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Joe Zedalis is in his 47th year covering high school sports. A graduate of Jackson Memorial High School and Ocean County College, Zedalis worked at the Lakewood Daily Times, the Daily Observer in Toms River, Asbury Park Press, Yahoo and Trenton Times before joining NJ.com. He served as the Media Coordinator at the NJSIAA Wrestling Championships for 28 years and is a member of the Region 6 Hall of Fame. He was also the co-power points coordinator in football for the NJSIAA for 19 years. While his focus as been on high school sports for most of his career, he has also covered Rutgers University football, MLB and NBA. Joe has three daughters, a son and two grandsons.

As Jackson plans to merge high schools, here’s advice from the last school to do it
Despite initial protests and logistical challenges, Old Bridge's school consolidation 30 years ago resulted in new friendships and a strong community, offering hope for Jackson's transition.
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N.J. flag football All-State First Team offense selections, 2025
NJ.com's first, All-State First Team offense in flag football
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N.J. flag football All-State Second Team defense selections, 2025
NJ.com names its Second Team All-State defense
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From rivals to teammates
Starting in September, Jackson Memorial and Jackson Liberty will become one. What does that mean for its sports teams?
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USA’s fastest growing H.S. sport now has its 1st national rules book
The NFHS flag football rules book gives states plenty of choices when it comes to managing the sport
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Final flag football Top 20 for 2025 season: Ridgewood, Mastery Camden rule the roost
Ridgewood and Mastery Camden record undefeated seasons in their respective 2025 campaigns.
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Flag football, 2025: Final offensive, defensive statistical leaders
Who were the statewide statistical leaders in offensive and defensive categories for 2025?
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Boxed in early, Union Catholic’s Kelly wins Meet of Champions 800 title with late burst
Kelly's first come-from-behind victory nets MOC title
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Meet of Champions, 2025: Colt Neck’s Celkupa completes indoor-outdoor MOC 1,600 sweep
Hunter Celkupa overcame a foot injury to become outdoor champion
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Meet of Champions, 2025: Experienced Ocean City leaves no doubt in girls 4x800 victory
After losing at the wire last season, Ocean City girls coast in 4x800 relay
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Flag football Top 20 for May 30: Top contenders showcase championship pedigree
Check out the latest version of the NJ.com Top 20 girls flag football rankings.
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Linden tabs well-traveled Mark Ciccotelli as new head football coach (updated)
This marks 7th head position for veteran from widely known coaching family
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As Jackson plans to merge high schools, here’s advice from the last school to do it

N.J. flag football All-State First Team offense selections, 2025

N.J. flag football All-State Second Team defense selections, 2025

From rivals to teammates

USA’s fastest growing H.S. sport now has its 1st national rules book

Final flag football Top 20 for 2025 season: Ridgewood, Mastery Camden rule the roost

Flag football, 2025: Final offensive, defensive statistical leaders

Boxed in early, Union Catholic’s Kelly wins Meet of Champions 800 title with late burst

Meet of Champions, 2025: Colt Neck’s Celkupa completes indoor-outdoor MOC 1,600 sweep

Meet of Champions, 2025: Experienced Ocean City leaves no doubt in girls 4x800 victory

Flag football Top 20 for May 30: Top contenders showcase championship pedigree

Linden tabs well-traveled Mark Ciccotelli as new head football coach (updated)

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