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Spring Blood Drive l May 2025
Spring Blood Drive l May 2025
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Alumni Returns Back to Hawks’ Nest
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The NCAA Selection Committee’s Egregious Snub of West Virginia
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Seton Hall stuns UConn in thrilling Big East contest
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Jayden Daniels wins AP Offensive Rookie of the Year after historic season
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Why Sports Photographers Matter More Than Ever
Class of 2027 Hosting Outdoor Movie Night | Upcoming
Class of 2027 Hosting Outdoor Movie Night | Upcoming
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Poll: What is the best sport to watch live?
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Poll: What is your favorite thing to do during Summer Break?
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Poll: What is your favorite thing to do during Spring Break?
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Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Berhalter
Photograph provided by Mrs. Masi
Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Masi
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Alumni Returns Back to Hawks’ Nest
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Senior Spotlight: Isabel Mogrovejo
Senior Spotlight: Jorge Perez Caja
Senior Spotlight: Jorge Perez Caja
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Why Sports Photographers Matter More Than Ever
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Amazin’ Arms: Mets Rotation Fuels Early-Season Surge
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Poll: What is the best sport to watch live?
Should NASCAR Add Horsepower?
Should NASCAR Add Horsepower?
Is It The Bats?
Is It The Bats?
A Call to All Writers: Submissions can still be submitted!!!
A Call to All Writers: Submissions can still be submitted!!!
A Call to All Writers: Submissions are Here!!!
A Call to All Writers: Submissions are Here!!!
Have You Ever Thought About Writing Your Own Story? Here’s The Perfect Club For you!
Have You Ever Thought About Writing Your Own Story? Here’s The Perfect Club For you!
Bubbles in the Garden
Bubbles in the Garden
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Repeat
AdventHealth 400 Race Recap
AdventHealth 400 Race Recap
Würth 400 Race Recap: “The race that didn’t want to end.”
Würth 400 Race Recap: “The race that didn’t want to end.”
Jack Link’s 500 Race Recap
Jack Link’s 500 Race Recap
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2025 Cardboard Canoe Race- The Preparation and Starting Stage
What is Your Favorite "A Minecraft Movie" Meme?
What is Your Favorite “A Minecraft Movie” Meme?
  • May 12 / BaseballManchester Township High School - 0, Howell - 2
  • May 12 / SoftballManchester Township High School - 9, Point Pleasant Beach - 7
  • May 12 / Boys VolleyballManchester Township High School - 0, Jackson Memorial - 2
  • May 12 / LacrosseManchester Township High School - 7, Ranney - 8
  • May 9 / GolfManchester Township High School - 157, Barnegat - 177
  • May 9 / LacrosseManchester Township High School - 6, Marlboro - 13
  • May 9 / Boys VolleyballManchester Township High School - 0, Pinelands - 2
  • May 9 / BaseballManchester Township High School - 1, Lacey - 5
  • May 8 / GolfManchester Township High School - 177, Jackson Liberty - 185
  • May 8 / GolfManchester Township High School - 168, Lacey - 185

The Talon

The Talon
Matthias Payton

Matthias Payton, Senior Staff Writer

Senior Staff Writer Matthias Payton has been in the Communications and Journalism Program for three years and is a member of the Class of 2024. He is a member of the varsity football team and the winter and spring track teams. Matthias enjoys meditation and working out. His favorite sports teams are the Golden State Warriors and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

All content by Matthias Payton
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Hawks to Battle at the Beach

Matthias Payton, Senior Staff Writer
February 21, 2024
Who Will Win the Thursday 9/28/23 NFL Football Game?

Who Will Win the Thursday 9/28/23 NFL Football Game?

Matthias Payton, Senior Staff Writer
September 25, 2023
Hawks Football Makes History

Hawks Football Makes History

Matthias Payton, Senior Staff Writer
September 19, 2023
Courtesy of Manchester XC Twitter (left to right) Jared Ellis, Tyrone Benjamin, Mubaraq Aderogba, and Joe Kurak.

Manchester Track Team Soars Up the State Power Rankings After a Strong 2nd Place Finish at Ocean County Championships

Matthias Payton, Staff Writer
May 30, 2023
Courtesy of Manchester XC Twitter.

Tyrone Benjamin Makes History at Shore Conference Championships

Matthias Payton, Staff Writer
May 30, 2023

Promposal Dos & Don’ts

Skye Colon and Matthias Payton
March 9, 2023
Coach Beauchemin poses with his team after his 200th career win game on January 17, 2023. The Hawks defeated Brick Township 41-30. Photo by Mr. Lister, Athletic Director.

Beauchemin Nets 200 Career Wins

Matthias Payton and Manny Swain
February 21, 2023
Poll: Who will win this year's Thanksgiving Day NFL Football Games?

Poll: Who will win this year’s Thanksgiving Day NFL Football Games?

Matthias Payton and Manny Swain
November 21, 2022
Photo courtesy of Mrs. Abrams

Marching Hawks “Jack”ed Up for 2022

Matthias Payton, Staff Writer
October 4, 2022
Hawk Athletic Highlights: September 1-19, 2022

Hawk Athletic Highlights: September 1-19, 2022

Skye Colon, Travis Jackson, Matthias Payton, Anthony “Ant” Sievers, and Manny Swain
September 21, 2022
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