R.J. Krause

It’s one of the most frustrating and powerless feelings in football, and Manalapan experienced it during the worst possible time last season. The Braves were desperately trying to get the ball back in the second half in order to come from behind in last year’s NJSIAA Central Jersey Group V final against South Brunswick, but the Vikings’ punishing running game was bleeding the clock and moving the

MANALAPAN - During its rise to the elite in the Shore Conference over the past five years, Manalapan has built swarming defenses predicated on swallowing up opposing running games. Jackson Memorial entered Friday night's nondivisional match-up of unbeatens averaging 38 points per game thanks mainly to its running attack...

*Click here for a photo gallery by Cliff Lavelle* *Click here for video highlights* MANALAPAN - It speaks to the potential of this year's Manalapan team that the Braves can commit 11 penalties, lose their star tailback to an ankle injury in the first quarter, and still beat a top-five team in the Shore Conference by two touchdowns...