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NEW LOOK TOMS RIVER NORTH SHOULD BE IN THE THICK OF THINGS AGAIN THIS SEASON By Mike Ready

TOMS RIVER – The 2016 season was marked by a number of highs and lows for Toms River North, beginning with its late season 8-7 loss to Brick Memorial denying the Mariners a share of the Shore Conference Class A South title.

2.50 earned run average and 38 K’s, while Sasso recorded a team-low 0.95 earned run average in 22 innings striking out 24 and walking just nine batters. Sprinkle won three games against no losses in 27.2 innings pitched with a tidy 2.53 earned run average with 19 strikeouts and nine bases on balls.

Three days later the Mariners rebounded to defeat arch-rival Toms River South in the Ocean County Tournament final for its second OCT championship in four years as Brandon Mullins pitched seven shutout innings in the Mariners’ 2-0 eight-inning win. Then, two days later, the third-seeded Mariners were upset by No. 14 seed Freehold, 6-1, in the Shore Conference Tournament second round as Tom Holdorf pitched and hit the Colonials to the win. In the NJSIAA South Jersey Group IV tournament, the eighth-seeded Mariners beat No. 9 seed Eastern, 4-3, in the first round scoring three runs in the bottom of the seventh for the win before falling to top-seed and eventual SJ Group IV champion Clearview, 2-0, in the second round. Toms River North’s biggest challenge this season will be replacing 10 graduated seniors, including slugger Joey Rose – a fifth-round draft pick of the Arizona Diamondbacks – who led the Shore Conference in homers (11) and slugging percentage (1.014) and was second in runs batted in with 38 while batting .437. The Mariners will also have to replace two thirds of its outfield with Jeff Ciervo (LF) and Dave Cordoma (CF) both graduating. However, first-team All-Shore shortstop and Rutgers commit Mike Nyisztor and first-team All-Class A South selections left fielder Austin Feigin and pitcher Brendan Mullins return for the

Mullins is penciled in as the No. 1 starter with Bellissimo No. 2 and Sasso the No. 3 starter. Junior Craig Larsen, who had a couple of starts a year ago, will be the fourth starter when needed and Sprinkle will be the closer. 2017 season along with junior first baseman/pitcher Jared Bellissimo – another Rutgers commit. Pitchers Anthony Sasso, a junior, and senior Brody Sprinkle are also back after breakout seasons on the mound a year ago, so the Mariners’ pitching staff looks to be in really good shape entering the 2017 season. “Last season we kind of relied on Joe (Rose) for a lot of our offensive power,” Nyisztor said. “But I think this year everyone’s going to chip in and do their part and together as a team we’re going to contribute and make up for that loss of Joe.” Nyisztor will be counted on heavily after averaging .448 at the plate a year ago with team-highs in runs scored (38) and stolen bases (14) to go along with one home run and 15 runs batted in. Ballissimo hit .346 and drove in 18 runs while Feigin averaged .342 at the plate with 16 runs batted in and 21 runs scored. Bellissimo also went 4-1 on the mound in 34.1 innings pitched with 32 strike outs and only 11 walks with a 4.28 earned run average. With a teamhigh 47.2 innings pitched, Mullins finished with a 5-1 record and a sterling

If all five hurlers stay healthy and pitch to their potential, the Mariners will boast one of the most talented and deepest pitching staffs in the Shore Conference. This should compensate for the loss of a number of key position players until the newcomers become comfortable in their roles. Look for senior Ian Mindas (C/OF) and juniors Justin Schaff (C/OF), Nick Siblia (OF) and Mike Centeno (P) and sophomore Jonathan Giordano (OF/P) to contribute as well. “I think it’s good that we have returning players who’ve had experience in the big games and all the tournaments,” Nyisztor said. “So as long as the young guys learn from us leaders, I think we can do a lot of damage. “We’ll be more of a contact hitting team this season with guys who really aren’t going to strike out much,” he continued. “A lot of guys put the ball in play hard on the ground and we have a lot of speed so hopefully we can steal extra bases when we can and I think we’re very defensively sound; which is important. And with the pitching staff we have we should be really solid this season.”

Wall Softball’s Focus is on a State Title By Lou Monaco

A state final appearance a season ago just isn’t good enough for the Wall softball team. Having won four of its last six games to end the season, culminating in a 5-0 loss to secondseeded Steinert as an eighth-seed in the NJSIAA/ Wilson Sporting Goods Central Jersey, Group 3 tournament final, Wall is searching for more as its season begins on the first Saturday in April. Three returning players will lead the Crimson Knights, highlighted by senior centerfielder captain and Brookdale Community College-bound Carley Layton. Layton leads the outfield and will provide tremendous speed and decision-making at the plate for Wall, which was an impressive 10-1 at home last season. Senior pitcher and first baseman MaryKate Gallagher returns as a key starter in Wall’s pitching rotation and will provide power at the plate. Junior Courtney Mahoney, having made a strong debut last season with a team-high 34 strikeouts and 59 innings pitched, helps add to a strong one-two punch on the mound.

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“Our senior leadership is strong and steady, and I have no doubt that their work ethic will inspire the younger players to continue working hard,” said Wall Township head coach Sherri Cate, who will start her second season at the helm. “We may be rebuilding this season, but I wouldn't want to rebuild with any other group of girls.” Six newcomers look to make significant contributions on both sides of the field for Wall including sophomore catcher/shortstop Molly Kernis, sophomore shortstop Casey Steppe, sophomore second baseman Colleen Garrigan, sophomore left-fielder Kristen Campbell, freshman rightfielder Nikki Russo, and freshman third baseman Katie Distefano. “We have a lot of new faces on the field this season, but every player from our junior varsity level up to the youngest varsity starter have given 100%. These girls want to be here, they want to learn and they want to get better as a team. As a coach, you can't ask for anything more,” Cate said. Wall opened its season on the road with a matchup against St. Rose on April Fool’s Day and returns home for three straight games, starting with Monmouth on April 3 (3:45 pm), Middletown North on April 7 (3:45 pm), and Red Bank Catholic on April 11 (3:45 pm). “My coaching staff and I want to rebuild our entire program. We want to get this program back to where it was few years ago, winning division and state titles,” Cate said. “Having this new group of girls learning from a few experienced players, we are completely capable of starting that trend.”

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CF // 2017 // 6’0”// 185 lbs. • Coaches’ All-Division Team • .348 Batting Average • .390 On Base Percentage

P // 2017 // 6’0”// 185 lbs. • 1.69 ERA • National Honor Society • 3rd Year Varsity Starter

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Kiersten Withstandley

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Kati Vazquez

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Tom Holdorf

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Dan Chiusano

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OF // 2018 // 5’10”// 148 lbs. • 2nd Year Varsity Starter • .400 Batting Average

KEANSBURG

• .446 Batting Average • Leads Team in Extra Base Hits • 17 Stolen Bases

Daniel Deblasio

Deion Crooks

2B // 2018 // 5’6”// 145 lbs.

Kayla Conners

LAKEWOOD

Aurelio Angel Mendez

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P // 2017 // 6’1”// 200 lbs. • 3.4 GPA • 2nd Year Varsity Letter Winner

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SS // 2017 // 5’6”// 145 lbs.

• Back-to-Back Shore Conference Champions • Undefeated in A North Division • 4th Year Varsity Starter

• 3.93 GPA • 2-Time State Sectional Champion • 3rd Team All Shore

MANCHESTER TWP

Alyssa Hampton

LONG BRANCH

MIDDLETOWN NORTH

Tyler Ras

MIDDLETOWN NORTH

MIDDLETOWN NORTH MIDDLETOWN NORTH

Milena Wilton

Amanda Giron Lizzie Dorza

2B // 2017 // 5’3”// 130 lbs.

3B // 2018 // 5’4”// 130 lbs.

• Back-to-Back Shore Conference Champions • Undefeated in A North Division • 4th Year Varsity Starter

• Back-to-Back Shore Conference Champions • Undefeated in A North Division • 3rd Year Varsity Starter

MONMOUTH REGIONAL

Mark Abrams

Ryan Ruziecki 3

P // 2018 // 6’4”// 200 lbs. • .338 Batting Average • 1.45 ERA • 35 Strikeouts

2B // 2017 // 5’9”// 180 lbs.

CF // 2017 // 5’10”// 180 lbs.

• 4th Year Varsity Player • Played At Raritan First 2 Years • 3 Home Runs as a Junior

• 3rd Year Varsity Player • Top 5% of Graduating Class • Perfect Defensive Junior Year

P // 2018 // 5’2”// 120 lbs. • 4.0 GPA • 2nd Year Varsity Player • Sectional State Champion

MONMOUTH REGIONAL

MIDDLETOWN SOUTH

C // 2017 // 5’3”

• Back-to-Back Shore Conference Champions • Undefeated in A North Division • 1st Team All Shore

P // 2018 // 6’1”// 165 lbs. • 1.47 ERA • 42.2 Innings Pitched • 3rd Year Varsity Starter

• 4th Year Varsity Player • Rookie of the Year As a Freshman • Holds School Records For Strikeouts and Games Won

Dani Kroll

P // 2018 // 6’3”// 200 lbs. • 1st Year Varsity Player • 3.2 GPA • 88 MPH Top Throw Speed

MIDDLETOWN SOUTH

MATER DEI PREP MIDDLETOWN NORTH MIDDLETOWN SOUTH

P // 2017 // 5’6”// 124 lbs.

MIDDLETOWN SOUTH

Sarah Riso

RF // 2017 // 5’4” • 1st Team All State As a Sophomore • Back-to-Back Shore Conference Champions

C // 2017 // 5’4” • Captain • National Honor Society • Playing for 13 Years

Garrett French

JACKSON LIBERTY

Meghan Conroy Vincent Stanziale Kayla Gallo

MARLBORO MIDDLETOWN SOUTH

• 4th Year Varsity Player • 2015 B-Central Pitcher of the Year • Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society

P // 2017 // 5’8”

P // 2017 // 5’8”// 138 lbs.

Joe Sprake

MATER DEI PREP

Kyle Dowlen Phoebe Li 16

3B // 2017 // 6’1”// 190 lbs. • .375 Batting Average • .456 On Base Percentage • Senior Captain

MIDDLETOWN NORTH

SS // 2017 // 5’6”// 145 lbs. • 4th Year Varsity Starter • 5.0 GPA

Jeremy Joyce

MIDDLETOWN SOUTH 1B // 2017 // 6’0”// 200 lbs. • 3 Home Runs Last Season • 3rd Year Varsity Starter • 18 RBIs Last Season

SS // 2017 // 6’0”// 180 lbs. • Co-Player of the Week • 4th Year Varsity Player • .300 Batting Average

Ryan Rasmussen

MATAWAN REGIONAL MARLBORO

Macie Ditillo Ben Porpora

CF // 2017 // 5’1”// 145 lbs. • 1st Team All-Conference • Tied for State Lead in Doubles • National Honor Society

P // 2018 // 5’9”// 155 lbs. • Top Pitching Speed 67 MPH • 3.9 GPA • OCT Championship

Sarah Corey

• Ranked 1st In Class • 4th Year Varsity Starter • Awarded for National Girls and Women Sports Day

Riley Kernan

LAKEWOOD IF // 2017 // 5’1”// 122 lbs.

• Won South Jersey Group 3 Championship • 4th Year Varsity Starter • National Honor Society

P // 2017 // 6’1”// 175 lbs. • 2nd Year Varsity Letterman • 3.1 GPA

Cathy Rivera

2B // 2017 // 5’6”// 140 lbs.

Kyle Gamble

LACEY TOWNSHIP

Kristen Santoro

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SS // 2018 // 5’1”// 120 lbs.

• 3rd Year Varsity Starter • 3.74 GPA • Made An Unassisted Triple Play

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MIDDLETOWN SOUTH HAS MOVED PAST LAST SEASON’S DISAPPOINTING FINISH By Mike Ready

MIDDLETOWN – If it were not for former Christian Brothers Academy ace Luca Dalatri – now starting for University of North Carolina as a freshman – the Eagles very well could’ve won the Shore Conference Tournament and the Monmouth County Tournament. Instead, Dalatri threw two shutouts against the Eagles in tournament play – 3-0 in the MCT semifinals and 2-0 in the SCT final – also beating the Eagles, 3-1, earlier in the season tossing an eight-inning three- hitter striking out 19 batters. In all, CBA was responsible for four of Middletown South’s six losses in 2016 when the Eagles won 23 games including an 11-game winning streak. Middletown South went 8-1 in its final nine games to capture the Class A North title, while Dalatri went on to win the Gatorade New Jersey Player of the Year award. However, the Eagles’ most crushing loss of the season came in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III semifinals when Wall scored two runs with two outs in the top of the seventh, including the winning run on an error as No. 7 seed Wall beat the second-seeded Eagles, 3-2. What made the loss all that more frustrating, the Eagles trounced Wall, 10-0, a few weeks prior to the loss. Entering the 2017 season, the Eagles, like most teams, have a number of holes to fill but do return enough to be considered Class A North title contenders once again as well as tournament hopefuls. Their biggest challenge will be replacing the offensive production of third-team All-State pick and current Monmouth University infielder Johnny Zega, who hit .433 with an .887 slugging percentage including 10 home runs and 41 runs batted in, and No. 2 pitcher/INF Austin Markmann (3-2, 1.93 ERA, .378 BA, 2 HR, 22 RBI).

But Middletown South does returns its ace, Monmouth University commit John Martin, a second-team All-Shore selection who posted a misleading 5-3 record with a 1.22 ERA and 34 K’s in 46 innings pitched. Martin was on the losing end of the 2-0 loss to CBA but pitched lights out in the game. He’s also an offensive threat after hitting for a .373 batting average with a .508 on base percentage along with 15 runs scored and 14 RBI and can play first, second or in the outfield. Also back for the Eagles is third team AllShore pick senior Jeremy Joyce, who hit at a .375 clip with a .456 OBP, 21 runs scored, 14 RBI and eight stolen bases. Joyce will be at third base this season and lead off. Senior

Senior Jeff Lewandowski gets the starting nod in one of the outfield spots and most likely will bat second after being a valuable contributor off the bench with starting experience last season. “We’re young in some spots and we’ll need to figure out how to put it all together,” Joyce said. “We have to teach the young guys how to win games like we’ve been doing in the past couple of years.” Six through nine in the batting order is still to be determined as are a number of positions, but it looks like sophomores Aurelio Licata and Robby Zega – younger brother of Johnny – will be in the sixth and seventh spots. Fellow sophomores Dylan Walling and Trevor Brey – younger brother of former South and Rutgers star Howie, now in the Houston Astros organization – and juniors Scott Benigno and Ben Kinsella are all in the mix for the bottom part of the order. Behind Martin the pitching has looked pretty solid this spring with sophomore Joe Sprake winning the No. 2 spot in the rotation and sophomore lefty Jack Lisowski the No. 3 spot. Junior Tom Clappsy and sophomore Jack Roesch – both righties – are in the mix as the fourth starter, as is Zega.

Ben Porpora will be at first and bat third and is going to be counted on to supply some power after hitting three homers and driving in 18 runs and scoring 20 others in a breakout junior campaign that saw him hit for a .312 batting average. A year ago, senior Ryan Ruziecki was an unknown transfer from Raritan but as the season wore on, Ruziecki proved to be a valuable part of the team. He came on strong at the tail end of the season finishing with three home runs and 17 RBI while batting .273. Those numbers should improve this season and Ruziecki will also be counted on for his power numbers. Ruziecki will man second base and hit in the cleanup spot.

Senior Matt Salicco looks to be the main man out of the bullpen with Joyce and Zega in that role as well.

Jackson Liberty Softball Looks to Build Off Last Season’s Success By Lou Monaco

It will be hard to top last season for the Jackson Liberty softball team, but they sure are going to try. Coming off a 21-5 record, including its first-ever Ocean County Tournament championship, Jackson Liberty returns many starters from a season ago, featuring junior starting pitcher and Drexelcommit Meghan Conroy, who was an All-Shore Conference selection. Last year, Conroy hit .385 with 20 hits (including two triples), 14 runs scored, and 11 RBI.

is loose, but knows we are there with a purpose every day. We push each other, while supporting each other. The chemistry is great.” Sophomores Iliana Flores, Kaylee Book, Heather Tsapp and Drew Diodato will have contributing roles to the program, while freshmen Emily Sanbeg and Lauren Cannestro bring new energy to the Lions lineup that posted an impressive 13-2 home record and an 8-3 road ledger a season ago.

Junior Annabelle Santino will continue at first base, while juniors Madison Rodriguez and Amanda Harrison control the outfield for the third straight season. Sophomore Kayla Hayes will move from designated hitter to second base this year.

“We need to focus on ourselves and just worry about playing hard every single day, both in practice and games. There are going to be a lot of teams gunning for us after last season, and our division is exceptionally strong, but if we focus on the little things, the things we concentrate on each day at practice, we will see the payoff in the games,” Borrelli said. “I love that everyone dives every day. It might seem like a small thing, but it shows me that they are always giving everything they have, and that is hard to beat. I always want us to work to increase our range, or make stronger contact most consistently, but again, we are designing our practices to improve in those areas so I'm looking forward to the payoff of the hard work the girls are putting in. We are all very excited.”

“Luckily, we have a lot of our team returning from last year, and I love that everyone on the field is looking forward to building onto the success we had together in the past. We are very much on the same page and know how to work well with each other,” said Jackson Liberty head coach Laura Borrelli. “Everyone

The champions of the Shore Conference B-South Division regular season, the Lions suffered a 3-2 home loss to Wall in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 tournament and dropped a 2-0 decision to Middletown South in the semifinals of the Shore Conference Tournament to end last season.

Senior catcher and Misericordia-bound Brianna Holder (.351 BA, 20 hits with seven doubles and two triples, 21 runs scored, and 13 RBI) moves over from third base the prior three seasons to behind the plate. Senior shortstop and Wagner-bound Kayla Conners (.463 BA, .796 slugging, 25 hits with six doubles, three triples, two home runs, 24 RBI, 15 runs scored) will start up the middle for the fourth straight season.

“We’re definitely going to try to come out strong and win a couple of tournaments this year just because it’s our last ride (for the seniors),” Joyce said. “Coming off those losses was tough and we don’t want to have that happen again so we’re going to keep working harder. Just thinking about it sucks, nobody wants to lose.” Middletown South will get a shot at extracting a little revenge on Wall when the Crimson Knights visit the Eagles in the second game of the season on April 5.

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Experience an Asset for SAINT JOHN VIANNEY Christian Brothers Baseball HAS THAT DOMINANT LOOK AS 2017 SEASON APPROACHES By Lou Monaco

By Mike Ready

HOLMDEL – An off year for Saint John Vianney translates into a banner season for most other Shore Conference teams. That’s if you consider last season’s 21-3 record, Class A Central championship and its seventh Monmouth County Tournament title in a row an off year. However, Saint John Vianney players have to live up to a different standard than other teams do when you’re part of a program that’s been the most dominant softball program in the Shore Conference – if not the state – for the past two decades. After losing the 2016 NJ.com Player of the Year and the all-time Shore Conference wins leader Luca Dalatri to graduation and after a successful 21-9 campaign a season ago, the defending Shore Conference Tournament champions are not satisfied. Returning five key starters from a year ago, highlighted by junior pitcher/outfielder Nick Hohenstein (.371 BA, 22 RBI), the Christian Brothers baseball team looks to avenge an 8-3 home season-ending loss to St. Augustine Prep in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA South Jersey, Non-Public A tournament on May 31. Christian Brothers lost two of its final seven games to end its season a year ago. Other returning starters looking to make significant contributions from last season include senior Brian Golden (1B, .241 BA), senior Joe Sparber (C), junior Jack Harnisch (2B, .220 BA), and junior Andrea Dalatri (P/3B, .225 BA). “We are very young with very little experience on the varsity level. They have had success on the lower levels, so hopefully that will translate to the varsity level. I am confident we will play well defensively and we have above average team speed in the field and on the base paths,” said veteran Christian Brothers head coach Marty Kenney, Sr. (777-328), who will be entering his

remarkable 44th season at the helm. “It is much too early to adequately evaluate the offense and pitching. We have many options, so hopefully we can settle on a starting lineup that will be competitive. I am pleased with their work ethics and overall approach to the game. I think our kids are looking forward to the challenge.” Other players to provide stability and playing experience to a squad that sported records of 14-5 at home and 7-4 on the road include junior catcher Julian Greco, junior first baseman John Dudek, junior pitcher/first baseman Matt Fitzsimmons, junior outfielder Eddie Dudek, junior outfielder Joe Duffy, junior outfielder Mike Martorano, junior pitcher/ outfielder Matt Barnes, junior pitcher Perry Quartuccio, junior pitcher Jake Lawrie, junior pitcher Blaise Venancio, sophomore second baseman Peter Morreale, sophomore shortstop Tommy DiTullio, sophomore pitcher/ third baseman Spencer Bauer, sophomore pitcher/outfielder Connor Baksh, and freshman pitcher Braedin Hunt. Christian Brothers opened its season with two straight home games, starting with the season opener against Brick Memorial this past Saturday, and Freehold Boro on Monday. The Colts hit the road for its first away contest of the season at Manalapan on April 5 with first pitch set for 4 pm.

For the Lancers, last season was more about what they didn’t win than what they did win. What they didn’t win was a semifinal loss to Middletown North in the Shore Conference Tournament and a 1-0 loss to No. 9 seed Donovan Catholic as the No. 1 seed in the Non-Public A South tournament quarterfinals. “We definitely look at it (the losses) as a learning experience,” said senior pitcher Demi Rivera – a third-team All-State and first-team All-Shore selection last season. “We know that we have to work harder this year because we are setting goals. We want to win a state title; we want to win everything actually. It’s definitely hard to stay on top having been on top.”

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Returning starters include sophomore Alex Agradides (CF), junior Shelli Rivard (3B), Rivera, junior Lindsey Barron (CF), senior Magan Massi (1B), senior Gianna Mavica (RF) and sophomore Alli Jones (C). In that group of starters, three had a batting averages over .400 and three .350 or better. Jones – a Fordham University commit – hit a team-high .430 with one home run, 16 runs batted in and 20 runs scored during a breakout season, while the C. W. Post-bound Rivera was right behind with a .416 average with a team-leading six home runs, 34 runs batted in and 37 hits along with 13 runs scored. The Lancers’ third .400-plus hitter was Massi, who hit for a .406 average with four home runs, 22 runs batted in and 27 runs scored. Mavica – a Princeton University commit and secondteam All-Non-Public pick – flirted with a .400 average but settled for a .386 mark with two home runs, 33 runs batted in and 24 runs scored, while Barron belted four home runs and averaged .364 at the plate with 23 runs batted in and 23 runs scored. Rivard hit .348 with a homer, 18 runs batted in and a team-leading 28 runs scored. Freshman Julia Parker (P/1B) has worked her way into the starting lineup with some stellar play in preseason games and fits right into the Lancers potent offense and Jess Cantana steps in at shortstop to round out the starting lineup for the Lancers. Freshmen Bryn Riser (3B/1B) and Gillian Zack (OF) and sophomore Jessica Campana (SS) are also competing for playing time and have shown promise. “We’re focused on one goal, we all have one key goal and that’s to win a state championship,” Rivera said. “Everyone’s head is in the same place and all we have do is stay focused all year and we should be okay.”

Rivera heads up a group that returns seven starters from a year ago making the Lancers one of the preseason favorites in the Shore Conference, a position the Lancers are very accustomed to. “We wear the name Vianney across our chest with pride,” Rivera said. “We know the reputation Saint John Vianney has but we’re the hardest working team in the Shore Conference and we don’t get anything handed to us.”

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3B // 2017 // 6’0”// 200 lbs. • 3rd Year Varsity Player • .370 Batting Average • 20 RBIs Junior Year

P // 2018 // 6’0”// 185 lbs.

• Rawlings Preseason Honorable Mention • National Honor Society • 2nd Year Varsity Player

CF // 2017 // 5’6”// 187 lbs. • 3rd Year Varsity Player • .327 Batting Average • 1st Team All B-North

PINELANDS REGIONAL

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OCEAN TOWNSHIP RED BANK CATHOLIC

Aaron Ahn

SS // 2017 // 6’2”// 215 lbs. • 2nd Team All Shore • 3rd Year Varsity Player • .405 Batting Average

RED BANK CATHOLIC

Alexandra DiBenedetto

P // 2017 // 5’7”// 160 lbs. • .400 Batting Average • 4th Year Varsity Starter • Led the Team in Home Runs

3B // 2017 // 5’6”// 140 lbs. • 3rd Team All Shore • .427 Batting Average • 4th Year Varsity Starter

P // 2019 // 5’6”// 145 lbs. • 2016 Rookie of the Year • High Honor Roll • B-North Champions Last Year

RED BANK REGIONAL

OCEAN TOWNSHIP RARITAN

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P // 2017 // 6’2”// 180 lbs. • A Central All Division 2016 • Gave Up 1 Walk in 55 Innings • 3rd Year Starter

P // 2019 // 6’1”// 155 lbs. • 21.2 Scoreless Innings • Student of the Month • Honor Roll

Mason O’Mara

C // 2017 // 5’3”// 130 lbs. • 4th Year Varsity Starter • .397 Batting Average • National Honor Society

RED BANK REGIONAL

RARITAN

P // 2017 // 5’10”// 185 lbs. • .308 Batting Average • Captain • 3rd Year Varsity Starter

Nicole Kirse

POINT PLEASANT BORO

RARITAN

• 10 Home Runs in a Season • .561 Batting Average • Holds School Record for Average

Giovanna Russomanno

PINELANDS REGIONAL

Joey Ventresca Emma Vasen

NEPTUNE

C // 2018 // 5’9”

• 3rd Year Varsity Player • Expert Snowboarder • Wants to Study Sports Medicine

Jack Mangold

P // 2019 // 5’10”// 175 lbs. • 2nd Year Varsity Player • .373 Batting Average • 52 Strikeouts

P // 2018 // 5’5”// 150 lbs.

RED BANK CATHOLIC

Dominic Caraballo

Blaise Panzini

OCEAN TOWNSHIP

Max Winters Thomas Paul

P // 2018 // 5’6”// 140 lbs. • Ranked 3rd in Graduating Class • .76 ERA Last Season • 3-Sport Athlete

SS // 2019 // 5’9”// 175 lbs. • 2nd Year Varsity Starter • .356 Batting Average • 4.0 GPA

Katy McGovern

Michelle Nestor

NEPTUNE PINELANDS REGIONAL

Jessie Rising

P // 2017 // 6’5”// 205 lbs. • 3rd Year Varsity Player • High Honor Roll • Captain

RED BANK CATHOLIC

C // 2017 // 5’3” • .449 Batting Average • 43 RBIs • 100 Hit Club

RED BANK CATHOLIC

Anthony DeRosa

OCEAN TOWNSHIP

Morgan Walsh

SS // 2017 // 5’2”// 125 lbs. • 4th Year Varsity Starter • 3.7 GPA • Honor Roll

POINT PLEASANT BORO

P // 2017 // 6’5”// 250 lbs. • 25 Hits Away From 100 for Career • .420 Batting Average • 27 RBIs

OCEAN TOWNSHIP

Alec Keezer Bre Rogers

MONMOUTH REGIONAL POINT PLEASANT BEACH

Kevin Donnelly

P // 2017 // 5’4”// 135 lbs. • 4th Year Varsity Starter • Honor Roll • .339 Batting Average

3B // 2017 // 5’8”// 175 lbs. • 3rd Year Varsity Letterman • 5-2 Pitching Record • 43.2 Innings Pitched

Josiah Gliddon

1B // 2017 // 6’2”// 180 lbs. • 4.5 GPA • .300 Batting Average • Honor Roll

Jessica Pszeniczny

MONMOUTH REGIONAL

Paul Birziu

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SS // 2017 // 6’1”// 175 lbs.

P // 2017 // 6’3”// 210 lbs.

• Hitter of the Year at Red Bank Regional • 7 Extra Base Hits Last Season • 4.0 GPA

• 3rd Year Varsity Letter Winner • 16 Innings Pitched Last Season • 20 Strikeouts Last Season

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2017 SHORE CONFERENCE BASE By Mike Ready

third season (11-27). Key returners: Justin Tucker (Sr. P/OF), Dylan Taliaferro (Sr. P/OF), Aedan Martin (Sr. 3B/P), Ron Cole (So. SS/P), Sebastian Jnobaptise (So. OF/P), Devon Furges (So. C). Key newcomers: Matt Bonderant, Sam Draper, Rocco Richard, Kyle Bailey, Greg Millaway.

JERSEY SPORTING NEWS PRESEASON BASEBALL TOP 10 1) Toms River North 2) Red Bank Catholic 3) Toms River South 4) Middletown South 5) Marlboro

6) Brick 7) Freehold 8) Middletown North 9) Manasquan 10) St. Rose

ON THE BUBBLE: Christian Brothers Academy & Ocean Township Divisions listed in projected order of finish.

CLASS A NORTH:

FREEHOLD – 2016 record: 14-12, (6-8 tied for

fifth, lost CJG IV first round). Head coach: John Block, 27th season (310-283). Key returners: Dan Chiusano (Sr. P/OF, 5-5, 0.91 ERA, 61 IP, 55 K’s), Tom Holdorf (Sr. P/1B, 2-1, 3.15 ERA, .376 BA, 1 HR, 7 2B, 17 RBI), Chris Cassandra (Sr. SS, .333, 17 RS, 5 2B, 11 SB), Mike Belka (Sr. OF, .250), Pat White (Sr. P/1B, 1-0, 3.20 ERA), Mark Costanzo (Jr. P/3B, .272, 5 RBI), Phil Marcantonio (Jr. C), Nick Aiello (Jr. P/OF), Matt Granato (Jr. P/2B). Key newcomers: Isaiah Howard (Sr. OF), Roberto Reyes (Sr. 3B), Dan Brophy (Sr. 2B), Matt Horvath (Sr. P/ OF), Matt Dasilva (Jr. OF), Dane DellaValle (Jr. P/1B), Luke Cirvelli (So. OF), Cam Eslager (So. OF), Matt Granato (Jr. P/2B).

MARLBORO – 2016 record: 13-10 (8-6 tied for

third, CJG III quarterfinalist). Head coach: Jim Ferraro, ninth season. Key returners: Jeremy Bello (Sr. P, 3-3, 2.12 ERA), Noah Hunter (Sr. P, 1.91 ERA, 18 1/3 IP), Will Kramer (Sr. P), Gene Napolitano (Sr. C, .352, 1 HR, 18 RBI), Will Trochiano (Sr. SS, .257, 22 RS, 1 HR, 9 RBI), Mark Ventre (Sr. OF), Jared Wright (Sr. OF), Anthony Petrosino (Sr. OF), Luke Ricciardi (Sr. IF/DH), Justin Levitto (Jr. 2B), Justin Kapuscinski (So. 1B/C). Key newcomers: Kyle Dade (Sr. C), Matt Hahn (Jr. P), Matt Lapoff (Jr. P/IF), Joey Pargament (Jr. P), Davonte Smith (Jr. OF), Justin Bernstein (Jr. OF), Paul Jun (Jr. OF), Aaron Ayers (So. P), Ian Li (So. P), Anthony Brienza (So. 1B/DH).

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COLTS NECK – 2016 record:

15-8, (11-3, second in Class B North, lost CJG IV first round). Head coach: Mike Yorke, 19th season. Key returners: Jon Weitzman (Sr. P/1B, 1-4, 1.69 ERA, 29 IP, 19 K’s, .297 BA, 5 2B), Brendan Clarke (Sr. 1B/OF, .348, 6 2B, 14 RBI, 15 RS), Dillon Pellechia (Sr. P, 4-0, 0.40, 33 IP, 10 K’s), Kevin Condon (Sr. P, 1-0, 0.95 ERA), Matt Hawkins (Sr. 2-0, 2.33 ERA, 12 IP, 8 K’s), Anthony Galason (Jr. OF/P, .276, 4 2B, 11 RBI, 0-1, 4.67 ERA, 9 IP), Joe Mancini (Jr. C), Jack Tirrell (Jr. IF). Key newcomers: Chris Aquinas, Sam Christopher, Dan Schulte, Nick Straub, Zach Albom, Joe Kohm, Nick Merlo, Shaun Scully, Reece Horneck, Adrian Jimenez.

HOWELL – 2016 record: 11-12, (6-8, tied for fifth, lost CJG IV first round), Head coach: Eric Johnson, eighth season. Key returners: Kyle Ferraro (Sr. SS/P), J.P. Traynor (Sr. C, .361, 11 RBI in 11 games), Grant Hackett (Jr. OF, .343, 14 RS), Nick Ruszcyk (Jr. 3B, 2 HR), Eddie Morales (Jr. SS/2B, 7 SB), Austin Dave (Jr. 1B). Key newcomers: Mike Walsh, Nick Lorenzo, Ryan Bearse, John Limaldi, Greg Napoliano, Mike Wynne.

MANALAPAN – 12-15, (6-8, tied for fifth,

lost CJG IV first round). Head coach: Brian Boyce, 17th season overall (255-179), 12th at Manalapan (182-120). Key returners: John Pudder (Sr. P, 2.37 ERA, 44 IP, 31 K’s), Dan DeBlasio (Jr. SS, .409, 15 RS, 2 HR), Giovanni Ciaccio (Jr. CF, .310, 10 RS). Key newcomers: Robert Gargano, Vin Lanza, Joe Pellecchia, Edwin Melendez, Anthony Naylor, Mike Perlamuter, Steven Bullen, Anthony Jomo, John Michael Sabatino.

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – 2016

record: 9-16, (2-12, eighth). Head coach: Todd Smith, eighth season (83-90). Key returners: Ralph Gambino, (Sr. P, out for season with Tommy John surgery), Mike Pirrotta (Sr. P/1B, 3.46 ERA), Andrew Beam (Sr. C, .345, out indefinitely with back injury), Nick Coluccio (Sr. C, .275), Christian Corcione (So. 2B), Bryan Reed (Jr. P/DH/1B, 2-1, 2.45 ERA), Ryan Ford (Jr. P/3B, .412, 3 HR, 22 RBI, 2-1, 2.43 ERA), Liam Simon (So. P/2B), Zach Pericone (Sr. P). Key newcomers: Brandon Smith, Luke Michman, Chris Goodman, Kevin Goodman, Mike Woods, Nick Lodispoto, Andrew Bernstein, Matt Benka, Tyler Hayden (Sr. P).

NEPTUNE – 2016 season: 8-12, (4-10, sixth in Class B North) Head coach: Kevin Frederick,

10th season (171-67). Key returners: Aaron Ahn (Sr. SS, .317, 6 HR, 18 RBI, 23 RS), Anthony DeRosa (Sr. 3B, .299, 2 HR, 5 2B, 19 RBI), Mike Veit (Sr. 1B, .385, 4 2B, 19 RBI), Dom Caraballo (Sr. CF, .327, 7 2B, 10 SB), Austin Nappi (Jr. P, 2-1, 2.24 ERA, 25 IP), Aidan Supp (Sr. 2B, .261, 1 HR), Brian Sheehy (Sr. DH/C), Eddie Barnwell (Sr. C), Steve Turk (Sr. OF/P), Connor Caizza (Sr. OF), Blaise Panzini (Jr. P), Jack Birnbaum (Jr. P), David Glancy (So. OF). Key newcomers: Shaun Golden, Sean Carver, Jon Beal, Jack Bertoldo, Mike Faletti, Joe Ianelli, Tommy Lang, JonMichael Rotondo, Tom Selden, Vincent Bianchi (So. IF/P), Ryan O’Hara, John Nimeth.

CLASS A CENTRAL

SAINT JOHN VIANNEY– 2016 re-

cord: 8-12, (6-6 fourth, lost NonPublic South A first round). Head coach: Mike Morgan, 11th season. Key returners: Sebastian Bellone (Sr. IF/C), Ryan DeMille (Sr. P, 2-3, 3.91 ERA, 32 K’s), Matthew Cerniglia (Sr. P/OF), Seamus Coyle (OF/IF), Gerardo Rivera-Colon (Sr. IF), Jack Whalen (Sr. OF), Frank D’Alessio (Jr. OF), Michael DiPede (Jr. OF), Logan Marter (Jr. P/OF), Robert Skinner (So. IF), Brenden Martin (So. P). Key newcomers: Drew Carey, Fred Younger, Matt McCormick, Evan Perrette, Alex Tango, Anthony Almonte, Joe Krause, Spencer Margulis, Nick Noto, John-Paul Fleming.

SHORE – 2016 record: 13-9, (8-4 tied for

second, CJG I quarterfinalist). Head coach: Patrick O’Neill, sixth season (67-57). Key returners: Austin Cannon (Sr. OF, .388, 8 RBI), Michael Deusch (So. P/1B), Michael Jeliff (Sr. P/2B, .319, 1 HR, 18 RBI), Ryan Jones (Sr. 3B, .357, 7 RBI). Key newcomers: Alex King, Dean Smolokoff, Jared Breithoff, Bailey Crochet, Thomas Dunleavy, James LaBruno, Jimmy Malletto, Michael Shirvanian, Sal LaRosa, Cody Fleischer, Oscar Scott.

RED BANK – 2016 record: 8-17, (3-11, seventh

Class B North, lost first round CJG III). Head coach: Nick Tucker, fourth season (2251). Key returners: Josh Horowitz (Sr. P), John Juco (Sr. 2B), Matt Santos, (Sr. 1B/DH), Kevin Laughlin (Sr. C), Jack Mangold (Sr. SS/P), Mason O’Mara (Sr. P/1B), Jonah Rosen (Sr. OF/DH), Jack Stamer (Sr. OF), Danny Wagner (Sr. 3B/P), Mike Eulner (Jr. 1B/P), Jack Povey (So. P/SS/3B, 4-3, 3.14 ERA, 36 K’s), Aiden Kelly (So. OF). Key newcomers: Will Grant, Nick Qauranta, Zach Yates, Colin Chatto.

RARITAN – 2016

record: 6-13, (39, tied for sixth). Head coach: Jeff Strubble, fifth season (38-53). Key returners: Matt Birdsall (Sr. P), Ken Friend (Sr. OF), Zach Johnson (Jr. P), Dan Vanmeerbeke (Jr. IF), Tyler Bruno (So. OF). Key newcomers: Jake Tennant, Tim Hayes, Michael Wojtowicz, Alex Lalmmatina.

RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN – 2016 record: 8-13,

(5-7 sixth, lost first round CJG I), Head coach: Kevin James 15th season. Key returners: Matt Fahey (Sr. OF, .391, 1 HR, 10 RBI), Connor Dupree (Sr. SS), Kyle Burnett (Jr. P), Robbie Smith (Jr. C), Patch Adams (Sr. P), Christian Lanzalotto (So. P/DH), Tommy Oakes (Sr. P/ IF), Alex Walsack (Sr. 2B). Key newcomers: Jack Boyer, Andy Schluter, Pat Russo, P.K. Kelleher, Mike Martino, Thomas Scinto, Dan Harby, Kenvin Stant, Gordan Forsyth.

MATAWAN – 2016 record: 12-11, (6-8, fifth

in Class B North, North 2, Group III quarterfinalist). Head coach: Bobby Carnovsky, fifth season (53-43). Key returtners: Jake Burlew (Sr. 1B/P, 9 RBI), Tom Collazo (Sr. SS), Antonio Martinez (Sr. 2B), Kyle Gamble (Sr. P, 1-1, 3.61 ERA), John Carrelli (Sr. P, 1-0, 4.56 ERA). Key newcomers: Mike Trapani, Griffin Leibell, Richie Olsen, Stephen Salot, Jackson Hercek.

HOLMDEL – 2016 record: 5-13,

(3-9, tied for sixth). Head coach: Chris Arecchi, first season. Key returners: Chris Mammirati (Sr. OF/P), Mike Devino (Jr. IF), Alex DiBona (Jr. IF), Alex Galarza (Jr. OF), Sal Monticcollo (Jr. IF, .265, 5 2B, 7 RBI), Andrew Pizzuto (Sr. C), Michael Stefany (Sr. OF), Michael Stoneham (Sr. P), Tom Tesoneiro (Sr. P). Key newcomers: Ezra Caspi, Jason Lyons, Brandon Saghafi, Victor Wladika, Brandon Wong.

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MIDDLETOWN NORTH – 2016 record: 14-11

CLASS A SOUTH

TOMS RIVER NORTH – *Please see preview article*

TOMS RIVER SOUTH – 2016 record: 22-9,

(10-4 first, OCT runnerup, SJG III semifinalist). Head coach: Ken Frank, 40th season (847-280-3). Key returners: Justin Fell (Sr. P, 6-1, 0.99 ERA, 60 K’s), Ben Montenegro (Sr. 3B, .308, 4 HR, 5 2B, 14 RS, 18 RBI), Matt Shiffer (Sr. IF/P, .360, 7 2B, 12 RBI, 18 RS), Tom Campo (Sr. IF, .302, 4 2B, 15 RBI, 11 RS), Mark Fitzpatrick (Sr. 1B/DH, .238, 4 2B, 6 RBI), T.J. Scuderi (Jr. OF/P, .355, 2 HR, 18 RBI, 5-0, 2.44 ERA, 32 K’s). Key newcomers: Dylan Danielson, Jared Kwinski, Connor Leatherman, Cameron Forest, Tom Spiwak, Nico Gonnella, Chris Mellott, Derek Elmendorf, Jake Towell, Colin Mackle, Jordan Erbe, Gabe Driscoll, Matt Hartshorn, Sam Conover, Mike Lazzaro, Damian Scott, Justin Lowden.

BRICK – 2016 record: 16-11, (6-8, tied for

fifth, CJG III semifinalist). Head coach: Jason Groschel, 12th season (138-105-1). Key returners: John Prato (Sr. CF, .389, 8 2B, 28 RS), Mike Soldo (Sr. P/1B, .314, 8 RBI, 3-2, 2.03 ERA, 44 2/3 IP), A.J. Serrino (Sr. 3B, .357 10 RBI, 8 2B,13 RS), Jerry Hutchison (Sr. C, .270), Matt Stadelberger (Sr. SS/P, 2 HR, 1-0), John Zurawski (Sr. P, 1-0, 3.32 ERA), Jayden Tissker (Sr. P/2B, 2-2, 8 2/3 IP), Kenny Bala (Sr. OF, .276). Key newcomers: Ed Zarzynski, Nick Sekera, Joe Guerra, Mike Brunner, Chris Salsano, Vincent Galdieri, John Groschel, Anthony Prato.

JACKSON MEMORIAL – 2016 record: 9-14, (7-

7, fourth, lost SJG IV first round). Head coach Frank Malta, 18th season overall (309-1431), 13th at Jackson Memorial (227-84). Key returners: Dylan Kanner (Sr. P/1B), Tim Halasnik (Sr. P/1B), Connor Takaccs (Sr. P/1B), Jake Fox (Sr. IF), Ryan Boyle (Sr. IF), Mike Dimino (Jr. P/IF), Aaron McCulligh (Sr. IF), Alex Ladiserhia (So. OF), Matt D’Amore (Jr. P), Shawn Kelich (Jr. P), Nick Sefick (Jr. P), Colin McCulligh (Sr. P). Key newcomers: Tom Pellone, Christian Pellone, Ryder Tallent, Troy Bathman, Kyle Thaiss, Dominic Billotti, R.J. Bonner.

BRICK MEMORIAL – 2016 record: 15-11,

(9-5, tied for second, lost SJG IV first round) Head coach: Evan Rizzitello, eighth season (76-77). Key returners: Ray Lutick (Sr. 3B/P, 1-1, 2 saves, 2.00 ERA), Antonio Laborte (Sr. CF, .200, 8 SB, 8 RS), Anthony Garcia (Sr. 2B, 5 SB), Joey Howell (Sr. 2B/SS), Nick Stephan (Jr. P, 2-1, 4 saves, 1.71 ERA, 17 IP, 10 K’s), Trevor Sherman (Jr. P/1B), 0.00 ERA, 3 appearances), Blaine Netterman (Jr. OF/P, .667, 4-6). Key returners: Joe Manso, Joe Tufaro, Vinny Guerra, Zack Hopcroft, Mike McCarthy, Dale DiMicco, C.J. Banka, John Vota, John Whalen, Mike Sullivan, Justin Hans, Alex Benson, Teejay Rosace, Tristan Savola, Torrey Savola, Joe Casselli, Nick Gillen, Nick Doubt, Colin Turner.

CENTRAL – 2016 record: 9-12, (5-9, tied for

seventh in Class B South, SJG III quarterfinalist). Head coach: Mike Casale, second season (9-12). Key returners: Mike Bickford (Sr. 3B, .361, 3 3B), Ryan Greene (Sr. 1B/P), Connor Keehn (Sr. P/1B), Jared Morris (Sr. P/OF, 3.82 ERA, 33 IP), Jack Sudia (Sr. OF, .328, 12 2B), Shane Black (Jr. OF, .348), Ryan Galati (Jr. 2B), Vance Pelino (Jr. 3B/P), Tom Ruscitti (Jr. C, .403, 3 HR, 29 RBI), A.J. Smith (Jr. P, 0.38 ERA, 13 1/3 IP), Colin Stacy (Jr. SS, .300). Key newcomers: Mitch Greene, Zach Greiner, Jack Whalen, Tyler Aires.

TOMS RIVER EAST – 2016 record: 8-13 (5-9

seventh, lost SJG III first round). Head coach: Keith Smicklo, first season (0-0). Key returners: Jordan Lewis (Sr. 1B), Darren Scholl (Sr. P/OF), Brad Brush (Jr. P/3B), Nick DeGennaro (Jr. 1B), Ahmir Cournier (So. SS). Key newcomers: Rob Cenci, Danny Clements, Jason Longo, Jared Mizarchi, Shaun Sullivan, Nick Silva.

SOUTHERN – 2016 record: 6-12, (6-8, tied for fifth). Head coach: Keith Cocuzza, second season (12-15). Key returners: Nick Simone (Sr. P), Zach Filmore (Sr. P), Zach Oddo (Sr. OF/C/3B), Nolan Watson (Sr. C), Joey Robertson (Sr. 2B), Pat Barrett (Sr. SS/P), Danny Wright (Sr. SS/2B), Noah Brown (Sr. OF), Vaughn Walker (Sr. OF), Connor Ciliberto (Sr. OF), Garrett Lange (Sr. OF), Marcos Mattias (Jr. OF). Key newcomers: Nick Periera, Matt Tancredi, Mike Liantonio, Austin Pharo, Joe Colonna, Colin Flood, Nick Downey.

CLASS B NORTH

RED BANK CATHOLIC – 2016 record 22-8 (13-

1, first, MCT runner-up, Non-Public South A semifinalist). Head coach: Buddy Hausmann,

(8-6, tied for third in Class A North, lost first round CJG IV) Head coach: Justin Nathanson, third season (21-27). Key returners: Tyler Rass (Jr. P/OF/IF, 4-5, 1.46 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 34 K’s), Marc Cerbo (Sr. 2B), Brendon Doherty (Jr. OF/1B), Garrett French (Jr. P/SS, 3-2, 1.48 ERA, 42.2 IP, 1.19 WHIP), Nick Liubicich (Sr. 1B), Michael Mercer (Sr. P/1B, 3-1, 32.1 IP, 1.73 ERA, 1.21 WHIP), Cody Sharkey (Sr. OF/P), Frank Wilton. Key newcomers: Michael Adamson, Jake Dillon, Nick Donato, Chris Price, Justin Romano, Jason Timmons, Justin Valletta, Connor Welch.

MANASQUAN – 2016 record: 13-7 (9-3, first

in Class A Central, CJG II semifinalist). Head coach: Bob Waldeyer, second season (13-7). Key returners: Tommy Sheehan (Sr. P/IF, 5-1, 0.78 ERA, 63 K’s 7 BB, 45 IP, 0.62 WHIP), Adam Schreck (Sr. C), Nick Jamie (Sr. OF), Connor Mully (Sr. P, 18 K’s in 14 IP, 3.00 ERA), Joseph Ostberg (Sr. IF), Nick Perrone (Sr. P), Declan Reichey (Sr. P), Tommy Antonucci (Jr. OF, .313, 9 RBI, 7 RS), Ricky Flynn (Jr. P/OF), Ethan Thompson (Jr. IF), James Harmstead (So. IF, .267, 2 HR, 14 RBI, 11 RS). Key newcomers: Kyle Abbott, Ben Barry, Luke Brown, Dan DelGuercio, Dan Mulay, Matt Snyder, Dylan Finn, Denny Maher.

OCEAN – 2016 record: 22-9 (10-4, third, CJG

III runner-up). Head coach: Chip Apicelli, eighth season (122-76). Key returners: Max Winters (So. SS/P, .358, 9 RBI), Jack D’Auria (Jr. OF, .282 25 RBI, 30 RS), Alec Keezer (Sr. IF/C/P, .282, 15 RS, 5-2, 2.40 ERA), Phil DeMarco (Sr. P, 4-2, 2.40 ERA, 52 K’s), Travis Lillie (Sr. P). Key newcomers: Brian Davis, Ryan Jenks, Stephen Hagerman, Ryan Toomey, Matt Redbord, Mark Butler, Jake Papa, Will Callano, Connor McQuillan, David Yatcilla, Mikey Kardan, Jan Baez, Alex Degillo, Evan Arbeeny, Matt Samilow, Jake Gianotti.

MONMOUTH

– 2016 record: 1310 (8-4, tied for second in Class A Central, CJG II quarterfinalist). Head coach: Paul Crivello, 4th season (35-36). Key returners: Josh Jackson (Sr. C, .424, 7 2B, 20 RBI, .549 OBP, .576 SP), Paul Birzin (Sr. 1B, .300, 19 RBI, 3-1, 17 IP, 18 K’s), Mark Abrams (Sr. OF, 1 HR, 4 2B), Joe Malfara (Sr. P, 3-5, 2 saves, 5.20 ERA, 45 K’s, 45 IP), Noah Eggenschwiler (Sr. P/OF, 3-2, 2 saves, 2.79 ERA, 29 IP, 30 K’s), Mike Valeno (Sr. IF, .282), Dante Ciarmella (So. P/IF), Derek Radzik (Sr. P/IF), Josh Rife (Sr. P), Trevor Demeo (Sr. P/IF), Charles Kelly (Jr. OF/P), Anthony Gaurino (Jr. IF/C), Liam Kile (Jr. IF). Key newcomers: Justin Scott (transfer from Robbinsville, .391, 9 2B, 20 SB), Jack Martell, Matt Klopp, Tyler Riccardi, Ricky Voss, Eli Rife, Andrew Faccone, Seth Gonzalez, Chris Anfuso.

WALL – 2016 record: 11-11 (8-6, fourth, CJG

III semifinalist). Head coach: Todd Schmitt, 21st season (335-156). Key returners: Matt Yard (Sr. P, 3-3, 2.81 ERA, 24 K’s), Shane Richey (Sr. 2B, .333, 8 RBI), David Howarth (So. C, .357, 1 HR, 8 RBI), Kevin Lenneper (Sr. OF, .300), Ryan Megill (Sr. 1B/DH, injured last season), John Perrino (Sr. 1B). Key newcomers: Alex Smith, Grant Shulman, Dylan Richey, Andy Lenneper, Teddy Sharkey, Joe Shimko.

LONG BRANCH – 2016 record: 4-16 (1-13,

eighth). Head coach: James Riley, second season (4-16). Key returners: T.J. Brewer (Jr. C), Matt Mincelli (Jr. SS/P), Pasa Fields (Jr. CF), James Horniacek (Jr. P), Carlos Irizarry (Sr. 3B), Ryan Lorme (Sr. OF), Nick Luhn (Jr. 2B), Justin Navarro (Sr. C/P), Jalen Walls (Sr. 1B/P). Key newcomers: Edwin Suarez, Jordan Pellot, Evan Yerman, Juwan Wilkins.

CLASS B CENTRAL

ST. ROSE – 2016 record: 19-7 (13-1, first,

Non-Public South B quarterfinalist). Head coach: Rich Lanko, first season (0-0). Key returners: Brendan Hueth (Sr. CF/P, .458, 14 2B, 36 RBI, 27 RS, 1.094 OPS), Brandon Mology (Sr. P/2B, 5-3, 1.43 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 33 K’s, 49 IP), Joe Volpe (Sr. SS, .400, 3 HR, 34 RBI, 34 RS), Tommy Blaes (Sr. OF), Mike Thomp-

son (Sr. OF), Andrew Baier (Sr. C/P), Brian DiPasquale (Sr. P/1B, 6-1, 2.55 ERA, 36 K’s in 35.2 IP), Kevin Fay (Sr. 1B/P), Adam Cohrs (Sr. C), Mario Bove (Jr. OF), John Crowley (Jr. OF/P, .296, 18 RS, 13 RBI, 2-1, 3.06 ERA, 32 IP), Will Gannon (Jr. Util), Brody Maypother (Jr. C, .362, 3 HR, 27 RBI, 20 RS, .587 SP), Riley Maypother (Jr. 3B/P, .326, 1 HR, 27 RBI, 16 RS), Dan Rose (Jr. P), Sammy Sesito (Jr. 1B/P). Key newcomers: Frank Bellezza, Evan Peeke.

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – 2016 record: 12-

13 (8-6, tied for fourth, CJG I quarterfinalist), Head coach: Angelo Fiore, fourth season. Key returners: Kevin Donnelly (Sr. P/1B, .403, 2 HR, 27 RBI, 18 RS, 12 2B, .653 SP, 1.053 OPS, 4-4 record, 4.95 ERA), Connor Prima (Sr. OF/P), Rodman Rupp (Sr. OF), Ryan Craig (Sr. OF), John Nista (Jr. IF/P, .310, 1 HR 22 RBI, 8 2B, 15 RS), Kenny McPherson (Jr. P/IF, .250, 12 RBI, 16 RS), Jude Lovgren (Jr. P/IF), Vincent Storino (Jr. C), Josh Yates (Jr. P/IF, .346, 6 2B, 18 RS, 13 RBI), Chriss Russo (Jr. OF), Mihalis Hrisanfinis (So. OF), George Bersin Daly (Jr. OF), Nick Melito (Jr. OF), Jean Verrier (Jr. OF/P), Will Thorn (Jr. 1B). Key newcomers: Max Allia, Luke Frauenheim, Phil Antoniotti, Aidan Conway, Joey Favato.

MATER DEI – 2016 record: 12-11 (11-3, sec-

ond, lost first round NP B South). Head coach: Pat Riddell, 13th season. Key returners: Kyle Dowlen (Sr. SS, .276, 2 HR, 16 RBI, 6 SB), Vincent Stanziale (Sr. P/3B, 1-4, 1 save), Ryan Turner (Jr. OF, .270, 15 RBI, 9 SB), Matt Carrigy (Jr. P/OF), Kevin Olausen (Sr. 1B/P), Rob Lynch (Sr. 1B/P), Mike Dunne (Jr. C/OF), Joe Profaci (Jr. OF). Key newcomers: Greg Bender, Craig Hardy, Sean Turner, Patrick Mastro.

KEYPORT – 2016 record 13-11 (10-4, third,

CJG I runner-up). Head coach: Kyle Keelen, sixth season (42-60). Key returners: Christian Smith (Sr. P/SS, 4-3, 1.91 ERA, 51 2/3 IP, 41 K’s, .270 BA), Kyle Johnson (Sr. 3B/P), Shane Chandler (Sr. OF/P, .418, 1 HR, 6 2B, 17 SB), Jackson Aumack (Sr. 2B, .287, 20 SB, 23 RS), Alex Staats (Sr. 1B), Colin Fernandez (Jr. OF/P). Key newcomers: Justin Young, Matt Russo, Roan Maxwell, William Odom, Chris Shevlin.

KEANSBURG – 2016 record: 8-11 (8-6, fourth, lost first round CJG I). Head coach: Ryan Lillis, first season at Keansburg (0-0), 13th overall (131149). Key returners: Matt Gibney (Sr. IF/P), Hunter Gorski (Sr. OF), Justin Alessi (Jr. SS), Paul Eckelberry (Jr. OF/P), Joe Oserbye (Jr. C), Liam Meyer (So. CF), Liam Riecks (So. IF/OF/P). Key newcomers: Alex Agostini, Christian Borrageiros, David Clayton, Dylan Ryan, Gabe Torres, Brandon Rizzi.

RANNEY – 2016 record: 5-12 (4-10 sixth). Head coach: Matt Hall, second season (5-12). Key returners: Kiran Shah (Jr. P/OF), Ryan Batista (So. C/IF), Jacob Fields (So. OF/1B), Ethan Gavin (So. IF/P), Ben Kraushaar (So. IF), Cole Redman (Fr. OF). Key newcomers: Nate Aquino, Kyle Lubin, Alan Li (So. OF). HENRY HUDSON – 2016

record: 1-15 (1-13, tied for seventh). Head coach: Matt Mancini, first season (0-0). Key returners: Brendan Carlstrom (Sr. P/1B/OF), Thomas Colantino (Sr. C/OF), Ryan Doelger (Sr. IF/P/OF), Liam Hagan (So. 1B/3B/P), Jack Slocum (Sr. OF). Key newcomers: Michael Mohr, Michael Hoey, Casey Haupt, Grady Hendrickson. ASBURY PARK – 2016 record: 1-14 (1-13, tied for seventh). Head coach: Johnny Grasso, 11th season. Key returners: Devon Nash-Mcghee (Jr. SS), Henry McGhee (Sr. CF/P), Christian Bragg (P/3B), Louis Rodriguez (Jr. C, .364, 2 2B, 6 RBI). Key newcomers: Alex Peavey, Kavon Robinson.

CLASS B SOUTH

LACEY – 2016 record: 6-14 (4-10, eighth in

Class A South). Head coach: Corey Hamann, fifth season (23-62). Key returners: Anthony Elefante (Sr. P/OF, 36 IP, 28 K’s), Donald Zellman (Sr. P/IF, 1.52 ERA, 41 IP, 45 K’s), Jordan Jurkiewicz (So. C/3B, .302, 13 RS), Tom Corragio (Sr. P), Justin Thompson (Sr. OF), Colin Trembley (So. OF/P), Paul Car-

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EBALL AND SOFTBALL PREVIEW JERSEY SPORTING NEWS PRESEASON SOFTBALL TOP 10 1) Middletown North 2) Donovan Catholic 3) Saint John Vianney 4) Jackson Liberty 5) Lacey

6) Ocean Township 7) Pinelands 8) Manasquan 9) Red Bank Catholic 10) Marlboro

ON THE BUBBLE: Raritan, Matawan, Toms River North, Wall, Brick Township, Mater Dei & Henry Hudson Divisions listed in projected order of finish. luccio (Sr. C), Brandon Haggerty (Sr. P/1B), Jarrett Dial (Sr. P/Util), Keith Apostolos (Jr. IF), Jake Capatasto (Sr. P/OF), Evan Ross (Sr. 3B/C). Key newcomer: Mile Feaster (So. IF).

JACKSON LIBERTY – 2016 record: 11-11 (7-7, third, lost first round CJG III). Head coach: Jim Rankin, 11th season (128-88). Key returners: Kyle Tavaska (Sr. CF), Andrew Ludovico (Sr. P), Billy Hart (Jr. 1B/C), Matt Pickus (Jr. P), David Melfi (So. C), Daniel Sofield (So. SS/2B), Alex Torres (So. SS/2B), Connor Keenan (So. OF). Key newcomers: Matt Piro, Jared Carroll, Matt Hickman, Chris Matragrano, Rich Dordas, Dan Dordas, Jake Greene, Brandon Frith, Scott Weirciszewski, Kevin Ritz, Nick DeCarlo, Shane Hickey. MANCHESTER – 2016 record: 13-12 (8-6, sec-

ond, SJG II semifinalist). Head coach: Dave Beauchemin, second season (13-12). Key returners: Gavin Pabst (Sr. P/3B, 3-0, 0.32 ERA, 21.2 IP), Joe Felipe (Sr. P, 6-3, 1.75 ERA, 49 K’s), Kirk Montanye (Sr. OF, .379), James Cuber (Jr. P), Steven Rodriguez (Sr. 2B, .260, 8 RBI, 11 RS), Derek Schmidt (Jr. 1B), Jack Felipe (So. C). Key newcomers: James Johns, Quint Kearns, Patrick Carney, Chris Santiago, Jacob Roberts, Jagger Karaska.

POINT PLEASANT BORO – 2016 record: 21-5

(14-0, first, CJG II quarterfinalist). Head coach: David Drew, seventh season (78-64). Key returners: Josiah Gliddon (Sr. P/1B/3B/ DH, 4-2, 2.90 ERA, 42 K’s in 44 2/3 IP, .265, 3 HR, 15 RBI), Justin Rafi (Sr. C), Kyle Lauria (Sr. IF), Patrick Feehan (Sr. IF, .283, 10 RBI), Thomas Paul (Sr. P/Utility, 1.70 ERA 4 IP, .304, 11 RBI). Key newcomers: John Duggans, Hayden Frey, John Sullivan, Ben Herman, Jack Brennan, Andrew Laspina, Ryan Sansone, Cole Weingarten, Joe Leitzia, Trent Livolsi, Christian Aurin, Jonathan Alfonso, Dylan Kleinfeldt, Jack Bysek, Sam Collins, Garrett Romer, Paul Franceschini, Nicholas Guzzi.

PINELANDS – 2016 record: 10-13 (6-8 tied for fourth, lost first round SJG III). Head coach: Robert Sanzari, fifth season (40-54). Key returners: Noah Dean (So. P/OF, 1-3, 2 saves, 1.94 ERA, 39 2/3 IP, 33 K’s), Joey Ventresca (So. P/SS, 3-3, 2.00 ERA, 42 IP, 52 K’s, .368, 7 2B), Anthony Diaz (So. 3B, .346, 6 2B, 12 RBI), Tommy Madge (Sr. OF, .250), Riley Stephenson (Sr. C), Tommy Allen (Sr. OF), Joey McDonald (Sr. P, 1-0, 16 2/3 IP, 2.14 ERA, 12 K’s). Key newcomers: Peter Hammond, Billy Crawford, Jimmy Zazenski, Bobby LeFevre. BARNEGAT – 2016 record: 11-14 (6-8, tied for fourth, SJG II quarterfinalist). Head coach: Dan McCoy, sixth season (69-57). Key returners: Aaron McLaughlin (Sr. P, .265), Justin Diefenbach (Sr. P, 2-1, 1.97 ERA, 25 IP), Tyler Suydam (Sr. P/1B, 2-2, 1.33 ERA, 42 IP), Anthony Lani (Sr. SS). Key newcomers: Mimo Padilla, Eric Becker, Evan Albanese, Nic Caputo, Lucas Torres. DONOVAN CATHOLIC – 2016 record: 7-14

(6-8, tied for fourth, lost NP South A first round). Head coach: Bill Benning, second season (7-14). Key returners: Jack Bilancia (Jr. 1B), Nicholas DeMaio (Jr. C), Charles Dowling (Sr. P), Barlet Goble (Sr. 1B), Alex Jansen (Sr. OF), Zack Mann (Sr. 3B), Matt Morro (So. OF), Ryan O’Sullivan (Sr. 2B), Gerard Russo (Sr. SS), Thomas Smith (Jr. C), Brandon Zanetti (Sr. 3B). Key newcomers: Ross Artale, Andrew Connallon, Sawyer Conrad, Elan Gilroy, Ryan Miller, J.T. Murphy, Jonathan Poplawski, Patrick Wade.

LAKEWOOD – 2016 record: 9-12 (5-9, tied

for seventh Class B South). Head coach: Gene Drumright, 13th season. Key returners: Aurelio Mendez (Jr. SS/2B/P), Hector Rodriguez (Sr. SS/P), Julian Zinger (Jr. 1B/P), Yamile Toro (Sr. OF), Deion Crooks (Jr. OF), Tayon ConoverHart (Sr. OF), Terrence-Cole Woodson (Sr. 2B/ OF), Kevin Lopez (Sr. 1B/P). Key newcomers: Justin Vega, Robert Alabarran.

CLASS A NORTH: MARLBORO – 2016 record: 159, 8-4 (CJG IV quarterfinalist) Key returners: Macie Ditillo (Sr. OF, .487, 4 HR, 40 RBI, 17 2B, 25 RS), Kaleigh Oplinger (Sr. P, 11-7, 82 K’s, 113 IP, 3.42 ERA, .318 BA), Phoebe Li (Sr. IF, .446, 25 H, 27 RS, 14 RBI), Jenna Pargament (.286, 56 AB), Lindsey Fhima (Sr. IF, .400, 4 HR, 21 RBI), Elyse Shapiro (Sr., .281, 32 AB), Jody Thomas (So., .423 10 RBI, 26 AB), Alex DiGrande (Sr. C, .464 13 RBI, 25 AB). Key newcomers: Brianna Lenza (Jr. Util), Jessica Rantinella (So. OF). HOWELL – 2016 record: 1012, 6-6 (Lost first round SJG IV) Key returners: Linda Rizzo (Sr. P, 7-9, 81.2 IP, 46 K’s), Haylie Barnes (Sr. OF, .446, 1 HR, 16 RBI, 33 H), Tara Daukshus (Jr., .432, 11 RBI, 37 AB), Steff Maxson (Jr. SS, .329, 6 HR, 16 RBI), Makenzie Volger (Jr. C), Cassidy Predale (Jr. 1B), Lauren Odemann (Jr. 2B), Hailey Polisano (Jr. OF). Key newcomers: Savannah O’Malley (So. SS/OF), Victoria Fama (So. DH/1B/C), Keira Quinn (Fr. OF). COLTS NECK – 2016 record: 9-11, 6-8 (Class B North) (Lost first round CJG III) FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – 2016 record: 10-15 (Lost first round CJG IV) NEPTUNE – 2016 record: 4-16, 3-11 (Class B North) MANALAPAN – 2016 record: 8-12, 4-8 FREEHOLD – 2016 record: 5-13, 0-12

CLASS A CENTRAL: SAINT JOHN VIANNEY – *Please see preview article* RARITAN – 2016 record: 16-10, 9-3 (CJG II quarterfinalist) Key returners: Nicole Kirse (Sr. P/IF, 8-2, 54 K’s, 56 IP, .456, 3 HR, 22 RBI, 16 RS), Ashley Marino (Jr. IF, 14 H, 20 AB, 1 HR, 11 RBI), Michelle Nestor (Sr. C, .590, 23 H, 39 AB, 13 RBI), Annalesa DiLaurenzio (Jr. OF). Key newcomers: Morgan O’Donnell (Sr. SS/2B), Erynn Boyle (So. P), Lily Tomasiello (Fr. 1B/3B/C). MATAWAN – 2016 record: 17-7, 11-3 (North2, Group III quarterfinalist) Key returners: Lauren Conroy (Sr. IF, .672, 3 HR, 30 RBI, 35 RS), Jessica Veary (Sr. P, 10-5 record, .418 BA, 1 HR, 18 RBI), Amanda Hunter (Jr. C, .286), Jennifer Lloyd (.339), Megan Rutch (Sr. P/IF, 4-3, .227 BA, 6 RBI). Key newcomers: Sarah Lapinski (Jr. 1B), Megan Donohue (Sr. OF), Olivia Caponigro (Jr. OF), Elisa Furmarolo (So. 2B), Brianna Witecha (So. 1B), Gaby Manzella (So. OF). HOLMDEL – 2016 record: 8-12, 7-5 (Lost first round CJG II) RED BANK – 2016 record 6-16, 2-12 SHORE – 2016 record: 3-18, 0-12 RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN – 2016 record: 5-13, 2-10

CLASS A SOUTH: TOMS RIVER NORTH – 2016 record: 16-7, 12-3 (Lost first round SJG IV) Key returners: Lauryn Schuber (Jr. P, 14-6, 3.82 ERA, .574 BA, 3 HR, 30 RBI, 22 RS, Emily Ponticello

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CLASS B NORTH: MIDDLETOWN NORTH – *Please see preview article* OCEAN TOWNSHIP – 2016 record: 16-10-1, 10-4 (CJG III quarterfinalist) Key returners: Gianna Graziano (Jr. P, 12-10, 161 K’s in 151 IP, .333, 2 HR, 14 RBI), Giovanna Russomano (Sr. IF, .427, 2 HR, 25 RBI, 29 RS), Emma Vasen (Jr. IF, .561, 10 HR, 37 RBI, 44 RS, .644 OBP), Morgan Walsh (Sr. C, .449, 7 HR, 43 RBI, 32 RS), Brianna Roskey (Jr. IF, .306, 12 RBI, 13 RS), Carley Weisberg (So. OF, .214, 10 RBI, 10 RS). Key newcomers: Serina Johnson (Sr. OF), Nicola DiNaro (So. IF), Natalia Errico (So. IF), Madison Mastando (So. IF), Alex Ardizzone (Fr. 2B), Julia DeGriolamo (Fr. P/IF, OF), Sadia Stout (Fr. OF), Madison Volek (Fr. IF/OF). MANASQUAN – 2016 record: 12-7, 9-3 (Lost first round CJG II) Key returners: Victoria Galvan (Sr. P, .544, 12 HR, 30 RBI, 9-6, 160 K’s in 93 IP), Grace Beyer (So. IF, .391, 13 RS, 13 SB), Jessica Collinson (Jr. OF, .377 14 RBI, 13 RS), Sara Devereux (So. P, 3-1, 27.2 IP, 2.65 ERA), Jen McCaffrey (Jr. OF), Shaye Dolan (Jr. 1B), Phoebe Mervine (Jr. 2B), Camryn McTighe (Jr. OF/3B), Emily Burnick (Jr. C/1B/OF), Grace McNamara (Jr. 1B/3B). Key newcomers: Kathryn Wynd (Sr. OF), Montes Rainee (Jr. Util), Gianna Melchionda (Fr. Util), Taylor Schultz (Jr.). RED BANK CATHOLIC – 2016 record: 19-11, 12-2 (Non-Public South semifinalist) Key returners: Coby Coppola (Jr. P, 16-10, 97 K’s in 150 IP), Taylor Lane (Jr. IF/OF, .410, 2 HR, 23 RBI, 28 RS), Allison Tomaino (Jr. IF, .395, 34 H, 23 RS, 10 RBI, 11 SB) Lauren Cleary (Sr. Util., .302, 15 RBI, 27 RS, 8 SB), Siobhan Cottell (Sr. IF/OF, .232, 1 HR, 17 RBI), Michelle Kugelman (Sr. OF, .250, 2 HR, 14 RBI, 16 RS), Dana McCulloch (Sr. IF, .231, 1 HR 7, RBI). WALL – *Please see preview article* MIDDLETOWN SOUTH – 2016 record: (Won North 2, Group III championship, Group III finalist) Key returners: Sarah Corey (Sr. 3B, .386, 26 RBI), Jillian Bigos (Jr. 2B), Jill Martin (Jr.), Alissa Carfora (Jr. 3B), Sarah Riso (Jr. P/OF), Morgan Russo (Jr. P/OF), Sophie Wilson (So. P). Key newcomers: Ava Carlucci (Sr. OF), Asley Vignola (Jr. OF), Shelby Sheridan (Jr. 1B), Jessica Siefried (Jr. OF), Amanda Caswell (Jr. OF), Jennefer Kennedy (Jr. OF), Erin Bauer (So. P), Brooke Coneeny (So. C). MONMOUTH – 2016 record: 10-12, 5-7 (Lost first round CJG II) LONG BRANCH – 2016 record: 1-22, 0-14

CLASS B CENTRAL: MATER DEI – 2016 record: 156, 12-2 (Non-Public South B semifinalist) Key returners: Kayley Anthony (Sr. Util.), Paige Fernandez (Sr. P), Tyrah Graves (Sr. SS), Jayme Lewandowski (Sr. OF), Sam Napoli (Sr. C/IF), Jocelyn Dacquel (Jr. OF), Valerie Zoda (Jr. IF), Morgan Hurst (So. IF/OF). Key newcomers: Heather Corney (Jr. OF), Salma Lima (Jr. OF). HENRY HUDSON – 2016 record: 15-8, 11-3 (CJG I semifinalist) Key returners:

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KERNAN, GALLO GIVE MIDDLETOWN NORTH ANOTHER CHANCE AT A STATE TITLE By Mike Ready

MIDDLETOWN – The Lions are coming off one of the most heralded seasons in program history finishing ranked No. 1 in the Shore Conference and No. 8 in the state, but face a number of challenges if they are to duplicate that same level of success this upcoming season. Last year saw Middletown North win 27 games and go undefeated (120), winning the Shore Conference Class A North. They won their second straight Shore Conference Tournament championship and reached the final of the Monmouth County Tournament before falling to Saint John Vianney. However, it’s what they didn’t win that sticks with the Lions, who were upset in the NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 semifinals as the No. 1 seed. The loss was a huge disappointment as most felt this was a team destined to win a group title.

“It’s definitely going to be a hard loss but we have the potential to fill her hole,” said senior pitcher and University Rhode Island-commit Riley Kirnan, who won 24 games last season and was a first-team All-Shore selection striking 152 batters with a 2.16 earned run average. “We have Gabby Cerbo and Mackenzie Shelvon to fill her spot and they’re both great players.”

Returning to second base and batting second is Lizzy Dorsa, who had three home runs and 21 runs batted in a year ago with a .381 batting average. Hitting third is second-team All-State right fielder Kayla Gallo – a Florida International University commit – who hit a team-leading .446 while belting five home runs and driving in 41 with 26 runs scored and 24 walks.

The top of the Lions lineup, one through four, is set in stone and will be a nightmare for opposing teams. Leading off will be junior third baseman Milena Wilton who batted .337 with 16 runs batted in while playing flawlessly in the field at third. With 16 walks last season at the top of the order, she’s constantly setting the table for big innings as her 28 runs scored last season indicates.

In addition to pitching, Kernan will bat cleanup this season after hitting .351 a year ago with three homers and 31 runs batted in 97 at bats.

Then in July the team learned that head coach Marc Rosner was leaving the program to take a full-time teaching position at Raritan High School and would assume the position of softball head coach for the Rockets. In his first two seasons at North, Rosner guided the Lions to back-to-back Shore Conference Tournament championships and first title since 1974. Rosner accumulated a combined record of 50-10 over the past two seasons with consecutive state tournament semifinal appearances.

Five through nine in the lineup looks to be interchangeable, but senior catcher Ryan Rasmussen will probably hit in the fifth spot after posting a .314 batting average last season with 19 runs batted in and eight doubles. Last season’s freshman sensation, Adriana Cerbo, who hit for a .410 average in 78 at bats with 19 runs batted in, 22 runs scored and 14 doubles will be in the outfield or as the designated hitter. Sophomore Cara McNulty has hit well this spring and will find her way into the lineup somewhere and after gaining valuable experience off the bench last season, while junior Sam Kanach looks to be penciled in as the starter in left fielder. Junior pitcher/designated hitter Adriana Noterile, and seniors Angela Delanhanty (OF), Emily Kernan (INF/OF) and Megan Dematteo are in the mix as well.

Former Monsignor Donovan and Manalapan head coach Chris Hoffman, in his 13th year coaching with a lifetime record of 138-148, takes over for Rosner.

“Two years in a row we lost it the semifinals in the states,” Kernan said. “I think this year we definitely can win the states. I think we do really well under pressure; we like pressure situations and play our best ball under those conditions. With this team behind me I think we have a great chance of doing big things.”

Entering the upcoming season, the Lions have one gaping hole in the lineup to fill but do return six starters and a number players with starting experience so another run at a state title is a definite possibility for this year’s team. First though, they must find a way to replace the production of first-team All-State first baseman Christine Gebhardt – who is now starting and batting third for Manhattan College.

“I’m sure the team is counting on me,” Gallo said. “But I’m counting on them just as much. I mean we’re a team together.”

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P // 2018 // 5’6”// 125 lbs. • .495 Batting Average • 1st Team All Conference • MVP Award Recipient

SS // 2017 // 6’3”// 175 lbs. • 3rd Year Varsity Starter • .450 Batting Average • Carpenter Cup Team

Molly Kernis

TOMS RIVER NORTH

• 2016 OCT Champion • 4.83 GPA • 2016 Perfect Game Underclass All-American

TOMS RIVER NORTH

Mike Nyisztor

TOMS RIVER NORTH

Anthony Sasso Benny Montenegro Courtney Mahoney

Justin Schaff

TOMS RIVER NORTH

WALL TOWNSHIP

C // 2018 // 5’8”// 175 lbs. • 4.6 GPA • Honor Roll • OCT Championship

Colleen Garrigan

TOMS RIVER NORTH P // 2018 // 6’1”// 200 lbs. • Pitched No-Hitter in 2016 • Ocean County Tournament Champions 2016

P // 2018 // 5’10”// 200 lbs.

Lauryn Schuber

ST. ROSE

Joey Volpe • 4th Year Varsity Starter • Golden Glove Award 2016 • A-South Championship Team 2014

Matt Yard

TOMS RIVER NORTH

TOMS RIVER EAST

1B // 2017 // 5’5”// 300 lbs.

• 4th Year Varsity Player • 2016 Varsity Sportsmanship Recipient • 3.4 GPA

Casey Steppe

P // 2017 // 5’6”// 140 lbs.

Jared Bellissimo

SS // 2017 // 5’11”// 177 lbs. • 3rd Year Varsity Starter • .400 Batting Average • 33 RBIs

Jade Warner

OF // 2017 // 6’2”// 175 lbs. • 4th Year Varsity Player • 3rd Year Varsity Starter • 2nd Team All-Shore

Nicole August

ST. ROSE

Brendan Hueth

jsn players to watch

• Honor Roll • 1st Year Varsity Starter • Adapted to Catcher to Contribute to Team

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Lester Pierce Tom Smith Fran Attardi

JSN would like to thank Red Bank Regional High School for hosting the JSN annual Spring Photo Shoot. It was an amazing night to be around all these great athletes. Not only was this year’s photo shoot the largest we have ever had, but it was also the greatest group of athletes. Every one of the attendees were kind, fun, patient and respectful toward the JSN staff. We would also like to thank to all the Athletic Directors, without whose help the photo shoot would not be the success that it was. God Bless, The Attardi Family

P // 2017 // 6’5”// 210 lbs.

• 2016 Carpenter Cup • 3rd Year Varsity Starter • 2015 Coaster Pitcher of the Year Honorable Mention

Please be advised that all athletes in attendance at the photo shoot were personally selected by their respective high schools. While we make every attempt to include all athletes, we do not personally select the athletes in our preview issues. All Shore Conference high schools are eligible to participate in our annual spring photo shoot. If you would like your high school to feature your athlete/team in the future, please contact your individual high school for more information. Every high school and their athletes are important to us.

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