IRVINGTON, NJ – Irvington High School bounced back from an 0-2 start to the season with a commanding 50-20 victory over East Orange on Monday, lifting their Super Football Conference record to 1-0.
Jayden Herron led the Irvington rushing attack with 89 yards and two touchdowns, while Cameron Richardson contributed a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown. The team put up 50 points, shaking off their previous struggles and establishing a well-grounded identity.
East Orange’s Kyree Fisher had a stellar performance despite the loss, racking up 361 passing yards and throwing for three touchdowns. Alex Hanks was the main recipient with 86 receiving yards and two of those touchdown catches.
Irvington started strong in the first quarter with Vaboue Toure scoring a 7-yard rushing touchdown and adding a successful two-point conversion. Herron followed with a 12-yard touchdown run. The quarter ended with Irvington leading 15-0.
East Orange showed signs of life in the second quarter when Fisher connected with Hanks for an 8-yard touchdown. Irvington quickly responded as Herron scored his second rushing touchdown of the day. East Orange again found the end zone, this time with a 78-yard pass from Fisher to Hanks. However, Richardson’s 100-yard interception return gave Irvington a comfortable 28-13 lead at halftime.
The third quarter featured touchdowns from both teams. Ahkir Morgan caught a 26-yard pass from Fisher for East Orange, narrowing the score to 28-20. Irvington answered back with a 3-yard run by Malachi Dudley and a 70-yard fumble return by Ishmail Shabazz.
Irvington sealed the game in the fourth quarter with a 1-yard run by Na’cir Ransom, making the final score 50-20.
With this win, Irvington hopes to build on their newfound momentum as they navigate through the remainder of the SFC schedule. East Orange, still in search of their first win, will look to regroup before their next matchup.