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  • Books for Kids

    Books for Kids

    The United Way of Central Jersey and Comcast recently completed a successful book drive that resulted in the collection of more than 200 new and gently used books.

  • MANVILLE: Girls showed toughness on track

    MANVILLE: Girls showed toughness on track

    MHS junior Amy Evanylo hands the baton to Christine Pohl in the 4×400 relay at the Central Jersey Group 1 Championships. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara

  • MANVILLE: Jayvee baseball team enjoyed victory

    MANVILLE: Jayvee baseball team enjoyed victory

    Zarnowski emerged as solid pitcher by Rudy Brandl, Sports Editor    The Manville High jayvee baseball team accomplished some good things on the diamond this spring but there’s one fond, lasting memory that stands out most from the 2009 season.    Manville had to battle all kinds of elements to pick up its lone victory of the…

  • MANVILLE: Girls showed toughness on track

    MANVILLE: Girls showed toughness on track

    Relay team, hurdlers shined by Rudy Brandl, Sports Editor    The Manville High girls’ track and field team didn’t have great numbers, but just about everyone contributed to make the 2009 season a successful one.    Manville posted a 3-3 record in dual meets with only 16 girls on the roster. It took a real committee effort…

  • MANVILLE: Puza powers Barry’s

       Barry’s Appliance won another thriller and come from behind win by beating Manville American Legion 6-5.    After giving up three runs in the first inning on two hits and three walks, Kyle Puza settled down and pitched a great game only allowing one hit and three walks over the last five innings. He struck out…

  • MANVILLE: Baseball team took small steps forward

    MANVILLE: Baseball team took small steps forward

    Varsity team posted two wins for Sferrazza by Rudy Brandl, Sports Editor    Dan Sferrazza entered the 2009 baseball season, his second as Manville High’s head coach, with realistic expectations.    He knew the Mustangs were somewhat inexperienced in some areas, especially on the pitching staff. While Sferrazza certainly expected a significant improvement over the previous year’s…

  • MANVILLE: CTK girls knocked out in playoffs

       The Christ the King School girls’ softball team lost to Our Lady of Mt. Virgin by a 14-8 score in the first game of the playoffs.    CTK’s strong batting was led by Caitie Beattie, who went 2-for-2, and Kylie Blanck, who was 3-for-4 with three stolen bases. Heather Lorincz and Karen Stadtmueller both hit 2-for-4…

  • MANVILLE: Boys peaked at right time

    MANVILLE: Boys peaked at right time

    Relay team made huge strides by Rudy Brandl, Sports Editor    Manville High track and field head coach Pat Gorbatuk knew this year’s boys weren’t blessed with one dominant individual athlete. It was going to take a team effort with contributions from many athletes for the Mustangs to be successful.    Although the Manville boys went just…

  • MANVILLE: Boys peaked at right time

    MANVILLE: Boys peaked at right time

    Billy Demeter led the MHS boys’ track and field team in the long jump and triple jump. Photo by Mary Ellen Zangara