Jake Matson

“The inner machinations of my mind are an enigma.” - Patrick Star. Columbia Journalism School. I love writing about sports. Tips: jmatson@gannett

[Jake Matson @JakeMatson]

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!

[APPSportsDesk @APPSportsDesk]

How Toms River became the hottest team at the LLSWS: 'One hit, we all hit' https://t.co/9ZQ5aISezU

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New Jersey vs Japan at LLSWS | Live updates https://t.co/K9fY1jawwB

[Asbury Park Press @AsburyParkPress]

Monmouth football preview of every offensive position, depth charts for new season https://t.co/vu4eIBzKOk

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Panthers QB Kenny Pickett will start Thursday night's Hall of Fame Game vs. the Cardinals.

[Dominick Lepore @DominickLepore1]

Go get em Big Ant!! #hardworkpaysoff #thebraveway

[Jake Matson @JakeMatson]

Check out the Toms River All-Stars in Greenville, NC as they face off against Japan in their first game at the Little League Softball World Series!

Game will be aired at 1 p.m. on ESPN2

[Asbury Park Press @AsburyParkPress]

Brackets, schedule for all 12 teams at Little League Softball World Series https://t.co/0WpoP2ucyZ

[Jake Matson @JakeMatson]

It’s football season! And of course, I was too excited and went a little longer on my first article of the fall on Monmouth football

A new field? A QB competition? A team ready to rally? A few takeaways from my observations from the 1st day of practice.

https://t.co/GZukMwXbqO

[Jake Matson @JakeMatson]

Here at Monmouth for the 1st practice of fall camp!

So excited to be back in football season and I’ll have write ups and check ins as things progress. For now, a clip of QBs throwing with a look at 6-foot-7 TE transfer from West Virginia, Greg Genross.

[Monmouth Hawks @MonmouthHawks]

.@monmouthu will honor founding @MUHawksFB Head Coach Kevin Callahan with field naming at Kessler Stadium Sept. 5 on the Hawks' home opener against Sacred Heart @CAAFootball @D1ticker @CAASports

#FlyHawks 🏈🦅

🔗: https://t.co/kDwjwx1em0

[Mackenna Savage @MSavage2028]

Ending our summer as @PGFnetwork National Champions 🏆🏆🏆
I am so proud of this team!
Thank you @UnityAttard @UnityCoachJosh @AshVanBoxmeer4 and @VAUnitySB for giving me the opportunity to play with such a talented group of girls!!! Love this team and what we have accomplished this summer💜🧡
My stats for the week:
In the ⭕️ 25 innings pitched 31K’s, 9H, 2R, 6BB’s .560 ERA
In the 📦 .640 average 16 hits 16RBI’s OPS 1.621 with 2 HR💣💣
@brentt_eads @LineDsoftball @ExtraInningSB @AKA_WitchDoctor @MotorPreference @BradyVernon @SoftbalAmerica @KaylaLombardo11 @SBRRetweets @TrueRecruitsSB @CoastRecruits @CoastRecruitsSB @PrepSoftball @TOP_D1RECRUITS @D1Softball @THEWOWSB @RBCSoftball @LegacyLegendsS1 @JakeMatson @ALLNJSoftball

[Jake Matson @JakeMatson]

Ahead of the PGF All-American game in California, Auburn signee and lone NJ representative Bella Maria was kind enough to speak to me ahead of the event. Also generous with their time were Auburn head coaches Chris and Kate Malvaeux.

Read below and Watch at 10 pm EST on ESPNU!

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Shore softball standout in elite PGF All-American Game: 'So crazy how far I've come' https://t.co/jW74GlXg0m

[Bella Maria @bellamaria2026]

Ty @JakeMatson for the interview and the great write up. Proud to be able to represent our great state of @NJGov in the @PGFnetwork HS All-American 🥎Game. 10 pm EST 7/25/26 on @ESPNU @intensitykod @Intensity18uBOD @AuburnSoftball @KateMalveaux @CoachMalveaux @rykerzc @DJSanders37 @savannaparker12 @Garrett_Siemek3 @CaseyPage2 @Donovansoftbal1 #WAREAGLE 🧡💙🦅

[Asbury Park Press @AsburyParkPress]

Shore softball standout in elite PGF All-American Game: 'So crazy how far I've come' https://t.co/sMFC18NnGu

[RBC Softball @RBCSoftball]

Congrats to Mackenna Savage and her club team on winning the PGF 16U National Championship in Cali! Mackenna was the winning pitcher-didn’t allow a hit or a walk and went 2-3 at the plate with a triple! @MSavage2028 @CaseysSports @RBCCaseys @JSSInsider @JakeMatson @bybillevans

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Pure elation as Toms River heads to Little League World Series: 'Best moment of my life' https://t.co/m6VZj17fEX

[Bella Maria @bellamaria2026]

Just under 1 day until the @PGFnetwork HS All-American Games. Rosters are loaded with elite players and some of the best humans I’ve ever met and played with. Be sure to tune in to👀 @ESPNU @AuburnSoftball @CoachMalveaux @KateMalveaux @DJSanders37 @rykerzc @Garrett_Siemek3 @savannaparker12 @CaseyPage2 @Gatorade @EastonFastpitch @RawlingsSB @LineDsoftball @thegluvclothing @newbalance @usatodayhss @APPSportsDesk @JakeMatson @Donovansoftbal1 @Intensity18uBOD @intensitykod

[Jake Matson @JakeMatson]

Toms River has done it! They’re going to the Little League Softball World Series!

Final

New Jersey 5
Pennsylvania 3

[Jake Matson @JakeMatson]

I am elated to be in Bristol, CT for the Little League softball Mid-Atlantic Regional!

The Toms River All-Stars are facing off against Minersville, PA for a spot in the Little League Softball World Series.

I’ll have updates here, but the game is being broadcast on ESPN at 3:30!

[Jake Matson @JakeMatson]

And a 2 RBI double by Shaelyn Seaman extends the lead to 5-1!

Toms River up 5-1 on PA and just 3 outs away from punching their ticket to the Little League Softball World Series