Original Story via Steven Bassin of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Junior Jayme Malanda tallied a game-high two goals to lead Middletown North to a 2-0 victory over host Manchester Township during group play of the Shore Conference Tournament. Malanda who was recognized as the Shore Conference Player of the week during the 2023 campaign has played a major role in the success the Lions are having on the pitch this season.
Malanda’s two goals helped Middletown North (3-5) earn its first victory in Group 5 play. Maddison Kulka and Sofia Chaknis each had an assist in the victory. Loralai Davis and Demi Fredricks combined for six saves in net for the shutout.
The Lions are 1-1 in group play and have one more game remaining before the cutoff for the SCT knockout stage.
So far, only Red Bank Catholic has clinched a spot in the SCT knockout stage out of Group 5. Middletown North and Brick Memorial will play each other on Friday to determine which other team from the group will qualify for the SCT knockout round.
Manchester Township (4-6) went 0-3 in SCT group play.
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