Irvington HS boys hoops receives No. 16 seed

Irvington HS boys hoops receives No. 16 seed

IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School boys basketball team received the No. 16 seed in the 41-team field of the 77th Essex County Tournament. Under head coach Elias Brantley, the Blue Knights will host a preliminary third-round game on Thursday, Jan. 25, against No. 17 seed Bloomfield High School, which defeated No. 32 seed […]

Irvington HS girls track team shines at Essex County Relays

Irvington HS girls track team shines at Essex County Relays

IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School girls indoor track and field team enjoyed an impressive showing at the Essex County Indoor Relay Championships on Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Ocean Breeze Track and Field Facility on Staten Island, N.Y., finishing in seventh place in the team standings. The 4×400-meter relay team took third place […]

Irvington HS girls basketball team enjoys five-game win streak

Irvington HS girls basketball team enjoys five-game win streak

IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School girls basketball team won its fifth straight game with a 48-38 victory over Arts High School, of Newark, on Thursday, Jan. 11, in a Super Essex Conference–Independence Division game. Janasia Wilson scored 22 points, and Selena Fagan and London Richardson each had 6 points to lead the Blue […]

Jaden Pearson leads Irvington HS boys basketball team past West Side

Jaden Pearson leads Irvington HS boys basketball team past West Side

IRVINGTON, NJ — Senior guard Jaden Pearson scored 17 points to lead a balanced attack and the Irvington High School boys basketball team defeated Newark West Side, 66-57, Saturday, Jan. 6, at West Side. Senior forward Keon Sampson, senior forward-guard Corey Pearson and senior forward DJ Mangan each had 10 points; sophomore guard Jazmir Taylor […]

Irvington boxer Valencia – No. 1 in the nation – faces New York champion Martinez on Saturday, Jan. 20

Irvington boxer Valencia – No. 1 in the nation – faces New York champion Martinez on Saturday, Jan. 20

IRVINGTON, N.J. — State bragging rights will be at stake when Irvington boxing standout Jean Pierre Valencia faces New York champion Melvin Martinez on Saturday, Jan. 20, at Stereo Garden in Patchogue, N.Y. The vacant Strong Island Fight Night Series Interstate Championship will be contested in the 165-pound bout, which features two of the best […]

Irvington HS indoor track teams enjoy success at Merli Invitational

Irvington HS indoor track teams enjoy success at Merli Invitational

IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School indoor track and field teams posted several solid performances at the Merli Invitational at the The Bubble—Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex in Toms River on Saturday, Jan. 6. On the girls side, the 4×400-meter relay took first place in 4 minutes, 25.49 seconds, senior Melldyj Metellus took third place […]

Irvington HS boys basketball team wins three straight games

Irvington HS boys basketball team wins three straight games

IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School boys basketball team, under head coach Elias Brantley, has enjoyed a good start to the season. The Blue Knights had a 4-3 record through Dec. 30. After losing at North Star Academy, 64-61, in the season opener on Dec. 14, in Newark, the Blue Knights won three straight games.  […]