Finished last week with an Elite performance at NJ Meet of Champions. Top 20 in both shotput (#19) & discus (#18).💪https://t.co/ZLds9bRXBl Then put in some work at Syracuse 🏈for some O-line fun #117!😃
New Jersey school has required every freshman to hike 55 miles on the Appalachian Trail for 53 years straight.
At St. Benedict’s Prep in Newark, this isn’t optional — it’s a mandatory 5-day rite of passage before becoming a sophomore.
Many students have never hiked or camped before. They train together in the spring, then get split into small teams where each kid gets a critical role: navigator, medic, cook, captain, etc. No one knows everything — they must rely on each other.
With minimal adult supervision, they hike rain or shine, facing blisters, sore muscles, and real challenges head-on. As one administrator put it: “The only way we can get through this is if we work together.”
The result? Teens who return more confident, resilient, and bonded — proving that real growth happens when you step away from screens and into the wilderness.
What an incredible tradition! Parents, educators, and anyone raising tough kids — this is gold.
Who else believes we need more experiences like this?
Long before helping Jalen Brunson lead the Knicks to the @NBA Finals, Karl-Anthony Towns led @SJHSMetBball to three straight state titles and the @NJSIAA Tournament of Champions crown. Take a look back at Towns’ career with the Falcons at https://t.co/DSRcB6WIhG. #njhoops
🚨Bisontis goes EARLY in the 2nd!!🚨
Big congrats to Don Bosco Prep OL Chase Bisontis who was selected in the 2nd round of the NFL Draft (#34) overall by the Arizona Cardinals.
One of NJ's most dominant linemen was stellar at Texas A&M and is heading to the desert. More NFL Draft coverage throughout the weekend on JSZ
@CBisontis | @DBP_Football | @AZCardinals | @NFLDraft
Great visit to Rutgers today! Loved the energy at practice. Great coaching and amazing facilities. Thank you to all the coaches, players, and support team members who spent their time with me. Excited to share I received my first D1 OFFER from Coach Schiano!!! Keep Choppin'🪓🏈
Research Lawrenceville and see the doors it will open academically and athletically. Re-classing or a post grad year gives an extra year of development with some of the best coaches in the country.
The first ever 4-point field goal!
@UFLDefenders kicker Matt McCrane knocks in a 60-yd field goal. In the UFL this season, any field goal from 60+ yards will be worth 4 points.
#Cowboys 👀 y’all better be paying attention to this name… Jaffer Murphy
This man just ran a 4.47 in the 40 AND drilled a 70-yard field goal 🤯
12 for 13 on kicks at Pro Day
Multiple NFL teams are already checking him out
Former soccer player turned weapon
We talking about a kicker with WR speed and a LEG from another planet 🌎
In today’s NFL with these new kickoff rules… this ain’t just a kicker
This is a SPECIAL TEAMS WEAPON
Cowboys better at least bring him in and see what he's got 👀
DC4L Salute!!!
ALL-AREA IS COMING:
The 2025-26 Courier News amd Home News Tribune All-Area packages are out next week, covering the Skyland, Greater Middlesex and area Union County conferences
Monday-#NJGirlsBasketball
Tuesday-#NJBoysBasketball
Thursday-#NJGirlsWrestling
Friday-#NJBoysWrestling