Dominic Mainiero has been a human tug-of-war game since he was a youngster. A standout on…
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Kearny boys’ basketball: An upset to last a lifetime
The Kearny High School boys’ basketball season had already reached the crossroads. The Kardinals owned a…
It’s a Buccaneer bonanza: Belleville’s girls off to best start in ages
Veteran Belleville High School girls’ basketball coach Liz Ramirez knew that she had the makings of…
Nutley girls truly miss star Watson
It’s taken the first few weeks of the high school basketball season for Nutley head girls’…
Kearny’s Jackson coming of age at right time
After spending a few years at Church Farm School, a private all-boys institution in Pennsylvania, Javon…
The Top 10 sports stories of 2016
Compiled by Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The calendar year of 2016 produced its share of…
Who’s been naughty and who’s been nice? Santa Hague knows
Well, believe it or not, it’s that time of year. It’s time for the jingling of…
Millar gains induction in NJSIAA Hall of Fame
EDISON — He’s spent nearly the last 50 years in some capacity helping the kids of…
Veteran coach Mullins rolls with Blue Tide
HARRISON – There’s a new head boys’ basketball coach at Harrison High School, but he’s not…
New coach, new spirit with North Arlington girls’ hoops
Karissa DePena is only 25 years old. She’s only a few years removed from being a…
NA boys’ basketball: Totally new blue crew
When veteran basketball coach Rich Corsetto arrived at his first day of practice with his North…
‘Family atmosphere’ carries Lyndhurst girls’ basketball squad
It’s John Cousins’ fourth year as the head coach of the Lyndhurst High School girls’ basketball…
Kearny wrestling coach Carratura dies
It was learned early Monday morning with incredible sadness that long-time Kearny High School wrestling coach…
Kardinal boys’ revamped hoop lineup shoots for respectability
The Kearny High School boys’ basketball team enjoyed a successful season in 2015-16, winning 16 games…
Golden Bears look to improve on McGuire’s first year
It’s not known who was the first person to issue the idiom “Every cloud has a…
Kearny girls’ basketball team should be athletic and quick
The Kearny High School girls’ basketball team posted a competitive 13-13 record last year in a…
End of a golden era as Kearny’s Millar retires
When John Millar was a student and soccer player at Kearny High School nearly 50 years…
Queen of Peace wrestling: Making big plans already
Are exciting times ahead for the Queen of Peace wrestling team? If you need an answer,…
Several local grid standouts earn All-NJIC honors
“To the victors go the spoils.” That phrase is associated with United States Senator from New…
Lyndhurst soccer trio earns All-Academic honors at Felician
The Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, of which Felician University is a member, selects a team of…
Harrison, Kearny reflect on solid soccer seasons
The local high school soccer season came to an end last Tuesday, a few days too…
Kearny’s Fernandes makes change to benefit team
He was all set to become the premier goal scorer for one of the best…
Both Kardinals & Blue Tide win respective NJSIAA sectional crowns
They are the two most prolific and storied high school soccer teams in New Jersey. Since…
Kearny girls’ tennis: Perfect service
The Kearny High School girls’ tennis team recently completed a highly successful season in which…
Kearny’s Fernandes makes change to benefit team
He was all set to become the premier goal scorer for one of the best teams…
Belleville’s Castano helps fellow runner in distress at Essex County meet
The Essex County cross country championships were less than half over when Belleville senior captain Dan…
Kearny’s Liaci gets proper place in NJ Boxing Hall of Fame
Cosmo Liaci didn’t know how he was going to handle his induction into the New Jersey…
Harrison’s Chamba explodes at right time for Blue Tide
Deydiry Chamba came to the United States from his native Ecuador when he was eight years…
Despite 3-6 record, Nutley is headed to grid playoffs
Nutley head football coach Tom Basile didn’t mince words when it came time to talking…
Eight is great! Kearny wins girls’ soccer county title again
When the Hudson County girls’ soccer tournament was formulated eight years ago, including perennial power Kearny…