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BASEBALL Class A North
Class A South
Class B Central
Class C Central
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CBA Middletown South Middletown North Manalapan Marlboro Freehold Twp. Howell
Jackson Memorial Toms River North Toms River South Brick Memorial Toms River East Southern
St. Rose Point Beach Mater Dei Prep Keansburg Henry Hudson Keyport Asbury Park
Class A Central
Class B North
Class B South
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St. John Vianney Rumson-FH Raritan Matawan Holmdel Red Bank Shore
Red Bank Catholic Freehold Colts Neck Monmouth Ocean Neptune Long Branch
Manchester Brick Barnegat Lacey Central Pinelands
Wall Jackson Liberty Point Boro Manasquan Msgr. Donovan Lakewood
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Table of Contents ASM Divisional
Predictions..................................... Page 2 Baseball
Divisional Previews.......... Pages 4 thru 11, 14
The Real McCoy......................... Page 12 Ready for Round
Two.................................................. Page 13 Boys Lacrosse
Divisional Previews............ Pages 16 thru 18 Girls Lacrosse
Preview.......................................... Page 19 Basketball All-Star
Review............................................ Page 20 Stumpy’s Corner........................ Page 21 Ocean County
School Directions......................... Page 22 Monmouth County
School Directions...................... Page 23
BASEBALL
1. Red Bank Catholic
2. Jackson Memorial
3. Wall
SOFTBALL
1. St. John Vianney
2. Middletown South
3. Toms River East
4. Jackson Liberty
4. Howell
6. Middletown South
6. Brick Memorial
8. Toms River South
8. Raritan
5. Christian Brothers Academy
7. Toms River North
9. Manchester
10. Middletown North
5. Red Bank Catholic
7. Wall
9. Jackson Memorial
10. Barnegat
Teams to Watch: Manalapan, Freehold,
Brick, St. John Vianney, Colts Neck
BOYS LACROSSE
1. Rumson-Fair Haven
2. Christian Brothers Academy
3. Red Bank Catholic 4. Jackson Memorial
5. Colts Neck
6. Manasquan 7. Howell
8. Freehold Township 9. Southern
10.Monsignor Donovan
GIRLS LACROSSE
1. Shore Regional
2. Rumson-Fair Haven
3. Red Bank Catholic
4. Manasquan
5. Freehold Township
6. Jackson Memorial
7. Brick Memorial
8. Colts Neck
9. Toms River South
10.Toms River North
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POSITION PLAYERS TO WATCH Joe Dudek, 1B, CBA - The accolades continue to mount for the University of North Carolina recruit, who was recently named to Perfect Game's Northeast High School Dream Team as a first baseman. If the production matches the talent, he should quadruple the modest nine RBI he had last year as a junior.
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Howie Brey, LHP, Middletown South - Brey combined with now-graduated Will Siegfried to form, arguably, the top pitching tandem in the Shore last season and the left-handed portion of the duo returns for one last run through Class A North before heading to Rutgers next season. Matt Pidich, RHP, CBA - Pidich will pitch for Pittsburgh - moving to the ACC next season - down the road, but not before two more seasons of high school ball. The velocity has always been there for Pidich, and this year, expect the numbers to catch up to the talent.
Mike Macchia, LHP, Middletown North - Last year, relative unknown Jake McIlraith stole the show for Middletown North by throwing a no-hitter in his first varsity start and then tossing a one-hitter against CBA. All the while, Macchia was the steadiest of the Lions pitchers from start to finish and he should assume the role of ace this season.
Ryan MacFarlane, RHP, Freehold Twp. - One of the more underrated all-around players in A North last year, MacFarlane brings it on the mound and in the batter's box for the Patriots. He hit .388 last year and posted a 2.18 ERA in 45 innings last season. Tommy Giunta, RHP, Marlboro - Giunta is another player who quietly had a good season last year, going 5-1 with a 2.85 ERA while pitching in the shadow of ace Matt Lorenzetti. Marlboro has done the job restocking pitching from year to year and the Mustangs have the arms to replace Lorenzetti this year as well. Bob Byrne, RHP, CBA - The Colts have most of their pitching back and Byrne was one of the more reliable options last season. Expect the 3-4 record to improve with an extra year of experience and, more importantly, better run support.
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last season, so if three of those arms can emerge as reliable starters, Middletown North has all the ingredients to win a division title.
Coach: Brian Boyce, 7 th season Record Last Year: 29-3 (11-1)
The Braves have had success at the lower levels during this three-year stretch of success, so it stands to reason that if Manalapan is down for any period of time, it will not be down for long. Still, the only players on this year's Braves team have any significant varsity experience, while Vito Gadaleta got a chance to run, play the field and hit here and there. Brian Lamboy is a good anchor to the lineup and Joe Serrapica showed he can get outs on the mound as well as hit, so Manalapan has a nice foundation in those two. In the end though, players like junior catcher Michael Knauf, junior first baseman Dave Baird and sophomore second baseman Matt Parke - who takes over the position that Lamboy also occupied as a sophomore and junior - will be the ones who determine whether or not Manalapan can once again contend for an A North title.
Brian Lamboy, SS, Manalapan - Lamboy goes from role player to centerpiece for the Braves, which graduated six of eight position players from the starting lineup and four prominent pitchers. While the seniors got the headlines last season, Lamboy was quietly one of the Braves' most solid contributors, hitting .398 with 12 doubles.
Carmine Palummo, UTIL, Howell - Starting catcher Kyle Conrad is a senior co-captain and is in the discussion with Rhatigan as the best catcher in the division, and yet he might be the second-best catcher on his own team. Palummo is slated to play catcher at Iona next year and is a very good athlete who will play third base for the Rebels this season.
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Dan Sweeney, CF, Middletown South - If you plan on trying to find a better defensive center fielder than Sweeney in the Shore Conference, save yourself the trouble and abort the mission before it starts. Sweeney has plus speed that is enhanced by the exceptional jumps he gets on the ball off the bat. He's also a capable offensive player who hit third in the lineup as a junior for the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III champion Eagles.
Joe Serrapica, 3B, Manalapan - No player in this division is taking on the increase in responsibility that Serrapica is during his senior season. Last year, he hit at the bottom of the order and gave the Braves some strong innings on the mound when he was needed, but now he'll hit in the No. 3 hole and serve as a starter on the mound when he's not manning the hot corner. He did his job well last year, hitting .305 with seven extra-base hits, 19 runs and 18 RBI.
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5. Marlboro Coach: James Ferraro, 4 th season Record Last Year: 15-7 (7-5)
CBA's Joe Dudek
1. CBA Coach: Marty Kenney, 38 th Season Record Last Year: 11-11 (5-7)
The Shore Conference power began to show the makings of a dominant pitching staff last season, and the emergence of John McCarren as a Division I prospect only makes the Colts staff scarier. While the pitching is ready to make CBA a contender for all of the local championships, their fate at the state level lies in the position players and, more specifically, in the lineup. The Colts weren't as sharp in the field as they would have liked last season and the lineup had only two .300 hitters who are back this year. Junior and University of North Carolina recruit Joe Dudek is the most imposing hitter in the Shore, but his nine RBI last season reflect team's willingness to throw him nothing good to hit. If that's the strategy again this year, CBA's other hitters must make the opposition pay and if players like Henry Klimowitz, Zach Zupa and Sean Arnott continue to improve at the plate, CBA could be a Shore Conference contender and a sleeper come state tournament time.
2. Middletown South Coach: Ryan Spillane, 4 th season Record Last Year: 19-9 (7-5)
The defending Monmouth County Tournament and Central Jersey Group III champions may be the team to beat in Class A North heading into the season, but it will not be easy for the Eagles to win A North, something they have not done during the first three years of coach Ryan Spillane's tenure. Not only must they replace ace and ASM Pitcher of the Year Will Siegfried, but they'll have to replace unheralded hurlers Mike Bergin and Rob Barnek. All the talk about last year was how much Siegfried and Howie Brey carried the staff, but Bergin and Barnek combined for 47 2/3 innings with a 2.94 ERA. Throw in Siegfried's monster year, and that's a lot of quality innings to replace, even if the Eagles do trot out a bona fide ace in Brey. On the other hand, the defense is stellar, anchored by Dan Sweeney in centerfield, so the pitchers will have help.
3. Middletown North Coach: Michael Dooley, 1 st season Record Last Year: 7-13 (6-6)
Middletown North has a chance to run out the best top-tobottom lineup in the division, led by Connor Dickie and Tim Rhatigan, but a healthy Chris Stark is more likely the key to a big season. Stark was limited to 12 1/3 innings last year after pitching well as a freshman and with a full season of work, he should also pitch better as well. With Stark limited, Macchia and now-graduated Jake McIlraith carried the staff, with Macchia logging 49 innings as the team's No. 1 starter. Russ Halbach and Tim Frawley can also give the Lions some innings and senior Dan Slendorio threw 10 innings himself
Marlboro has had a top ace in each of Jim Ferraro's first three seasons, with Matt Weckerle (2010) and Matt Lorenzetti (2011) heading the staff. Tommy Giunta will head up the staff this year, and while he doesn't get the attention that those other pitchers got, he is coming off a strong season in which he went 5-1 with a sub-3.00 ERA. More importantly for Marlboro, Giunta has some help in the rotation with senior Zach Lazow and juniors Adam Ashenfarb and Evan Hilla. Lazow and Ashenfarb each threw above 80 miles-perhour last year and with a year to develop, they should give the Mustangs some depth to help offset a young lineup led by returnees Ben Helmes, Anthony LoBrace and Rich Bellemare. Keep an eye on the infield defense for the Mustangs, because Scott Donaghue, Jon Bobrow and Aaron Rosen made for a very good, very rangy infield and their departures might make life tougher on the pitching staff.
6. Freehold Township Coach: Todd Smith, 3 rd season Record Last Year: 10-13 (3-9)
Freehold Township went only 3-9 in Class A North last season, tied for last place. Yet the overall body of the season was rather impressive, including a 7-4 mark outside the division that helped pull the Patriots record to a respectable 10-13. Included in that 7-4 mark were wins over Jackson memorial and Toms River North, two top 10 teams heading into this year, and those wins suggest that the Patriots are not far breaking through for a record of .500 or better in A North. They also took Manalapan to extra innings and lost a number of one-run games, so with Ryan MacFarlane, Nick Cardamone, Josh Lodi and Mike Patti back, Freehold Township hopes to get over the hump against its own division this season.
7. Howell Coach: Eric Johnson, 3 rd season Record Last Year: 8-14 (3-9)
As the introduction stated, Class A North is so deep that there is a good chance that the team that ends up finishing last will have defeated one of the top two or three teams in the division. We're picking Middletown South to finish second, but in terms of talent, there really isn't that much separating the Eagles from the Rebels, Freehold Township, Marlboro or Manalapan. Just last year, Howell finished last in A North and still advanced to the Monmouth County Tournament quarterfinals and took a lead into the sixth inning against eventual champion Middletown South before losing 3-2. Howell will have to find some pitching as it tries to replace ace Dan Watson, as well as some offense to replace Joe Raccuglia and Brian Blood, but there is enough offense to allow pitchers like Andrew Osbourne and Joe Purcaro round into form and Mater Dei transfer Mike Ammerman to become eligible in late April.
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Dan Incle, 1B, Matawan While the Huskies made noise last year with a strong senior class, their breakout star was a sophomore in Incle. The junior is a good athlete who could work in the outfield or at third and he hits the ball hard and often.
Eric Scamardella, LHP, Holmdel Suffered a major scare when he took a pitch off of his head while batting, but pitching-wise, Scamardella has the ability to be one of the Shore's top returning pitchers.
Michael Monaco, LHP, St. John Vianney The Lancers got as much as they could out of ace Matt Margaritonda, but they needed pitchers to step up when the ace missed two weeks of action and Monaco was among those who helped get St. John Vianney through that stretch and eventually to a division title. Brian Wikoff, LHP, Red Bank - Logged quality innings as a sophomore and could be a sleeper pick for top pitcher in the division for a young Bucs team looking to surprise people.
Dan Gutch, RHP, Raritan - Carried the bulk of the workload last year and with the emergence of a few arms behind him, should be better-suited to handle the workload as a senior.
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Vanderveer was a relative unknown heading into his junior year in 2011, but he forced his way into box score after box score by driving in a school-record 42 RBI in one season while hitting .410 with four homers. While an RBI performance like that is almost unrepeatable, Vanderveer showed power to go with a good approach and should be one of the best hitters in the division. At the same time, there could be a comparable hitter on his own team in Mike Langan. The senior centerfielder started as a sophomore and recovered from a slow start as junior with a torrid finish to the season. Vanderveer is firmly on the radar as far as Raritan players go, but no one should let Langan fly under the radar. The duo will spearhead another high-scoring Raritan attack that is very much a threat to win an outright title in A Central.
Coach: John Kaye, 15 th season Record Last Year: 12-8 (7-5)
R.J. Bohnert, OF, Shore The lone holdover from the varsity squad that reached the Group II final in 2009, Bohnert will try to lead the Blue Devils back to the top of the division after earning an alldivision selection last year despite battling the injury bug.
Nick Fulop, RHP, Matawan - Fulop did a lot of his best work in relief, finishing with a 3-0 record and four saves. Now, he moves to the front of the rotation and the Huskies will need a good showing from the senior after running out a pretty good rotation last year. The bat can also put him in an All-Shore discussion after he hit .529 last year.
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Jake Vanderveer, OF, Raritan The sweet-swinging lefty set a school record for RBI in a season with 42, a mark that also led the Shore Conference.
Dylan Baxter, LHP, Holmdel - Became a steady option for the Hornets last year and may be the most known commodity returning to the mound in A Central.
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Anthony Santoro, C, St. John Vianney One of the Shore's best sophomores will get a shot behind the plate this season after playing at first base during his freshman year.
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1. St. John Vianney Coach: Mike Morgan, 6 th season Record Last Year: 10-10 (8-4)
The Lancers are the defending Class A Central champions, winning the division in the final division game, a thrilling walk-off win over Matawan. Despite an 8-4 division record and a Class A Central title, 2011 was an up-and-down season because the Lancers went 2-6 outside the division on the way to a 10-10 overall finish. A big reason for the struggle was because ace Matt Margaritonda had some arm trouble, which is a two-sided coin. While it hurt the Lancers last year, it did prepare a talented group of returnees for 2012 and with five pitchers back from last year, the staff is primed for a step forward. The offense will score behind Andrew Lewnes, Anthony Santoro and Anthony Uribe and with a deep roster of young players with potential, the Lancers could have a roster that wins a division and advances during postseason play.
2. Rumson-Fair Haven Coach: Gary Costello, 1 st season Record Last Year: 10-11 (7-5)
Rumson came on strong in the second half of the season and nearly stole the A Central title behind a junior-loaded lineup that began to hit the cover off the ball. Chris Lorenz, Nico Giaimo, Alex Bull, Dakota Sagnelli and Thomas Kirman head up a lineup that figures to put up some more crooked numbers this year, but the key to the Bulldogs making a run at a championship of some kind in coach Gary Costello's first year will be the starting pitching. Will Volker will lead the staff with Louis Aikens and Nick Riguardi following in the rotation and if the Bulldogs can keep teams in check from game-to-game, the offense is there to beat anyone in this division.took over in 2009.
3. Raritan Coach: T.J. O'Donnell, 3 rd season Record Last Year: 17-9 (6-6)
Led by a strong senior class, Matawan took St. John Vianney down to the last days of the regular season in the race for the division title before coming up just short of an A Central title. Replacing all-division catcher Christian Knox and all-division ace Vinny Manzella stands as the tallest order, but Alan Geyer and Kenny Santamauro both leave significant voids as well. A repeat of 2011 for Nick Fulop would be a great start after the senior hit .529 and was excellent pitching in relief. Junior Dan Incle returns as one of the most dangerous middle-of-the-order hitters in the division and with that pop in the lineup alone, the Huskies should at least get into the top half of the division. With a little more pitching behind Fulop, Matawan may be able to capture that division title that eluded the Huskies last year.
5. Holmdel Coach: Dan Mondelli, 4 th season Record Last Year: 8-14 (5-7)
The injury bug has hit Holmdel hard and in a division where parity is king, injuries make a huge difference. The Hornets will be without junior shortstop J.T. Licciardello until late April at the earliest with an elbow injury, while starting second baseman T.J. Abrams and catcher Joe Sadler are both battling nagging injuries that could limit their availability in the field. Another problem is No. 2 starter and middle-of-the-order thumper Cole Whatley is dealing with a sore arm that has restricted him to designated hitter in the preseason. The good news is that ace Dylan Baxter is ready to go and Eric Scamardella is playing centerfield and returning to the mound after taking a pitch to the head last year. When completely healthy, Holmdel could challenge for the division title, but the Hornets will need to get healthy in the field and on the mound first.
6. Red Bank Coach: Del Dal Pra, 1 st season Record Last Year: 12-11 (7-5) Dal Pra has enjoyed success at both Henry Hudson and Ocean in previous stops and now he takes over at Red Bank, where he is also the athletic director. He inherits a team with a lot of youth, albeit talented youth. Third baseman Blake Brandon is the lone experienced senior slated to start as opening day approaches, while juniors Ross Gisondi and pitcher Brian Wikoff hope to help lead the way. Gisondi played the outfield last year and started to get comfortable at the plate at the end of the year, displayed by a long double in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III playoff loss to Middletown South that was about a foot away from clearing the fence for a walk-off home run. Sophomore Jacob Nappi is an exciting player after hitting .330 as a freshman, so there are some pieces in place for the Bucs to get through, and perhaps even avoid, the growing pains.
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Coach: Patrick O'Neill, 1 st season Record Last Year: 6-15 (2-10)
The Blue Devils finished a distant seventh in the standings, but the gap in talent was not nearly as large as the gap in win totals. More than anything, the Blue Devils were just younger than everybody else and with an extra year of experience for the returning starters, Shore will close the gap between itself and the top of the division. Bohnert is healthier going into this season than he was last year and Cosentino is primed for a big year after trying to carry a heavy load as a freshman. New coach Pat O'Neill and his team have nowhere to go but up and although we're playing it safe and keeping the Blue Devils as the preseason cellar-dweller, a gutsier prognosticator would pick them to finish higher with some of the talent they have back.
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Matt Thaiss, C, Jackson Memorial - Those in the know claimed Thaiss was the best catcher on the team last year, even with senior Alex Herceg on board. We'll find out what he can do behind the plate this year, but one thing is already decided: the University of Virginia recruit can mash. Joe Ogren, 2B/SS, Jackson Memorial - The run of Jaguars continues with Ogren, who is the most accomplished player returning to Class A South this year. The Bucknell recruit is on the short watch list for player of the year.
R.J. Devish, UTIL, TRS - Devish is the lone returnee to the Indians lineup and will make the move to shortstop after hitting .324 and playing a good third base last year.
Brett Fontenelli, 3B, TRN - A three-year starter, Fontenelli got off to a torrid start last season before leveling off and still finished with a .352 batting average. He has power in the middle of the Toms River North order and also brings a good glove to the hot corner. Kevin Nilsen, SS, Brick Memorial - Nilsen went overlooked last season because of his team's struggles, but the numbers are impressive. He batted .414 with 11 extra-base hits and 23 RBI and will move to shortstop this season after player third in each of the past two seasons. He is also the Mustangs' top pitcher after striking out 34 and walking nine in 40 innings last year.
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Karl Blum, RHP, Toms River North The 6-4 right-hander is drawing heavy interest from ACC schools like Maryland and Virginia as he enters his junior season as the Mariners ace. Kyle Driscoll, RHP, Toms River South - The imposing 6-8 flamethrower suffered a setback when he broke his non-throwing wrist, but he is expected to pitch this season before playing at Rutgers next year.
Brandon Holup, RHP, Jackson Memorial Holup was an unknown going into the last year and although he posted a modest 5-3 record on the mound, he faced the toughest competition of any Jaguars pitcher and also posted the best strikeout-to-walk ratio on the team (40-to-10). John Leiter, RHP, Toms River South - With Driscoll out, Leiter will have to anchor the pitching staff of the Indians. This Indians rotation may have more question marks than any in the last five years or so, but that just speaks to the strength of the pitching that has come through Toms River's south side.
Alex Daniele, RHP, Jackson Memorial - Like most of the Jaguars, Daniele had a trying season off the field but a great one on it. He didn't take the ball in many of the so-called "big games" like Holup did, but the results were as good as one could expect: a 4-0 record, 1.91 ERA and 21 strikeouts in 22 innings.
Brian Kenny, RHP, Jackson Memorial - Kenny would have been Colts Neck's No. 1 starter and a middle-of-the-order bat. He won't have to do either of those things with a loaded Jackson roster, but he will fit right into the rotation with Holup and Daniele. As much noise as Jackson's bats make, the Jags may end up with the deepest pitching staff in the division as well.
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1. Jackson Memorial Coach: Frank Malta, 8 th Season Record Last Year: 21-6 (10-0)
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All indications are that junior and University of Virginia recruit Matt Thaiss is as impressive with the tools on as he is in the batter's box, which is quite a thought. Thaiss lost three weeks to a hip injury last season, but before the injury, he blasted six home runs and was on his way to an All-Shore season. The Jaguars are much more than just Thaiss, returning Bucknell commit Joe Ogren, as well as starters Spencer Young and Mike Folk. The lineup is going to be as
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dangerous as ever, but what makes the Jaguars such a threat to win multiple titles this season is a deep pitching staff that adds Colts Neck transfer Brian Kenny. The Jackson pitching has been overlooked because of the offense for the last couple of years, but it has been a key to this run under coach Frank Malta.
2. Toms River North Coach: Ted Schelmay, 19 th season Record Last Year: 14-10 (7-3)
Toms River North has some returning players who can swing the bat, but it's hard to imagine its lineup can mash with Jackson. What the Mariners may be able to do is pitch their way past the Jaguars behind junior standouts Karl Blum and Ron Marinaccio, as well as senior Ryan Mihalkovitz, who was in and out of action because of injury. Last year, it was senior Ben Musicant who kept the Mariners in games, but they just never had enough offense against top pitching to pull out wins over Jackson and Toms River South. When the bats woke up later in the season, Toms River North was able to beat Toms River South in a slugfest and at least put some runs against the Jaguars. With much of the offense back and two live arms heading the staff, Toms River North is a preseason second-place team that could very well finish first in A South.
3. Toms River South Coach: Ken Frank, 34 th season Record Last Year: 19-8 (7-3)
Only R.J. Devish returns to the Toms River South lineup, moving from the hot corner to shortstop. After Devish, you will have to flip through the program to learn the new crop of Indians because the starters are all new. Toms River South has always
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had the next in line ready to go from year to year, but this is a unique situation with so many new faces. The pitching should be fine once Rutgers recruit Kyle Driscoll recovers from an injury to his non-throwing wrist, when he'll join fellow returnee John Leiter in the rotation, but keeping all of these A South lineups under four runs is a tall order. With some breakouts in the lineup and a strong follow-up season for Devish, Toms River South will be in the thick of things, as usual.
4. Brick Memorial Coach: Evan Rizzitello, 2 nd season Record Last Year: 8-14 (3-7)
Preseason arm problems for the starting staff put Brick Memorial behind the eight-ball last year and despite strong seasons from senior infielders Kevin Nilsen and Ray Triano, the Mustangs could not recover. Health is almost never predictable, so it's almost a silly question to ask if a team is going to stay healthy, but it's worth asking what a fully-healthy Brick Memorial squad can do in this division. The Mustangs were very tough in previous years on the big boys of the division and if Nilsen, Corey Zytko and Kevin Corris can string together some quality starts, the Mustangs could be one of the big boys.
5. Toms River East Coach: Bill Frank, 28 th season Record Last Year: 5-16 (3-7)
That 5-16 record just doesn't look right next to the Toms River East logo, unless of course you ask a few of the Raiders' rivals. The Raiders have fallen some over the last couple of years and during the struggles of the 2011 season, coach Bill Frank began running out the younger players that will make up the team this year and next. Junior Christian Danyo is a promising left-handed bat at third base and senior Jordan Hoefling assumed the catching duties while hitting in the middle of the order. Those two, along with Dave Lewis at the top of the order, give the Raiders lineup a good start and if the seniorheavy pitching staff can take a step forward, Toms River East should be back in the postseason, where the Raiders are always dangerous.
6. Southern Coach: Tom Natoli, 3 rd season Record Last Year: 2-18 (0-10)
The Rams 2013 class showed promise as many of its members began to crack the starting lineup over the course of the 2011 season. Catcher Mark Heslin hit three home runs, while Nick Manufo, Anthony Speziale and Danny Higgins also posted good numbers in part-time duty. The Rams have four proven seniors to anchor the team, led by outfielders Jack Bush and Joe Fiorelli, so if the junior class builds on its debut, then Southern is definitely the sleeper in the division.
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POSITION PLAYERS TO WATCH Mike Rescigno, 3B, RBC - Rescigno struggled down the stretch and hit .291, but the final numbers were still impressive: .406 on-base percentage, nine extra-base hits, four home runs. Beyond the numbers, the talent is undeniable, as Rescigno is drawing interest from multiple ACC programs and touching 90 miles-per-hour off the mound.
Andrew LaMura, CF, RBC - An All-Shore first-team selection last year, LaMura is back in center field for the Caseys and moves to the leadoff spot. He made the move from left field to center last year and established himself as a standout with the glove to go with the .413 average and robust runs scored (35) and RBI totals (32). Matt Kleinstein, C, Colts Neck - Hit .320 as a sophomore last year and might be ready to grab the torch as the best defensive catcher in the Shore, although Connor White may not be ready to pass that torch just yet. Anthony Vazzana, 3B, Freehold - There are a few worthy shortstops in Freehold's Matt Holtz and RBC's Al Molina, but there are two third basemen that have to be in the division lineup. The first is Vazzana, who was a third team All-Shore member as a junior with a .467 batting average and 10 doubles, a strong follow-up to a .404 campaign as a sophomore.
Nick Liggett, RF, RBC - LaMura is the returning AllShore hitter and Rescigno is the major college prospect, but Liggett is the best pure bat on the Caseys, at least according to last year's numbers. While he hit slightly below .400, he posted a robust .523 on-base percentage, a slugging percentage approaching .700 (.675) and was second on the team with five home runs.
PITCHERS TO WATCH Luke Cahill, RHP, Monmouth - The right-hander is slated to head to Seton Hall next year and he will have to have a good year on the mound and at the plate for Monmouth to overcome a heavy dose of graduation in a very competitive Class B North division. Ryan Spahr, RHP, Red Bank Catholic - The Wagner commit did not exactly take the reigns as the Caseys ace last year, but that was because Brendan McGann had a breakout season as a senior. Even with McGann's 9-1 senior year, Spahr had the best stuff in the rotation, evidenced by his 65 strikeouts and 14 walks in 48 innings. Ryan Slate, LHP, Red Bank Catholic - Slate went 6-0 last year, and there is still room for improvement based on his ERA and 27-to-33 strikeoutto-walk ratio in 41 2/3 innings. He looks primed to make the leap to All-Shore candidate as a senior. Jake Yanez, LHP, Freehold - The slender lefthander does not fit the work-horse profile, but he threw more innings (64) than everyone in B North last year, with the exception of Ocean ace Nick Panduri. Yanez is a bulldog on the mound with a year to mature, and he should be even better as a junior.
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By Matt Manley – Staff Writer Liggett, Mike Rescigno, Joe Iacabellis and Trevor Brain all played a lot last year and Ryan Spahr and Ryan Slate return to the rotation. That's a good group of players back, but it's not like RBC returns an entire lineup or starting rotation as Manalapan did last year or Wall does this year. Instead, it's the wave of young talent that had great success at the lower levels that makes the Caseys a scary team again. The seven returning starters are a great start, but it's players like sophomore shortstop Al Molina and junior first baseman Ron Robinson that will determine how good RBC is. Even Rescigno, the team's No. 3 starter, has shoes to fill as he replaces All-Shore first-team member Brendan McGann in the rotation after throwing only a handful of innings as a sophomore. The talent is in play for RBC to repeat as Shore Conference champions and to take a shot at the NJSIAA South Non-Public A championship, but be patient as the younger players get their feet wet.
2. Freehold Coach: Jon Block, 21 st season Record Last Year: 11-12 (7-5)
The Colonials had some great moments last year but also had some not-so-great moments in finishing 11-12. Most of the main characters return this year with a chip on their shoulder following a solid 7-5 showing in Class B North. The division is actually relatively young, with Colts Neck boasting a juniorpacked lineup, Ocean losing most of its starting lineup, Monmouth returning two starters along with Luke Cahill and RBC turning to some of its younger players in the program to fill four spots on the infield. Based on the number of returning players, Freehold is in better shape than anyone, especially considering how good some of those players are. Anthony Vazzana was an All-Shore selection last season and junior Jason Lundy and shortstop Matt Holtz are on the unofficial watch-list after strong seasons last year. Jake Yanez was a workhorse on the mound as well, so Freehold has plenty of weapons with which to go to battle. If returning experience means anything, Freehold should be looking at a big season.
3. Colts Neck Coach: Mike Yorke, 13 th season Record Last Year: 7-16 (5-7)
The division coaches' reviews of Colts Neck's sophomoreheavy team last year did not sound like the evaluation of a 7-16 team. Most teams that played Colts Neck issued a word of caution to all opponents in 2012 and 2013 once the sophomores got some innings under their belts. Those expectations should be tempered a little bit now that Brian Kenny - who would have been the Cougars' No. 1 pitcher and a middle-of-the order bat transferred to Jackson Memorial, but the junior class remains intact with Lucian Dellaferra, Tim Vangelas, Matt Kleinstein and Jon Baturgil. The Colts Neck pitching staff will consist mostly of seniors, namely returnees Brandon Simon, Dan Johnson and Sean Blass. Those pitchers will have the most say in how good Colts Neck is because the position players already showed that they are ready to compete, even in a very good division.
Kevin Phillips, RHP, Freehold - The Colonials searched for that second pitcher behind Yanez and in Phillips, they may have found their No. 2. Phillips could stand to walk fewer batters (23 in 29 2/3 innings) this year, but with 30 innings under his belt, he is ready to do that.
4. Monmouth Coach: Ted Jarmusz, 29 th season Record Last Year: 15-10 (5-7)
Max Schmardel was the Falcons' shut-down pitcher down the stretch of the season last year, and it will be up to Cahill to play the part this year with Schmardel now graduated. Monmouth, however, also loses another standout on the mound in Bill VanMeerbeke. Throw in the impact that those two, plus Dan Carroll had on the offense, and Monmouth has a lot to replace. But in Cahill, they have a legitimate Division I player (Seton Hall) to shoulder much of the load and some interesting pieces to step in and step up. Brandon Pollina caught fire down the stretch of the season last year and was a major reason why Monmouth had success during the postseason after a disappointing start. Brian Blaney played the field mostly, and will now get to bat more often, as well as throw some innings, while Rich Burner moves into a starting spot behind the plate. Last year, there were top-10 aspirations attached to the Falcons and they just weren't able to play at that level, save for a few games late in the season. With the expectations a little more guarded this year, perhaps the Falcons will relish flying under the radar and ride their standout on the hill and at the plate to a big year.
5. Ocean Coach: Cip Apicelli, 3 rd season Record Last Year: 18-11 (10-2)
Cip Apicelli has done a praiseworthy job during his first two seasons as Ocean's skipper, but this year will be his biggest challenge to date. Ocean is almost never at a loss for quality baseball talent and this year's team may end up having enough of it to make the grade, but it's hard to know what the Spartans are until this inexperienced group takes the field for the real games. Senior infielder Mike Scagnelli is back after hitting clean-up in a good Ocean lineup last year, while A.J. Caruso goes from designated hitter to 1st baseman this year. Other than that, this team is a host of varsity rookies, with the exception of junior pitcher Nick Price, who logged some quality innings for the Spartans last year. Based on the success of the program, it would surprise no one if Ocean put it all together and finished second in the division again, but we're going to let the new guys prove it on the field against the returning talent from the other four schools before we give the Spartans the bump up the rankings.make a run at a top-three finish.
6. Neptune Coach: Bob Huzzy, 12 th season Record Last Year: 9-15 (3-9)
The Scarlet Fliers will look to bounce back from a down year in 2010 with a host of returnees, albeit in a difficult division. Austin Thomas will lead the charge at the plate and in the mound, while A.J. Eldridge is another quality arm that gives Neptune a one-two punch that should keep them in most games. Junior Sydney Wells will get some innings at the back of the rotation and super-utility man Andrew Spirito can also give the Fliers some work on the mound, or anywhere else for that matter. Jason Richard is back behind the plate after starting as a freshman last year and will be a name the rest of B North gets used to hearing. Lou Rochelle, Matt Porter and Zack Ficter all return to the lineup and will help solidify the batting order. The middle infield is inexperienced with junior Bobby Stawsky moving to shortstop and freshman Bobby Knee winning a job at second base.
7. Long Branch
Nick Price, RHP, Ocean - The Spartans have some major shoes to fill in their pitching staff, but Price will help eat some quality innings after doing a solid job in spot duty last year.
Coach: John Perri, 1 st season Record Last Year: 5-14 (1-11)
Paul Tracey was the one player on Long Branch that could keep the Green Wave in games against top teams and arm trouble limited his pitching impact last year. That forced other younger players into action and now that those players have been through the fire, they could be better for it. Tom McCauslin, Aaron McCue and Tom McGlennon picked up some innings for Long Branch last year and senior catcher Diego Espinosa was instrumental in leading the pitchers. Those three hurlers, plus a more complete Espinosa, have Long Branch set up to a be a team that can better hang with the top teams in the division while beating some of the division's middle teams.
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1. Red Bank Catholic Coach: Buddy Hausmann, 5 th season Record Last Year: 26-4 (11-1)
Make no mistake about it, the Caseys are loaded with talent heading into the season, but in the interest of skepticism, it's worth mentioning a lot of those players are beginning their first season as starters on the varsity level. Andrew LaMura, Nick
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POSITION PLAYERS TO WATCH Chris Reynolds, C, St. Rose - There are some great defensive catchers in the Shore Conference and Reynolds is right there with the best of them. He's no slouch with the bat either, coming off a season in which he hit better than .400.
Colin Daley, 1B, Point Beach - A coaches selection for the All B Central team, Daley is one of several returnees to the Point Beach lineup. He will likely hit in the middle of the order, which means he should shatter his 2011 RBI total (seven) during his senior season. Alan Nieto, LF, Point Beach - The Garnet Gulls reloaded after winning the division in 2010 thanks to a stellar sophomore class, particularly its two corner outfielders. Now a junior, Nieto should be even better near the top of the order and on the mound for Point Beach, although it's hard to top a .476 average with eight extrabase hits, 21 runs and 21 RBI. Connor Stimpson, 3B, Mater Dei - The Seraphs return a pretty solid group of position players and Stimpson was perhaps the most productive of the group based on his two home runs and 23 RBI as a sophomore. Nick Fiore, RF, Point Beach - Fiore was an RBI machine during the early part of the season and finished with 22 in just his sophomore season. If last year is any indication, the tandem of Fiore and Nieto will be the top offensive duo in the division for the next two seasons.
PITCHERS TO WATCH
Bobby Klatt, LHP, Mater Dei Only a junior, Klatt is now a seasoned veteran and may be the top arm in the division.
Ryan Chandler, RHP, Keyport The Red Raiders could be a dangerous team with their young talent, energetic new coach, Kyle Keelen, and Chandler at the top of the rotation.
Jorge Cunha, RHP, Keansburg The senior had a breakout season as a junior and was solid last year. Like Klatt and Chandler, he will look to establish himself as the division's best pitcher.
Pat Meagher, RHP, Mater Dei The Serpahs lost potential ace Mike Ammerman to Howell, but Meagher has thrown plenty of innings and can help fill the void.
Brad Currao, LHP, St. Rose The Purple Roses will need a host of newcomers to step up in the pitching department, but Currao does have some experience on the hill. He also has a very good bat, so he will be a big part of St. Rose's pursuit of another division title.
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1. St. Rose Coach: Mike Condon, 1 st season Record Last Year: 22-4 (12-0) For the first time in quite a while, the Purple Roses enter the season without a returning, standout ace pitcher. On the other hand, they enter the season with a new head coach for the third time in five years, so the first order of business for new coach Mike Condon, a 1992 graduate of St. Rose, will be to establish some stability. It helps that with a new staff and several new pitchers, senior catcher Chris Reynolds returns as a senior leader who can handle the staff and produce in the lineup. How the players around Reynolds step up will be the key for the Purple Roses and while this group should hit within the cozy confines of the Class B Central division, hitting outside the division will be a much greater challenge when they go at it with the Shore's best.
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4. Keansburg Coach: Brian Kmak, 15 th season Record Last Year: 4-13 (4-8)
Last year was somewhat disappointing for Keansburg considering the success of the pitchers and position players on an individual level in the previous season. Jorge Cunha has flown under the radar in the division because of other teams in the division, but he may be ready to step forward as the top arm in B Central. Keansburg has a number of other players who can give the Titans innings, namely Alex Maier, Gene Blum and Zach Massari, all of whom will look to lock up spots behind Cunha in the rotation. The offense will be there on most days with Cunha, Maier and Dan Markulin, but the team that throws strikes and catches the ball the best usually gets the golden goose.
5. Henry Hudson Coach: Tom Lynch,7 th season Record Last Year: 6-14 (5-7)
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2. Point Beach Coach: Ty Hawkins, 2 nd season Record Last Year: 11-8 (9-3)
Point Beach graduated most of its starting lineup from its 2010 outright Class B Central championship team and responded by going 9-3 in the division and winning the public division title. Unlike last year, the Garnet Gulls return a host of talent, especially when it comes to hitting. Two key returnees - Alan Nieto and Nick Fiore are only juniors and will anchor the lineup in 2013 as well, so if the Garnet Gulls can find some pitching depth and continue to rake onethrough-nine in the order as they did last year, the Gulls could make a push for outright division championships in each of the next two years, which would make three in four seasons.
3. Mater Dei Prep Coach: Pat Riddell, 8 th season Record Last Year: 9-10 (9-3)
With the roster currently as is, there is still plenty of pitching depth at Mater Dei, led by juniors Bobby Klatt and Pat Meagher. St. Rose figures to build a strong staff with a lot of new faces, but as far as known commodities are concerned the Seraphs have the edge on the rest of the division. Junior Connor Stimpson and sophomore shortstop Matt Eckert give Mater Dei four players who can make this team a contender in each of the next two years, but the senior outfield tandem of Mike Williamson and Ryan Munholland will be looking to have big seasons this year as Mater Dei tries to break through as a division champion.
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Beyond having to play in Central Jersey Group II last year, Henry Hudson was not ready to make the kind of deep postseason run that it did in 2010 because of the loss of do-it-all standout Jerry Vasto and brother Nick Vasto. With a year to develop talent, Henry Hudson will have a solid all-around group led by Andrew Grogan, Jim Trivett and Angelo Miragliotta and those guys will have a better shot to make some noise in the NJSIAA Tournament, just like the Admirals did when they reached the sectional final in 2010.
6. Keyport Coach: Kyle Keelen, 1 st season Record Last Year: 4-13 (3-9)
A 2006 graduate of Keansburg, Keelen is the youngest coach in the Shore Conference and he is looking forward to try everything short of disguising himself as a player - and don't rule that out either - to get his former rival to the top of B Central. There are some quality pieces in place to make that happen, starting with starting pitcher Ryan Chandler and third baseman Kenny Kuchma, a senior duo that cover the Red Raider in the pitching and hitting departments. Connor Thomson is a big bat in the middle of the lineup, while junior catcher Nick Smutz and junior catcher Greg Armstrong give Keelen experience up the middle that will also be back next year. No coach will ever concede year one on the job, but Keyport is an interesting team over the next two years and will be worth watching out of the gate this season, especially when Keelen faces his alma mater on opening day.
7. Asbury Park Coach: Johnny Grasso, 6 th season Record Last Year: 1-12 (0-12)
Division wins have been hard to come by for the Blue Bishops and those didn't come at all last season when Asbury Park went 0-12. The seven overall wins in 2010 was the most in one season since 1986, and in order to get those wins, the Blue Bishops usually have to go outside the division. This season, Dante Valentine, Paul Bacon and Will Lezin return with some valuable starting experience and the goal for the Bishops will be to make life hard on division opponents while picking up some non-division wins.
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POSITION PLAYERS TO WATCH Aaron Kane, UTIL, Manchester - Kane will likely play more outfield this year after handling much of Manchester's catching duties over the last three years. He is the best offensive player returning in the division and his bat is the best in the division at whatever position he plays. Brian Mayer, C, Brick - Mayer is committed to play at Delaware next year and after sitting behind Rich Zonin last year, and he's now ready to showcase his stuff behind the dish and in the middle of the Green Dragons lineup. Victor Kochanowski, LF, Lacey Kochanowski had a breakout season at the plate and on the mound for the Lions as he will try to pick up some of the production left behind by Jensen and Matt Cecere while heading the pitching staff.
Harold Hester, OF, Manchester - Hester started in the No. 9 spot, but was too productive to hide at the bottom of the order for long. He'll likely hit No. 1 or 2 after hitting .317 with a .438 on-base percentage last year, not to mention seven stolen bases. Julian Cimino, OF, Central - Like Brick, Central lost an awful lot of talent from last year's team, but Cimino is a quality holdover that showed he can produce.
PITCHERS TO WATCH
Tim Rogers, RHP, Manchester The division's best all-around player, Rogers is the most accomplished pitcher, even is McCoy garners most of the hype for his Wake Forest commitment. Rogers is also a middle-of-the-order run producer, which makes him a serious candidate for an AllShore spot come June.
Mark McCoy, LHP, Barnegat With an arm is good enough to dominate the division, McCoy is poised to help Barnegat turn the corner. The only thing that has kept McCoy from dominating the past few years is some lapses in control, so if he's pumping in strikes, he's going to be tough to hit. Matt Zingaro, LHP, Manchester Although Rogers is Manchester's most electric arm, Zingaro has developed a reputation as a biggame pitcher for the Hawks. He also give Manchester its best potential lineup and defensive alignment when he is on the mound, allowing Rogers to play shortstop.
Brandon Kieslor, RHP, Brick Brick took off mostly because Tim Carney was unconscious on the mound and at the plate for the last month of the season, but Kieslor also had a lot to do with the Green Dragons' success. Brick lost No. 2 starter Cody Schnebel for the year and Kieslor stepped in and filled the No. 2 spot admirably.
James Canning, RHP, Central Canning threw 22 innings last year and is prepared to take the ball as the Central ace to begin the season, although Andrew DiPiazza will push him for the role of No. 1 starter.
Dan Mnich, RHP, Brick Mnich made some big starts for the Dragons to help offset the loss of Schnebel including a gem against Toms River South to help the Dragons advance to the Ocean County Tournament final, where they knocked off Jackson Memorial.
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1. Manchester Coach: John Musolf, 15 th season Record Last Year: 12-9 (8-2)
The Hawks have plenty of returning players to fill out the lineup card, but there is a rather large hole left in the No. 3 spot left by All-Shore first-teamer Jon Roszel. The University of West Virginia outfielder hit .510 with a .679 on-base percentage and 16 of his 26 hits went for extra bases. While no one on Manchester will post numbers quite like that, with starters returning at seven positions in the field and two top pitchers back, Manchester should see enough improvement across the board to account for the lost production. It's also worth mentioning that Aaron Kane can take care of a lot of that lost production, as he quietly hit .450 with 25 runs scored last year from the top spot in the order.
2. Brick Coach: Jason Groschel, 7 th season Record Last Year: 22-6 (8-2)
Make no mistake about it, the Green Dragons got great pitching down the stretch of last season on the way to an Ocean County Tournament championship, as well as trips to the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III final and Shore Conference semifinals. Ultimately though, the strength of the best Brick team in decades was the big bats in the lineup, and while returning infielder Bill Berg was one of those bats, the Green Dragons must replace most of the senior thunder in the order. John Kizzman, Tyler Iannarone and Brian Mayer all had a hand in the offense last year and will lead the attack this season, but right-handers Brandon Kieslor, Dan Mnich and Jake Voorhees will shoulder more of the load as a pitching staff. Kieslor and Mnich stepped up in the absence of injured left-hander Cody Schnebel and established themselves enough that the Dragons can feel the pitching is the strength heading into this season.
3. Barnegat
Coach: Dan McCoy, 1 st season Record Last Year: 5-14 (2-8)
There are not many teams with a left-handed pitcher like Mark McCoy at their disposal, so right off the bat, Barnegat is ahead of the game. McCoy has fallen victim to some defensive issues behind him and some walk problems - perhaps having to do with the suspect defense - but the younger Bengals all have a year under their belts and should be ready to turn more balls in play into outs behind McCoy. Barnegat's staff is not just a one-man gang, as senior 6-4 right-hander Ray Waszkiewski is healthy after missing most of last year with a back injury. The development of junior middle-infielders Justin Chasmar and Rob DeSanti, as well as the return of senior catcher Mike Dunkin and third baseman Mike Fusciello should tighten up the defense and give the Bengals a chance to ride the top-of-the-line pitching to a strong season.
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4. Lacey
Coach: Jack Mahar, 4 th season Record Last Year: 9-13 (5-5)
The Lions have a team capable of winning the division title, just as they did heading into last year. Unfortunately for Lacey, star centerfielder and current Rutgers freshman outfielder Vinny Zarillo missed the entire season with a torn labrum, while senior right-hander Pat Jensen could not find the magic in his right arm that made him a breakout pitcher as a junior in 2010. The Lions will also have to replace all-division catcher Matt Cecere, but considering how much went wrong in 2010, Lacey should feel optimistic that it can stay healthier and improve enough behind quality returnees like Victor Kochanowski, Ryan Reitmeyer and Anthony Marotta to climb right back into the race. Barnegat still has a lot to prove and Brick has a lot of holes to fill, so it won't take much for a talented Lacey squad to make an early impact on the B South race.
5. Central
Coach: John Scran, 5 th season Record Last Year: 14-9 (6-4)
First of all, it's just not likely that Central actually finishes fifth in this division. Based on the roster that are back, it appears as though the Golden Eagles might be a little behind the top four teams, but it's not by much and considering Central's history of reloading and competing in the division, this ranking may be low. However, losing big bats like Pat Sheldrick, Mickey Donnelly, Marc Calleo and Stephen Uhlak to graduation hurts, and it hurts even more considering Caleo, Donnelly and Uhlak threw so many innings. In addition to the seniors graduating, junior Evan Mahoney - the starting center fielder last year decided to focus on his promising swimming career instead of playing baseball this spring. The good news for Central is that Julian Cimino came on strong at the end of last year and sophomore Andrew DiPiazza gained valuable experience on the mound as a freshman and should be a top pitcher in the division sooner rather than later.
6. Pinelands
Coach: Joe Tobin, 10 th season Record Last Year: 3-16 (1-9)
When Central is the projected fifth-place team, it does not bode well for the hopes of the projected sixth place team because it means the division is deep. Pinelands has battled over the last two seasons, but the Wildcats' rebuilding period has coincided with an uptick in talent at the division's other schools and the record has suffered. The upside to that development is that it makes the players in the Pinelands program learn to survive against better competition and that should show this season in the development of junioers Jim Truitt, Dominic Hernandez and Dan Disbrow, as well as senior catcher Ben Cardillo, a strong defensive backstop.the starter.
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By Scott Stump – Managing Editor ention the name “Mark McCoy’’ to average Shore Conference sports fans, and they probably know the Barnegat senior from his exploits as a star quarterback for the Bengals.
Either that or they maybe have heard of him as the pitcher who played in some high-level events in the summer. This spring, he is out to change all of that.
Despite already having signed with Wake Forest and being a high-level Major League Baseball draft prospect, McCoy often doesn’t get the recognition as one of the Shore Conference’s best pitchers.
Even though he has a career earned run average right around 2.00, that’s what happens when you have a career record of 7-12 for a team that has been off the radar when it comes to the Shore’s elite squads. While there have been 15 or 20 major league scouts at every one of his starts in the preseason who know what he is all about, the senior lefty is out to show the rest of the Shore Conference that he belongs at the front of the conversation as one of the best.
“I really haven't proved anything yet (in high school),’’ McCoy said. “Everything I do is in the summertime, and we as a team haven't proved anything yet. It's frustrating, because I could be one of the top pitchers in the Shore, but I could never get the stats get up. I think a lot of people are like, ‘Let's see if he can walk the walk.’’’
Throughout his high school career, McCoy’s pitching coach at Barnegat has been his father, Dan McCoy, who ascended to the head coaching position before this season.
“Stats don't lie,’’ said Dan McCoy, a St. John Vianney graduate who pitched at Rutgers. “We've been bad last couple years, but that’s not indicative of how he's been. I think that makes you a better competitor. While it gets frustrating, at the same time it prepares you better for the future when you will inevitably face some adversity.’’
Dan McCoy said that it has “been like a carnival’’ every time Mark has pitched in the preseason thanks to the gathering of scouts, but his son is prepared to handle the pressure. The Rockies, Royals, Reds, Dodgers, Pirates, Yankees, Phillies and Indians have shown particular interest, with the Indians and Pirates planning on sending their national cross-checkers to see McCoy in person early this season, according to his father. He is being projected anywhere from the second round to the 10th round in this June’s draft.
“I think that he relishes that moment,’’ Dan said. “When there's a big moment, he brings his game up to a higher level, and that was evident in football this year. He really thrives in that position, and I think he meets that challenge.’’
In his one and only season as Barnegat’s starting quarterback this fall, McCoy was named the Class B South Co-Offensive Player of the Year by the coaches and second-team All-Shore by All Shore Media. He helped the Bengals win their first division title in school history and reach the state sectional semifinals for the second straight year after racking up 2,177 yards of total offense. He hopes to carry that momentum into this baseball season after finishing 1-5 on the mound last year for a Bengals team that went 5-14. Barnegat looks to make a darkhorse run at a division title behind favorites like Brick and Manchester, and McCoy will have to be a force for that to happen.
Certainly an instrumental part in building his confidence and his command was his experience this summer playing in the prestigious Area Code Games featuring some of the nation’s top high school talent. McCoy played for the
Yankees squad in the eightteam showcase in Long Beach, Calif., in August, facing the best of the best with a host of scouts watching. Earlier in August, he also pitched in the East Coast Pro Showcase in Lakeland, Fla., another proving ground for top prospects.
“It was the greatest experience of my life,’’ McCoy said. “I held my own. If I can hold my own against the top players in the country, why can't I do that in the Shore? It definitely gave me a lot of confidence.’’
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offseason was improving his command and throwing first-pitch strikes. He throws two-seam and four-seam fastballs that are complemented by a slider, curveball and changeup. His fastball sits in the 88-89 mileper-hour range and can be pumped up to 91, and he has changed the grip on his changeup with an eye on the next level.
“I used to throw a straight change, but talking to scouts and my college coach, once you get to the higher levels, batters pick up on the straight change, so I have gone to a circle change,’’ he said. “The circle has more of a late bite and looks more
like a fastball. When I first tried it, I was playing catch with my dad in the yard and throwing it over the fence, but once you get a hold of it, it’s a nasty pitch.’’ The fiery McCoy is also focused on improving his composure on the mound, which will be under scrutiny with so many scouts watching and so many opponents looking to rattle the pitcher getting all the attention. He was able to talk about dealing with that pressure with his teammates during the Area Code Games, who face the same situation in their respective local conferences.
“We talked about the pressure of being a stud in a certain area with all the scouts coming out,’’ McCoy said. “Teams are going to be saying, ‘We’re getting McCoy today, and let's shove it up his you-know-what.’ You learn some things you should and shouldn't do.’’
As far as worrying about his draft status, the focus is more on this season than when his name will be called in June.
“The worst-case scenario is that he goes to Wake Forest, and the best-case scenario is that he gets drafted,’’ his father said. “It’s win-win.’’
Before he can worry about all that, McCoy is out to make his mark on the Shore Conference baseball landscape after being in the shadows during the spring for the last three years.
“I think it was an eye-opening experience for him,’’ Dan said. “I think he saw for the first time that, McCoy pitched in front of a group of MLB scouts in the ‘Hey, I can really do “I'm just trying to preseason, including ones from the Yankees, Phillies, this.’ Instead of Rockies, Royals, Pirates, Indians, Reds and others. carry over what I being a big fish at a did as a tiny pond like at quarterback and Barnegat, putting him in that atmosphere bring that mentality to baseball that we will outwork the made him realize, ‘I'm good enough to other team,’’ McCoy said. “We’ve just been building and be here.’’’ building, and now it’s time to be successful this year.’’ McCoy’s main focus in the
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2012 Spring Preview
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Ready for Round Two
By Scott Stump – Managing Editor & B y J o h n G i b n e y
onsidering what RumsonFair Haven lost to graduation from last season’s Shore Conference To u rnament championship squad, it w o u ld be understandable to e x p ect that the team w o u ld take a mi nor s t e p back. Same goes for the team that the Bulldogs vanquished the SCT final, Jackson Memorial, which lost some stars on defense, led by Brad Maier, but returns one of the more potent offenses in the Shore led by senior attack Connor Cunningham.
“We definitely have some holes to fill on defense, but we feel we can score with the best of them on offense,’’ said Jaguars coach Nick Caruso. Rumson is without former stars like Shore Conference Player of the Year Mike Huttner (now at Cornell) and Dartmouth’s Matt Gilbertson, just two of the school-record six graduates from last year’s class who earned college scholarships. But while those names may be things of the past, several underclassmen who tasted success on the JV and Freshman levels last year aim to capitalize on their chance to shine in the varsity spotlight.
“I wouldn’t say this year’s necessarily a rebuilding year,” said senior attackman Jack Curran. “It’s just that we lost 16 seniors last year, so we’re going to need a lot from our young guys and for them to step up big.”
Curran, who has accepted a scholarship to play at Villanova, tallied 36 goals to go along with nine assists last season.
One of the few other starters that remain is senior Artie Tildesley, who returns at goalie. He’ll be looking to build off of a 4.00 goals-against-average and two shutouts as a junior last season, his first as the starter. The net-minder’s confidence is even higher now that he has some experience under his belt. “I definitely feel a
Senior attackman Jack Curran
lot more comfortable (starting),” said Tildesley about entering his second year in the cage. “I remember last year I was a little bit more timid. But now I’m more used to the shots and what I’m going to see out there.”
Curran will lead an attack line that brings back juniors Michael Clarke, Christian Mindnich and Georgie Massabni, and adds talented sophomores Colin Shea and Chris Sutphen. Clarke scored 23 goals and dished out a team-leading 26 assists a season ago. He recently verbally committed to the University of Vermont. Seniors Dan Babiak and Ryan McCausland, juniors Conor Walsh and Mike Villane, and sophomores Chris Hubler and Dominic Padula are all part of a group of midfielders looking to replace Huttner. Walsh has verbally committed to Fairfield, and along with Curran and Clarke, gives the Dawgs three Division I players on offense alone.
Babiak and McCausland, along with junior Hunter Rotchford and sophomore Ryan Campbell, have all been working since practice began to provide the team with a faceoff specialist. The lack of a true FOGO (face-off, get off) guy was the biggest obstacle last season.
“It’s a great opportunity to try different scenarios out, look at different players, give guys opportunities, and to see what’s working well for us and what’s not,” Jackson said about Rumson’s early season tests, which are also great preparation for the ultra-competitive NJSIAA State Tournament. “I thought the preseason went well.” Last year’s conference runner-up, Jackson Memorial, became the first Ocean County school to reach the conference final. The Jaguars will look to make another run behind Cunningham, who had 39 goals and 21 assists as a junior. He has committed to Montclair State, and will help Jackson try to hold off the likes of Southern in Class A South by combining with senior Nick Wolf to form a high-scoring offense.
“Connor Cunningham is a beast right now,’’ Caruso said. “He was good last year, but he's in great shape, put in a lot of work in the offseason, put some more weight on, and did some speed training. He has stepped it up another level this year.’’
“I think that our attack should be very strong,” said Curran about his group. “I’m comfortable with both the first line in the game and the second line in there.” “At middies, I think we’re just a bunch of athletes on the midfield. They can play both defense and offense so, like I said, I’m confident with anyone in there.”
Tildesley will stand behind a back line looking to replace three starters, including the afore-mentioned Gilbertson. Aggressive sophomores Dylan Zohn, Conner Phillips, and J.T. Jennings will see heavy playing time on
defense, and the trio has been impressive while thus far.
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Defensively, Jackson will rely on a rebuilt defense around veteran Randy Royle along with new goalie Drew Smith, a senior who has converted from a midfielder.
“From what we’ve seen as of now, the defense is definitely stepping up to the challenge,” added Tildesley.
“(Smith) has pretty good stick skills, and he’s a smart kid and an aggressive kid,’’ Caruso said. “He really got a lot of experience playing in the fall and winter with us, and he’s been doing a great job for us so far.’’
Another change will be visible, but on the sidelines. Former head coach Jim Barbiere stepped down in the off-season in order to spend more time with his family, but the job was quickly taken by Reid Jackson, who spent the past few years with the team as an assistant. The Bulldogs again played a competitive scrimmage schedule in
Jackson Memorial’s Connor Cunningham
As for Rumson, while Class A Central doesn’t appear to have any serious threats, you can also never count out the Bulldogs’ long-time rivals from Class A North, Christian Brothers Academy and much-improved Red Bank Catholic. The Colts and Caseys will look to assert some payback from tough defeats a year ago.
March against the likes of New Jersey powers Mendham, Kinnelon, and West Essex.
Thanks to a seemingly never-ending pipeline of talent, the expectations are still very much alive for the Bulldogs, who finished last year unbeaten against teams from the Shore. If all goes to plan, the path to the conference’s No. 1 ranking will again stretch down Ridge Road. “We’ve got to repeat,’’ Curran said. Senior Goalie Artie Tildesley
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POSITION PLAYERS TO WATCH Connor White, C, Wall - The reigning first-team AllShore catcher returns to lead a loaded Wall team after hitting over .500 last year with a slugging percentage of .775. It's no wonder Monmouth University had to have him.
Jim Guiliano, Wall, 3B - We're sticking Guiliano at the other corner of the infield for purposes of this team because of all the middle-infield talent in C Central. Guiliano had a big year at the hot corner as a junior, hitting .395 with 30 RBI. Brendan Benecke, UTIL, Jackson Liberty Benecke could very easily end up being one of the three All-Shore catchers at the end of the year, but it's hard to get the proper due behind the plate when you are in the same division as Connor White.
Deven DelPriore, 2B/SS, Point Boro - The Panthers found a gem in DelPriore last season when the junior middle infielder transferred from Red Bank Catholic. In his first varsity season last year, he hit .500 with 10 doubles.
Mitchell Preston, SS, Wall - You could flip a coin between Wall teammates Preston and Jim Guiliano, or debate either of them against Garced for that matter. Preston is the shortstop and the clean-up hitter with the big bat and he is an under-the-radar player-of-the-year possibility considering his offensive ability.
PITCHERS TO WATCH
Harry Paytas, RHP, Wall - Another Wall product headed to Monmouth University, Paytas will look to carry the Crimson Knights staff again after going 8-1 with a sub-2.00 ERA last year. John Holland, RHP, Jackson Liberty - The Lions have a formidable one-two punch in Holland and Pallante and the younger member of that duo is still a threat to be the team's best pitcher. He is a two-year varsity pitcher and struck out a just under a batter per inning with 39 punchouts in 39 1/3 innings.
Tyler Pallante, RHP, Jackson Liberty - The Lions have a formidable one-two punch in Holland and Pallante and the younger member of that duo is still a threat to be the team's best pitcher. He is a two-year varsity pitcher and struck out a just under a batter per inning with 39 punchouts in 39 1/3 innings.
John Dunbar, RHP, Point Boro - The two-sport standout - he's a quarterback for the Panthers football team - emerged as one of the best strikeout artists in the Shore Conference last year. Arm trouble has limited him during the preseason, but even with a lightened workload on the mound, his bat is a big asset for the Panthers.
Brenden Downey, RHP, Lakewood - Maybe the hidden gem of the Shore Conference, Downey is a do-itall player for Lakewood. When he pitches, opponents are very anxious to play the Piners, but Lakewood may be even better when he is behind the plate. Jim Walsh, RHP, Manasquan - Much like Dunbar, Walsh's name is almost always on the website for one sport or another and because of that, it's easy to forget that he's only a junior. The 6-6 righty made strides last year on the mound as a sophomore, going 3-3 with a 4.06 ERA.
Teams listed by predicted order of finish
1. Wall Coach: Todd Schmitt, 15 th season Record Last Year: 18-6 (9-1)
The 2004 Crimson Knights won division, county, conference and NJSIAA Group championships, an unprecedented accomplishment for a Shore Conference baseball team and this team has the talent to make a run at the same accomplishment. There are some serious roadblocks in Red Bank Catholic and Jackson Memorial on the road to glory, and in their own division, the Crimson Knights must get past a very dangerous Jackson Liberty team. If any team can do it, it should be a team that returns a starter at every position from an 18-6 team, as well as a second-team All-Shore ace in Monmouth University recruit
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Harry Paytas. Wall is tremendous up the middle, led by another Monmouth recruit in Connor White, who hit comfortably above .500 last year. Ty Block is an all-around talent in centerfield, Mitch Preston has power at shortstop and Chaz Salvo is a speedy second baseman who is good with the glove. Throw in a third baseman Wall's Jim Guiliano in Jim Guiliano who hit just under .400 with 30 RBI and two quality hitters in the corner outfield spots - Alex Taylor and Scott Duncan - and the sky is the limit for a class of Wall seniors that has been gearing up for 2012 for a while now.
2. Jackson Liberty
Coach: Jim Rankin, 5 th season Record Last Year: 17-7 (8-2)
Jackson Liberty has one of the five best rosters in the Shore Conference, but the Lions probably have only the second-best roster in their own division. Wall looks like the favorite and the main reason is because Jackson Liberty had no answer for the Crimson Knights in the two games last season, 8-1 and 9-5 Wall wins. If there's one edge the Lions might have over the Crimson Knights, it's probably pitching. Jackson Liberty boasts four strong starting pitchers in John Holland, Tyler Pallante, James Sofield and Vin Sica, but even that group could not figure out how to navigate Wall's lineup. Liberty is an excellent defensive team with Angel Garced at shortstop and Brendan Benecke behind the plate, so if they play to their level, they should not be giving up nine runs to many teams, not even Wall. Beyond the division, Jackson Liberty has proven its mettle by beating Jackson Memorial last year and advancing to the Shore Conference semifinals in 2010. This is quite possibly the Lions' best team in their young history and living up to the promise starts Monday with the first of two regular-season showdowns with Wall.
3. Point Boro
Coach: David Drew, 2 nd season Record Last Year: 14-11 (4-6)
Dunbar will be out until mid-April, but once he returns, Point Boro becomes a very dangerous team in a very tough division. The Panthers have two of the conference's top hitters at the top of the lineup in Murphy and DelPriore, but Dunbar's big right arm is the difference between a team that scores a bunch of runs and a team that can beat almost anybody. Class C Central has two of the best five teams in the conference in Wall and Jackson Liberty, so if the Panthers take four losses to those two opponents, we may not see their full potential until the postseason rolls around. Last year, Point Boro advanced to the South Jersey Group II semifinals as a No. 11 seed before losing, 3-1, to eventual champion West Deptford. With a
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good core of players back and playing together by the second month of the season, Point Boro could be a tough out come tournament time, even if the divisional season doesn't treat them as well.
4. Manasquan
Coach: Dennis Van Pelt, 3 rd season Record Last Year: 8-11 (6-4)
Saito suffered a severe knee injury at the end of the football season and sadly, he will not be able to finish off his stellar high school baseball career. The good news for Saito is that he will continue his playing days at Monmouth University next season, but that doesn't help this year's Warriors club, which will miss Saito dearly. Manasquan must also replace Temple University freshman Nick Lustrino and top-of-the-order hitter Bryan Palsi, as well as ace Alex Branch, all of whom graduated last year. Steve Lange returns after a strong season as a junior, during which he hit .300 with a .403 on-base percentage. His brother, Kevin, will handle the catching duties and Josh Aromando (centerfield) and Andrew Stewart (shortstop) also return to play up the middle. The most interesting player may be 6-6 right-hander Jimmy Walsh, a standout basketball player who showed promise on the mound as a sophomore. With a breakout season from Walsh, as well as an improved defense, could make Manasquan a sleeper in a very talented division.
5. Monsignor Donovan
Coach: Paul Murray, 9 th season Record Last Year: 9-15 (3-7)
Monsignor Donovan had some success during the middle of last season but will seek to be more consistent in 2012 so the Griffins can move back to the head of the class. A big part of improving consistency is improving pitching and it will be up to juniors Rich Power, Adam Holowienka and Nick Panissidi to deliver on the bump. Senior catcher Evan Worth was the team's best hitter last year and with a year of experience behind the plate at the high school level, he will help the pitchers with his leadership, as well as the runs he helps create with his bat. The Griffins should score some runs against most of the division, and with a little progress on the mound, Monsignor Donovan could crack the top three if Point Boro falters.
6. Lakewood
Coach: Gene Drumright, 8 th season Record Last Year: 2-19 (0-10)
If you listen close enough, you might hear some buzz regarding Lakewood. First of all, the Piners have one of the best under-theradar players in Brenden Downey, the team's catcher and No. 1 pitcher. Downey hit over .500 last year and even though he can control a game on the mound, Lakewood might actually be better with him behind the plate. As nice as it is to have Downey, one man does not a team make, and Lakewood will need a very young roster to make some major strides this year to start living up to their potential. Ronny Figueroa is coming off a successful freshman season and will be one of the team's top pitchers, while classmates Jason Jerez, David Patterson, Brandon Tinnery and Alex Catalan will all contribute after playing as freshmen. Current freshman Harry Brown, Jr. - whose father Harry Brown Sr. was a standout athlete at Lakewood - is a player to watch for the next four years as he assumes a starting outfield spot as a rookie. The clock is ticking to take advantage of Downey's talent, but at some point over the next few years, Lakewood is looking to make a jump into contention, whether it's in Class C Central this year or back in Class B South next year.
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Christian Brothers Academy
The Colts return All-Shore defender Nick Fonte as well as senior attack Donny Finn and look to reclaim their place atop the Shore Conference.
Red Bank Catholic
The Caseys are experienced on both sides of the ball and should improve on last season’s 9 - 8 record. All-Shore selection Doug Whitlock (attack) returns for his senior season before he moves on to play football at Navy. Attackmen Cal Whaley, Chris Whitlock and Andrew Porzio along with midfielders Kyle Vill and Frank Gabriel all return on offense. On defense, Rich Curran, Mike Stickle, and Bryce Leonard are all back. RBC also has Ryan Anderson back after he was injured during football. He is cleared to play and should inspire the Caseys.
Colts Neck
The Cougars return a young team for coach Jeff Rosenburg. Offensively, Colts Neck returns Zach Geiger and Kevin Loveland while Stefan Gaszynski and Ryan Arizalone are back on defense along with goalie Tyler Trendy.
Howell
Led by one of the Shore Conference’s top returning scorers in junior attack Alec Dambach, the Rebels look to be right in the hunt for the title.
Freehold Township
Senior Attack Donny Finn
Coming off of a 6-6 season the Patriots have a young but very athletic team. First-year coach Mike Ferrando will look to Aaron Powell, Dan Bloodgood, Shane McGee, and Steve
O'Brien on offense. On defense, the Patriots return Kevin Marra and goalie Todd Bisko. This team is young, but will compete within the division.
Marlboro
Guy Lassen takes over as the new head coach and will look to improve on last season’s 5-11 record. He will rely on a strong midfield that includes Bell Harris, Mike Estreicher, Anthony Kurda, Devon Torres, Jacob Metzger, Adam Petty, Steve Semo, and Sam Sugarman. Austin Grossfield returns as the goalie, and sophomores Matt Lewis, Chris Coyle, and Jim Mazzerella will compete for time. compete for playing time.
Ocean
Seniors Mike Carrara, Craig Rant & Nick Sofield return to lead the Spartans as they continue to make strides as a program.
Wall
The Crimson Knights graduated nearly their entire lineup and will look to regroup with a large cast of newcomers.
Neptune
Senior midfielder Andrew Figueroa returns to lead a Neptune program that is trying to establish a tradition in its relative infancy as a varsity unit.
Long Branch
The Green Wave are in their second season as a varsity program and look to be more competitive entering his season.
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Jackson Memorial
Randy Royle, Connor Cunningham, and goalie Drew Smith return to a team that is looking to repeat as division champions and make another run back to the Shore Conference Tournament championship game after reaching their first SCT final ever last season. Senior Connor Cunningham
Toms River North
The Mariners had a young squad last season and look to take a step forward this year behind senior attack Nick Roch.
Brick Township Southern
The Rams finished 11-7 last season and this year look to compete for a division title under coach John Pampalone. Nick Jinks returns to anchor the defense after making the All-Shore team last season. On offense, Brendon Mullen looks to improve on his 22 goals and 7 assists last season. Tyler Lipositz also returns after leading the Rams in scoring with 25 goals and 23 assists.
Toms River South
Senior attack Kyle Jernack returns as one of Class A South’s best offensive players to lead the Indians.
Brick Memorial
Senior Randy Royle
The Mustangs should improve on last season’s 5-11 for coach Brent Middlemiss. They should be strong on defense with goalie Drew Lamela returning while Kevin Kastner and Ryan Cavello both return as the team’s best defensemen.
With players returning at all positions, led by midfielders Brendan Dowd and James Eylestrom and attack Pat Barrow, the Green Dragons will look to improve on last year’s 6-10 mark.
Toms River East
Junior defender Matt Kalinowski is one of the division’s best and returns to help the Raiders get in the thick of the Class A South race.
Jackson Liberty
The Lions have an experienced team that can improve on last season’s 8-8 record and compete in a tough division. Max Ledenheimer returns in goal and Nick Tiso and Markus Calabro return to anchor the defense. The offense will be led by John Morgan, Glenn Blasi, Ted Amaty, and Ryan Jackson.
Lacey
Junior midfielder Brandon Boos is one of the better allaround players in the division and is a key component on a Lions team that looks to continue to make strides.
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Tildesley returns after posting a .687 save percentage and a 4.00 goals against average. The Bulldogs look ready to try and defend their Shore Conference Tournament title and repeat as division champs.
Manasquan
Senior attack Connor Reilly returns as one of the top offensive players in the Shore Conference and is joined by budding standout Joe Murphy, a sophomore midfielder, as well as a tough defense led by seniors Zack Vasilenko and Kodie McNamara.
Holmdel
After reaching the Shore Conference Tournament sem finals and the NJSIAA quarterfinals last year, the Hornets return a solid core. Even though they lost some talented players to graduation, they will look to Dillon Court(20 assists), Justin Russo, and Ryan Longo to lead the way. John Tascione returns in goal after posting a .737 percent save percentage last season. The Hornets have the talent to compete in this tough division.
Monsignor Donovan
Senior Goalie Artie Tildesley
Rumson-Fair Haven
Offensively Villanova recruit Jack Curran, who scored 46 goals last season, returns along with Michael Clarke (26 assists last season), Mike Vallane, Troy D'amico, Dan Babiak, and Bryce Harlan for the Bulldogs. Goalie Artie
The Griffins return junior attack John Underwood and specialist Mitchell Hall and looks to make a darkhorse run at Rumson-Fair Haven.
Red Bank Regional
Coach Don Femminella returns to a team that went 15-6 last season and even though he has a very young team this year (only 2 seniors), the Buccaneers should compete within
the division. All-Shore selection Pat Quinn returns in goal after registering 13.1 saves per game last year. Tim Villardi, Will Noglow (17 goals and 13 assists), Max Paris (16 goals), Mike Harran (22 goals), and Nick Caruso (10 goals, 11 assists) all return to form a potent offensive team.
Barnegat
The Bengals look to improve on last season’s one-win season and coach Ryan Dalon has a solid core of returning players enthusiastic to compete within this tough division. Brandon Jacobs (attack) returns along with offensive leader Nick Anderson (attack). Tyler moss returns at mid field and is a scorer while Joe Ciaurro anchors the Bengals defense.
St. John Vianney
Senior goalie Marc Masucci returns for the Lancers, who look to be a solid defensive team with senior Kevin Loney and juniors Ian Bowne and Chris Rocca also back as starters.
St. Rose
The Purple Roses bring back junior attack Matt Szymanski, an All-Division talent, to lead the way this season.
Shore Regional
Junior goalie Andrew Johnsen returns with a majority of the Blue Devils’ team after their inaugural season and looks to help them take a leap forward.
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Here is a look at the 2012 Shore Conference girls lacrosse season, with some players and teams to watch. RumsonFair Haven
Led by Duke-bound senior Claire Scarrone, last season’s Shore Conference Tournament and Group II finalists look to finish the job this season and take home some titles. Rutgers recruit Kelsey Cuje, a senior midfielder, is another star who is back in the fold to help lead the Bulldogs’ offense. Defensively, junior goalie Maddie Mullen is back in the net and senior Addie Elliot anchors the back Rumson's Claire Scarrone line.
Shore Regional
The defending Shore Conference Tournament champions should be loaded once again with a team led by a potent offense. Senior midfielder Chelsey Henderson, one of the Shore’s best, returns along with senior midfielder Molly Arnette and junior midfielder Claudia LaMarca to help the Blue Devils try to repeat as champions.
Red Bank Catholic
The Caseys are looking to break up the RumsonShore Regional party as they return senior Kaitlyn Cunningham and sophomore Grace Fallon to lead
the offense while senior Tiffany Tribuiani returns as the starting goalie.
Manasquan
The Warriors return a balanced and experienced team led by senior Shea Gegan on offense and senior Gretchen Fay on defense. Senior goalie Kelly Petillo also is back to help Manasquan make a run at the SCT semifinals and beyond.
Freehold Township
The always-tough Patriots bring back senior goalie Jenna DeMarinis as well as senior defender Mary Gallagher to lead a solid defensive team looking to make a run at the Class A North title.
Brick Memorial
The up-and-coming Mustangs look to continue their improvement behind senior Jessica Rosa, one of the Shore’s best, who had 84 goals and 54 assists as a junior. Junior defender Marie Moore, an All-Class A South pick, also returns on the heels of a 166 season.
OTHER PLAYERS TO WATCH:
Alexa Comfort, Southern: The senior is one of the top returning offensive players in the Shore and hopes to make the Rams a contender in Class A South after scoring 85 goals as a sophomore to give her more than 100 for her career. Macy Scott, Toms River South: The junior midfielder has committed to Rutgers and is one of the top offensive players returning in the Shore.
Erin Scheno, Jackson Memorial: The senior attack is committed to West Chester and returns as the Jaguars’ most potent offensive player as they look to make a run in Class A South.
Jenna Gilman, Ocean: The Spartans’ top offensive player returns after being one of the Shore’s better young threats as a sophomore last season.
Jenna Eustace, Monmouth Regional: One of the best young defensive players in the Shore, Eustace earned some recognition as a freshman last season and should make a push into the upper echelon this year. Eustace also is a potent offensive player who set a school freshman record for goals and will look to replace the production of the graduated Tara Patti.
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By Scott Stump – Managing Editor
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t was another great send-off for the seniors to cap the Shore Conference basketball season at this year’s Shore Basketball Coaches Association Senior All-Star Games on March 21 at Central Regional. (coninued on next page)
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"It turned into a dunk show,'' Aaman said. "That was crazy. We were at 99 (points) at half, and we were like, we're going to 200. I've never seen the scoreboard reset. You don't see that too often.''
Raritan senior center Mike Aaman was happy to get out on the court one last time as a high school player and just have fun after underdoing the stress of requesting his release from a scholarship at Wagner when head coach Dan Hurley left to take the head job at the University of Rhode Island.
Aaman led the way on a record-setting night as he poured in what may be a singlegame record 33 points as his North all-stars cleared the 200-point barrier on their way to a record 202-152 win over the South in the 30th annual Shore Basketball Coaches Association Senior All-Star Game. The two-time All Shore Media Player of the Year earned Most Valuable Player honors in the process.
Earlier in the day, Aaman had faxed his request to be released from his National Letter of Intent to Wagner. Now his recruitment starts over again.
Playing on his home court, Central guard Jeremy Wozniak led the South with 19 points, including five 3-pointers, Lakewood guard Jameer Jones had 17, Asbury Park's Armond Conover had 16 and his twin brother Amir had 12, Jackson Memorial forward Brandon McDonnell added 13 points and Barnegat guard Aaron McGugan had 12. McDonnell, a Dartmouth recruit, also
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On the girls side, when Marlboro's basketball team concluded its season with a loss to South Brunswick in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV quarterfinals, senior guard Brittany Fallon figured that was the final game of her hoops career. Instead, she got the call that she had been selected to the annual Shore Basketball Coaches Association Senior All-Star Game and took full advantage of her extra opportunity. Fallon dropped in 13 points on her way to earning Most Valuable Player honors as her squad of North all-stars beat the South 134-100.
MVP Girls Winner Brittany Fallon with MVP Sposor RYPT’s Bobby Smith
MVP Boys Winner Michael Aaman with Army’s SSG Luis Rolon, SSG Michael King, ELITE Sports Physical Therapy’s Sharon Wentworth & RYPT’s Bobby Smith
The 6-9 forward hopes to land at a Division I program in the tri-state area and has 11 programs immediately showing interest in securing his commitment.
"I really needed it,'' Aaman said about the all-star 3-pt shootout winner Brandon game. "That's the McDonnell with Army bottom line. I've representives SSG Michael King been really & SSG Luis Rolon stressed lately. I don't know what I'm going to do. Hopefully some schools will jump in. "Coming out here and playing one more high school game for fun after a nice four years and just showing off was a great time.''
Aaman was one of eight scorers in double figures for the North, as Neptune guard Jaheem Woods had 24 points, Middletown North guard Jason Huelbig scored 20, Holmdel guard Christian Vikse had 16, Colts Neck forward Hunter Wysocki had 15, Rumson-Fair Haven guard Jack Donnelly added 11 and Matawan guard Larry Smith and Manalapan forward Bryan Adams each had 10 points.The North cleared the 200-point mark when Wysocki scored in the final seconds of a game that
beat Colts Neck's Sean O'Reilly to win the halftime 3-point contest.
3-pt shootout winner Jasmine McCall with Army representives SSG Michael King & SSG Luis Rolon
"I had a good time,'' Wozniak said. "I played with a couple of these guys on
"After our last high school game, I thought that was my last game, so then to hear that I had another one was exciting because I didn't want it to be over,'' Fallon said.
Fallon said she is not sure whether she will be playing college, so Wednesday night may have marked her final appearance in an organized game. She also got to play one final game under her head coach, as Marlboro's Brian Nash was part of the North coaching staff. It also marked Nash’s final game as Marlboro coach, as he decided to step down following the season.
"It was really good to have one last game, and we all were just having fun with it,'' Fallon said. "I wasn't necessarily coming in trying to dominate. I was just trying to have a good time. This may have been my last game, but it was a good way to end it, though.
Monmouth Regional's Jazmine Davis, Manalapan's Jasmine McCall, and Neptune's Cydney Mooney also each had 13 points for the North, and Red Bank Catholic's Morgan Arnott, Freehold Township's Michelle Johnston and Manalapan's Deb Razzino each added 11 points in the win. McCall, who is headed to Seton Hall, also beat St. Rose's Morgan Barry in the halftime 3-point shooting contest by burying 20 3-pointers in a minute. Pinelands' Miaja Coursey had a gamehigh 15 points in the loss for the South, and Toms River South's Emily Cottrell added 13 points.
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Barnegat
School Address: 180 Bengal Boulevard, Barnegat Directions: From the north - Parkway to exit 67 (Barnegat). Make a left at the end of the exit ramp onto Bay Avenue. At second light make a left onto Barnegat Boulevard North. Go approximately one mile and make a left onto Bengal Boulevard. School is on the left. From the South-Parkway to Exit 63. Follow route 72 east to route 9 north. Make a left onto Bay Avenue. Make a right onto Barnegat Boulevard North and follow above direction.
Brick
School Address: 346 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick Directions: From north - Parkway exit 91. Stay right off exit. Go straight at light, follow to Route 88. Cross Route 88, go under Parkway overpass and school is just ahead on right. From southParkway exit 90. School is short distance on right from off-ramp.
Brick Memorial
School Address: 2001 Lanes Mill Road, Brick Directions: From South - Parkway exit 90. Ramp will put you on Chambers Bridge Road. Take first jughandle U-turn and go west on Chambers Bridge Road. Cross Route 88 and follow to second light, where there is a convenience store on the left and a gas station on the right. The right and go over the Parkway. Pass the 7-Eleven and take the jughandle left turn for Lanes Mill Road. Go straight across, bear right just pass Lanes Mill Elementary School. High school is on right. From north - Parkway exit 91. Bear left after the toll. Follow jughandle around, turn right at light at gas station. Follow directions above after going over the Parkway.
Central Regional
School Address: Forest Hills Parkway, Berkeley Directions: From north - Parkway exit 77. Turn left off exit onto Double Trouble Road, follow it to traffic light. Turn left on Forest Hills Parkway. School is just ahead on right. Parking entrance is at far end of school or at middle school lot. From south - Parkway exit 77. Turn right on Forest Hills Parkway. School is just ahead on right. Parking entrance is at far end of school or at middle school lot.
School Address: 125 North Hope Chapel Road, Jackson Directions: From south- Route 9 north to Cox Cro Road Road in Toms River. Make a left onto Cox Cro and follow about two miles to 527 (Whitesville Road). Make a right onto 527 and follow for about 4-5 miles. Make a right onto South Hope Chapel Road/CR-547. School is just ahead on the left. From north - Parkway exit 98. Take I-195 west to Exit 21. Bear left and turn onto Route 527 South. Follow for 6-7 miles and turn left onto South Hope Chapel Road (just after 527 becomes 528 at Whitesville Road). School is about a half mile on the right.
Jackson Memorial
School Address: Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson Directions: From south - Route 9 north to Route 571. Go about 10-12 miles west to Route 528 intersection. Turn right on Route 528. Continue on Don Connor Boulevard and make a right. School is a quarter mile on the left. From north - Parkway exit 98. Take I-195 west to exit 21. Bear left and turn onto Route 527 South. At second light turn right onto Route 528. Continue to Don Connor Boulevard and make a left. Follow directions above.
Lacey
School Address: Haines Street, Lacey Directions: Parkway Exit 74. Turn right on Lacey Road. Follow less than two miles, take jughandle left turn for Manchester Avenue. Go to the first light, turn right on Haines Street. School is on the right.
Lakewood
School Address: 855 Somerset Ave, Lakewood Directions: From south - Parkway exit 90. Take immediate jughandle U-turn to go west on Chambers Bridge Road. Turn left onto Route 88, follow to New Hampshire Avenue and turn right. Take New Hampshire to end, turn left onto Ridge. Go about 1 ½ miles to school on right. From north - Parkway exit 91. Stay right off exit. Go straight at light, follow road to Route 88 intersection. Turn right on Route 88 and follow rest of directions above.
Manchester
School Address: 101 Colonial Drive, Manchester Directions: Parkway to Exit 82A. Take Route 37 west about five miles to jughandle for Colonial Drive. Cross 37 and follow back to school parking lot.
Monsignor Donovan
School Address: 711 Hooper Avenue, Toms River Directions: Parkway to Exit 82. Take Route 37 east and turn right on Hooper Avenue. Go south on Hooper about a half mile and turn left at the first light. School is on the right.
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Pinelands Regional
School Address: Nugentown Road, Little Egg Harbor Directions: Parkway Exit 58. Take Route 539 east about three miles. Turn right on Nugentown Road. School is three miles on the right.
Point Pleasant Beach
School Address: St. Louis and Chicago Avenues, Pt. Pleasant Beach Directions: From north - Route 35 south. After crossing Manasquan River, follow signs for Broadway/Beach and make Uturn onto route 35 North. Make a quick right onto Broadway. Make a right onto St. Louis Avenue and follow until you see the field. From south - Route 35 north. Make a right onto Broadway and continue with above listed directions.
Point Pleasant Boro
School Address: Laura Herbert Drive, Point Pleasant Directions: From north - Parkway Exit 91. Stay left off exit and take jughandle around to light at gas station. Turn right and follow Burnt Tavern Road to Route 70. Turn left on Route 70 and at next intersection turn right onto Herbertsville Road. Stay on Herbertsville Road to intersection with Route 88. Go straight through light to school less than a mile on the right. From south - Route 88 east to Beaver Dam Road and make a right. School entrance is ahead on right.
Southern Regional
School Address: 600 North Main St. (Route 9), Stafford Directions: Parkway exit 63. Take Route 72 east about two miles and bear right onto Route 9 north. Take Route 9 about three miles and school is on the left.
Toms River East
School Address: Raider Way, Toms River Directions: Parkway Exit 82, Take Route 37 east to Coolidge Avenue jughandle. Go north on Coolidge one mile to Raider Way. Turn left, school entrance is on the left.
Toms River North
School Address: Old Freehold Road, Toms River Directions: Parkway Exit 82. Take Route 37 East. At first light take a jughandle left onto Route 166 north. Bear right at next traffic light onto Old Freehold Road. School is about three miles ahead on right.
Toms River South
School Address: 101 Hyers Street, Toms River Directions: Parkway exit 82. Take Route 37 east. Turn right onto Hooper Avenue. The field is a half mile down on the right behind the Ocean County Courthouse.
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Field locations may vary. Check with school. Asbury Park
Manasquan
traffic circle. Follow Route 35 north to Sunset Avenue. Turn right; school is about two miles on left. From north - Parkway exit 102 to Asbury Avenue east. Asbury Avenue runs into Route 66 and then same as above.
two miles to Manasquan/Sea Girt Exit. Go under Route 34 and follow Atlantic Avenue through circle. School is about one mile ahead on left. From south - Parkway exit 98. Take route 138 west to route 34 south, follow rest of above directions.
Colts Neck
Marlboro
two to three miles ahead on the left.
miles ahead on left.
School Address: 1003 Sunset Avenue, Asbury Park Directions: From south - Parkway exit 100A. Take Route 66 east to
School Address: 59 Five Points Road, Colts Neck Directions: Route 34 to Route 537 west toward Freehold. School is
Freehold Boro
School Address: 2 Robertsville Road, Freehold Directions: Take Route 18 to Route 79 south. Turn left onto
Robertsville Road. Filed is one block ahead on left.
School Address: 159 Broad Street, Manasquan Directions: From north - Parkway exit 98. Take Route 34 south
School Address: 95 Route 79, Marlboro Directions: Route 18 north to Route 79 north. School is a few
Matawan
School Address: 450 Atlantic Avenue, Aberdeen Directions: Parkway exit 117. Bear left off exit (passing
west on Route 524. School is one mile ahead on left.
northbound tollbooths) and get in left lane of Route 35 south. Turn left onto Route 35 north and follow sign back to the Parkway. Before toll booth, turn right on Clark Street. At light, turn left on Lloyd Road. At next light, turn right on Church Street. At next light, turn right on Atlantic. School is just ahead on the right.
Howell
Mater Dei
Route 547 west (toward Farmingdale). Go about 200 yards to Squankum-Yellowbrook Road, turn left. School is about two miles on left.
to end. Turn left onto Kings Highway, and right on Harmony Road, Take Harmony Road across Route 35 and turn right on Cherry Tree Farm Road. School is one and a half miles ahead on left.
Freehold Township
School Address: 281 Elton-Adelphia Road, Freehold Township Directions: Take Route 9 to Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524). Go School Address: 405 Squankum-Yellowbrook Road, Howell Directions: Route I-195 west to Lakewood-Farmingdale exit for
Holmdel
School Address: 36 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel Directions: Parkway exit 114. Go west on Red Hill Raod. At first
intersection, turn right onto Crawfords Corner Road. School is one and a half miles ahead on the right.
Keansburg
School Address: 140 Port Monmouth Road, Keansburg Directions: Parkway exit 114. Turn right off ramp onto Red Hill
Road. At first light, turn left onto VanShoik Road. VanSchoik becomes Laurel Avenue. Take Laurel across Route 35 to Route 36. Turn right on Route 36 and take to jughandle left turn for Main Street. At first light, turn right onto Port Monmouth Road. School is down on the right.
Keyport
School Address: 351 Broad Street, Keyport Directions: Parkway exit 117. Take G.S. Parkway Exit 117.
Bear left on to Route 36 south. Take jughandle left onto Atlantic Street. School is on the left.
Long Branch
School Address: Indiana Avenue, Long Branch Directions: Parkway exit 105. Take Route 36 east, bear onto route
71 past Monmouth University and turn left on Westwood Avenue. Make a right onto Bath Avenue and then a right onto Indiana Avenue. School is ahead on right.
Manalapan
School Address: 30 Church Lane, Manalapan Directions: Route 9 to Route 522 west. Turn right on Tennent
Road, then left on Church lane. School is a half mile on right.
School Address: 538 Church Street, Middletown Directions: Parkway exit 114. Turn right on Red Hill Road, follow
Middletown North
School Address: 63 Tindall Road, Middletown Directions: Parkway exit 114. Turn right onto Red Hill Road and
follow to end. Turn right onto Kings Highway. Make a right and follow to Route 35 south to the jughandle for Tindall Road. Take the jughandle and then make a right to Tindall Road. The school will be a half mile on right.
Middletown South
School Address: 501 Nutswamp Road, Middletown Directions: Parkway exit 114. Go east on Red Hill Road to light
for Dwight Road. Turn right on Dwight Road to Middletown-Lincroft Road. Cross Middletown-Lincroft Road to Nutswamp. School is a half mile on the right.
Monmouth Regional
Ocean Township
School Address: 550 West Park Avenue, Ocean Township Directions: Route 35 to West Park Avenue. Go east on West Park
Avenue, school is a half mile on the right.
Raritan
School Address: 419 Middle Road, Hazlet Directions: From north - Parkway exit 114. Make a left off the exit
onto Red Hill Road, which turns into Laurel Avenue. Follow Laurel north across Route 35 to Middle Road. Turn left, school is on the right. From south - Parkway Exit 114. Turn right onto Red Hill Road, which turns into Laurel Avenue. Follow Laurel north across Route 35 to Middle Road. Turn left, school is on the right.
Red Bank Regional
School Address: 101 Ridge Road, Little Silver Directions: Parkway exit 109. Take Newman Springs Road east to
end to Route 35 (Broad Street), turn left. At the second light, turn right on Harding Road. School is one and a half miles on right.
Red Bank Catholic
School Address: 112 Broad Street, Red Bank Directions: Parkway exit 105. Take Rt. 520 (Newman Springs
Road) east for about 4 miles and make a left at the traffic light on to Rt. 35 north/Broad Street. School is about 1 1/2 miles down on the left.
Rumson-Fair Haven
School Address: 74 Ridge Road, Rumson Directions: Parkway exit 109. Take Newman Springs Road east to
Route 35 (Broad Street), turn left. At the second light, turn right on Harding Road. After about three miles, Harding becomes Ridge Road. Pass Red Bank Regional High School and go about three more miles. Rumson-Fair Haven will be on the left.
St. John Vianney
School Address: 540 Road, Holmdel Directions: Parkway exit 117. Bear left off exit (passing
northbound tollbooths) and get in left lane of Route 35 south. Turn left onto Route 35 north and follow sign back to the parkway. Before tollbooth, turn right onto Clark Street. At light, turn left on Lloyd Road. At first light, turn left onto Church Street. At next light, turn right onto Line road. School is on left.
Shore Regional
School Address: 1 Normal J. Field Way, Tinton Falls Directions: Parkway to exit 105. Take jughandle at first traffic light
School Address: Route 36 east, West long Branch Directions: Parkway exit 105. Take route 36 a few miles, cross
Neptune
School Address: 18th Avenue & New Bedford Road, Wall Directions: Parkway exit 98. Take Route 138 east about two miles
to Hope Road and go north to Tinton Avenue. Turn left on Tinton Avenue and go about half a mile to school entrance on the right, just before Parkway overpass. School Address: 55 Neptune Boulevard, Neptune. Directions: From north: Parkway Exit 102. Make a right on Asbury
Avenue after the exit and take that until it intersects with Rt. 66 east. Bear right on to Neptune Boulevard and stay to the right at the exit. Go straight at the stop sign and go through the next traffic light. School is down on the right. From south: Take Parkway Exit 100 A (Rt. 66 East/Asbury Park) and follow directions above from Rt. 66.
route 71. School is just ahead on the right.
Wall
to second light, turn right onto New Bedford Road. Follow to school entrance on left.
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