By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When Emilia Fernandes was in eighth grade, still in the fledgling stages…
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Lyndhurst North Arlington wrestling co-op moves forward
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Mike Goff is in his third year coaching the Lyndhurst-North Arlington High Schools…
QP boys’ hoops: Getting better with time
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The Queen of Peace boys’ basketball team continues to work its way through…
Ford’s long-range shooting boosts Vikings
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The high school basketball season had yet to begin, but the North…
Nutley girls’ hoop squad experiences growing pains
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Larry Mitschow knew this was going to be a tough season for…
Kearny coach Hill reflects on late father
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Growing up as a female athlete in a male-dominated world in highly competitive Harrison…
Kearny’s Baez comes of age in a hurry
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Joe Baez knew that this was going to be a crucial…
For Weaver, it’s better second time around at QP
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Scot Weaver thought he had built something special when he first was the…
Belleville girls’ hoops: Record misleading
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The Belleville High School girls’ basketball team has posted a 1-4 record to…
NA’s Gainza enjoys scoring explosion in holiday tourney
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When Rob Lado took over the North Arlington girls’ basketball program at the…
Triumphs galore in high school sports
Area teams celebrate NJSIAA state glory By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer So what were the…
Young Harrison squad looks to learn, grow
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Noel Colon thought that he had the world on a string last…
Time for the Santa Hague bag of gifts
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer It’s Christmas time in the city. So it means it’s time for…
Maroon Raiders feature deep, flexible roster
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Bob Harbison has been coaching the boys’ basketball team at Nutley High School…
Kearny grapplers prep for solid season
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Tony Carratura is a wrestling lifer. The veteran Kearny High School wrestling…