New Jersey high school athletics has reached that annual stretch where every possession carries weight, every lineup decision is magnified, and entire seasons can...

Every service member has a story, and for Petty Officer 3rd Class Joseph Mormando, that journey began in Delran, New Jersey. Growing up in a community that emphasized pride, responsibility, and dedication helped shape the values that now guide his career in the U.S. Navy. “I learned growing up that a strong, local pride can fuel a deep sense of duty and honor,” Mormando said. “This can motivate you to serve your country with commitment.” Mormando graduated from Delran High School in 2020 and joined the Navy shortly after, seeking opportunities beyond the remote learning environments imposed by COVID-19. “During COVID, colleges were all online, and I didn’t want to sit behind a computer all day,” he...

The New Jersey Devils have begun to resemble themselves again. Key pieces are filtering back into the lineup, the bench is no longer stitched together with emergency call-ups, and the organization can finally see the outline of what its true roster is supposed to look like. Yet just as stability returns on the ice, a far more complicated problem is coming sharply into focus behind the scenes. The Devils are approaching a financial choke point that will force a significant roster decision sooner rather than later. The return of Jack Hughes, Timo Meier, Arseny Gritsyuk, and Brett Pesce has helped normalize the lineup after weeks of patchwork hockey. Hughes immediately made his presence felt by opening...