Irvington girls volleyball dominates 2-0

Irvington girls volleyball dominates 2-0

IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School girls varsity volleyball team decisively defeated Paterson Arts on Sept. 7. Winning the match 2-0, the Lady Blue Knights won the first game 25-5 and the second 25-11. Photos Courtesy of Felicia Laguerre Owens

High school football season kicks off despite schedule changes due to Ida storm

The high school football season kicked off for most teams last weekend in Essex County, but not without some disruption. The remnants of Hurricane Ida forced teams to change the logistics of their games. The most severe damage was seen at Foley Field in Bloomfield. As a result, Bloomfield’s home game against Nutley on Friday, […]

Irvington football boasts talented returning group

Irvington football boasts talented returning group

IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School football team has been one of the best in the area for several years. This year’s Blue Knights appear poised to maintain that status. Irvington returns a strong core from a 7-2 team that clinched a division title in the Super Essex Conference for the fourth consecutive year, […]

Football player from Irvington recognized for his efforts off the field

Football player from Irvington recognized for his efforts off the field

IRVINGTON, NJ — Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association recently announced the nominees for the 30th 2021 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and Fairleigh Dickinson University football running back Alnazir Blackman, of Irvington, was selected as one of 109 nominees from across the nation for his efforts off the field. Blackman graduated from FDU […]

Irvington football player Latrell Couchman signs with University of Maine

Irvington football player Latrell Couchman signs with University of Maine

IRVINGTON, NJ — Another Irvington success story: 18-year-old Latrell Couchman, a 2021 graduate of Irvington High School, was honored by the IHS football team, friends and family during a July 7 college-signing ceremony, held in the weight room of the high school. The linebacker officially signed with the University of Maine, solidifying his collegiate football […]

SEC recently announced all-conference teams for track and field

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Super Essex Conference recently named students to all-conference teams in track and field. Girls track and field – American Division: Columbia High School – First team: Sabrina McCrear for intermediate hurdles. Second team: Kamali Hoff for the high hurdles. Irvington High School – Second team: Raphae Guthrie for the shot […]

Men of Essex give virtual awards to county’s best athlete scholars

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Men of Essex Inc. selected Irvington High School football phenom Mikai Gbayor as recipient of the 63rd annual Essex Award. Gbayor was a standout linebacker for Irvington High School and was named a 2020 All-American candidate by Sports Illustrated. He was named to the USA Today All–New Jersey first team. […]

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