Manalapan

Check out the top performers from the first two rounds of the NJSIAA Tournament and vote for the player who most stood out as the Surf Taco Player of the Week.

Down by two touchdowns in the first quarter, Manalapan scored 20 unanswered points to defeat Red Bank Catholic, 20-14.

Toms River North rolled up 438 yards of offense and held off a furious rally by Manalapan to earn a thrilling divisional victory.

Check out the top performers in Shore Conference girls soccer of the last week and vote for the best of the best as the Girls Soccer Player of the Week.

Inspired by an injured teammate, senior Andre Johnson sparked Manalapan to a 23-13 victory over host Middletown South

American Division rivals clash in the Jersey Mike's Game of the Week when No. 6 Manalapan meets No. 7 Middletown South.

All-Shore junior Kevin Kiernan scored twice in the second half and No. 7 Southern rallied for an opening-day win at Manalapan.

Class A North is as deep as ever and with defending division and Non-Public A champion CBA graduating seven starters, the top spot is up for grabs in 2019.

With eight starters returning on both sides of the ball, including its quarterback, tailback and a veteran offensive line, Manalapan has its sight set on division and state championships in 2019.

Manalapan Braves
Head coach: Ed Gurrieri
2019 record: 5-4
2018 record: 6-4
2017 record: 11-1
 
SCHEDULE
Date
Team
Time
W/L
Score
Friday 9/6
@Middletown South
7pm
W
23-13
Friday 9/13
Howell
7pm
W
28-14
Friday 9/20
@Toms River North
7pm
L
42-40
Friday 10/4
Rumson-Fair Haven
7pm
L
23-30 (OT)
Friday 10/11
Long Branch
7pm
W
34-19
Friday 10/…

Manalapan head coach Ed Gurrieri will be inducted into the Shore Football Coaches Foundation Hall of Fame at halftime of the 42nd All-Shore Gridiron Classic on July 11.

Da’Shon Taylor
School: Manalapan
Height: 6-3
Weight: 210
Position: Defensive end/outside linebacker
College/University attending: Wesley College
 
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