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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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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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Spring Break To Do List
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5 Must Try Items From Trader Joe’s
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Who Has The Better Donuts?
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Which Would You Rather Be?
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Are You A Morning Or Night Person?
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Senior Spotlight: Isabel Mogrovejo
Senior Spotlight: Jorge Perez Caja
Senior Spotlight: Jorge Perez Caja
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Senior Spotlight: Juan Martinez
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Senior Spotlight: Mary Elizabeth Grille
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Senior Spotlight: Abigail Sales
USA Steamrolls Canada in Hockey Game
USA Steamrolls Canada in Hockey Game
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Seton Hall stuns UConn in thrilling Big East contest
Top Three Impactful Transfer Classes Heading Into The 2025 Season
Top Three Impactful Transfer Classes Heading Into The 2025 Season
Aidan Lunn joins the 1000-point club!
Aidan Lunn joins the 1000-point club!
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Jayden Daniels wins AP Offensive Rookie of the Year after historic season
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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Vols Update #1
Vols Update #1
Who is Cleetus McFarland?
Who is Cleetus McFarland?
NASCAR Cup Series Race Recap: Daytona 500
NASCAR Cup Series Race Recap: Daytona 500
A Hater’s Guide to the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series
A Hater’s Guide to the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series
Jimmy Butler Traded to the Golden State Warriors: Analysis, Player History, Grade the Trade
Jimmy Butler Traded to the Golden State Warriors: Analysis, Player History, Grade the Trade
  • Feb 11 / Girls BasketballManchester Township High School - 49, Toms River South - 36
  • Feb 10 / Girls BowlingManchester Township High School - 2, Overbrook - 0
  • Feb 10 / Boys BasketballManchester Township High School - 72, Jackson Liberty - 58
  • Feb 10 / Boys WrestlingManchester Township High School - 24, West Deptford - 45
  • Feb 7 / Boys BasketballManchester Township High School - 66, Toms River South - 60
  • Feb 7 / Girls BasketballManchester Township High School - 44, Toms River East - 40
  • Feb 6 / Girls WrestlingManchester Township High School - 24, Central Regional - 48
  • Feb 5 / Boys WrestlingManchester Township High School - 24, Barnegat - 43
  • Feb 4 / Girls BasketballManchester Township High School - 66, Toms River North - 50
  • Feb 4 / Boys BasketballManchester Township High School - 62, Toms River North - 52

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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