IRVINGTON – The Irvington High School varsity football team more than just aced its biggest test of the season. The Blue Knights delivered a powerful statement that they are legitimate contenders for conference and state sectional championships. And if they can achieve the latter goal, it will be the first time in their history. In […]
IRVINGTON, NJ – The Irvington High School varsity football team has looked downright impressive in winning five straight games to start the season. Now, first-year head coach Ashley PIerre’s squad will get its first real test. The Blue Knights, coming off a 34-18 win at Millburn last week, will host Wayne Valley this Saturday, Oct. […]
IRVINGTON, NJ – The Irvington High School varsity football team won its fourth straight game to start the season. Under rainy conditions, the Blue Knights posted their first shutout as they defeated Nutley HS, 20-0, at the IHS Sports Complex on Friday night, Sept. 30. Senior quarterback Jyvon “Silky” Brown posted a stellar performance as […]
NUTLEY, NJ – The Irvington High School varsity football team continued its unbeaten start to the season under first-year head coach Ashley Pierre. Senior quarterback Jyvon “Silky” Brown passed for 155 yards and two touchdowns and senior Alnazir Blackman rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries to lead the Blue Knights to […]
IRVINGTON, NJ – The Irvington High School varsity football team dominated from the start in its home opener. Junior running back/linebacker/strong safety Muadh “Nim” Abdus-Salaam rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries and recorded six tackles, including two for loss; and senior tight end/linebacker Tyhmir Lassiter and senior quarterback/defensive back Jyvon “Silky” […]
IRVINGTON, NJ – Ashley Pierre had a memorable debut as the Irvington High School head varsity football coach. The Blue Knights dominated after halftime to defeat Lincoln of Jersey City, 46-24, in the season opener on Friday, Sept. 9, in Jersey City to give Pierre his first victory. Senior quarterback Jyvon Brown threw for 210 […]
IRVINGTON, NJ – The Irvington Blue Knights want to put behind last year’s 3-7 season. Led by new head coach Ashley Pierre and an impressive coaching staff, along with a good mix of youth and experience on the roster, the Blue Knights indeed are putting in the pieces of a strong program, determined to […]
Photo caption: Irvington High School senior Ali Abbas, seated middle, signed with the University of Buffalo during a ceremony on Friday, June 17. Seated with Abbas are his mother, Mariama Yusifu, left, and sister, Amina Abbas. Standing from left are IHS head football coach Ashley Pierre, IHS athletic academic advisor Stephanie Kaplan, IHS athletic […]
IRVINGTON – The Irvington High School varsity football program over the years has boasted several players who have earned collegiate football scholarships. Add a few more to that list. Jasiah Provillon, a wide receiver, and quarterback Jyvon Brown have received several scholarship offers. Provillon, only a sophomore, was offered by the University of Michigan and […]