Good morning, Stockton.
One of the best parts of this job is telling stories that remind us what’s possible right here at home. Today’s top story does exactly that.
Jeremiah Pharms Jr.’s path to the Super Bowl wasn’t linear. Nearly getting cut at Stagg High, navigating setbacks and continuing to grind, he now finds himself part of a Super Bowl roster. Daniel Garza tells the story of how patience, belief and steady work carried him to football’s biggest stage.
Also in today’s briefing: a packed weekend of things to do around town, new questions around school board decisions, fresh developments at City Hall and key California headlines worth your time.
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Daniel Garza
Stocktonia content coordinator
Today’s top story
Stagg High to the Super Bowl: The inspiring journey of Jeremiah Pharms Jr.
By Daniel Garza • Stocktonia
A decade after nearly getting cut from the Stagg High School football team, Stockton’s Jeremiah Pharms Jr. is part of a Super Bowl roster.
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