Toms River East's on-field acts told Manchester coach Tommy Farrell Jr. and his wife they were not alone while grieving their baby's death.
The incident happened as Manchester's football team was spending time with senior residents working to build connections with the community.
From local fields to national fame, these stars got their start in Manchester.
Patch has teamed up with T-Mobile to celebrate five standout athletes whose achievements have left a lasting impression on our community.
The Hawks, who won a state playoff game for the first time in school history, take on Point Pleasant Boro on Friday.
The Hawks, in their 49th season, have won their first outright division championship and are set to host a playoff game for the first time.
Leilani Correa, who spent her senior year helping the Hawks to a dream season, was drafted into the professional basketball ranks.
A goal of changing the culture has started to pay dividends for the Hawks, head coach Tom Farrell Jr. and the community.
New Jersey's 2023 high school football season begins across the state Friday night. The Manchester Hawks are ready for the new challenge.
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If you're looking to celebrate (or commiserate) with your fellow football fans, here are bars and restaurants showing the NFL playoff game.
"Tonight's bigger than football," a tweet from Manchester's football team said, as the Hawks showed support for Vianney's Aaron Van Trease.
Tom Farrell Jr. hopes to bring lessons he learned about football, family and life to a Manchester program craving a fresh start.
The Boston Marathon returns Monday, and Ocean County residents will be among the 30,000 people running the 26.2-mile race.
The track star won the 100-meter dash at the NJSIAA Outdoor Track Meet of Champions on Saturday.
The Hawks, the 12th seed, won the NJSIAA South Jersey Group II championship and were greeted with an escort home by first responders.
Destiny Adams signed her national letter of intent to finalize her commitment to continue her academics and basketball with the Tar Heels.
The Manchester senior was selected by the high school for the NJSIAA honor.
The Class of 2019 inductees include two Malast brothers, 3 girls bowling state championship teams and 1 boys state champion bowling team.
The Hawks' season-opening game is still scheduled to be played, school officials said.
Lawson, who won three NJSIAA state championships when he was in high school, is giving mixed martial arts a go. His first match was Friday.
The Hawks are hoping to redeem an early season loss. Find out how to follow along if you can't be there.
The Hawks reach the Tournament of Champions semifinals, where a chance awaits for redeeming an early season loss.
The Hawks, playing in the TOC quarterfinals for the first time, are looking to extend a dream season that has made school history.
Led by a 34-point, 9-rebound performance from Destiny Adams, the Hawks won their first NJSIAA Group basketball title.
The Hawks toppled Group II titan Manasquan, 64-48, in the third straight group semifinal meeting between them. Check the video highlights.
Manchester returns to the NJSIAA Group II semifinals and will face Manasquan for the third straight year.
The Hawks are looking to add a third-straight NJSIAA South Jersey Group II title to their laurels on Tuesday night.
Manchester beats Saint John Vianney 58-42 for programs first-ever Shore Conference Tournament championship
The Hawks were greeted with a police escort after winning the SCT title in their first trip to the championship game.
Little League officials say the process is intensive; umpires must be recommended and evaluated.
The top scorer in Manchester girls soccer history scored the winning goal for Monmouth on Saturday.
A season that began with high hopes and expectations has brought several firsts to a program that's been building to this for 4 years.
Breaking: The Lady Hawks now advance to the NJSIAA Group 2 semifinals.
Champion driver Madison Boyd, 15, is seeking help to win sponsorships to help fund her quarter-midget racing passion.
Anissia Fucci and Anisa Giaccone are members of the Manchester Township Class of 2016.
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Time is running out to register your child for baseball or softball.
Wednesday is National Signing Day for college-bound athletes -- share your celebration with the Manchester Patch.
The high school's girls and boys teams are playing to help raise support for Relay For Life in the spring.