High School: 2009 graduate of Ridgewood High School. Letterwinner for coach Craig Mahler, serving as captain. Earn 1st team All League. Also, was a letterwinner in baseball.

Personal: Born on November, 24 1990 in Ridgewood, N.J. Son of Mark and Colleen Manke of Ridgewood, N.J. Has a brother Kevin (21) and a sister Olivia (12). Is an Education major at the college. Aspires to become an elementary school teacher. His favorite team is the New York Rangers.