During his high school career , Harkes played in four New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association championship matches and led his team to the 1984 Group 4 State Championship and a 24 - 0 record .
Harkes graduated from Kearny High School in 1985 .
During Harkes ' high school career , Harkes played in four New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association championship matches and led his team to the 1984 Group 4 State Championship and a 24 - 0 record .
Harkes graduated from Kearny High School in 1985 .