Taman Ivory

Taman is the son of John and Bernetta Ivory.  He has one brother, Garan Ivory. Taman grew up in Southern Pines and attended Hamilton Township schools from 1984-1996, and is a proud graduate of the Hamilton Township class of 1996.  As a Ranger, Taman participated in Football, Wrestling, and Track.  He received 8 varsity letters.  Three for football, four for wrestling, and one for track. In addition, Taman received many team, league, district and state accolades as an athlete at Hamilton Township including: 

*Honorable Mention All-State – Football  

*1st team: Mid-State League - Football 

*3rd Team: Central District – Football (Defensive Back)

*Participated in the Central District All Star Game – Football  

*Participated in the South-Central All-Star Game – Football  

*2x:1st Team Mid-State League - Wrestling  

*2x: Mid-State league Champion – Wrestling  

*2x: Sectional Champion – Wrestling  

*2x: State Qualifier at 140lbs and 152lbs   

*2nd Team Central District – Wrestling  

*Central District - All Star Wrestler  

*1st team: Mid-State League- Track 4x4 relay  

*District Champion – Track 4x4 Relay  

*Regional Champion – Track 4x4 Relay  

*State Qualifier – Track 4x4 Relay  

After graduating from HTHS, Taman attended Marietta College where he was a four-year starter at defensive back for the Pioneers. After graduating college, Taman had some short stints professionally in arena football. Taman currently resides in Columbus and works as a licensed sports official for collegiate and youth sports nationally, and is the father of one, Alexis Ivory.