Jake Matson

“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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And after an astonishing 12 rounds of penalty kicks, Juan Sanchez with the game-winning save for Shore Regional

Final in PKs

Shore Regional 9
Point Beach 8

Blue Devils on to the section final

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In Point Pleasant Beach on a gorgeous November day for some playoff boys soccer!

It’s a battle of Group 1 powers as Point Beach (19-1) hosts Shore Regional (14-5-2) in the Central G1 semifinal

Two contenders with a chance at the title, battling for a spot in the final

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End of OT2

Shore 1
Point Beach 1

We go to penalties