Jake Matson is a Sports Reporter at the Asbury Park Press. He specializes in covering high school and college sports, with a keen interest in team sports, sports tournaments, and various sports disciplines. Jake has been featured in notable publications such as USA TODAY, Yahoo Sports, and the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
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Jake Matson's focus is primarily on local sports, specifically hockey and high school sports within the Shore Conference area in California. He heavily emphasizes event coverage with a notable concentration on specific player recognitions and team rankings.
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After a key video review, the inches swung back in favor of the Hawks as they beat Sacred Heart 31-24 to get their first win of the 2026 season.
Asbury Park Press Monmouth football secured a 31-24 victory over Sacred Heart in their home opener.
By: Jake Matson
Asbury Park Press Sept. 9, 2026, 5:13 a.m. ET Western Michigan is coming off a controversial last-second loss to Michigan.
After WMU suffered a controversial last-second loss to Michigan, Monmouth hopes to add to the chaos in Kalamazoo with their own upset effort.
By: Jake Matson
Mike Boulard took the toss and barreled his way through two defenders for the winning touchdown as No.12 Wall came back to beat No. 5 Manalapan 15-12 in an unforgettable finish that christened the program's new home.
Asbury Park Press Donovan Catholic secured a 14-7 victory over Brick Memorial in a challenging defensive game.
Jake Matson, Asbury Park Press There may not be moral victories in college football, but there is progress.
By: Jake Matson
Asbury Park Press Monmouth lost to Western Michigan 49-14, but showed signs of progress despite the score.
By: Jake Matson
WEST LONG BRANCH -- Thirty-three years ago, Monmouth University began its college football program as the sport approached its cultural apex.
By: Jake Matson
Over the first two weeks, there's been no shortage of breakthrough players and teams as the young campaign begins to take shape. Eight teams remain unbeaten, several of which are unexpected contenders with impressive wins over recent conference powers.
