The Varsity Baseball and Softball teams opened their seasons this week with solid wins in scrimmage games against Pleasantville High School and will play their first Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference games on Monday, April 12 at home against Gloucester County Christian School. Come on out and cheer for our Cougars!
The Varsity Boys’ Baseball Team beat Pleasantville 17-1 on Tuesday, April 13, with strong hitting from Robby Barberio, Andres Cores, John Hannum, and Minjun (Daniel) Kim. Three team members took to the mound as pitchers during the game and only let up one run — Hannum, Josh Schlundt, and Caleb Vogel — and catcher Eric Voncolln played strong behind the plate.
The Varsity Girls’ Softball Team bested Pleasantville with a score of 23-1 on Wednesday, April 14, with the game ending after four innings due to the 10-run rule. Leading hitters were 1st baseman Sydney Pearson, with a 3-run home run; shortstop Evangelina Kim with a triple; catcher Chloe Vogel, who hit two singles; and outfielder Lauren Kent, who had a double. Senior Shelby Einwechter pitched three strong innings, posting 7 strikeouts and no hits against her. Kent also pitched for one inning.
The Varsity Boys’ Baseball Team is led by co-head coaches Ben Chapman and Gus Casey. Casey, who coached the team on April 13, was proud of the team’s performance and said “it was a huge team effort — they played like they practice.” The 16 members of the team are: Robby Barberio, Gabe Catusse-Martinella, Andres Cores, Jake DeNick, Sam Glancey, Malachi Green, John Hannum, Joshua Jacoby, Minjun (Daniel) Kim, Cole Lewis, Cruz Lewis, Josh Schlundt, Quinn Schrag, Caleb Vogel, Eric VonColln, and Gary Wyckoff. Tommy Ellison is the team manager.
The Varsity Girls’ Softball Team is led by Dara Kimmerley, in her eighth year as head coach, and assistant coaches Lori Pearson and Terry Vogel. “Our team is enthusiastic and ready for a great season,” Kimmerley said. The 12 members of the team are: Daniella Ajayi, Maddie DeNick, Shelby Einwechter, Vera Huff, Lauren Kent, Hyewon (Amy) Ki, Evangelina Kim, Ali Lushina, Paige Noble, Sydney Pearson, Ali Schlundt, and Chloe Vogel. Becca Kimmerley and Kayla DeNick are team managers.
The ACS teams will host Cape May Tech at home on Monday, April 26 and the following day will play Cumberland Christian School at home. All games start at 4 p.m. Check the Athletic Calendar on the ACS website for all upcoming game schedules.