Joe Sclama

Donovan Catholic has a star to replace, but might be even better on the mound. Can an intriguing group of public schools push the Griffins out of the top spot in B South?

With Manchester down to its last strike, Sean McAllister hit a three-run home run that delivered the Hawks their first South Jersey Group II title in 18 years.

Sophomore Joe Sclama and Manchester's offense got the better of Barnegat ace Nick Danbrowney to help the Hawks advance to the sectional semifinals.

Manchester entered the Shore Conference Tournament an afterthought qualifier and emerged from the first weekend as the Cinderella story of the tournament.