BELLEVILLE – At first glance, you might not be overly impressed with Belleville High School senior…
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Girls on the gridiron? It’s coming soon
At first thought, the idea seemed preposterous. Girls actually playing a boys’ sport like football? But…
OBSERVER ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Lyndhurst’s McCormick incredibly sets new standards
This might be the most remarkable Athlete of the Week feature written here over the last…
Kearny’s Valli and Paszkiewicz: All hail the King and Queen of Hudson bowling
History took place last week at the Hudson County Bowling championships at Bowl-Rite Lanes in Union…
The winning just continues for the Kearny girls’ bowling team — Undefeated since 2017, Kards second at NJSIAA state sectionals
The team’s winning streak now stands at 75 matches and counting dating back to 2017. That’s…
Mosca wins 100th
It was a milestone that sort of snuck up on Lyndhurst High School girls’ basketball coach…
OBSERVER ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Kearny’s Hyams does a little bit of everything
Ava Hyams is a rare breed of a girls’ high school basketball player. The Kearny High…
Lyndhurst’s Okerulu to gain induction to the St. Anselm College Hall of Fame
When Darlington Okerulu was a basketball player at Hudson Catholic in Jersey City, he quickly became…
Locals Guerriero, Kearns hoping for shot with USFL
Ever since they were youngsters, playing recreation football in North Arlington, Petey Guerriero and Brian Kearns…
NA hockey standout Golon perfect example of local co-op
Matt Golon had a sophomore year to totally forget. Never mind dealing with the little nagging…
NAHS girls’ soccer team honored at BOE meeting
The NA High School girls’ varsity soccer team was recognized Jan. 24 at a Board of…
NAHS boys’ soccer team honored at BOE meeting
The North Arlington High School boys’ varsity soccer team was recognized Jan. 24 at a Board…
Kearny native Mullen signs NIL deal with ‘EatCleanBro’
The idea that college athletes are capitalizing on the new NIL (Name Image and Likeness) deals…
Harrison girls survive COVID-19 shutdown
Jenn Caliendo had high hopes for the 2021-2022 girls’ high school basketball season. Things just had…
OBSERVER ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Nutley’s Schroeder starts senior year as sizzling scorer
Nick Schroeder waited patiently for four seasons to finally get his moment in the sun. “It’s…