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Follow Bob Badders on Twitter at @Bob_Badders MANALAPAN — The season that had been shaping up to be the best in program history for Manalapan was on the verge of vanishing when junior quarterback Dan Anerella took the snap from the Brick Memorial 12-yard line with 13 seconds left in Friday night’s playoff game...

*Click here for a photo gallery by Cliff Lavelle* MANALAPAN - With its offensive stars back to full health and its relentless defense continuing to shine, Manalapan sent a reminder in front of a capacity home crowd in its 48-18 win over previously unbeaten Colts Neck on Friday night...

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...