As the spring season reaches its midpoint, Delbarton's sub-varsity teams continue to shine with strong performances and exciting wins! Here's a look at how the Green Wave performed this week:
JV Golf Starts Strong Behind Brandes's Steady Play
The JV Golf team opened its season with a 2-0 record, led by Axel Brandes, who scored a 39 against Newark Academy and a 37 against Mendham. Brandes is averaging 39 on the season and anchoring a team ready to compete in every match.
JV Tennis Impresses with Wins Over Ridge and Montville
JV Tennis continues its strong campaign with statement wins over Ridge and Montville. Matthew Laurenzi and Mason Chu led the charge this week, combining powerful serves with aggressive net play to take down a very talented Ridge team.
Middle School Tennis: Preparing for a Packed Week Ahead
Middle School Tennis had just one match this week, a 4-1 loss to Gill St. Bernard's, but showed promise and competitiveness. The team now gears up for a busy stretch with three matches in a row beginning April 23.
JV Baseball Extends Winning Streak to 21 Games
JV Baseball improved to 6-0 this season and has now won 21 straight games dating back to last year. Wins this week came against Paramus Catholic and Don Bosco Prep. Ted Masino once again led the way, going 4-for-6 at the plate with a single, triple, and home run. He also pitched 5.1 strong innings to secure the win over Bosco.
Ryan Dooley earned a dominant 13-0 win over Paramus Catholic, throwing a one-hit shutout. Nolan Bruno added a home run and drove in three runs on the week in support of his starting pitchers.
Freshman Baseball Battles Through a Four-Game Week
The Freshman Baseball team faced a challenging stretch with four games in four days, finishing 2-2. Highlights included an 8-4 win over Paramus Catholic and an 11-1 victory over Morristown. Austin Kiely stood out, going 5-for-8 with two stolen bases. Chad Thompson struck out seven over three innings, and Evan Johnson picked up the win against Morristown with a strong performance on the mound.
Middle School Baseball Earns First Win of Season
Middle School Baseball went 1-1 this week, notching its first win with a 12-3 victory over MKA. Despite a 9-4 loss to Mt. Olive, the team bounced back strong. Daniel Mendoza, Maxwell Cuzzocrea, Andrew Haggard, and William Hennig all contributed key hits and RBIs, while Cuzzocrea tossed three solid innings in the win.
JV Lacrosse Continues Hot Streak with Wins Over SHP and Summit
JV Lacrosse extended its strong season with two quality wins this week: a 5-4 thriller over Seton Hall Prep on Saturday and a gritty 3-1 win at Summit on Wednesday. Matthew Good was a major factor, scoring four goals on the week—including a hat trick in the SHP game. Ethan Yang delivered a clutch performance in goal vs. Summit, allowing just one goal and anchoring the defense.
Freshman Lacrosse Looks Ahead to Busy Stretch
Freshman Lacrosse had the week off from competition but is preparing for a tough test at home against Mountain Lakes on Saturday at 11 a.m., followed by back-to-back games against Chaminade and Westfield on April 23 and 24.
Middle School Lacrosse Racks Up Two More Wins
Middle School Lacrosse improved to 3-1 on the season with two strong wins this week. The boys pulled out a close 14-13 victory over Gill St. Bernard's before dominating Mendham Township 14-1. The team continues to build momentum with solid all-around play.