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Journalism and Talon Club
Journalism and Talon Club
Scheduled Photo Retakes
Scheduled Photo Retakes
Magic in Manchester!
Magic in Manchester!
Gearing Up for the Fall Pep Rally
Gearing Up for the Fall Pep Rally
Welcome Back!!
Book Club Is Coming to an End!
Book Club Is Coming to an End!
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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?
Berhalter and the Bills
Berhalter and the Bills
Photograph provided by Mrs. Berhalter
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
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Flips in NASCAR
Brandon Graham is Back!
Brandon Graham is Back!
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NFL Mid-Season Recap & Predictions (AFC)
Week 1 Overview: Eagles vs. Cowboys
Week 1 Overview: Eagles vs. Cowboys
New York Giants 25-26 Season Preview
New York Giants 25-26 Season Preview
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
Repeat
Repeat
A NASCAR Summer Ahead
A NASCAR Summer Ahead
Kyle Larson vs. Max Verstappen: A Statistical Analysis
Kyle Larson vs. Max Verstappen: A Statistical Analysis
Coca-Cola 600 Race Recap
Coca-Cola 600 Race Recap
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.”
  • Oct 21 / Girls SoccerManchester Township High School - 2, Middletown North - 3
  • Oct 21 / Boys SoccerManchester Township High School - 1, Middletown North - 4
  • Oct 21 / Field HockeyManchester Township High School - 1, Long Branch - 9
  • Oct 17 / FootballManchester Township High School - 12, Pinelands - 32
  • Oct 17 / Girls SoccerManchester Township High School - 0, Point Pleasant Beach - 1
  • Oct 16 / Boys SoccerManchester Township High School - 0, Asbury Park - 2
  • Oct 16 / GymnasticsManchester Township High School - 89.8, Colts Neck - 100.4
  • Oct 15 / Girls SoccerManchester Township High School - 1, Freehold Township - 3
  • Oct 10 / Field HockeyManchester Township High School - 0, Red Bank Regional - 4
  • Oct 10 / Girls VolleyballManchester Township High School - 1, Middletown North - 2

The Talon

The Talon
Valentino Vaccarella

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer

Valentino Vaccarella is the Publicist of the Class of 2028 and a freelance sports writer. He is a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, the Philadelphia Phillies, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the New Jersey Devils. He watches NASCAR and enjoys video games.

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Flips in NASCAR

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sportswriter
October 24, 2025
Brandon Graham is Back!

Brandon Graham is Back!

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sportswriter
October 24, 2025
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NFL Mid-Season Recap & Predictions (AFC)

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sportswriter
October 17, 2025
NFL Week 4 Recap: Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NFL Week 4 Recap: Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance sports writer
October 2, 2025
NFL Week 3 Recap: LA Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles

NFL Week 3 Recap: LA Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
September 29, 2025
New York Sports vs. Philadelphia Sports: Who should you root for?

New York Sports vs. Philadelphia Sports: Who should you root for?

Valentino Vaccarella and Brandon Jacob
June 13, 2025
A NASCAR Summer Ahead

A NASCAR Summer Ahead

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
June 13, 2025
Kyle Larson vs. Max Verstappen: A Statistical Analysis

Kyle Larson vs. Max Verstappen: A Statistical Analysis

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
June 11, 2025
Coca-Cola 600 Race Recap

Coca-Cola 600 Race Recap

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
June 3, 2025
Colorado Rockies will have a record-breaking season

Colorado Rockies will have a record-breaking season

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
May 19, 2025
AdventHealth 400 Race Recap

AdventHealth 400 Race Recap

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
May 14, 2025
Würth 400 Race Recap: “The race that didn’t want to end.”

Würth 400 Race Recap: “The race that didn’t want to end.”

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
May 8, 2025
Jack Link’s 500 Race Recap

Jack Link’s 500 Race Recap

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
May 1, 2025
Should NASCAR Add Horsepower?

Should NASCAR Add Horsepower?

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
April 16, 2025
Food City 500 Race Recap

Food City 500 Race Recap

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
April 14, 2025
Goodyear 400 Race Recap

Goodyear 400 Race Recap

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
April 8, 2025
Alexander Ovechkin Breaks NHL Goal Record!

Alexander Ovechkin Breaks NHL Goal Record!

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
April 7, 2025
Aidan Lunn: “The Right Opportunity”

Aidan Lunn: “The Right Opportunity”

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
April 2, 2025
Cook Out 400 (Martinsville) Race Recap

Cook Out 400 (Martinsville) Race Recap

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
March 31, 2025
Straight Talk Wireless 400 Race Recap

Straight Talk Wireless 400 Race Recap

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
March 27, 2025
Hawk Flag Football Preview: “It’s a lot different”

Hawk Flag Football Preview: “It’s a lot different”

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
March 25, 2025
Grading NFL Free Agency / Trade Moves

Grading NFL Free Agency / Trade Moves

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
March 24, 2025
Pennzoil 400 Race Recap

Pennzoil 400 Race Recap

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
March 18, 2025
Is LeBron James the G.O.A.T?

Is LeBron James the G.O.A.T?

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
March 13, 2025
Shriner’s Children’s 500 Recap

Shriner’s Children’s 500 Recap

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
March 11, 2025
EchoPark Automotive Texas Grand Prix Race Recap

EchoPark Automotive Texas Grand Prix Race Recap

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
March 7, 2025
“We have nothing to hang our heads about.” :2024-2025 Girls Bowling Season Recap

“We have nothing to hang our heads about.” :2024-2025 Girls Bowling Season Recap

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
March 6, 2025
“The funniest game you can ever play”: Hawks Boys Bowling 2024-2025 Season Recap

“The funniest game you can ever play”: Hawks Boys Bowling 2024-2025 Season Recap

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
February 27, 2025
Atlanta Race Recap

Atlanta Race Recap

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
February 26, 2025
Who is Cleetus McFarland?

Who is Cleetus McFarland?

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
February 20, 2025
NASCAR Cup Series Race Recap: Daytona 500

NASCAR Cup Series Race Recap: Daytona 500

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
February 17, 2025
A Hater’s Guide to the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series

A Hater’s Guide to the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
February 14, 2025
Aidan Lunn joins the 1000-point club!

Aidan Lunn joins the 1000-point club!

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
February 11, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl Champions!

The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl Champions!

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
February 11, 2025
Should High Schoolers Have Jobs?

Should High Schoolers Have Jobs?

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
January 28, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles advance to Super Bowl LIX!

Philadelphia Eagles advance to Super Bowl LIX!

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
January 27, 2025
2024 Sports Year in Review

2024 Sports Year in Review

Valentino Vaccarella and Brandon Jacob
January 16, 2025
Coach Vargas Gets 200!

Coach Vargas Gets 200!

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
January 14, 2025
NFL Playoffs are here!

NFL Playoffs are here!

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
January 7, 2025
Legendary: The Story of Garden State Hero, Martin Truex Jr.

Legendary: The Story of Garden State Hero, Martin Truex Jr.

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
December 21, 2024
Yankees Can Succeed Without Juan Soto

Yankees Can Succeed Without Juan Soto

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
December 16, 2024
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“It was destiny.” 2024 Hawks Football Recap

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
December 10, 2024
What’s the deal with the 76ers?

What’s the deal with the 76ers?

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writers
December 9, 2024
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Max Verstappen: The F1 G.O.A.T.?

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
December 2, 2024
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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Preview

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writers
November 22, 2024
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Thursday Night Football Recap: 11/14/2024

Valentino Vaccarella, Freelance Sports Writer
November 19, 2024
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