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Hawks Pride: 5 Unforgettable Athletes From Manchester Township High School
From local fields to national fame, these stars got their start in Manchester.
Sports run deep in Manchester, and Manchester Township High School has long been at the heart of it. It’s no surprise some standout talent once wore the Hawks uniform. Today we're celebrating five unforgettable athletes from Manchester Township High School who made a name for themselves well beyond the hometown field.
1. Andrew Valman - Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Sprinter
A three-time Collegiate All-American at Seton Hall, Valman’s talent continued at a global level, becoming a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist. Currently, he is the Head Coach at the University of Maryland and has coached over 50 All-Americans. (Source: UMTerps.com)
2. Leilani Correa - Former WNBA Draft Pick & SEC Sixth Woman of the Year
A recent alum, Correa continued her dominant play at the collegiate level, being named the SEC Sixth Woman of the Year at the University of Florida. She was a third-round pick by the Indiana Fever. (Source: FloridaGators.com)
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3. Kevin Malast - Former NFL Linebacker
After a standout career at Manchester Township, Malast went on to play four seasons of football at Rutgers University before entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent. He spent a short time with the Chicago Bears and the Tennessee Titans. (Source: ESPN.com)
4. Destiny Adams - McDonald’s All-American & Gatorade Player of the Year
The most recent alum on the list, Adams was the first Gatorade Player of the Year in the school's history and continued to collect the accolades during her time at UNC and Rutgers University, receiving conference and national honors. (ScarletKnights.com)
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5. Nicole Webb - All-State Pitcher
The last member of the list had a decorated career at Manchester Township, earning All-State, All-County and All-Shore honors, among other accolades, before continuing her career at FDU. There, she was named Rookie of the Week during her freshman year and pitched a complete no-hitter during her sophomore year. (Source: FDUKnights.com)
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