MANCHESTER – The Crusaders capped an undefeated playoff run to win the 2025 Manchester Senior Softball League championship, defeating Stanley Contracting 6-5 in the title game on August 6.
The victory completed a perfect 3-0 postseason for the Crusaders, who also earned the regular season crown with a 16-4 record.
League officials thanked the umpiring crew for fair officiating throughout the season and commended all teams for making the year memorable.
The Manchester Senior Softball League is open to Ocean County residents, with a minimum age of 55 for Manchester residents and 60 for others. The slow-pitch league runs from May through mid-July, followed by playoffs.
The 2026 season is set to begin in nine months.
