Guest Op-Ed: Why high school sports matter now more than ever

Guest Op-Ed: Why high school sports matter now more than ever

Twenty-five years ago this summer, I had a conversation at JoJo’s Tavern that quietly shaped the course of my life. We talked about everything that afternoon, the Oakland Raiders, teaching, and what it truly meant to be a coach. It was Brian Maynard Welsh’s graduation gift to me: an afternoon out in Hamilton, New Jersey. A mustard pie, nachos, buffalo wings, and even those famous mini tacos. No phones. Just two guys laughing, reminiscing, and lo…

How Sports Helped Me Grow Beyond the Field

After an unimaginable change in her life, sports gave one 2025 Kennedy High grad a sense of purpose and a way to channel and express her emotions.