Sports reporter for NJ Advance Media. My work appears on @njdotcom and formerly in The @starledger || As seen on Cash Cab || #RepJerz
Joined August 2012
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A tackle’s job is to protect his QB. James Byrnes never imagined he’d have to do it like this. When Max Kenny suffered a seizure behind the wheel, their Jeep sped toward a house. Byrnes, then, pulled off a dramatic save in a life-or-death scenario.
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An absolutely incredible game from @abelpaul2027 last night. Livingston could be #NJFootball postseason bound after the @LafColFootball commit’s efforts.
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The water is different in zip code 07070
🏈🗞️ Quinn Weber is one of the best TE recruits in the country.
He has 27 D1 offers, including @psufootball.
Last week, he caught 5 TDs — making him the 1st N.J. player to do so in 2026 — in a monstrous game.
@qwwwthree @ruthblldgsfbll @bcarrnjsports1
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Public high schools require coaches to have 30 college credits. A new bill would allow honorably discharged veterans to bypass that requirement. "It would be a huge benefit to our public schools," said Colleen Maguire, head of the NJSIAA.
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This #NJFootball playoff predictor is bleeeeeeping awesome. My mind is blown.
The most complete tool for EVERYTHING regarding New Jersey high school football and the state playoffs is right here. You have a question, it has the answer 🏈🏈🏈
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A must read for every football parent and fan. A marvelously told tale of courage, friendship and heroism by our own @RyanPatti. This story is about life-saving and life-changing. nj.com/highschoolsports/2026…
Cool run in today's E-edition of The @starledger. This was our feature on @NMfootball's James Byrnes and Max Kenny and how an ordinary drive around for two teenagers turned into a heroic save and friendship forever. Read the full story here: nj.com/highschoolsports/2026… #NJFootball
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Can’t thank the folks at New Milford enough for letting @PatLanniNJ and I write this story. We’re really proud of it.
Here’s an inside look at a terrifying September car ride for two #NJFootball players. They now have a friendship that will last forever.
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On Friday nights, James Byrnes protects his quarterback.
On one terrifying night, he had to do it for real.
With Max Kenny seizing behind the wheel and their Jeep speeding toward a house, the 16-year-old took control
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All three of Greg Schiano’s sons are a member of his Rutgers coaching staff. The head coach and the school say nepotism rules weren’t violated.
Here’s why: nj.com/rutgersfootball/2026/…
Big #njwrestling news just out of the NJSIAA. Also worth noting, Rutgers asked the B1G if it could move its Iowa dual to Saturday, but that could not happen.
🤼BREAKING: The 2027 NJSIAA Team Wrestling State Championships will be held at Phillipsburg High School.
The event was held at Jersey Mike’s Arena since 2024, but a scheduling conflict forced the change.
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A Paralympian? On OnlyFans? Catarina Guimaraes has a fascinating story to tell — and, despite her latest venture to earn some cash to pursue her dream of competing at LA 2028, it's rated PG.
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Big news out of the WJFL today as massive number of ejections has two teams banned from playoffs and a third looking for a game 🏈🏈🏈
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🏀 SIGNED: New Jersey’s No. 1 boys’ basketball prospect in the senior class has made his college decision.
Read more about @KamsiAwaka0097 and his choice here:
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Excited to introduce the newest members of our HS sports team here @njdotcom
🗞️ @ByZachMiller
🗞️ @JustinGirshon
🗞️ @TheDhaniJoseph
Pumped to add these guys to our roster as we continue our commitment to cover HS sports like no one else.
Jeff Vanderbeek once spent millions chasing Stanley Cups. Now he's spending big to build a (second) #NJFootball team into a powerhouse. Here's more from @KSargeantNJ, who breaks down the transformation happening behind the scenes in Somerset County.
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What's next for Anthony Knox & NJSIAA after the infamous brawl? "It's in the past. There's nothing I can change," Knox said. Meanwhile, NJSIAA's Colleen Maguire wished him the best & said the association will "always apply its rules without fear or favor"
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Send a couple guys from NJ to Norway...what do you get? This amazing and informative piece of storytelling by @StevePoliti and images from @AndyMills_NJ about how the United States has ruined "the joy of sports" for our kids.
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OMG 😱 Catch of the year?!🤯 @espn @SportsCenter
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In his first game back after a turbulent offseason, Jalen Parker threw two touchdowns and ran for 100 yards. "I missed football so much, and I think football missed me," he said. More from Minnick and the scene below.
A record-setting All-State QB, Jalen Parker shines in long-awaited debut for defending Group 5 champion Washington Township 🏈🏈🏈
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