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🌱 Patch AM: Why Manalapan still looks like the Shore’s No. 1 tournament seed

Be sure to catch Freehold Area CROP Hunger Walk 2026 on the Manalapan Patch calendar

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Hey hey Manalapan! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Manalapan still looks like the Shore's No. 1 tournament seed

Also on today's calendar: Freehold Area CROP Hunger Walk 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer with clearing, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
  • Wednesday: Very warm and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Projecting the Field: 2026 Boys Soccer Shore Conference Tournament (shoresportsinsider.com) — Manalapan's boys soccer team is projected as the top seed in the Shore Conference Tournament, even after a lopsided loss to East Brunswick. The article breaks down every projected seed, key wins and losses, and likely first‑round and knockout matchups, giving Manalapan fans a clear look at potential opponents and how the bracket could shape up this week.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Still missing from Manalapan- Cornell Place.
    Kiki flew away on Thursday and I'm heartbroken and really hope to locate her. We are devastated this happened. Please if you see her, please let me… (Nextdoor Yorktown - Englishtown)

🗞 Nearby News

Freehold

  • Former Monmouth County Police Sergeant Sentenced to Five Years in Prison After Ghost Gun and Drug Investigation (TAPinto.net)
  • Family, Legacy, and Law: The Sullivan Law Firm grows across generations in Statesboro (griceconnect.com)
  • Why isn't Yelich in Brewers' starting lineup for NLCS Game 1? (mlb.com)

Marlboro

  • Great Fall 🍁Events in Monmouth County! 🎃Plan your Harvest Adventures! Learn more (TAPinto.net)

Colts Neck

  • Jessica Springsteen, daughter of Bruce, Patti, expecting first baby (app.com)

Ok Manalapan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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