posts great recruiting numbers as AIC assistant grid coach
When Danny Hicks left Harrison High School last year for a chance to be an assistant…