NEWARK, New Jersey -- From humble roots to the best high school kicker in the state, the legend of Ibrahim Cisse is skyrocketing. Born in the Ivory Coast, he grew up playing football - as in soccer.

Zahir Wilson of Newark Central (21) carries the ball as Jason Jeannot of Hoboken (11) closes in during the football game between Hoboken and Newark Central at Shabazz Stadium in Newark on Friday ...

A high school in Newark's South Ward is experiencing a remarkable string of recent achievements, both in the classroom and on the football field. On Wednesday the Malcolm X Shabazz Bulldogs will ...

HILLIARD — Tee Davie Jr. fought back from an injury that cost him four games during his senior Newark football ... “We love playing big-time high school football. By golly, the ‘Cats ...

Jody Russell remembers the influential coaches who guided him as he starred in football, basketball and baseball at Newark High School in the early 1990s. “I had great coaches when I was there ...