Donovan Catholic picked up its first win of the season by beating Howell 13-6 at home in Toms River. Touchdown runs by Luke Vernieri and Michael Thomas II gave the Griffins (1-2) a 13-0 lead heading to the fourth. Juan DeJesus put the Rebels (1-2) on the board with a three-yard rushing score in the fourth.

Senior Michael Thomas had to make plays on both sides of the ball for Donovan Catholic to get their first win of the football season.

Donovan Catholic's Luke Vernier punches in a 7-yard TD against Howell (Sept. 20, 2024)

When deciding between staying at UConn or accepting a job to be the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dan Hurley consulted an NBA coach who faced

UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley was in similar spot as Billy Donovan 17 years earlier this summer, and sought Chicago Bulls' coach's advice.

Billy Donovan was a perfect sounding board for Hurley while he considered the NBA last spring. “We didn’t get into the Lakers’ situation or their personnel,” recalled Donovan, who is entering his fifth season as Chicago Bulls’ head coach.