“The inner machinations of my mind are an enigma.” - Patrick Star. Columbia Journalism School. I love writing about sports. Tips: jmatson@gannett
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I am so honored and humbled to have received the distinction of First Place for Reporting and Writing — Sports Writing Portfolio for my work in 2024 by the New Jersey Press Association
My sincere thanks to the NJPA and readers who took the time to read my work this past year!
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How Monmouth is mastering recruiting in college football's new era | Exclusive app.com/story/sports/college…
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Have you ever wondered how FCS football programs approach recruiting in the new world of NIL in college football?
The staff at Monmouth was gracious enough to let me look under the hood and provide insight on one of the sport’s most compelling aspects.
My feature story⬇️
How Monmouth is mastering recruiting in college football's new era | Exclusive app.com/story/sports/college…
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IT’S GAME DAY! 🏈🇺🇸
The road to a championship starts tonight! The Braves are heading to Toms River North for Round 1 of the NJSIAA Group 5 State Playoffs!
📍 Toms River North
🕕 6:00 PM
Our story is far from over.
#ManalapanBraves #BravesFootball #StatePlayoffs
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Boys win last state tune up vs RBR 3-1
7: Pessoa (J. Cregle)
51: J. Cregle (Pessoa)
68: Pessoa (PK)
Boys are back in action Wed at 6pm at home.
@Matt_Manley @laurenknego @JakeMatson
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The Hawks come home this weekend for Halloween, and it’s a game that’s been circled on the calendar for weeks.
Can’t wait to watch Monmouth football in person this weekend as they face a big CAA test against Bryant!
My preview of the matchup ⬇️
Previewing Monmouth's home Halloween football showdown with Bryant | Exclusive app.com/story/sports/college…
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Boys bounce back with a win over Central Regional 2-0.
52: Bufano (Silveira)
63: Silveira
First career goal for Sophomore Rocco Bufano!
Defense and GK JD Sanchez notch another clean sheet!
@Matt_Manley @JakeMatson @laurenknego
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My hometown team adding the pride of Red Bank Catholic. Love to see it.
Pro tip: Piroshky Piroshky is the only good spot in Pike Place Market. Also Ezell’s chicken and Dick’s drive in.
Go Hawks.
Breaking: The Colts have agreed to send eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks, sources tell @AdamSchefter and @RapSheet.
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Check out these 25 Shore football stars from Week 8 of the 2026 season app.com/story/sports/high-sc…
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Oops - he did it again 😏
Back to back @CAAFootball Rookie of the Week awards for Kenny 👏
#FlyHawks || @iiamkenny3
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Former Monmouth star Josh Derry with the overtime touchdown as UCF knocked off No. 2 BYU last night. So cool to see.
Derry had 6 catches for 54 yards and the score in the win and he leads UCF in catches (34), yards (358) and receiving TDs (3) this season
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Monmouth football stalls, then hits overdrive in big win over Hampton app.com/story/sports/college…
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"We suck right now, but it's OK."
“Seeing the ball go through the net is big for me."
"I'm hopeful that we get to do this every single year."
UPDATED Hall-Monmouth breakdown; quotes from both coaches and Rodney Brown, plus videos:
app.com/story/sports/college… via @asburyparkpress
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Greetings from West Long Branch. Seton Hall-Monmouth exhibition tips at 7 pm. More October hoops!
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In Neptune for the Shore Conference boys soccer final!
It’s perennial powerhouse CBA (15-4-1) against breakthrough team Manasquan (14-2-1)
Colts looking to reclaim the title after a three-peat from 2021-2023, Warriors looking for their first ever title
Starting in 10 minutes!
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