Nutley head coach Mike DiPiano really believes that last year’s girls’ soccer team was the one…
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NA gridiron team looks to go to state tournament for only the second time in last 25 years
Joe Borkowski knows all about the history of North Arlington’s football program and the limited success…
Belleville football team looks to build off last year’s 6-4 record
As a top assistant coach under Jermain Johnson, Brian Antab has seen first-hand the progress that…
Harrison soccer team may school’s best in close to a decade
As Harrison head coach Mike Rusek and his brother John look at their roster they notice…
3-sport star John Lembo, of Lyndhurst, is The Observer’s 2022 Male Athlete of the Year
If John Lembo’s time at Lyndhurst could be summed up in just one play, one moment,…
2 local girls’ soccer teams will square off at Red Bull Arena next month
When Kim Hykey and Mike Vivino told their respective girls soccer teams that they would have…
Matos returns from Taiwan a baseball champ
It wasn’t until Cristian Matos got back on the bus with his victorious Team USA 12U…
Mullins’ volleyball camp & interest in the sport continue to grow
One summer, while hosting his annual basketball camp as the head boys’ coach at Kearny High…
Mackenzie Albert shines in 4 years at Nutley HS, is The Observer’s 2022 Athlete of the Year
If you heard the sound of a foot striking a soccer ball in Owens or Glotzbach…
Nutley in search of new baseball coach as Harbison steps down after 18 years
After more than two decades of coaching multiple sports at Nutley High School, Bob Harbison decided…
Matos earns gold in Taiwan
Cristian Matos returns to Belleville with a gold medal around his neck. Playing for Team USA,…
Kearny Rangers 16U win 2022 USABL title
The Kearny Rangers 16U squad won the USABL Northeast Division defeating the New Milford Knights by…
Thistle baseball? No, you’re not misreading that
When anyone from Kearny or West Hudson for that matter hears the word “thistle,” two things…
Nutley’s Devin Ortiz signs free agent contract San Diego Padres
As the Major League Baseball Draft neared its conclusion and his name yet to be called,…
Football coach Andrews works will girls’ soccer team at KHS
It’s not a surprise to see the local high school teams engaged in summer workouts as…