Jarrett Birch

For all the talent on Manasquan's roster if an opposing coach was given the chance to take one player out of the equation if would most certainly be No. 4. One of the state's elite goal scorers, senior attackman Jarrett Birch keyed Manasquan's rise to power not only in the Shore Conference but on the state level as well...

Photos by Paula Lopez LONG BRANCH -- Joe Tonkovich is known more for his passing and playmaking ability, but with the ball in his stick for the biggest shot of his career, the Manasquan senior didn't miss. Tonkovich finished off a scintillating passing play on a feed from sophomore Canyon Birch with 44 seconds to play in regulation, lifting top-seeded Manasquan to an epic 8-7 victory over No... Re

*Scroll down for video highlights* LONG BRANCH — There have been few scenarios this season where top-ranked Manasquan has needed either of its goalies to come through with huge saves to keep the Warriors in the game. That time came on Thursday, and when Manasquan needed him most senior Tom Pollock was flawless...

*Scroll down for video highlights* MANASQUAN — At this point it shouldn’t be a surprise that Manasquan took down another of New Jersey’s top lacrosse programs, but even with a lofty state ranking and a deep and talented roster the Warriors continue to open eyes with their stellar team play...

*Scroll down for video highlights* SEA GIRT -- Manasquan waited two weeks to get another chance at Rumson-Fair Haven, and with that opportunity the Warriors made history. A complete team effort did it for Manasquan in an 8-4 victory over Rumson in the NJSIAA South Group II state sectional final on Saturday morning at the Sea Girt Army Camp...

*Scroll down for video highlights* SEA GIRT — From the minute Manasquan fell in the Shore Conference Tournament final, the Warriors turned their attention to winning a state championship. Now they’re only one win away. Top-seeded Manasquan defeated fifth-seeded Hopewell Valley, 12-6, at the Sea Girt Army Camp on Wednesday in the semifinals of the NJSIAA South Group II playoffs to reach a sectional

LONG BRANCH -- Down by one at halftime of the Shore Conference Tournament semifinals, Manasquan head coach Sean Cunningham had a message for his team that hit them hard. "He said if we don't win this game all of what we worked for all season long and in the preseason would be down the drain," said senior attackman Jarrett Birch...

SHORE CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT QUARTERFINALS 2-Manasquan 16, 7-Wall 3 Down 3-2 late in the first quarter, the Warriors (13-3) closed the game on a 14-0 run to put away the Crimson Knights (12-3) and reach the semifinals for the second straight season...

Our first installment of the Shore Sports Network Boys Lacrosse Players of the Week will honor the top overall performer for the first three weeks of the season as well as players of the week in each division. This feature will be back every Tuesday with another look at who had a big week in Shore Conference lacrosse...

Follow Bob Badders on Twitter for scores and news from around the Shore.   SHORE SPORTS NETWORK LACROSSE PLAYER OF THE WEEK, 4/29/15 Jarrett Birch, So., Attack, Manasquan In three games over the past seven days, Birch scored nine goals and also had four assists as the Warriors ran their winning streak to a season-high six games. ...

By Ella Brockway - Shore Sports Network contributor *Photo gallery by Ray Richardson* SEA GIRT – For Manasquan, Saturday’s match-up against rival Wall would be a benchmark for the rest of the season. After 48 minutes of hard, fast-paced play, the host Warriors ended up with the outcome they wanted in a 12-6 victory over the Crimson Knights (8-2, 3-1)...

Follow Bob Badders on Twitter for scores and news from around the Shore.   BARNEGAT — A young Manasquan team continues to grow, and all along the way keeps finding different ways to win. On Wednesday the Warriors, ranked No. 5 i...