Tag: Football
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Manalapan to play in Rutgers’ High School Football Showcase
By Tim Morris The Manalapan High School football team gained further validation without even playing a game. The Braves, who were the 2014 NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group V champions and have been to the sectional finals or semifinals the last six seasons, were invited to play in Rutgers University’s inaugural High School Football Showcase. Inclusion…
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Pallone seeks measures to limit brain disorders from NCAA, youth football
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6), the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, is urging NCAA and youth football leagues to find ways to limit brain disorders associated with the sport. Speaking at the Marlboro Township Recreation Community Center, Pallone announced that he and several of his Democratic colleagues on the committee sent…
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Mangiero brings experience as new Mater Dei football coach
By Matthew Rocco Dino Mangiero, a former NFL defensive lineman with coaching experience on the high school and collegiate levels, will take over as Mater Dei Prep’s head football coach next season. Mangiero will lead the Seraphs after serving as head coach at Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn, New York. He spent 12…
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Keyport football coach Paczkowski steps down
By Wayne Witkowski John Paczkowski, who quickly turned Keyport High School football around in his second season with a 6-5 record and ending with a 35-34 loss to Palmyra High School in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group I semifinals, resigned April 18 for personal reasons. “I thank the parents and players for support,” Paczkowski said.…
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Allentown’s Mulryne closes indoor season with MOC return
By Wayne Witkowski Allentown High School girls indoor track and field high jumper Kassidy Mulryne ended her season the way every high school competitor in her sport dreams about — in the NJSIAA Meet of Champions (MOC) for the second straight winter season. But it was far from a dream season at the start when Mulryne,…
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Jaguars relying on veteran players for gridiron success
By Wayne Witkowski A veteran offensive line blocking for star running back Mike Gawlik and veteran quarterback Dan Barker makes for a promising season for two-time state champion Jackson Memorial High School. The Jaguars’ football team opens its season at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at crosstown rival Jackson Liberty High School. “We have to eliminate…
