GAME MVP's JIMMY HINTENACH AND CHRIS CIALONE
Del Val fell 5–0 to three-time defending sectional champion and last year's state finalist, Point Pleasant Beach. Senior starting pitcher Brady Reardon turned in a complete game, allowing 7 hits, 5 runs, striking out 6, walking 2, and hitting one batter. Offensively, the Terriers struggled to generate momentum, managing just 2 hits and 5 walks. Game MVPs Senior Jimmy Hintenach and Sophomore Chris Cialone each recorded a single. Freshman DH Danny Cialone reached base twice in three plate appearances, drawing 2 walks. Despite the loss, the Terriers battled hard against a powerhouse program and showed grit in a tough postseason matchup.
GAME MVP'S DYLAN RASIMOWICZ, GABRIEL MILLER, AND DAVID HUDOCK
Terriers Advance to Semi-Finals Behind Dominant Performances from Rasimowicz, Hudock, and Miller The Del Val Terriers punched their ticket to the semi-finals on Tuesday with a 5-1 victory over Metuchen, thanks to standout performances from their trio of MVPs: Dylan Rasimowicz, David Hudock, and Gabe Miller. Starting pitcher Dylan Rasimowicz was electric on the mound, tossing 5 strong innings while allowing just 1 run on 3 hits and striking out 4. Rasimowicz also contributed at the plate, going 1-for-3 and scoring a run in the pivotal 7th inning. Catcher David Hudock made a game-changing defensive play in the bottom of the first, picking off Metuchen’s leadoff runner at second base to eliminate an early scoring threat. Hudock came through again in the top of the 4th with a clutch 2-run single, giving Del Val a 2-1 lead after trailing 1-0. With the Terriers holding on to a narrow lead in the 7th, Gabe Miller delivered the final blow — crushing a 3-1 fastball over the center fielder’s head for a 3-run home run, stretching the lead to 5-1. Miller also came on in relief to pitch the final two innings, securing the save and sealing Del Val’s spot in the next round. Other notable contributors included: Cooper Fransen, who went 1-for-4 with a double, a stolen base, and a run scored. Carter Glacken, who laid down a clutch bunt single in the top of the 7th. Jimmy Hintenach, who had a strong day at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a run scored. He crossed the plate as the go-ahead run on Hudock’s 2-run single in the 4th inning. The Terriers’ combination of timely hitting, strong pitching, and heads-up defense proved too much for Metuchen. Del Val now heads into Tuesday’s semi-final with momentum and confidence.
GAME MVP BRADY REARDON
GAME MVP BRADY REARDON DOMINATES AS DEL VAL ADVANCES IN NJSIAA TOURNAMENT Senior ace Brady Reardon was lights-out on the mound, earning Game MVP honors as he led the Terriers to a dominant 12-2 win over South Hunterdon in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 1 Sectional Tournament. Reardon threw a complete game in the five-inning mercy-rule victory, striking out 11 while allowing just 4 hits, 3 walks, and 2 unearned runs. Del Val’s offense exploded behind him, with contributions throughout the lineup. Sophomore left fielder Matt Feeney went a perfect 3-for-3 with 2 RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base. Chris Cialone added a 2-for-3 day, driving in 2, stealing two bases, and scoring once. Junior Dylan Rasimowicz sparked the top of the order, going 2-for-3 and crossing the plate three times. Freshman Gabe Miller continued his strong season, going 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored, and a stolen base. Junior Cooper Fransen chipped in a 2-for-4 effort with 2 RBI and 2 runs. Senior Jack Hancsin showed great plate discipline, drawing three walks, swiping two bags, and scoring twice. Senior DH Owen Neiber added to the attack, going 1-for-3 with 2 RBI. With the win, Del Val advances to the second round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 1 Sectional Tournament and will be back in action Thursday.
GAME CO-MVP's BRADY REARDON AND OWEN NEIBER
Co-MVPs Lead the Way in Hard-Fought Contest Senior starting pitcher and TCNJ commit Brady Reardon, one of the game’s Co-MVPs, pitched 3.2 strong innings, allowing just 1 earned run on 3 hits, while recording 2 strikeouts and 2 walks. Fellow Co-MVP, senior DH Owen Neiber, went 1-for-2 at the plate and also reached base via hit-by-pitch. His lone hit was a clutch 2-run single up the middle, accounting for the Terriers’ only runs of the game. Junior catcher David Hudock continued his steady season, going 1-for-3 with a double. Junior shortstop Cooper Fransen added to the offense, going 1-for-4 with a stolen base. Senior Jimmy Hintenach contributed with a 1-for-3 day at the plate. Junior Dylan Rasimowicz was 1-for-3 and made solid contact in all three of his at-bats. Despite the offensive struggles, the Terriers showed grit behind key performances from their seniors and juniors.
GAME MVP COOPER FRANSEN
GAME MVP: COOPER FRANSEN Junior leadoff batter Cooper Fransen continued his outstanding season, going 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored, raising his team-leading batting average to .403. Senior Jimmy Hintenach added to the offensive effort, going 1-for-2 with a double, walk, stolen base, and a run scored. Hintenach now boasts a .373 batting average. Junior Dylan Rasimowicz had a solid performance at the plate, going 2-for-3, while senior Jack Hancsin contributed offensively, finishing 1-for-2 with a walk. Hancsin also took the mound, pitching 3 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 3 hits, while striking out 4 and walking 4. Junior catcher David Hudock went 1-for-3 and drove in a run, and junior Mossimo Pecchia added a 1-for-2 day at the plate.
GAME MVP JIMMY HINTENACH
GAME MVP: SENIOR SECOND BASEMAN JIMMY HINTENACH Hintenach went 1-for-3 at the plate and had a strong defensive performance, recording 2 putouts and 4 assists. Junior starting pitcher Dylan Rasimowicz pitched 4 innings, striking out 6 while allowing 6 hits, 2 walks, and 3 earned runs. Freshman Gabe Miller came in for 2 innings of relief, delivering a dominant outing with 3 strikeouts, 2 walks, and 1 hit-by-pitch — without giving up a hit or a run. Offensively, junior Mossimo Pecchia went 1-for-3 with a double. Sophomore Chris Cialone and senior Jack Hancsin each added a hit, both going 1-for-3 on the day.
GAME MVP GABE MILLER
GAME MVP: Freshman Gabe Miller launched his first career home run, crushing an outside fastball over the right field fence on a 1-2 count. Miller finished 2-for-3 at the plate with a run scored, an RBI, and the home run. Junior Dylan Rasimowicz continued his hot streak, going 2-for-3 with a double. Junior shortstop Cooper Fransen went 1-for-4 and added a stolen base. Junior third baseman Mossimo Pecchia reached base twice, going 1-for-2 with a walk and 2 stolen bases. Junior catcher David Hudock contributed with a 1-for-3 performance at the plate. The Terriers are back in action Friday at 4:00 PM when they take on Hackettstown at Centenary University.
GAME MVP DYLAN RASIMOWICZ
GAME MVP: DYLAN RASIMOWICZ DOMINATES IN TERRIERS' 7–1 WIN OVER VOORHEES Junior starting pitcher Dylan Rasimowicz delivered a masterful performance, throwing a 7-inning complete game one-hitter to lead the Terriers to a 7–1 victory over the Vikes. Rasimowicz struck out 9, walked 3, and allowed just 1 earned run. He also contributed at the plate with a sacrifice fly RBI during the Terriers' explosive 5-run 6th inning that broke the game open. Freshman Gabe Miller continued his strong season, going 2-for-3 with an RBI double in the 4th inning to extend the Terriers’ lead to 2–0. He also scored a run and added a stolen base. Senior Jimmy Hintenach was 1-for-2 with a walk and scored twice, while sophomore Chris Cialone contributed by going 1-for-2 with a walk and two runs scored. Junior Cooper Fransen added to the offensive push with a 1-for-3 day that included a run scored, walk, RBI, and stolen base. Fransen made a highlight-reel play by stealing home in the 6th inning to give the Terriers a 3–1 lead. The win improves the Terriers’ momentum as they continue their strong run.
GAME MVP JIMMY HINTENACH
TERRIERS FALL TO STATELINERS 9-5 DESPITE STRONG OFFENSIVE EFFORT Game MVP senior second baseman Jimmy Hintenach led the Terriers offensively, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs scored, and reaching base on an error. Freshman Gabe Miller also had a big day at the plate, finishing 3-for-4 with two RBI. On the mound, Miller pitched 4 innings, allowing 5 runs (3 earned) on 4 hits. Junior Cooper Fransen contributed with a 1-for-4 performance, driving in a run and scoring once. Junior Mossimo Pecchia was 1-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Junior Dylan Rasimowicz added a double, going 1-for-3, while junior Carter Glacken and sophomore Matt Feeney each recorded a hit. The Terriers jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning, but Phillipsburg answered, tying the game in the third. The Stateliners took a 4-2 lead in the fourth, but the Terriers responded again, tying it up 4-4 in the top of the fifth. Phillipsburg then erupted for five runs in the bottom of the fifth, ultimately holding off the Terriers for a 9-5 victory.
GAME MVP DAVID HUDOCK
GAME MVP – Junior Catcher David Hudock led the Terriers with a standout performance at the plate and behind it. Hudock went 2-for-2 with an RBI and a walk, while also making a key defensive play by picking off a runner at second. Hudock now leads the team in doubles (5) and boasts a strong .372 batting average. Junior Cooper Fransen continued his consistent hitting, going 2-for-4 with an RBI. Fransen maintains his team-leading .404 batting average. Sophomore Chris Cialone contributed both offensively and on the mound. He was 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run scored. On the mound, Cialone pitched 5.2 innings, allowing just two runs (one earned). He leads the team in RBI with 13 and holds a .326 batting average.
GAME MVP BRADY REARDON
Game MVP: Senior Pitcher Brady Reardon Senior starting pitcher Brady Reardon threw a complete game shutout to lead Delaware Valley past Hopatcong in the opening round of the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex (HWS) Tournament. Reardon was dominant on the mound, striking out 11, walking just 1, and allowing only 3 hits in the victory. Junior Carter Glacken recorded his first career varsity hit with a sharp line drive single to left field. Glacken also contributed as a courtesy runner, scoring two runs for catcher David Hudock. Junior shortstop Cooper Fransen continued his strong season, going 1-for-2 at the plate with 2 walks, a stolen base, run scored, and RBI. Senior center fielder Jack Hancsin chipped in with a 1-for-4 performance, including a double, RBI, and stolen base. With the win, the #10-seeded Terriers advance to the second round of the HWS Tournament, where they will face #7-seeded Phillipsburg (P'burg) on Saturday.
GAME MVP DYLAN RASIMOWICZ
Game MVP: Dylan Rasimowicz Dylan Rasimowicz was the star of the game, making several clutch plays throughout. In the 2nd inning with no outs, Rasimowicz picked off a runner at third base. Later, in the 5th inning with Del Val leading 7-4, he threw out a runner trying to take second base after oversliding, with Cooper Fransen applying the tag. In the top of the 7th inning, holding a 7-6 lead, Rasimowicz came up big at the plate with a 2-strike, 2-out, 2-run double down the left field line, extending the lead to 9-6. Then, in the bottom of the 7th with runners on first and second and no outs, Rasimowicz gunned down a Pingry runner trying to score from second base, helping secure the win. On the mound, Rasimowicz pitched 4 innings, striking out 4, walking 2, allowing 2 earned runs on 4 hits, and earned the win. At the plate, he went 2 for 4 with a double, 2 RBIs, and a run scored. Other Key Performers: David Hudock (Valley Division Hitter of the Week, .351 BA) continued his hot streak, going 2 for 4 with a double and making a crucial pickoff at third base in the 5th inning with the bases loaded and no outs. Jack Hancsin was 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs, a run scored, and a walk. Jimmy Hintenach, Senior Night Game MVP, was red hot going 3 for 4 with 2 doubles, 2 RBIs, and a run scored. Hintenach is now 7 for his last 8 at-bats, raising his batting average to .371.
COOPER FRANSEN
Junior shortstop and leadoff batter Cooper Fransen has been named Del Val Male Athlete of the Month. Cooper led the Terrier offense in April with an impressive .395 batting average, a .421 slugging percentage, 9 stolen bases, 11 runs scored, 7 RBIs, 15 hits, and 4 walks. His outstanding performance has been a key factor in the team’s success.
DAVID HUDOCK
Junior catcher David Hudock went 9-for-14 at the plate this week, adding 2 walks, 4 doubles, and 6 RBI! Hudock recorded multiple hits in all four games, helping lead the Terriers to three wins in four games. Follow the action at Skyland Baseball Instagram.
GAME MVP JIMMY HINTENACH
Game MVP: Jimmy Hintenach On Senior Night at The Ridge, senior captain and second baseman Jimmy Hintenach delivered a stellar performance, going 4-for-4 at the plate with 2 RBIs. Hintenach came through in clutch moments, driving in runs in both the 4th and 5th innings when the Terriers needed him most. Junior shortstop Cooper Fransen was a dynamic force, going 3-for-3 with 2 runs scored, 3 stolen bases, and an RBI sac fly. Fransen also picked up the pitching win on the mound. Junior catcher David Hudock continued his hot streak with a 2-for-3 day that included a double and 2 RBIs—marking his fourth consecutive game with multiple hits. Hudock finished the week going 9-for-14 with 6 RBIs and 4 doubles. Junior Mossimo Pecchia had an explosive offensive night and made several key defensive plays, helping drive the Terriers to a 10-5 victory. Pecchia went 2-for-4 with 2 doubles, a stolen base, and an RBI. Over the last two games, Pecchia is 4-for-8 with 5 runs scored, 3 RBIs, a walk, and 4 doubles. Senior designated hitter Owen Neiber contributed with a clutch single up the middle to drive in a run during the Terrier’s 5-run fifth inning that helped pull Del Val away from Manville. Neiber finished the day 1-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI.
GAME MVP CHRIS CIALONE
Game MVP: Chris Cialone Sophomore cleanup hitter Chris Cialone ignited the Terrier offense early with a 2-run single in the first inning and came through again in the fifth with a 2-run double. Cialone finished 2-for-4 with a double, 4 RBIs, 2 runs scored, a walk, and was hit by a pitch. He also contributed on the mound, throwing an inning of relief and giving up 1 run on 1 hit. Junior catcher David Hudock was a perfect 3-for-3 with a double, 2 walks, and an RBI. Junior Carter Glacken scored 3 runs and stole a base, also serving as Hudock’s courtesy runner. Junior Mossimo Pecchia powered the lineup with 2 doubles, finishing 2-for-4 with 3 runs scored, 2 RBIs, and a walk. Junior leadoff batter Cooper Fransen went 2-for-5, scoring 2 runs and driving in 3. Freshman closer Gabe Miller earned the win on the mound, pitching the final 3 innings. At the plate, Miller added a double, 2 runs scored, an RBI, and a walk. Sophomore Matt Feeney was 1-for-1 with a double, scored 2 runs, drew 2 walks, was hit by pitches twice, and drove in a run. Senior Brady Reardon went 1-for-2 with 2 runs scored and an RBI. The Terriers improve to 5-5 heading into tomorrow night’s game at The Ridge vs. Manville at 7:00 PM. Senior Night ceremonies will begin at 6:45 PM.
GAME CO-MVPs COOPER FRANSEN AND DAVID HUDOCK
Game Co-MVPs: Cooper Fransen and David Hudock The Del Val Terriers edged out South Hunterdon 6-5 in a thrilling contest highlighted by standout performances from juniors Cooper Fransen and David Hudock. Freshman Gabe Miller sparked the Terrier offense early, leading off the second inning with a double and later scoring on Hudock’s clutch single to ignite a three-run inning. Miller added a key single in the third inning to put a runner in scoring position, finishing the game 2-for-4 at the plate. Junior David Hudock was instrumental both offensively and defensively. Hudock went 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs, including the game-winning two-out single in the top of the seventh inning. On defense, he made a pivotal play in the fifth inning by gunning down a runner attempting to steal second base with no outs and the game tied 4-4. Cooper Fransen also played a dual role, taking the mound in the fifth inning and earning the win. Fransen pitched three strong innings, striking out five, allowing just three hits and one run. At the plate, Fransen led off the seventh inning with a single and scored the go-ahead run. Junior Dylan Rasimowicz contributed as well, going 2-for-3 with a walk, scoring a run, driving in two RBIs, and stealing a base. His RBI singles in the second and third innings helped power the Terrier offense early. The combined efforts of Fransen and Hudock secured a hard-fought 6-5 victory for Del Val.
GAME MVP DAVID HUDOCK
Game MVP: Junior catcher David Hudock Hudock went 2-for-4 with 2 doubles and an RBI. He delivered an RBI double down the right field line in the 2nd inning and a hard-hit 1-0 double to left-center in the 5th inning. Sophomore outfielder Matt Feeney recorded his first varsity career hit with an RBI single to right field in the 5th inning. Freshman Brooks Brunner also notched his first varsity hit with a single to right in the 7th inning, stole his first base, and scored a run. Sophomore DH Chris Cialone continued his hot streak, marking his third multi-hit game in a row with a 2-for-5 performance including a double. Seniors Jimmy Hintenach and junior Cooper Fransen both added doubles during the game. The Terriers return to action tomorrow, 4/23, at South Hunterdon with senior Brady Reardon scheduled to start on the mound.
GAME MVP GABRIEL MILLER
GAME MVP: GABRIEL MILLER Freshman Gabriel Miller led Del Val to a commanding 7-1 victory over Bernards. Miller’s pivotal 2-run double in the 5th inning extended the Terriers’ lead to 7-0, effectively putting the game out of reach. At the plate, Miller went 1-for-3 with a walk and drove in 4 RBIs. On the mound in relief, he dominated over the final three innings, allowing just one hit, no runs, and striking out three. Sophomore Chris Cialone contributed a key 2-run double in the 4th inning, sending a ball over the right fielder’s head and giving Del Val a 5-0 advantage. Cialone finished the game 2-for-3 with a walk. Junior Cooper Fransen reached base twice with a hit and two walks, scoring three runs. Fellow junior Mossimo Pecchia had an excellent day, reaching base in all three plate appearances via two walks and a hit by pitch, scoring twice and stealing a base. Defensively, Pecchia was flawless at third base, recording three assists and a putout. Senior Jack Hancsin earned his first win of the season on the mound, pitching solidly with six strikeouts, three walks, and allowing just one earned run.
GAME MVP CHRIS CIALONE
Game MVP Chris Cialone Sophomore DH/1B had a standout game, going 2-for-2 with a walk and driving in a run with a key RBI double in the second inning that tied the game 1-1. Jack Hancsin led off the inning with a single, stole second, and scored on Cialone’s double. Hancsin finished 2-for-3 with a run and a stolen base. Senior Jimmy Hintenach contributed with 2 hits, an RBI, and a stolen base. Senior pitcher Brady Reardon made his second start of the season, pitching 3 innings with 3 strikeouts, 4 walks, 3 hits allowed, and 2 runs (1 earned).
GAME MVP GABE MILLER
Game MVP Gabe Miller Freshman relief pitcher made a strong impact coming in during the 5th inning, throwing three scoreless innings with five strikeouts, no walks, and no hits allowed, earning his first varsity win on the mound. Junior starting pitcher Dylan Rasimowicz pitched four innings, recording eight strikeouts, allowing three walks, and giving up one unearned run on three hits. The Terriers tied the game in the 4th inning on a heads-up play when senior Jimmy Hintenach stole home with runners on first and third. Del Val took the lead when Hintenach scored again on a two-out infield hit. Rasimowicz later extended the lead to 3-1 by scoring on a wild pitch. With the win, Del Val improves to 2-3 and will face Princeton tomorrow at 11:00 AM.
GAME MVP JACK HANCSIN
Game MVP Jack Hancsin Senior starting pitcher delivered a complete game performance, allowing just one unearned run on five hits. He struck out six and walked two across six innings of solid work. The Terriers’ sophomore DH Chris Cialone broke up a no-hitter bid in the third inning with a hard single to left field. Del Val will return to action tomorrow at 4:00 PM at Centenary University to face Hackettstown.
GAME MVP COOPER FRANSEN
Despite Strong Efforts from Cooper Fransen and Team In a tough contest against Rutgers Prep, Del Val came up short with a 3-11 loss, but several players showed promise and determination. Junior shortstop and leadoff batter Cooper Fransen earned game MVP honors with his third consecutive multi-hit game. Fransen went 2-for-4 at the plate, driving in one run and stealing two bases, consistently igniting the Terriers’ offense. Sophomore Chris Cialone made his first career varsity start at third base and made an immediate impact, going 1-for-2 with an RBI. Junior catcher David Hudock also contributed with a 1-for-3 performance, while junior Dylan Rasimowicz added a hit and a walk in his three plate appearances. Despite the final score, the team’s effort and key individual performances provide a strong foundation as Del Val continues its season.
GAME MVP DYLAN RASIMOWICZ
Game MVP Junior pitcher Dylan Rasimowicz earned his first career win on the mound, delivering a dominant performance to lead Del Val to an 8-4 victory in the Terriers' home opener. Rasimowicz pitched 4.2 innings, striking out 6, walking 1, allowing just 1 hit and 1 run. At the plate, Dylan contributed as well, going 1-for-2 with a walk, scoring a run, and driving in another. Senior second baseman Jimmy Hintenach was a key offensive force, going 2-for-3 with 2 runs scored, a double, 2 stolen bases, a hit-by-pitch, and an RBI. Junior shortstop Cooper Fransen continued his hitting streak with 2 more hits. Senior Jack Hancsin provided an early spark with an RBI double in the bottom of the first inning, helping the Terriers take a 2-1 lead. Del Val then exploded offensively in the bottom of the third inning, scoring 6 runs to build an 8-1 advantage — a lead that proved sufficient for the win.
GAME MVP JACK HANCSIN
Game MVP Senior captain Jack Hancsin was the standout player, coming in relief during the second inning with two outs and the bases loaded, striking out a batter to escape the jam. He pitched 4.2 scoreless innings with 9 strikeouts, 5 walks, and no hits allowed to close out the game. At the plate, Hancsin was 2-for-2 with 2 RBIs, a run scored, and a stolen base. Freshman Gabe Miller went 2-for-3 with 2 runs scored and a walk, while junior shortstop Cooper Fransen was 3-for-4 with a run scored. The Terriers will host Warren Hills again on Thursday, April 3rd, at 4:00 PM.
CONFERENCE RECORD 7-1
MIKE KELLY, ANTHONY SANISCALCHI, JOHN CROASDALE, THOMAS TRAMO, JACK ANGELONI, JOEY KLETTER, STOY FOHRING, KEVIN HULTS, JARED LEEDS, KEITH POLIN, JACK REARDON, DANNY SHAPIRO, MANNY MODUGNO, JACK HANCSIN, JAMES HINTENACH, COOPER FRANSEN, RYAN AUTEN, MOSSIMO PECCHIA
CJ SCHAIBLE, CHRISTIAN HLINKA, SEAN HANCZARYK
IN 2016 DEL VAL WON IT'S FIRST SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SINCE 1959! THEY ALSO WON A CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP THAT YEAR. THAT TERRIERS TEAM WAS LED BY 3 PLAYERS, 2 WENT ON TO PLAY DIVISION 1 BASEBALL. LHP CJ SCHAIBLE PITCHED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, OUTFIELDER CHRISTIAN HLINKA PLAYED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, AND CATCHER SEAN HANCZARYK PLAYED AT DESALES UNIVERSITY. HANCZARYK STILL HOLDS THE DEL VAL SINGLE SEASON RECORD FOR RBIs AT 33.
JACK CARIDDI
JACK CARIDDI WAS THE 2021 LEHIGH VALLEY PLAYER OF THE YEAR! HE ALSO SET THE DEL VAL SCHOOL RECORD FOR HIGHEST BATTING AVERAGE AT .569 WHILE LEADING HIS TEAM TO A CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP!
