Irvington HS football team returns good corps in quest for state title repeat

Irvington HS football team returns good corps in quest for state title repeat

IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School football team enjoyed its best season in program history in 2021 when the Blue Knights won their first state sectional championship, beating Middletown South, 28-13, in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 final at home. Irvington capped the season by beating […]

Gantt credits coaches for his great track success

The 1990 alumnus and military veteran is a member of the 2022 IHS athletic hall of fame class

Gantt credits coaches for his great track success

IRVINGTON, NJ — As a track-and-field team member at Irvington High School three decades ago, Brandon Gantt felt blessed to have inspirational mentors in head coach Barnes Reid and assistant coach Willie Sheppard, who helped him develop both as an athlete and a person. Gantt turned out to be a tremendous hurdler who won numerous […]

East Orange and Irvington natives are on NFL teams

East Orange and Irvington natives are on NFL teams

EAST ORANGE/IRVINGTON, NJ — NFL teams began their training camps recently, and there are a few notable Irvington and East Orange natives who are on NFL teams. Irvington High School alumnus Raheem Morris is in his second year as the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams. It was a great debut season for Morris […]

Irvington HS football players announce college commitments

WR Famah Toure (Rutgers), WR Nasir Addison (Kentucky) and lineman Tyrese George (Long Island University) make their college choices

Irvington HS football players announce college commitments

IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington High School rising seniors Famah Toure, Nasir Addison and Tyrese George recently announced their college commitments. Toure, a 6-foot-4, 200-pounder, chose Rutgers University. He made his announcement on Friday, July 22, by releasing a short video on his Twitter account. The next day, Addison, a 6-foot-2, 181-pounder, announced his commitment to […]

Troy Bowers’ legendary Irvington HS career is recognized

Former three-sport standout is a 2022 Irvington HS Hall of Fame inductee

Troy Bowers’ legendary Irvington HS career is recognized

IRVINGTON, NJ — Like many people who reside in town, Troy Bowers loves Irvington. He was a three-sport star at Irvington High School, in football, basketball and baseball, graduating in 1987. In fact, he was named the IHS Athlete of the Year as a senior. After playing football and baseball at Montclair State University, Bowers […]

New Irvington HS boys soccer head coach has high hopes this fall

New Irvington HS boys soccer head coach has high hopes this fall

IRVINGTON, NJ — Jeff Bertoncin, the new Irvington High School head boys soccer coach, has high hopes for his team this fall. Bertoncin has raved about his players since taking over the helm. The Blue Knights have been working out at Irvington Park. The workouts will end August 5, and the official start of practice […]

Irvington HS football trio ranked among state’s top seniors

Irvington HS football trio ranked among state’s top seniors

IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School football team has three players who are ranked among the top 25 rising seniors in the state by 247sports.com. Adon Shuler, a 6-foot, 197-pound safety, is ranked No. 2 behind offensive tackle Chase Bisontis of Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey. Shuler committed to the University of Notre Dame […]

Irvington cross-country/track coach Marvin Hawkins enjoys marvelous career

IHS cross-country and track coach cherishes memories after nearly 30 years

Irvington cross-country/track coach Marvin Hawkins enjoys marvelous career

IRVINGTON, NJ — Marvin Hawkins is simply marvelous. As the Irvington High School cross-country and track-and-field coach, Hawkins has guided countless championship teams and individual athletes on the conference, county and state levels. Hawkins, who announced his decision to step down from his IHS coaching positions at the end of the outdoor track-and-field season a […]

Irvington HS’ John Taylor named 2022 Varsity Brands National Athletic Director of the Year

Irvington HS’ John Taylor named 2022 Varsity Brands National Athletic Director of the Year

IRVINGTON, NJ — Since becoming the Irvington High School athletic director in the summer of 2017, John Taylor has accomplished many things. Taylor, a native of Washington state, helped launch new sports programs, such as girls lacrosse, girls flag football, girls wrestling, boys volleyball, boys and girls golf, and competitive cheerleading.  He also revived the […]

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