Jeff Hawkins

Jeff Hawkins

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 (New Jersey) boys hockey player Mike Ferrante shows off a shooting style that helped the senior center post a team-best 52 points during his opening 15 games this season.
New Jersey

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.

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Fair Lawn-Dumont-Bergenfield (New Jersey) boys hockey player Mike Ferrante (19), celebrating a recent goal, generated seven points during Monday’s win over Old Tappan.
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.

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Independence coach DJ McFadden (left) Myers Park coach Chris James (center) and Carolina Panthers tackle and former Providence Day standout Ikem Ekwonu represent their football programs during the Feb. 13, 2024, press conference announcing the matchups for last year’s 2004 Keep Pounding Classic. Nominations are now being sought for the 2025 event.
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.

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Grosse Pointe North girls ice hockey star Josie Cueter answered 10 questions for High School On SI
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.

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Gross Pointe North's girls ice hockey season was in jeopardy due to a lack of players, before three-sport athlete Josie Cueter recruited nearly 10 players to keep the team going and competitive.
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.

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Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Trey McKenney (1) share a few words with IMG Academy’s Darius Acuff Jr. (5) during a game at the O'rena in Rochester on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. The two are long-time friends.
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

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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

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Junior center Maggie Lux, Mid-Michigan Alliance’s leading scorer, will compete in Saturday’s MGHSHL College Showcase at Big Boy Arena in Fraser, Michigan.
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.

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Las Vegas Raiders' defensive end Maxx Crosby talked about the impact of his high school football career, at Texas' Colleyville Heritage High, on his development as an NFL star.
Texas

Maxx Crosby Talks Texas High School Football

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St. Brendan (Florida) kicker Adam Pineiro, the younger brother of Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro, is getting NFL-style mentoring from his older brother in hopes of earning a college scholarship.
Florida

Carolina Panthers' Eddy Pineiro Mentors Younger Brother Adam in Quest for College Football Scholarship

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Former U.S. National Team Development Program standout Will Horcoff had an excellent college debut for Michigan on Friday, with a goal and an assist in a loss to Ohio State.
Michigan

Will Horcoff Shines in NCAA Debut with Michigan Hockey Despite Loss to Ohio State at Frozen Confines

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Irmo All-American wide receiver revealed on Thursday, prior to the Under Armour All-American, that he will stay in his home state to play his college football – announcing his commitment to the South Carolina Gamecocks.
South Carolina

Why Irmo Wide Receiver Donovan Murph Is ‘Staying Home,’ With South Carolina Commitment

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