Mohamed Youssef had just begun to become interested in the game of basketball. Youssef was in…
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Marck resigns as North Arlington grid coach
It was in the middle of September when Anthony Marck started to realize that his tenure…
Changing of the Kearny guard: Millar to Almeida
As the students returned from an always-too-brief holiday break, it was a very hectic week in…
Mainiero finally finds safe haven with QP wrestling
Dominic Mainiero has been a human tug-of-war game since he was a youngster. A standout on…
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…