IRVINGTON, NJ — During the New York Jets’ preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on Aug. 22, the Irvington High School girls flag football team was honored at MetLife Stadium for winning the state championship this past spring. Photo Courtesy of IHS Athletics.
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 […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville High School football team has a new coach this season. But the Buccaneers are in good hands. Brian Antab, who has served as an assistant coach for the Bucs for the past few seasons, was promoted to head coach after Jermain Johnson left to become the head coach at Montclair. […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School girls tennis team seeks a successful season this fall. Head coach Mike DiMasi has been impressed by his team’s focus and determination. “The Bloomfield High School girls tennis team has been diligent and focused on this 2022 fall season since the beginning of June,” said DiMasi in an […]
Defending champ Jaguars to visit foe on Sept. 1 in rematch of last year’s state regional championship game
EAST ORANGE, NJ — It was one of the most suspenseful games in state championship history. In December 2021, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 1 champion East Orange Campus High School football team capped a perfect season when it defeated North Jersey, Section 2 champion Clifton in a 30-24 triple-overtime […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — When first-year Glen Ridge High School head football coach Manj Singh invited David Tyree to come and speak to the GRHS and Glen Ridge Athletic Association Red Dogs youth football players, the retired New York Giants iconic wide receiver and Super Bowl 42 hero didn’t hesitate. Tyree, a 1998 Montclair High […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School football team will visit Nutley in the season opener on Thursday, Sept. 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the Park Oval in Nutley. The Bengals seek to improve on last season’s 3-7 record. Mike Carter is entering his 32nd season as the Bengals head coach. The Bengals hope to […]
The 1990 alumnus and military veteran is a member of the 2022 IHS athletic hall of fame class
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 […]
Former GRHS players and head coach recall the 1982 sectional championship football team
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — In 1982, the Glen Ridge High School football team had a senior-dominated roster. The seniors were all close friends who had played sports together since they were young children. That season, with Rich San Fillipo as the head coach, the Ridgers won the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Columbia High School fencing program has built a rich tradition of success. Here is a list of the championships in its history, as compiled by CHS girls co–head coach Art “Doc” Paulina. Girls Eleven state team championships: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2014. Nine foil state […]