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Monday, April 28, 2008
UNION COUNTY TOURNAMENT SEEDS
Scotch Plains-Fanwood sophomore center fielder Joey D'Annunzio (top above) and senior catcher James Dinizo (bottom above) will lead No. 4 seed Scotch Plains-Fanwood against No. 13 seed Jonathan Dayton Saturday afternoon in a first round Union County Tournament game.
Thursday
No. 17 Rahway at No. 16 Plainfield winner to play at No. 1 Elizabeth (Saturday). 3 p.m.
No. 9 Linden at No. 8 Governor Livingston (Saturday), 3 p.m.
No. 12 Summit at No. 5 Roselle Catholic (Saturday, 3 p.m.
No. 13 Dayton at No. 4 Scotch Plains-Fanwood (Saturday), 3 p.m.
Thursday
No. 19 Hillside at No. 14 Roselle Park winner to play at No. 3 Cranford (Saturday), 3 p.m.
No. 11 Brearley at No. 6 Union Catholic (Saturday), 3 p.m.
No. 10 Johnson at No. 7 Union (Saturday), 3 p.m.
Thursday
No. 18 Oratory Prep at No. 15 New Providence winner to play at No. 2 Westfield (Saturday), 3 p.m.
Blogs are moving
Starting tomorrow, this blog will be relocated to the new website mycentraljersey.com, which will be a combined site for the Courier News and Home News Tribune.
I am not exactly sure what the link will be yet. I will post it when I know.
Thanks to all the readers who make this blog worthwhile. I hope we can make a smooth transition together.
I am not exactly sure what the link will be yet. I will post it when I know.
Thanks to all the readers who make this blog worthwhile. I hope we can make a smooth transition together.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Bridgewater-Raritan beats Somerville Sunday night
Greg Grande's two-run double in the second inning turned out to be the game-winning hit as Bridgewater-Raritan beat Somerville 4-1 at Prince Rodgers Field, snapping the Pioneers' 10-game winning streak.
The Panthers also handed Somerville senior ace lefty Ryan Zamorsky his first loss of the season. Zamorsky is 5-1. He struck out five, walked three and allowed five hits. He allowed two earned in six innings.
Senior Andrew Priece got the save for Bridgewater-Raitan. Somerville had runners on second and third in the sixth, but Priece struck out Eric Fowler and Chris Venditto to escape.
Since Gill St. Bernards surprised Bridgewater-Raritan in the Somerset County Tournament Saturday, Zamorsky started Sunday night. He will start again Saturday when fourth-seeded Somerville meets No. 13th Gill at White Oak Park in Branchburg.
Somerville (11-2) 010 000 0 - 1-5-2
Bridgewater-Raritan (6-6) 020 101 x - 4-5-3
2B: S--Zamorsky; BR-Grande
WP: Stark (2-0); LP: Zamorsky (5-1)
Save: Priece
Governor Livingston (10-4) lost to St. Rose of Belmar (13-0) Sunday night 4-1 in the Shore Challenge at FirstEnergy Park, home of the Lakewood BlueClaws.
Senior catcher Matt Fullowan singled home GL's run in the top of seventh. St. Rose scored all of its runs in the sixth.
The Panthers also handed Somerville senior ace lefty Ryan Zamorsky his first loss of the season. Zamorsky is 5-1. He struck out five, walked three and allowed five hits. He allowed two earned in six innings.
Senior Andrew Priece got the save for Bridgewater-Raitan. Somerville had runners on second and third in the sixth, but Priece struck out Eric Fowler and Chris Venditto to escape.
Since Gill St. Bernards surprised Bridgewater-Raritan in the Somerset County Tournament Saturday, Zamorsky started Sunday night. He will start again Saturday when fourth-seeded Somerville meets No. 13th Gill at White Oak Park in Branchburg.
Somerville (11-2) 010 000 0 - 1-5-2
Bridgewater-Raritan (6-6) 020 101 x - 4-5-3
2B: S--Zamorsky; BR-Grande
WP: Stark (2-0); LP: Zamorsky (5-1)
Save: Priece
Governor Livingston (10-4) lost to St. Rose of Belmar (13-0) Sunday night 4-1 in the Shore Challenge at FirstEnergy Park, home of the Lakewood BlueClaws.
Senior catcher Matt Fullowan singled home GL's run in the top of seventh. St. Rose scored all of its runs in the sixth.
Friday, April 25, 2008
T.J. Hoppe to The College of New Jersey
T.J. Hoppe, one of Immaculata's key leaders in its 23-1 record the past two seasons, will play at The College of New Jersey in the fall.
Hoppe was the Spartans' starting left tackle in 2006 when the Spartans went 12-0, winning a Non Public Group III state title. Hoppe was moved to left guard last season as the team went 11-1, losing to Holy Spirit in the Non-Public Group III title game.
""We moved him to left guard to make use of his trapping and sweep ability,'' Immaculata head coach Pierce Frauenheim said. ""T.J. is one of the best ofensive lineman we've had at Immaculata. He has excellent technqiue along with tremendous explosion.''
Hoppe was the winner of the Immaculata Jack Gardner Memorial Award for loyalty, dedication ad perseverance. He also received the offensive lineman MVP at the Chuck Mound Football Challenge XIII combine in 2007.
Hoppe is a Manville native.
Hoppe was the Spartans' starting left tackle in 2006 when the Spartans went 12-0, winning a Non Public Group III state title. Hoppe was moved to left guard last season as the team went 11-1, losing to Holy Spirit in the Non-Public Group III title game.
""We moved him to left guard to make use of his trapping and sweep ability,'' Immaculata head coach Pierce Frauenheim said. ""T.J. is one of the best ofensive lineman we've had at Immaculata. He has excellent technqiue along with tremendous explosion.''
Hoppe was the winner of the Immaculata Jack Gardner Memorial Award for loyalty, dedication ad perseverance. He also received the offensive lineman MVP at the Chuck Mound Football Challenge XIII combine in 2007.
Hoppe is a Manville native.
GANNETT BASEBALL TOP 20
1. Don Bosco Prep 11-0
2. Shawnee 6-0
3. Immaculata 7-2
4. Toms River North 9-1
5. Sacred Heart 9-1
6. Morristown Beard 10-0
7. Hanover Park 8-1
8. Seton Hall Prep 8-2
9. Washington Township 10-1
10. Watchung Hills 8-2
11. Lenape 9-1
12. St. Joseph-Montvale 10-2
13. Hunterdon Central 11-2
14. Old Tappan 9-2
15. Toms River South 9-3
16. J.P. Stevens 8-1
17. Jackson Memorial 8-2
18. Bloomfield 11-2
19. Hillsborough 7-4
20. Morris Hills 9-3
2. Shawnee 6-0
3. Immaculata 7-2
4. Toms River North 9-1
5. Sacred Heart 9-1
6. Morristown Beard 10-0
7. Hanover Park 8-1
8. Seton Hall Prep 8-2
9. Washington Township 10-1
10. Watchung Hills 8-2
11. Lenape 9-1
12. St. Joseph-Montvale 10-2
13. Hunterdon Central 11-2
14. Old Tappan 9-2
15. Toms River South 9-3
16. J.P. Stevens 8-1
17. Jackson Memorial 8-2
18. Bloomfield 11-2
19. Hillsborough 7-4
20. Morris Hills 9-3
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Del Val's Nick LaFevre to Clarion
Delaware Valley High School senior and wrestling standout Nick LaFevre has just announced his intention to attend Clarion University in Clarion, Pa.
LaFevre, a Region 5 Tournament champ last season, finished his career as the third winningest wrestler in Del Val history. He finished with a 116-30 record only behind Kris Sigafoos (129 wins) and Dan Kelly (142 wins) on the Del Val list.
LaFevre was a four-time District 17 champion.
LaFevre will major in business.
LaFevre, a Region 5 Tournament champ last season, finished his career as the third winningest wrestler in Del Val history. He finished with a 116-30 record only behind Kris Sigafoos (129 wins) and Dan Kelly (142 wins) on the Del Val list.
LaFevre was a four-time District 17 champion.
LaFevre will major in business.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Tough day for Westfield
Eight runs in the top of the seventh at Union. An improbable rally. Darkness. Game called. Rally wiped out.
That's what happened to Westfield Wednesday afternoon in a 4-hour marathon at Union.
The Blue Devils lost 18-12. Now, Westfield scored eight runs in the top of the seventh to take a 20-18 lead.
But.
With darkness closing in, Union's first batter in the bottom of the seventh walked. Umpires then decided to call the game because of darkness. Thus the game reverts to the end of six, meaning a 18-12 Union win.
Tough to take.
Now here's where there's a twist. Union has lights. Could somebody have put the lights on as darkness closed in? Seems reasonable enough, right?
"I don't blame the umpires,'' said Westfield coach Bobby Brewster, who said he had never seen anything like it in more than 30 years of coaching.
That's what happened to Westfield Wednesday afternoon in a 4-hour marathon at Union.
The Blue Devils lost 18-12. Now, Westfield scored eight runs in the top of the seventh to take a 20-18 lead.
But.
With darkness closing in, Union's first batter in the bottom of the seventh walked. Umpires then decided to call the game because of darkness. Thus the game reverts to the end of six, meaning a 18-12 Union win.
Tough to take.
Now here's where there's a twist. Union has lights. Could somebody have put the lights on as darkness closed in? Seems reasonable enough, right?
"I don't blame the umpires,'' said Westfield coach Bobby Brewster, who said he had never seen anything like it in more than 30 years of coaching.
Hunterdon/Warren Tournament seeds
Here are the seedings for the Hunterdon/Warren Baseball Tournament that starts with preliminary round games this Saturday.
No. 9 Belvidere (5-5) at No. 8 Voorhees (1-8-1) this Saturday; winner to play No. 1 and defending champion Hunterdon Central (11-1) Saturday May 3 (2 p.m.)
No. 5 North Warren (8-2) at No. 4 North Hunterdon (7-3) Saturday, May 3 (2 p.m.)
No. 6 Hackettstown (8-2) at No. 3 Phillipsburg (4-4) Saturday, May 3 (2 p.m.)
No. 10 South Hunterdon (2-6) at No. 7 Delaware Valley (5-5) Saturday (2 p.m.)winner to play at No. 2 Warren Hills (8-3) Saturday May 3 (2 p.m.)
Semifinals are scheduled for Saturday May 10 at higher seeded team.
Final will be held 2 p.m. May 17 at HealthQuest. Rain date is Monday May 19 at higher seeded team.
No. 9 Belvidere (5-5) at No. 8 Voorhees (1-8-1) this Saturday; winner to play No. 1 and defending champion Hunterdon Central (11-1) Saturday May 3 (2 p.m.)
No. 5 North Warren (8-2) at No. 4 North Hunterdon (7-3) Saturday, May 3 (2 p.m.)
No. 6 Hackettstown (8-2) at No. 3 Phillipsburg (4-4) Saturday, May 3 (2 p.m.)
No. 10 South Hunterdon (2-6) at No. 7 Delaware Valley (5-5) Saturday (2 p.m.)winner to play at No. 2 Warren Hills (8-3) Saturday May 3 (2 p.m.)
Semifinals are scheduled for Saturday May 10 at higher seeded team.
Final will be held 2 p.m. May 17 at HealthQuest. Rain date is Monday May 19 at higher seeded team.
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