By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Ever since he joined the Harrison High School varsity baseball…
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Kardinals’ softball squad on a big-time roll
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Before the 2014 high school softball season began, Kearny head…
Ridiculous auction last sad chapter for Newark Bears
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer It was a bright, sunny Saturday in April, the kind…
Lyndhurst’s Kelly emerges as Golden Bears’ ace hurler
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After enjoying a bit of a breakthrough season last year…
North Arlington Sports Hall: A family affair
Former Observer Athlete of Year Gross heads stellar list of inductees By Jim Hague Observer Sports…
Kearny’s Uebbing earns berth in Boston Marathon
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Annemarie Uebbing found running late in life. In 2003,…
QP’s Pettigrew erupts at right time
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The struggles at the plate were getting to Mike…
Golden Griffins survive tough schedule under new coach Steel
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer For the last 40 years or so, George Steel…
Mendez takes over Harrison baseball program
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Observer At 28 years old, Jairo Mendez is not far…
Lyndhurst’s Tellefsen steps in nicely as Golden Bears’ top hurler
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When Emily Ringen took over the Lyndhurst High…
Golden Bears softball team now led by newcomer Ringen
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer At age 25, Emily Ringen never thought she could…
Fischer returns as Belleville football coach
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When Joe Fischer stepped down as the Belleville High…
Kearny’s Sawyer throws no-hitter in debut
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When Corey Sawyer transferred from St. Joseph of Montvale to…
Lyndhurst hopes to give grand farewell to Servideo
Longtime baseball coach begins final season By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After nearly 40…
North Arlington baseball: Focus on youth
The North Arlington High School baseball team suffered through some tough times a year ago,…
Back from Florida scrimmages, Nutley softball squad looks strong
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer While other teams were struggling to get on any…
Kardinals prepare for improved baseball campaign
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The Kearny High School baseball team suffered through a…
Locals lead St. Peter’s Prep to solid hockey season
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The St. Peter’s Prep hockey team experienced great success…
Maroon Raiders look to be one of best local baseball squads
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Ask veteran Nutley High School head baseball coach Bob…
Is it the end for Kearny’s Adamek?
Heavyweight contender suffers lopsided loss to Glazkov By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Before he…
Nutley girls’ hoops squad enjoys great season
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Larry Mitschow knew the talent of the Nutley High…
Nutley enjoys solid hockey season
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After losing nine seniors to graduation and a handful…
Kearny wrestling developing among younger ranks
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Tony Carratura Jr. vividly recalls the days when the…
Kearny Christian’s Bianoski enjoys breakout senior season
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The highest scoring average by any local boys’ high…
Nutley’s Ferinde takes home 8th place medal in AC
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When he was growing up, Joe Ferinde always looked…
Lyndhurst turns to Tuero for football, Radigan as AD
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Lyndhurst High School made major strides last week toward…
NA’s reasons to be very proud
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Ever since 2003, The Observer has presented an award…
Kearny’s Vivas proves better late than never
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer For his first two years at Kearny High School,…
NA track: Not bad for a first-year program
Sending three athletes to the NJSIAA Meet of Champs By Jim Hague Observer Sports…
Meadowlands Museum remembers fallen Marshall football players
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer November 14, 1970, is a day that will be…