IRVINGTON, NJ — Seven years ago, Ashley “Smoke” Pierre returned home to Irvington and restored an Irvington High School football program to its previous glorious state. Under Pierre, the Blue Knights were one of the best public school teams in the state, blessed with dozens of college-caliber players, including many who went on to major […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Pictured, the Irvington High School girls basketball team is shown competing against Ferris High School of Jersey City on Dec. 11 at home in a preseason scrimmage. The Blue Knights defeated Newark East Side, 51-28, in the season opener at home on Dec. 14. Photos Courtesy of Felicia Laguerre Owens
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School boys basketball team and girls basketball team will tip off their seasons on Thursday, Dec. 14. The boys will visit North Star Academy, while the girls will host West Side. Last season, the boys finished with a 19-8 overall record, while the girls finished 21-4 overall, including winning […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Several Irvington High School football players earned all–Essex County, Group 4-5 honors, as selected by the Essex County Coaches Association. The Blue Knights boasted seven players in the first team: senior offensive lineman Tyler James, senior defensive linemen Maraad Watson and Jahide Lesaine Jr., senior linebacker D.J. Mangan, senior defensive back Vaboue […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School football program is considered one of the best in the state, boasting elite players. Many of the players have gone to major college programs. For the past several seasons, the Blue Knights, under head coach Ashley “Smoke” Pierre, have produced conference championships and have made the state playoffs, […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Several Irvington High School fall athletes received Super Essex Conference honors, as voted by the conference coaches. Here are the Irvington athletes honored: BOYS SOCCER Liberty Division: Second team: Louis Gowens and Windler Ekboghare. Honorable mention: Axel Garay. GIRLS SOCCER Colonial Division: First team: Nelie Ceneus and Naika Paul. Second team: Peterlyne […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Pictured top, Randy James, far left, Class of 2006, and, pictured above, Yvonne Bradford, second from right, Class of 1990, are among the inductees of the Irvington High School Athletic Hall of Fame 2024 induction class. James is pictured with the 2006 national championship shuttle hurdle relay team. From left are James, […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School Athletic Hall of Fame announced its 2024 induction class. ATHLETES Nashawn Brooks, Class of 2019. Brooks, who was tragically killed in a car accident in May 2021, lettered in football and wrestling. In wrestling, during his senior year, he won the 220-pound title at the Essex County Tournament […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Former longtime Irvington High School track and field and cross-country head coach Marvin Hawkins guided the Hunter College (N.Y.) men’s and women’s cross-country teams to repeat CUNYAC championships on a soggy Sunday, Oct. 29, at Van Cortlandt Park. The men won their third straight title, while the girls won their ninth consecutive […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Several Irvington High School football players earned all–Super Football Conference–Freedom White Division honors, as voted by the divisional coaches. Here are the IHS players honored: FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Skill – Kareem Corey, senior. Lineman – Tyler James, senior. DEFENSE Lineman – Jahide Lesaine, senior. Lineman – Maraad Watson, senior. Linebacker – DJ […]