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Notre Dame defeats Penn State in Orange Bowl, advances to National Championship
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Buccaneers WR Mike Evans makes NFL history, ties Jerry Rice for most consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons
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Juan Soto agrees to 15-year, $765 million deal with New York Mets
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“It was destiny.” 2024 Hawks Football Recap
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Boys Soccer Season Recap
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The Best Perfume to Buy
Raising Cane's or Chick-fila-A?
Raising Cane’s or Chick-fila-A?
New Season Of 'Goosebumps: The Vanishing'
New Season Of ‘Goosebumps: The Vanishing’
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Would You Rather Watch a Movie or a TV Show?
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If you had to scrap all social media except one, which would you keep?
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Senior Spotlight: Mary Elizabeth Grille
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Senior Spotlight: Abigail Sales
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Senior Spotlight: Donovan Kelleher
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Senior Spotlight: Riley McGuire
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Senior Spotlight: Emily Johnson
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Girls Basketball Update
2024 Sports Year in Review
2024 Sports Year in Review
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Mike Tyson VS Jake Paul
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Notre Dame defeats Penn State in Orange Bowl, advances to National Championship
Who is Winning SuperBowl 59?
Who is Winning SuperBowl 59?
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
The Evolution of the Papa Louie Games
The Evolution of the Papa Louie Games
NFL Playoffs are here!
NFL Playoffs are here!
No One Noticed by The Marías
No One Noticed by The Marías
Trick or Treat Safety
Trick or Treat Safety
All About Dress to Impress
All About Dress to Impress
  • Jan 8 / Girls BowlingManchester Township High School - 3, Matawan - 0
  • Jan 8 / Boys WrestlingManchester Township High School - 33, Point Pleasant Beach - 44
  • Jan 8 / Girls WrestlingManchester Township High School - 36, Raritan - 33
  • Jan 8 / Girls BasketballManchester Township High School - 41, Southern - 56
  • Jan 4 / Boys WrestlingManchester Township High School - 53, Neptune - 24
  • Jan 4 / Boys WrestlingManchester Township High School - 30, Pinelands - 42
  • Jan 4 / Boys WrestlingManchester Township High School - 29, Central Regional - 37
  • Jan 3 / Girls BasketballManchester Township High School - 25, Point Pleasant Boro - 48
  • Jan 3 / Boys BasketballManchester Township High School - 54, Point Pleasant Boro - 82
  • Dec 30 / Boys BasketballManchester Township High School - 48, Freehold Township - 70

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
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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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