March Madness Basketball Fundraiser at MTHS

Manchester PBA vs. Manchester Faculty March 15

Members of the Manchester Twp. PBA 246 will face off against members of the Manchester Twp. High School faculty at Manchester's March Madness on Friday, March 15 in the MTHS gym. The event will benefit the Coach Rodney Copeland Scholarship Fund and future Hawk spirit items.  In addition to the basketball competition, there will also be a half court shootout, slam dunk contest, prizes, food and raffles. Admission is $5.00 and doors open at 6 p.m.

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Fishing Friday

Early Season Back Bay Bass Fishing Tips

Striped bass season opens Friday

Striped bass season begins in the back bays and rivers March 1, and Patch caught up with Dennis Palmatier of Murphy's Hook House Bait and Tackle in Toms River for some tips. The regulations for striped bass remains two fish per angler, per day, with a minimum size limit of 28 inches. Striped bass season in the back bays and rivers runs from March 1 through Dec. 31. In the ocean, the season is open year-round. Anglers fishing Oyster Creek should keep in mind that fishing the west side of the Route 9 bridge over the creek requires a freshwater fishing license. Fishing the east side of the bridge does not, though all anglers statewide must obtain a free registration card online before fishing.

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Looking to Spring, Fluke Regulation Options on the Table

State council will determine final regulations for 2013 fishing season

With the 2013 spring and summer fishing season appearing to many who lost their homes and boats in Superstorm Storm as a pipe dream, the annual debate on fishing regulations for the state's most popular recreational species is moving ahead as it normally does during the off season. Next week, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will meet, with a subcommittee expected to approve several regulatory options – one of which the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council will ultimately choose next year's summer flounder regulations. All of the options on the table before the ASMFC take into account an approximately 15 percent cut in quota from the 2012 season, where the minimum size limit fell to 17.5 inches after years at an 18 inch …

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10:04 pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2013

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MTHS Senior Signs to Lock Haven University

Scott Davern signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania on a cross country/track scholarship

Scott Davern, a senior at Manchester Township High School, signed a National  Letter of Intent on National Signing Day (Feb. 6, 2013) to attend Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania on a cross country/track scholarship.  Scott is a 4-year, 3-season athlete for cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field.  Athletic Director, Keith Lister, said, "Scott will have earned 12 varsity letters over the course of his 4 years here, a rare and special accomplishment." On hand for the signing were Scott's coaches, Jason Griffith (Cross Country and Spring Track & Field), John Musolf (Indoor Track), his mom Cynthia and brother John, Principal Alex George, Lister, and Guidance Counselor Shannon Findlow. Scott intends to major in Athletic Training …

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Marano Named BlueClaws New GM

Brick Resident has served with team in many roles

The Lakewood BlueClaws wasted no time naming a new General Manager with opening day just around the corner and did not have to look far to find a new leader.  Brandon Marano, who most recently served as the team's Assistant General Manager of Operations, was named the new GM this week according to a story posted on the team's website.  Marano has spent more than a decade with the BlueClaws and succeeds Geoff Brown, the team's original general manager who recently left for a job with the Rutgers University athletic department.  The BlueClaws will have another busy year at FirstEnergy Park including hosting the South Atlantic League All Star Game for the second time in the team's history. 

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Undefeated Season for Lady Hawk Bowlers

The girls went 15-0 in the regular season; going to sectional tournament Saturday

The Manchester Township High School Lady Hawks bowling team finished their Shore Conference B-South season without losing a match. Coach Mike McCrae said that his 15-0 team finished their season in "a grand fashion." "The girls are delighted over their undefeated Shore Conference season, and although we've fought through some illnesses the past few weeks, as have many teams, the girls are really looking forward to the excitement and challenge that the state level competitions bring," McCrae said. High averages this year are: Julia Ott (199), Kelsey Krumeich (189), Nicole Hodges (186), Jessica Picard (184), Tina Shahinian (190), and Kaitlyn Kettmann (184). Senior Da'Nei Moore registered the high game for the team this season, with a 299 …

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BlueClaws GM Joins Rutgers Athletics Staff

Manasquan resident worked with team since its founding

For the first time since the team was founded in 1999 the Lakewood BlueClaws will have a new general manager when the season starts in April. Geoff Brown, a resident of Manasquan, who was the first employee hired by the team, recently announced that he is leaving the Lakewood team to become senior associate athletic director/chief marketing officer for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.  In a story on Minor League Baseball's website, Brown said making the move was not an easy decision. "This is a bittersweet day for me," said Brown. "For 13 years, this has been my home and my second family. Leaving Lakewood and the BlueClaws was certainly a difficult decision, but the opportunity to work for Tim Pernetti [Rutgers Director of Intercollegiate …

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Lawsuit Against Little League Player's Family Continues

Manchester boy being sued for errant warm-up throw that struck a spectator two years ago

A lawsuit filed against a Manchester family whose son threw an errant Little League throw that injured a spectator continues, said Bob Miglaccio, father to 13-year-old catcher Matthew. Migliaccio, speaking on a Facebook page dedicated to the case, said he and his family want to thank everybody for supporting the family "throughout all of this." "Sadly, at this point ,the suit continues, but we are confident of a positive outcome, hoping sooner rather than later," he said. "We'll do our best to keep you updated as things progress. Thanks for caring." Matthew Migliaccio was 11 when his practice throw left the Manchester Little League field where he was warming up and struck Elizabeth Lloyd of Whiting in the face. Two years later, Lloyd is …

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PHOTOS: Shore Athletes Help Welcome Wrestling to MSG

Grapple at the Garden features top teams and individuals

For high school wrestlers in New Jersey the ultimate individual goal is always to make it to Boardwalk Hall for the state championship tournament.  The Wrestlers Many of the same wrestlers that have finished their careers on the podium in Atlantic City have gone on to make a name for themselves at the college level. On Sunday some of the most decorated athletes in Garden State history found themselves in a place they never expected to compete as they took part in the Grapple at the Garden at Madison Square Garden.  In its illustrious history of hosting some of the biggest sporting events ever Sunday was the first time collegiate wrestling was held at the place known as the World's Most Famous Arena. The event not only featured some of the …

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