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Milk Bowl makes a difference All-day youth football event brings community together

| 20 Nov 2015 | 04:43
    Kittatinny Rumble ball carrier Jaden Roberts is pursued by Sparta Rumble defenders. Roberts scored a touchdown.
    Kittatinny Rumble ball carrier Jaden Roberts is pursued by Sparta Rumble defenders. Roberts scored a touchdown.
    Sparta Blue Pony and Vernon Pony battle on the field. Sparta won the game by the score of 20-7.
    Sparta Blue Pony and Vernon Pony battle on the field. Sparta won the game by the score of 20-7.
    Brian Monaghan and his family pose with the donated $6200 check.
    Brian Monaghan and his family pose with the donated $6200 check.
    Vernon Pony running back Peyton Fox on the move.
    Vernon Pony running back Peyton Fox on the move.
    A loose ball on the field during the Sparta Pony versus Vernon Pony game.
    A loose ball on the field during the Sparta Pony versus Vernon Pony game.

SPARTA — The 2015 Milk Bowl took place at Ungerman Field on Saturday, Nov. 14. The annual charity football event featured several youth teams from the area. Football players from the pee wee to eighth grade level participated. Kittatinny, Vernon and Lenape Valley along with Sparta football teams provided several hours of gridiron action.

Sparta Little League Football is the longest-running youth football league in New Jersey, started in 1957. Started two years later, the Milk Bowl is a series of games between Sparta youth football teams and visiting teams. The Milk Bowl organization's annual fundraising was created to help a local family.

This year $6200 was raised and donated to the Monaghan family of Sparta. The money will help with medical bills. Brian Monaghan was diagnosed with lung cancer several months ago. His wife Siobhan and their children accepted a check and attended the event. Brian is also the coach of the Sparta Lite youth football team.

— Photos by George Leroy Hunter