Marlboro and Manalapan Soccer Play to Support Charity

On May 18, the Manalapan Soccer Club and the Marlboro Soccer Association will join together for charity.

Marlboro and Manalapan Soccer Clubs are joining forces again, to compete in the second annual Coaches Classic for Charity. The May 18 event will benefit The Samaritan Center of Englishtown and The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). “Last year, Mike Hammer and Jeff Rosen came up with this great idea to have the coaches and parents from our respective clubs get together for one night to play a couple of games of soccer for two great charities and share a night of fun and laughter," Murray Karp, President of the Marlboro Soccer Association said. "It far exceeded our expectations. We not only raised money for charity, we not only fostered some great relationships between our clubs, but most importantly we taught our kids such a …

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POLL: Are Kids Getting Priced Out of Baseball and Softball?

A NY Times article explores the era of the $250 baseball bat

Have you bought a baseball glove for your Little Leaguer lately? Did you pay more than $100 for it? How about a $250 bat? A New York Times story headlined "Big Price Tags Attached to Even the Littlest Leagues," looks at the big business of equipping youngsters for participation in youth baseball and softball leagues, quoting those costs and more. "A batting helmet protects tiny heads for $39.99," the Times reports. "A pair of Nike Jordan Black Cat cleats will make your child fast and fashionable at $51.99 until he or she outgrows them." So what do you think? Has the cost of bats and gloves taken our kids too far from the simpler days of sandlot and playground ballgames? Or have you had better luck finding more modestly-priced equipment for…

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Yankees' Teixeira Named Commissioner of Patch Baseball

Partnership with slugger will offer exclusive benefits to young athletes and Little League coaches in more than 850 Patch towns.

Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira has been named as Commissioner of Patch Baseball and will interact with Patch users across the country, Patch has announced. The slugger, who lives in the Patch town of Greenwich, Conn., will respond to questions from users, share baseball tips and post exclusive videos. The two-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner will also offer young athletes advice on how to stay in shape and discuss the importance of healthful eating. “I live in a Patch town now and I keep tabs on my original hometown via the Patch site there, so I’ve seen the ways that Patch supports its communities,” Teixeira said. “I’m excited to be a part of that by connecting with Patch users who have the same passion for baseball that…

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SJV Football Star of Manalapan Heads to UNH Next Year

A profile of Anthony Pante, a senior wide-receiver at St. John Vianney High School.

Manalapan resident Anthony Pante, 18, is a senior wide receiver for the St. John Vianney Football team. Pante completed his senior football season with multiple school receiving records including 41 receptions and 1027 yards, according to his father Steve Pante. Next year, Pante will be joining the Division I Wildcats Football team at the University of New Hampshire. According to his father, Pante dreamed of playing at the Division I level since he played in pop-warner as a child. "He has been playing football almost since he could walk, and has a great passion for the game," Steve Pante said of his son. St. John Vianney High School Football head coach Andrew Carlstrom switched Pante over to a passing offense position last season, where he…

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Youth Track and Field Begins in April

Residents from Marlboro and Manalapan are invited to join the team.

Children in grades 3 through 8 are invited to join the joint Manalapan and Marlboro Youth Track Team, beginning April 16. The team will meet from 5 to 8 p.m. at Manalapan High School until May 14. Participants will learn: Instructed by Gone Running, LLC USA Track and Field Coach Bob Andrews and Personal Fitness Trainer and Coach Kristen Andrews. The Fee is $65 per person for Manalapan/Marlboro residents. Non residents are welcome to join the program for an additional $10.00 fee. Fee includes participation in track meet on Saturday, May 19. Credit Card registration is accepted online only.  All other registration will be accepted by mail at 120 route 522, Manalapan 07726. Or in person at the Manalapan Parks and Recreation office, 93 …

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Braves Baseball Coach says Team will Compete for A North Title

An overview of the new Varsity Braves baseball team, made up of only two starters from last year's championship team.

Manalapan Baseball & Softball Association Opening Day Parade Saturday

Come see the MBSA kick off the baseball season this Saturday at their annual opening day parade.

The annual Manalapan Baseball and Softball Association Opening Day Parade is set for this Saturday, March 31 at the Manalapan Recreation Center. The parade will kick off at 9:15 a.m. - so get their early to get a great spot! Leading the parade will be a Manalapan police car and Manalapan fire truck. The Manalapan Samaritan Center will have a truck at the end of the parade route looking for food donations. One raffle prize ticket will be provided to every family who donates. There will be a myriad of prizes being raffled off, some of the prizes include CK's Baseball4U private lessons and a breakfast for two people at Gus's Diner. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Manalapan Mayor Susan Cohen and Deputy Mayor Don Holland will be at the …

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Poll: What Do You Think of Tim Tebow Joining the Jets?

Vote in the poll or tell us in the comments.

Let the Tebowmania begin! The highly-praised but heavily-scrutinized quarterback will be suiting up in green and white next season after being traded Wednesday to the New York Jets for two draft picks. The announcement Tuesday that former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning had officially signed with the Denver Broncos not only made the Broncos an immediate playoff contender, it also meant media darling Tim Tebow was out of a starting job. No longer the starter, rumors began to fly Tuesday night that Tebow would be traded, with the Jets considered a possible destination. On Wednesday, FOXSports' Jay Glazer broke the news on Twitter that Tebow had in fact been traded to the New York Jets for a fourth-round pick in this year's …

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