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The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Jordan Morris defied horror injury to inspire Meath's All-Ireland semi-final surge
MEATH ace Jordan Morris went from hell in March to heaven in June. The Kingscourt clubman, 24, thought his year was over when he suffered horror injuries in their NFL 2 PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Month for June, Jordan Morris of Meath, reflected on his injury battles ahead of this weekend's semi-final vs Kerry 2 Jordan Morris of Meath scores his side's second goal during quarter-final match against Galway Morris had a fractured tibia and grade two tears in his ACL and PCL knee ligaments. But after digesting the news, he decided to fight for his season - and returned to the pitch in their Losing that game was a bitter pill to swallow, but Morris' risk paid off. He has starred in He said: 'Probably the overriding feeling straight after that Louth game was that was my year done. It probably took maybe a week or a week and a half to get a full grasp of what happened. read more on gaa 'But the doctors and physios I was dealing with were very good, they laid out a pathway straightaway. 'I think I was given maybe eight weeks to get back on the pitch and I think I managed to get back in six, pushing and driving it on. So I just was trying to do everything I could to get back on the panel and matchday squad. 'I would have been rehabbing three times a day, injections and stuff like that to get back on the pitch, and then the S&C work you have to do. Most read in GAA Football 'It's mad within even a week of not playing how much you can lose a bit of match fitness. I think that was probably a thought in my mind and on the physios', to get back to that level of gameplay and stuff like that. 'It was so hard to go back to it. The S&C coaches, Philip Campbell and David Drake, are probably one of the best I've ever worked with. Watch RTE pundits' contrasting reaction to full-time whistle of Tipperary's epic win over Kilkenny 'They got me back in a position to get out on the pitch in the Leinster final, so I can only thank them as well. 'I'm taking a bit of a risk as it is, but with the year we were having, I couldn't miss out on it.' Meath have had the summer of their dreams. Beating Dublin in championship football for the first time since 2010 lit the flames, but missing out on provincial glory to Louth was a harsh reality check. But They took Kerry's scalp in their final group game to book a quarter-final spot. Galway were their next victims when Morris fired 1-6 in a stunning 2-16 to 2-15 win, which saw him bag the PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Month award for June. Donegal stand in their way of a first final since 2001, and Morris says losing the Leinster final was the kick in the backside they needed. He said: 'It probably took us a few days to get the show back on the road. I think it was maybe Thursday's session, everyone sat down and had a bit of a meeting. 'We were just like, 'What do we want to get out of the year now?' So we set our plans in place and we said, 'Look, we're going to tear into it,' so that's what we did. 'We were straight back on the horse. I think it was the Cork game two weeks after the Leinster final. We had no time to really dwell on the Louth game. We took a bit of analysis out of it and moved on. It was just sharp like that. 'Just chatting to the boys during the week, it's grown us as a group massively. Louth probably taught us a bit of a lesson in the last five minutes of keeping the ball. 'It's something we probably learned from them going into games like this in Croke Park, trying to turn momentum and different things like that so it definitely stood us in good stead against Galway.' Morris thought scoring a goal into Hill 16 was never going to happen back in March, but he lapped it up after hitting the net against Galway. Meath's journey has given their supporters something to cheer about, 26 years on from their last All-Ireland title - and their hitman has no intention of stopping now. GOAL RUSH He said: 'Scoring a goal into Hill 16 is unbelievable. No feeling will ever, or words will describe it. "It's something I've seen plenty of teams doing in the past. It's something you probably only dream about really, so to do it was great. 'I remember being on the Hill in 2010 when Meath won Leinster against Louth. That's probably my earliest memory of Croke Park, I'd say. 'So to get out on the field and cheer on your heroes, you think back to those days. Now for kids looking up at the likes of the boys on our team, I was once one of those kids. 'I think we've always had the footballers, I think the new rules probably blended into our style of play a little bit more. You have to put in the hard work as well. 'That's what we're doing at the minute. We're not reading into hype or any of that. We have the lads around us to help us out in that aspect. 'We know we're going to be up against it at the weekend, there's no doubt about that. Look, we know the ability we have, we just have to keep our heads down.'
IOL News
10-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
PSL 2024/25 review: Mamelodi Sundowns clinch another title as Orlando Pirates, Stellies and Sekhukhune fall short
Lucas Ribeiro, who left for the Fifa Club World Cup with Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday, is one of the favourites to win the PSL Player of the Season award. Photo: Itumeleng English Independent Media Image: Itumeleng English Independent Media The 2024/25 Betway Premiership season delivered a blend of brilliance, heartbreak and controversy. Mamelodi Sundowns extended their dynasty with an eighth successive league title, leaving Orlando Pirates, Stellenbosch FC and Sekhukhune United to reflect on what might have been. Here, Mihlali Baleka and Herman Gibbs unpack the highs and lows of each club's campaign, spotlighting the moments that mattered — and what's next. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 🏆@SekhukhuneFc's Keletso Makgalwa is the April #BetwayPrem Player of the Month — Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) May 14, 2025 Fourth | SEKHUKHUNE UNITED Sekhukhune improve but miss a bigger prize Sekhukhune secured a second consecutive fourth-place finish in the Premiership, achieving their highest points tally in the top flight (46). A strong start under coach Lehlohonolo Seema raised expectations, but he was controversially sacked mid-season and replaced by Eric Tinkler. Tinkler built well on Seema's foundation, but fell short of a Top 3 finish. However, his quick rapport with the players and the team's attractive football offer hope for the future. The good and the bad: Sekhukhune gave players like Keletso Makgalwa a fresh start. However, the club's handling of right-back Shaun Mogaila — who played while facing serious criminal charges — drew widespread criticism. The sacking of Seema was poorly managed and cost the team vital momentum. Star player: Keletso Makgalwa | Young Turk (best U23 player): Vuyo Letlapa | Sign him now: Keletso Makgalwa What's to come: If Tinkler is backed in the transfer market and retains key players, Sekhukhune could aim for a Top 3 finish next season. Ever-present, ever-reliable 🤩 Devin Titus featured in all 51 of our matches during the 2024-25 season ✨ — Stellenbosch FC (@StellenboschFC) June 8, 2025 Third | STELLENBOSCH FC Stellenbosch keep the African dream alive Stellies securing their return to the CAF Confederation Cup. This season marked their first appearance in the competition, where they impressively reached the semi-finals. They equalled their best-ever Premiership finish and navigated a packed schedule, playing in seven countries — including the DRC, Mali, Angola, Morocco, Egypt and Tanzania. A 3-0 win and 0-0 draw extended their unbeaten Cape Derby run against Cape Town City to nine matches, dating back to December 2020. The good and the bad: Stellenbosch began the season with six consecutive wins in all competitions — a club first and won 13 matches in the Premiership. Their worst result was a 5-0 thrashing by Renaissance Berkane in January. Star player: Fawaaz Basadien | Young Turk: Ibraheem Jabaar | Sign him now: Masindi Nemtajela What's to come: They have the financial backing to become a real powerhouse in SA football and will want tokeep fighting in Africa. Second | ORLANDO PIRATES So close, yet so far for the Sea Robbers After dominating domestic cup competitions for the last two seasons, Pirates were finally expected to knock Sundowns off their perch in the Premiership. They endured a nervy end to the campaign, their inexperience in the title race ultimately exposed as they fell short of the crown. They also had a near-miss on the continent, losing to eventual champions Pyramids in the CAF Champions League semi-finals after a near-perfect group-stage campaign. The side ended the season with only one trophy — the MTN8 — while coach Jose Riveiro requested an early release to join Al Ahly. The good and the bad: Riveiro's integration of youngsters into the senior squad was a clear highlight. However, near-misses in both the Premiership and Champions League dashed the club's aspirations, rendering the season a failure. Star player: Relebohile Mofokeng | Young Turk: Mbekezeli Mbokazi | Sign him now: Mohau Nkota What's to come: With Pirates yet to announce a new coach, the club's direction remains uncertain.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
61 teachers of govt schools honoured
Patna: A total of 61 teachers were selected for the 'Teacher of the Month' award for April under the direction of S Siddharth, additional chief secretary of the education department. The awardees were recognised with certificates of appreciation on Thursday. The department launched this initiative to improve educational environment and motivate teachers to enhance the quality of education across the state. According to the list released by the department, Mohd Azhar, a teacher at Navsrijit Primary School in Jandaha block, Vaishali, received the 'Teacher of the Month' award. Others honoured with certificates include Deep Shikha from Jagatpur Middle School in Supaul; Naresh Kumar Nirala from Kewla Primary School in Chhatapur block; Anuradha Kumari from Parsauni Middle School in Pupri block of Sitamarhi district and Mukesh Kumar 'Mridul', a teacher at Dighra Higher Secondary School in Pusa block of Samastipur district. Also recognised were Baidyanath Rajak from Kanya Primary School in Hunsanpur block of Samastipur; Birju Kumar from Manjhelihat Middle School in Purnia; Usha Kumari from Primary School Thakurwadi Musahari Tola in Kaswa block; and Anam Sheikh, a teacher at Mahant Ramji Das Shashi Bhushan Das Project Kanya High School in Ghodasahan block, East Champaran.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Scholastic Superstars: Victor Hanley, Mahanoy Area
What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? I am proud to have made distinguished honors all 4 years of high school. Good grades do not come easy for me so I have worked hard for every A. I am very proud of qualifying for States this school year for Cross Country. I have put in a lot of practice since I came in dead last in leagues my freshman year. I have knocked minutes off my time and am very proud of that. I am also proud to have made States for FBLA this year. What were your most rewarding school or community activities? My most rewarding school activity has been the weekend backpack food program. I like participating in this program because it makes sure that the younger kids in my school have food to eat over the weekend. My most rewarding community activities are Meals on Wheels and A.C.T.I.O.N. youth group. Meals on Wheels have allowed me to deliver meals to those in need and make friends in my community especially with the high-rise residents. A.C.T.I.O.N. has helped me strengthen my faith and help share it with community activities like our Christmas program and Stations of the Cross which I had the honor of portraying Jesus this year. Mahanoy Area's Victor Hanley during the Schuylkill League Cross Country quad-meet at Cardinal Stadium in Pine Grove on Sept. 20, 2023. (FILE) What do you do in your spare time? In my spare time I enjoy participating in 5Ks and 10Ks, weight lifting, going on walks with my grandfather, playing with my dogs, and going to Locust Lake. What are your plans after high school graduation? I will be attending Lancaster Bible College for Sports Management and to continue my cross country and track career. I have always loved sports and want to be involved in the industry. I think sports instills such a strong work ethic and makes you realize first hand that hard work pays off. What do you see yourself doing and where do you see yourself living in 15 years? I see myself working in the sports industry, but at this point, I am not sure where. I hope to be involved with a professional sports team, so only time will tell where I end up. Whom do you most admire and why? I admire so many people in my family, it is hard to pick the one I admire the most. I guess if I had to choose it would be my dad who passed away over 6 years ago. He was such a good man who was always involved in the community. I strive to be just like him. In a sentence, what is your philosophy of life? Get one percent better every day in everything that you do. (Shout out to my wrestling coach, Nate Fegley, for that one.) Finish this sentence: The most interesting thing about me is … My parents were once told I would never talk, walk, and would struggle in school. Well, I proved them wrong! A little about Victor Hometown: Barnesville, PA Parents: Cheryl Hanley and the late Jay Hanley Some Honors Include: Distinguished Honor Roll, National Honor Society (Vice-President), October 2024 Elks Lodge Student of the Month, 2024 Homecoming King Activities: Class Treasurer, Interact Club, Student Council, FBLA, SADD, Theatre Arts, ACTION Youth Group Athletics: Cross Country, Wrestling, Track & Field Community Service: Acolyte at Faith UCC Church, Meals on Wheels, Weekender Backpack Food Program, Youth Sports, Read Across America His Nominator Said: 'He is a constant source of support and encouragement for his peers. Whether it's in the classroom, on the athletic field, or in one of his many extracurricular activities, he is always the first to lend a hand or offer an encouraging word. His leadership is grounded in humility, and he leads by example—never seeking attention for his own achievements, but always looking for ways to uplift others. His quiet determination and drive inspire everyone around him, but it's his kindness and compassion that truly set him apart.' Fifteen students were chosen by judges from the community to represent the most accomplished of Schuylkill County's graduating classes as part of the Republican Herald's annual Scholastic Superstars.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Academic Notebook: February Student of the Month from John Marshall High School
Apr. 12—February Benjamin Hull is the February Kiwanis Sunrisers Student of the Month from John Marshall High School. He was nominated by Eric Rogelstad of the math department. Ben was nominated for his determination to thoroughly comprehend all of the concepts before him and help other students grow and improve in their understanding. His nomination states that all of his teachers would be in agreement that he is very deserving of this award. Ben is a member of symphonic winds, marching band and jazz band. He is a section leader, playing percussion, and a member of the Band Council. He also participates in The Govenaires Drum and Bugle Corps, a nonprofit marching arts organization in southeastern Minnesota. He practices every week out of town and will perform with them this summer throughout the area.
