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By Joe Ragozzino
Sports Editor
Nduna Gora has a strong passion for soccer.
When the Trinidad & Tobago native moved from Brooklyn to Irvington eight years ago, he wanted to spruce up interest in the sport.
Gora eventually founded the non-profit Our Youth Soccer Academy for youngsters ages 5-12 in the community. The program, which has been in existence for three years, consists of approximately 150 players in an in-town recreation league and 40 players in competitive/t… Continue

By Joe Ragozzino
Sports Editor
Irvington High School head varsity wrestling coach Kyle Steele has reason to feel excited for the future.
The Blue Knights this season didn’t have any seniors, gaining valuable experience.
“Next year, I am predicting a big year for the guys,” said Steele.
Despite finishing with an 8-13 record, IHS managed to make significant strides.
Leading the Blue Knights were captains Alexander Reeves and Romario Herbert.
Reeves, a junior

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The Irvington-based non-profit Jersey Heat Track Club will hold a Skate Afternoon Fund-raiser on March 13 from 3-6 p.m. at Branch Brook Park, Roller Skating Center, located at 7th Avenue and Clifton Avenue in Newark.
The cost is $14, which includes admission, skate rental, one glow item, five game tokens, a slice of pizza and a drink.
Advanced ticket sales only. Absolutely no tickets will be sold at the door.
The funds raised will help pay the indoor and outdoor season expenses.
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By Joe Ragozzino
Sports Editor
Irvington High School boys’ indoor track and field standout Rashon Evans enjoyed a stellar season.
Evans, a senior, is the first athlete in school history to make the finals in two running events at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Meet of Champions.
At the MOC on Feb. 27 at the Bennett Center in Toms River, Evans finished third in the 55-meter dash in 6.53. Miles Shuler-Foster of Long Branch was first in 6.40 and Jihaad

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