A look back at the 1992 Nutley HS state title football season

Raiders were determined to achieve its championship mission 30 years ago

A look back at the 1992 Nutley HS state title football season

NUTLEY, NJ — Back in September, prior to kickoff in the season opener between the Nutley High School football team and Bloomfield at Tangorra Field/Park Oval in Nutley, a group of men were standing on the field being introduced to the crowd. One of the men was Rich San Fillipo, who recalled that many people […]

Nutley HS girls tennis teams serve up support for cancer patients

Nutley HS girls tennis teams serve up support for cancer patients

NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School varsity and junior varsity girls tennis teams hosted their first serve-a thon fundraiser in conjunction with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The event was a huge success. All players from both teams, 27 girls, participated in the event to raise funds for Wings Cancer […]

Nutley HS football team defeats rival Belleville

Nutley HS football team defeats rival Belleville

NUTLEY/BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Nutley High School football team defeated rival Belleville High School, 28-8, at BHS Municipal Stadium’s Doc Ellis Field on Friday, Oct. 7. The NHS Raiders, under first-year head coach and athletic director Joe Piro, improved to 3-3 while the BHS Buccaneers, under first-year head coach Brian Antab, fell to 0-7 on […]

Gotham FC players and staff will hold soccer clinic at DeHart Park on Oct. 7 for players ages 7-15

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Here’s your chance to learn soccer from some of the best players in the world. Four professional soccer players from Gotham FC, along with other Gotham FC staff, will be at DeHart Park on Oct. 7 to conduct a clinic for kids ages 7-15.  Gotham FC and the Cougar Soccer Club […]

Nutley HS girls soccer team defeats Belleville

Nutley HS girls soccer team defeats Belleville

NUTLEY, NJ —  The Nutley High School girls soccer team defeated Belleville, 3-1, on Sept. 19 at Father Glotzbach Field. It was the Lady Raiders’ first win of the season. Photos by Steve Ellmore.

Nutley HS Raiders are off to a good start to the season

Nutley HS Raiders are off to a good start to the season

NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School football team has enjoyed a good start to the season. The Raiders won two of their first three games. In the season opener on Sept. 1, NHS defeated Bloomfield, 20-7, under the lights at Tangorra Field/Park Oval. It marked the first football game under the permanent lighting system […]

UPDATED: Nutley HS football team defeats Bloomfield HS in season opener

UPDATED: Nutley HS football team defeats Bloomfield HS in season opener

NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School football team defeated Bloomfield, 20-7, in the season opener for both teams on Thursday night, Sept. 1, at Tangorra Field/Park Oval in a Super Football Conference nondivisional game. It marked the first football game that was played under the permanent lights at the field. The lighting system was […]

Nutley HS football team seeks another strong season

Nutley HS football team seeks another strong season

NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School football team always seems to be a contender for the state sectional playoffs. That’s because of the team’s trademark hard work and commitment, which has been evident this summer. “I like this team,” said second-year head coach JD Vick during a practice at the Park Oval on Aug. […]

Nutley baseball standout Devin Ortiz signs with the San Diego Padres

Nutley baseball standout Devin Ortiz signs with the San Diego Padres

NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley baseball standout Devin Ortiz signed a free agent deal with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, July 26. After signing the deal, Ortiz reported to the Padres minor league training facility in Peoria, Arizona. Ortiz, a 6-foot-2, 215-pound infielder/pitcher, completed his career at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He started […]