Jeff Hawkins is an award-winning sportswriter with more than four decades in print and digital media. A freelance writer/stay-at-home dad since 2008, Hawkins started his career with newspaper stints in Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, Upstate New York and Illinois, where he earned the 2004 APSE first-place award for column writing (under 40,000 circulation). As a beat writer, he covered the NFL's Carolina Panthers (2023-24 and 2011-12), NHL's Chicago Blackhawks (2003-06) and NASCAR Winston Cup events at NHIS (1999-2003). His minor-league coverage included the UHL’s Adirondack IceHawks (1999-2003), Northeast League’s Adirondack Lumberjacks (1997-99) and South Atlantic League’s Hickory Crawdads (1993-95). Hawkins penned four youth sports books and away from the laptop, his main hobbies include mountain bike riding and live music. He has been writing for High School On SI since 2024.
Fair Lawn-Dumont-Bergenfield senior Mike Ferrante finding scoring ‘groove’ with friends
Senior center has scored a team-best 52 points through the first 15 games this season.
New Jersey
10 Questions with Fair Lawn-Dumont-Bergenfield senior Mike Ferrante
An elite scorer, Ferrate goes on the record for High School on SI.
North Carolina
Team Nominations Being Sought for 3rd Annual Keep Pounding Classic
Premier regional high school football double-header will take place in Charlotte on Aug. 22.
Michigan
10 Questions With Grosse Pointe North Girls Hockey Player Josie Cueter
Cueter recalls her first hockey memory, what type of teacher she may be and what candy bar she would bar.
Michigan
Grosse Pointe North Girls Hockey Playmaker Josie Cueter Recruits To Save Her Team's Season
Three-sport athlete recruits friends and 'friends of friends' to overcome a lack of players.
Michigan
St. Mary’s Trey McKenney Hosts IMG’s Darius Acuff Jr.
Long-time friends face-off, show off D1 skills by combining for 69 points
Michigan
Michigan Girls High School Hockey League Showcase Introduces Meet And Greet, Skills Event
Mid-Michigan Alliance hockey coach Colleen Linehan hopes her players receive a well-rounded experience during Saturday’s Michigan Girls High School Hockey Leagu
Michigan
10 Questions With Mid-Michigan Alliance Girls Hockey Player Maggie Lux
Discover how Maggie Lux, a top junior forward in Michigan high school hockey, is gearing up for the MGHSHL College Showcase. Read about her journey, playing style, and aspirations to elevate women's hockey.