KEARNY – Jorge Oliveira was a member of the United States National Guard, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant.…
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Red Bulls now have Wright-Phillips brother act
HARRISON – Who would have ever dreamed that a simple event like the coupling of New York Red Bulls All-Star…
Sanacore takes over as Belleville athletic director
When Tom D’Elia received a promotion to become a vice principal in the Belleville school district, it left a vacancy in…
Little girls get taste of hoops at Kearny camp
Most local basketball camps are of the coed variety, but they really don’t offer young girls much of a chance…
Kearny boys’ camp proves that interest in basketball exists
Jovan George is an aspiring basketball player with a huge upside – his tremendous frame. George is only a 10-year-old…
Nutley American Little League 10s advance to state tournament
The Nutley American Little League 9-and-10- year-old All-Star team is headed to the New Jersey state tournament. The Nutley Americans earned…
Kearny Kids’ Kamp draws crowd of baseball-loving youngsters
Although he’s far from actually grabbing a baseball and heading to the pitcher’s mound to throw in a Little League…
Harrison holds summer hoops camp
When Noel Colon got the job as the head boys’ basketball coach at Harrison High School, he knew that it…
Kearny wins Lyndhurst Junior League baseball crown
For the last quarter century – 26 years to be precise – Lyndhurst has hosted a fantastic baseball tournament strictly…
Belleville’s Gencarelli named Observer Male Athlete of the Year
Soccer, volleyball standout becomes first Buccaneer recipient The first sport that entered P.J. Gencarelli’s life was soccer. “I…
Something new: Boys’ basketball camp in NA
When it comes to learning about the sport of basketball, there’s always room for growth, always room for improvement and always room…
Lyndhurst’s Failace signs letter to attend Sacred Heart
Becomes school’s first-ever Division I track athlete It’s a day that Jessica Failace could only dream of…
Nutley’s Anderson named Observer Female Athlete of the Year
Basketball, softball star becomes 3rd Maroon Raider recipient Carly Anderson was asked how she wanted to be remembered…
Lyndhurst legend Longo dies at 73
Dick Vitale, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announcer, perhaps summed up the passing of his friend Tom Longo the best.…
Kearny’s Yuknalis aiming for national Top Gun at grid competition
When William Yuknalis first played for the Kearny Generals youth football program, he longed to get the chance to make tackles.…
Shop Rite wins Kearny Little League World Series
There was a time in his life when Mike Landy was a successful high school football and baseball coach at…
Long-time friends Malanga, Nisivoccia reunite at All-Star Classic
UNION – Frank Malanga and Vincent Nisivoccia are longtime friends, going back to their middle school days in Nutley. They also…
Kids in North Arlington learn fundamentals of baseball
For several years, youngsters in North Arlington never had a chance to enhance their baseball skills. So when their respective…
Glover Jr., son of grid legend, gets chance to move Blue Tide forward
HARRISON – Rich Glover Jr. is too young to remember the incredible athletic exploits of his legendary father. At age…
Atlantic Sun shines bright on NJIT
NEWARK – Ever since he took over the job as the head men’s basketball coach at the New Jersey Institute…
Local grid stars have one last game to remember
Strange twist of fate reunites Banks, Urgola OAKLAND – Kearny native Keon Banks and Lyndhurst’s Peter Urgola had a fateful…
Locals shine in East’s big win in annual Robeson Classic
EAST ORANGE – Michael Ramirez played wide receiver and defensive end on a Belleville High School football team that posted…
Former Kearny grid coach Edwards now QP baseball coach
Nick Edwards just couldn’t stay away from coaching that long. Just three months after he resigned as the head football coach…
Nutley bowler Lentini tackling biggest foe: leukemia
Francesca Lentini is a vibrant, alive, energetic freshman at Nutley High School. Lentini is a member of the Nutley girls’…
Lyndhurst track program enjoys great outdoor season
Another NJIC crown to go with competitive spirit For years, Lyndhurst High School has produced track and field…
Belleville’s Jacangelo wins Yogi Berra Best Teammate award
Barbara Jacangelo has been through a lot in her young life. The Belleville High School senior has had to watch…
QP’s Negroni leaves incredible legacy with 5 gold medals in NJSIAA meets
When it comes to Natalie Negroni, it’s safe to say that soccer’s loss was track and field’s gain. Negroni…
Harrison adds new volleyball title: State champs!!!
Over the years, the trophy case at Harrison High School has been filled with state championship awards from a host…
Nutley wins NJSIAA North 2, Group III softball crown
Winning a state championship never gets old for Nutley veteran softball coach Luann Zullo. After all, the respected coach had won…
Kearny’s Czykier enjoys breakthrough season in track
It’s not easy for Anna Czykier to be a member of the Kearny High School track and field…