Kim Hykey is such a competitive person that she simply does not like to lose. That’s…
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NA’s Smith on a goal-scoring tear
It was almost a year ago to the date, Oct. 15, 2016 to be precise, that…
Harrison’s Huseinovic comes up big in must-win game
Harrison High School senior Dustin Huseinovic always had a good role model to emulate _ namely…
Harrison’s girls’ volleyball team off to rousing start; defeats state power Secaucus for first time in 15 years
After posting a 15-11 record last year, the Harrison High School girls’ volleyball team had higher…
History and tradition abounds in latest Nutley Athletic Hall class
Albie Hallam is now 75 years old and almost 60 years removed from graduating from Nutley…
High expectations as always for Kearny boys’ soccer
A year ago, the Kearny High School boys’ soccer team enjoyed a memorable season, winning the…
DiGregorio returns to lead Nutley grid program
It was a glorious Saturday afternoon at the famed Nutley Oval athletic complex. The sun was…
Lyndhurst boys’ soccer: Continuing the ascent
Ever since Denis Jelcic took over the Lyndhurst boys’ soccer program four years ago, there has…
Kards try to bounce back from lost season
There’s no way to sugarcoat what the Kearny High School football team had to endure in…
Golden Bears look to build on winning grid season
The Lyndhurst High School football team posted a 5-4-1 record in 2016. In a lot of…
Belleville looks to improve on last year’s tough season
Four weeks into his high school football head coaching career and Mario Cuniglio had the world…
Return to state playoffs goal for Blue Tide
It was a momentous football season for the Harrison High School Blue Tide in 2016, culminating…
Lyndhurst teen gets chance of a lifetime, covers NASCAR race in Pennsylvania, interviews racing greats
Campbell Donovan is a 16-year-old junior-to-be at Lyndhurst High School. Just saying those words is nothing…
Nutley’s Knight ends 20-year IWF wrestling career
Kevin Knight had run his International Wrestling Federation program in its Nutley headquarters _ Knight’s hometown…
Brother gives Harrison baseball coach Mendez the gift of life
Jairo Mendez is living his life normally these days. The former Kearny High School ace pitcher…
Hoop heaven for Kearny boys at basketball camp
Dwayne Hopson may only be 10 years old, but he comes from basketball royalty. You see,…
Kearny trio headed to RBI Softball World Series
Just when you thought that the Kearny High School softball season ended in May. Three members…
Kids having their kicks in Nutley
Joseph Figa might be only seven years old, but he knows what he wants to do.…
Girls only at Kearny Girls’ Basketball Camp
Natalie Osorio is a 12-year-old Kearny resident who attends Lincoln School. Young Natalie also loves the…
North Arlington Junior Little League wins District 5 title
The last time North Arlington Little League captured a District 5 banner was 1960. “That’s pretty…
New NA coach D’Andrea leads youngsters through camp
Marcello D’Andrea knew that this year’s North Arlington basketball camp was going to be a little…
New idea called ‘Combo Camp’ comes to North Arlington
For years, the North Arlington High School football coaching staff would host a week-long camp in…
Former Nutley soccer coach Marra new Belleville AD
The late Karen Fuccello was the athletic director at Belleville High School for 20 years, but…
Lyndhurst hosts annual baseball camp for 65 youngsters
It’s the third year that Pat Auteri hosted the Lyndhurst Baseball Camp down at the township’s…
Eager kids get their kicks at Kearny soccer camp
Lee and Jack Mara are 12-year-old twin brothers who live in Kearny and will enter the…
Former NA coach Constantino California bound
Rocco Constantino had a great run as a softball coach and teacher at North Arlington High…
Cruz Foundation holds camp for locals
Although he still considers Paterson his home and he owns a residence in Lyndhurst, Victor Cruz…
Harrison mourns the loss of softball coach Ronga
They only had him for a little more than two years, but the Harrison High School…
Once again, it’s Rick’s
There have been two phrases synonymous with success when it comes to Kearny Little League baseball.…
Durning named Observer Female Athlete of the Year; Becomes sixth Kardinal recipient of year-end award
Lily Durning had a bit of a head start in playing soccer. The long-time Kearny resident…