John Askin Feature Article

John Askin is one of the hottest names in New Jersey High School Soccer. I had the chance to speak with him about his rookie Varsity season as well as colleges he's looking at, and more!

John Askin, a junior at Christian Brothers Academy, has the dream of making it BIG in the world of Soccer one day. He aspired to one day play in the most prestigious league in the United States of America, Major League Soccer (MLS). 

Askin who grew up and still resides in Howell, NJ has said since the age of five he has had the dream of playing professional soccer. "Yeah since about four or give I probably knew I wanted to make money playing soccer one day. It would just be amazing". 

Askin finally began to expose his name to College scouts this 2016 High School Soccer season as a he made the CBA Varsity soccer team and earned a spot on the starting roster a defender. In his first yer as a starter and a varsity player, he shined! Askin made the most of his spotlight as he was repeatedly a contestant for defender of the week and even defender of the year. 

Eventually Askin helped lead the team to a State championship. In the state championship game, (his first ever), Askin played amazing as he shut down every single player tta came his way. In his first ever State Championship Game, he played amazing, and even winded up kissing the trophy. 

Askin claimed winning the State Championship was one of the best soccer moments and even moments in his life. "Oh by far one of my favorite moments so far in my soccer career. It was simply amazing. Everyone played so hard the entire year and never gave up. We deserved it. Everyone on this team deserved this." 

After winning a state championship for one of the top high school soccer teams in the country, Askin is attracting some interests from college scouts as he is a fast, sneaky, defender with greta foot skills. 

I wish John the best of luck in the future as well as the Christian Brothers Academy Colts as they look to gain another state championship trophy in the near future. 

Brotherhood (Writing)

What is Brotherhood? Brotherhood can have many different types of shapes and forms. One definition that everyone would agree on is that brotherhood is a tight, close relationship with a small group of people who all depend on one another.

Brotherhood is important in all aspects of life. It’s used in people's daily life. It’s used between two friends or sometimes thousands of people.

As I’ve attended Christian Brothers for about 3 years I’ve witnessed brotherhood almost, if not every single day. Brotherhood in the hallways of CBA can be one picking up a pencil for another or giving one an extra dollar if someone is short, even if they don’t know them.

This past week I had the chance to talk to a few classmates and teachers about brotherhood. I interviewed several people and each and everyone of them seemed to have different types of answers but all under the same type of category. That category being Comradery.

Whether one is at school or outside of school brotherhood is always involved with one another in the Colt community. Brotherhood does not just occur inside of school, but also outside of the classroom.

If one was to walk into the gymnasium during a CBA basketball game and see the mob of fans, one obviously would infer that their is some type of special commandery between the classmates. All students are there for one another during the good times, and yet also the tough times. Students will always try to make one of their classmates happy when one is down. That is the great thing about attending Christian brothers Academy, the comradery between classmates.

To add on, I’ve had a great experience at the Academy for three years. I’ve made some close friendships, and some of those close friends I’d consider myself brothers with them. If they were ever in a  time of need I would do anything for them. I would risk myself for them as I would know they’d do the same for me. That’s what brotherhood to me is about. Caring so much about each other you’d do anything to make sure their safe and happy.

Although CBA contains much brotherhood, brotherhood extends way outside of my high school. Brotherhood is portrayed within battle, family tragedies, and even sports.

Brotherhood (VIDEO)