Darius Pemberton becomes new athletic director at Hackensack High School
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:16 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Darius Pemberton has taken over as the new athletic director at Hackensack High School, starting on August 3. A former standout athlete at the school, Pemberton aims to revitalize the athletic program, which he believes has lost its dominance in recent years. He replaces Scooter Whiting, who passed away in May. Pemberton expressed his commitment to finding resources to enhance opportunities for student-athletes. With his deep Hackensack roots, he plans to inspire the community and push for excellence across all sports.
- •Pemberton started as athletic director on August 3.
- •He replaces Scooter Whiting, who died in May.
- •Pemberton aims to restore Hackensack's athletic dominance.
- •He previously coached and taught in the Hackensack school district.
- •Pemberton seeks to find resources for student-athlete opportunities.
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Former Hackensack HS superstar takes over as new athletic director
"Darius Pemberton, one of Hackensack's all-time great athletes, takes over as the athletic director and says "need to move back to dominance."
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