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Athletes, Family Members Honored at Varsity Baseball, Softball Senior Day May 8

ACS honored three senior players on the Varsity Boys Baseball Team and four senior players and the team manager on the Varsity Girls Softball Team and their parents in a special Senior Day ceremony on May 8. The ceremony was held prior to the start of the home games against American Christian School.

Athletic Director Pam Hitchner introduced the team members and read notes of special thanks to each senior, written by Varsity Boys Baseball Head Coach Carl Phillips and Varsity Girls Softball Head Coach Dara Kimmerley.

The Senior Boys honored were: Robbie Barberio (3rd base), Cruz Lewis (centerfield), and Caleb Vogel (1st/2nd base). All three have been strong hitters and at the top of the lineup all season. Cruz has also made his mark at stealing bases.

The Varsity Boys’ went on to beat American Christian 15-0 in that May 8 game. As of May 22, the Varsity Boys are 9-5 overall and in 3rd place in the Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference (TSCAC) with a 6-3 record.

The Senior Girls honored were: Reyna Lewis (manager), Alli Lushina (1st base), Paige Noble (3rd base), Alli Schlundt (2nd base), and Summer Scott (outfield). The Lady Cougars also beat American Christian 19-4 in their May 8 game. As of May 22, the Lady Cougars are 11-2 overall, and 7-1 in the TSCAC, ranked in 2nd place.

Thank you, seniors, and your families, for the important contributions you have made to ACS Athletics during your high school years. You will be missed!

Baseball, Softball 2022 Season Preview, Tryout Dates

The Middle School and High School Baseball and Softball seasons will be getting underway in March. High School Tryouts will be on Monday, March 7 and Middle School Tryouts are on Wednesday, March 16. Interested students should sign up in the gym.

We are welcoming back all of our head coaches this year who had strong seasons last year. Both Varsity teams finished in second place in the regular season and advanced to play in the Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference Championship finals, but lost in the finals and finished in second place overall. Both Middle School teams had winning seasons in the Atlantic Cape Junior High League, but league rankings were not finalized due to the impact of COVID-19 on the participation of public school teams.

Here’s the lineup of our coaches for the 2022 season:

Varsity Boys’ Baseball — Gus Casey, in his 2nd year as head coach, who served as co-head coach last season.

Varsity Girls’ Softball — Dara Kimmerley, in her 8th year as head coach.

Middle School Baseball — Charlie Costello, in his 2nd year as head coach.

Middle School Softball — Mike Bohs, in his 4th year as head coach.

The first games of the Varsity Baseball and Softball teams will be on Tuesday, March 29 at home against King’s Christian School. The Middle School season schedule will be finalized soon. Please check out the ACS website or ACS App under the “Athletics” tab or button for the game schedules of all our teams. See you in the bleachers!

Texas Roadhouse Spirit Day Supports ACS Athletics

We had a great turn-out for our first ACS Spirit Day at Texas Roadhouse in Egg Harbor Township on May 26. Thank you to our school families, staff, alumni, alumni parents, and friends of ACS who came out to enjoy a great meal and help raise funds for ACS Athletics.

ACS received 10% of the sales that evening, with $350 coming back to ACS. There was lots to celebrate that night, with the dual victory earlier in the day of our Varsity teams in the baseball and softball semi-final playoff games.

“We are so thankful we were able to hold a Spirit Day this spring because the COVID-19 pandemic prevented us from holding any other Spirit Days this school year,” said Athletic Director Pam Hitchner.

Thank you to the Panetta family at the Texas Roadhouse restaurant on the Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township for supporting ACS Athletics. Hitchner hopes to hold more Spirit Days at Texas Roadhouse in the upcoming school year.

Batters Up! Varsity Baseball, Softball Teams Start Off Season with Wins This Week

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.