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NJAC-Liberty
Hanover Park
Coach: Doug Wear, 10th season
Last season: 13-11, 4-6 NJAC-Liberty
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OF Joey Filippone; Sr. OF Nando Ott; Sr. C Dom Schiavone; Sr. SS Alex Cherignal; Sr. OF Drew Heinold; Jr. 3B Greg Glodek; Jr. P Jack Kovacs. So. 3B Ryan Mendez; So. 2B Vincent Dorey; So. P Evan Cushman; So. OF Luke Morgese.
Newcomers: So. Rocco Zirpoli.
Outlook: The Hornets hope to remain competitive.
Kinnelon
Coach: Ed DiMaggio, first season
Last season: 8-17
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OF Nate Einsenmenger; So. OF Brandon Neigel; So. IF Dylan Neigel; So. Christian Markley; So. C Dillan Castellano-Smith; So. IF Luca Anello Fiorina.
Newcomers: So. OF Nate Parella; So. IF Tyler Errigo; So. Rob Marchesano; So. OF Braydon Sisco; So. OF Aaron Charles; Fr. Matt Petrovski.
Outlook: Kinnelon is young and aggressive.
Madison
Coach: Brian Weingart, fourth season
Last season: 17-8, 9-1 NJAC-Liberty champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. Sam Berk; Jr. Andrew Haviland; Jr. OF Carter Ferris; Jr. P/1B Chris Vaughn; Jr. C Pat Layng; Jr. SS Liam Melvin; Jr. P James Doehner; Jr. IF/P Luke McGuire.
Outlook: The young Dodgers are aiming for consistent success.
Pequannock
Coach: Jon McBurney, ninth season
Last season: 19-10, 7-3 NJAC-Liberty
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OF Donovan Cassel; Sr. OF Nick Zuccala; Sr. P/1B Nick Werner; Sr. P/1B Michael Gertler; Sr. OF/P Tommy Koren; Sr. P Luke Laubach; Sr. Robert Van Riper; Sr. C Thomas Picardo; Jr. SS Jack Picardo; So. IF Cooper Carlon.
Outlook: Veteran Pequannock hopes to compete for NJAC-Liberty, Morris County and North 1, Group 1.
Whippany Park
Coach: Ricky Gathen, second season
Last year: 19-15, 10-0 NJAC-Independence champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OF Sal Palmisano; Sr. Dylan Morgenroth; Sr. OF Andrew Guffanti; Sr. Sam Cobane; Sr. P Justin Bachman; Sr. C K.J. Stockert; Sr. Ben DeGeorge; Sr. SS Gaven Hesse; Jr. Saverio Marcantonio; Jr. Pete Gethins; Jr. 3B Carmen Salerno; So. Matthew Turnbull; So. P Joey Vitale.
Newcomers: Jr. Brandon Giangeruso; So. Justin Crivella; So. Tyler Cohen; Fr. Aayush Karlekar; Fr. Landon Hesse.
Outlook: Speedy Whippany Park hopes to compete for the North 2, Group 1 title.
NJAC-Independence
Boonton
Coach: Chris Becker, second season
Last year: 8-10
Returning letter-winners: Sr. P/1B Josh Lee; Sr. C Drew Cabalar; Sr. OF/P Jeremy Dolan; Sr. P/3B/1B Lucas Graber; Sr. 2B Mark Ribardo; Jr. P/3B Eric Lora; Jr. SS/P Sebastian Colon; So. OF/P Brett Giordano.
Newcomers: Jr. OF Jeremiah Sibi; Jr. 2B Andrew Anderson; Jr. P Ryan Philips; Jr. OF/P Anthony Parent.
Outlook: The Bombers hope to be more consistent.
Morris Catholic
Coach: Nick Berg, ninth season
Last year: 9-15
Returning letter-winners: Sr. SS Nate Eckerson; Sr. 1B Braydon Torres; Jr. CF Ethan Everett; Jr. OF Beck Haynes; So. P/IF Landon Bolan; So. 2B Aiden Insigna; So. C Andrew Young; So. OF/P Cole Zienowicz; So. P Gabe Drury; So. P/OF Carlos Marquez.
Newcomers: Sr. 2B Jack Sullivan; Jr. P Keanu Kao; Jr. P/IF Alex Marmara; JR. P/IF James Brugna; So. P/OF Robert Gibiliso; So. C Gio DeFilippo; Fr. 3B/P Jake Kloss; Fr. P Dom Ammiano.
Outlook: Keep an eye on the Crusaders' sophomores.
Morris Tech
Coach: Kevin Brophy, 15th season
Last year: 12-13; NJTAC small-school champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. C Connor Campbell; Sr. OF Eddie Lamperti; Jr. 1B/3B Jack Graham; Jr. P/OF Shawn Givone; So. P/SS Dan Lipsky.
Newcomers: Jr. 1B/OF Michael Najjar; Fr. OF Leo Samonte; Fr. P/3B Louie Brandt.
Outlook: The Devils want to defend their NJTAC title and compete in the NJAC-Independence.
Morristown Beard
Coach: John Sheppard, 32nd season
Last season: 7-16
Returning letter-winners: Sr. C Sam Cherins; Sr. P/1B Josh Greenwood; Sr. P/IF Jacob Suna; Jr. OF/P AJ Rodriguez; Jr. P/IF John Cartaina; So. P/IF Sam ********; So. P/IF Ari Shiffman; So. IF Aiden Randall; So. P/1B/OF Mason Hriczov.
Newcomers: Jr. IF/C Alex Hriczov; So. Peter Clark; Fr. P/1B/OF Austin Gildea.
Outlook: The young Crimson are gaining confidence.
Mountain Lakes
Coach: Jason Doniloski, third season
Last year: 11-16
Returning letter-winners: Sr. P/SS Jack Ilaria; Sr. CF/C Grant Nikolsky; Sr. P/OF Tommy Capetta; Jr. IF/P Emerson Coda; Jr. 1B/P Luca Burrier; So. CF/C/P Jack Bronico; So. P/1B/OF Evan Mufson; So. OF Larry Reznick.
Newcomers: Sr. P/3B Anthony Argen; Sr. OF Noah Jalallar; Jr. P/OF/C Tyler Wills; So. P/IF Alex Bordoni; So. 2B Anthony Pietranera; So. P/1B Jack Rafferty; Fr. P/IF Brendan Duerr.
Outlook: Mountain Lakes hopes to be more consistent.
NJAC-National
Chatham
Coach: Todd Leathers, 10th season
Last season: 8-12
Returning letter-winners: Sr. Wes Maksimow; Sr. Nick Carles; Sr. Gavin Drum; Sr. Pete Federo; Sr. Will Linn; Sr. Jacob McGrath; Sr. Matt Terranova; Sr. Jack Yukniewicz; Sr. Mason Arnes; Sr. Matt Hodapp; Sr. Jeremy Hoffman; Sr. Kyle Ruddy; Jr. Andres Garcia; Jr. Caden Gabriel; Jr. Justin Zignon.
Outlook: Veteran Chatham hopes to be more consistent.
Morris Hills
Coach: Bert Giovine, 25th season
Last year: 8-16
Returning letter-winners: Sr. LHP Liam Smith; Jr. Jeremy Deleon, Jr. C Nick Zuzio; Jr. 1B A.J. Piombino.
Newcomers: Jr. OF Anthony Rosado; Fr. LHP Evan Nilsen.
Outlook: Morris Hills hopes to improve on last spring's record.
Morristown
Coach: Justin Capozzi, third season
Last season: 11-16
Returning letter-winners: Sr. P/1B Dominic Correale; Jr. P/OF Arthur Conover; Jr. Daniel Kelly; Jr. Christian Smith; Jr. OF/P Patrick Ruiz
Newcomers: Jr. RHP Brendan Critchley; So. LHP/OF Andrew Summa; Fr. IF Grayson Langsdorf.
Outlook: The Colonials aim to make a deep run in the Morris County and North 1, Group 4 Tournaments.
Mount Olive
Coach: Pete Zoccolillo, fifth season
Last year: 16-10, 7-3 NJAC-National
Returning letter-winners: Sr. RHP/3B Jake Asbury; Sr. 1B Peter Zoccolillo; Sr. RHP Max Wood; Jr. OF Jon Moore; Jr. C Liam Shelton; Jr. LHP/OF Robert Hubbard; Jr. 2B David Harmon; So. SS Zach Broderson; So. CF Brayden Longo.
Newcomers: So. OF Justin Bullock; Fr. C Tyler Castillo; Fr. OF Louis Carter; Fr. RHP Max Koller; Fr. OF Nick D'Amico.
Outlook: The Marauders' strengths are pitching and defense.
Parsippany Hills
Coach: Nick Bechtler, first season
Last year: 12-10
Returning letter-winners: Sr. C Ashton Ros; Jr. SS Jordan Ledesma; Jr. 2B/OF Chris Dana.
Newcomers: Sr. 1B/OF Trevor Snellings; Sr. OF Dylan Patel; Jr. 3B/OF JArel Hernandez; Jr. P/OF Will Duffy; So. P Daniel Hornung.
Outlook: Bechtler inherits a young squad from Peter Anzelone, the coach for a decade.
Sparta
Coach: Justin Matyas, second season
Last year: 13-9, 6-4 NJAC-National
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OF/RHP Anthony Patrickio; Sr. IF/RHP Braden Schappert; Jr. IF/RHP Shane Hoover.
Newcomers: So. OF/RHP Tyler Pakett; So. OF Ryle Schmid; Fr. RHP/IF Finn Kowalski; Fr. C/3B Greg Egger; Fr. LHP/1B Julian Walsh; Fr. LHP/OF R.J. Weyant.
Outlook: With seven starters returning, Sparta expects to remain competitive.
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West Morris
Coach: Tom Reindel, 11th season
Last year: 15-13
Returning letter-winners: Sr. LHP Nick Rotundo; Sr. IF Donovan Veletto; Sr. P/OF Jake Novello; Jr. LHP/1B Liam Costello; Jr. RHP/IF Kelly Morgan; Jr. OF Cole Wormann; Jr. P Luke Jacobsen; So. C Matt Zisa; So. IF Jack Gumersell.
Outlook: West Morris has experienced pitchers, but not as much in the field.
NJAC-American
Delbarton
Coach: Bruce Shatel, 18th season
Last season: 30-3, 11-1 NJAC-American champion; Morris County Tournament champion; Non-Public A North champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. RHP/IF Ryan Holman; Sr. RHP Lenny Kim; Sr. RHP/OF Miles Handy; Sr. 1B/RHP Anthony Palumbo; Jr. OF Matt Tafuri; Jr. C/IF Danny Haggard; Jr. IF Sal Garcia; Jr. LHP/1B A.J. Saccento; Jr. OF M.J. Wright; Jr. IF Brandon Kim; So. OF/RHP Finn O'Loughlin; So. OF/LHP Curt Friedrich.
Newcomers: Sr. OF Michael Andrisano; Sr. IF Steven Corcoran; Sr. C Chuck Minervino; Jr. LHP John Fedun; Jr. RHP Wes Gabriel; Jr. RHP Brady Smith; Jr. RHP Noah Morales; Jr. C Tyler Snider; So. RHP Kyle McBride; So. Luke Hall.
Outlook: Delbarton expects to remain competitive, despite the graduation of four starters.
Mendham
Coach: Erik Dial, fourth season
Last season: 12-14
Returning letter-winners: Sr. 3B Sully Dunn; Sr. P/SS/2B Ryan Turner; Sr. P Ryan Nelson; Sr. P Max Higgiston; Jr. C/OF Ajani Bowrin; Jr. P/OF Andrew Epitropakis.
Newcomers: Sr. 2B Tim Cocuzza; Jr. OF Max Orlins; Jr. P Nate Norin; Jr. P/1B Matt Brennan; Jr. OF Chase Amarat; Jr. OF/C Matt Lynch.
Outlook: Keep an eye on Mendham's junior class, which must step up to varsity after graduating 14 players.
Pope John
Coach: James Manco, third season
Last season: 14-13
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OF/P Jack Portman; Sr. 3B/P Nick Struble; Sr. P Brendan Opat; Sr. C Andrew Parni; Sr. IF/P Will Ryan; Sr. IF Evan Johnson; Sr. Miles Masone; Sr. P Justin Smith; Jr. P Liam Brody; Jr. OF Joseph Manco.
Newcomers: Sr. 1B Lucas Mesaros; Jr. IF/P Evan Rose; Jr. OF Liam Jones; Jr. IF Alex Rakowsky; So. IF Drew Shepulski; So. IF Brody O'Hara; So. P Daniel Gigante; Fr. C/P Beckett Weeks.
Outlook: The Lions expect to be competitive in the NJAC-American, HWS and Non-Public A.
Randolph
Coach: Mark Rizzi, seventh season
Last season: 21-10, 7-5 NJAC-American; North 2, Group 3 champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. SS A.J. Terry; Sr. P/1B Andrew Dobres; Jr. 2B Mason Wilson; Jr. C Chase Lorent; Jr. C Joe Bosotina.
Newcomers: Sr. OF/3B Griffin Carroll; Jr. 3B Nick Armento; Jr. OF Matt Bruun; Jr. P Eli Kahn; Jr. P Jack Kielbania; Jr. P/OF Sal Midolo; So. P/1B Matt Paladino; So. P/IF Brendan Stokoe; Fr. P/OF Andrew Swanwick; Fr. F Ethan Shire.
Outlook: The Rams lost most of their pitching staff to graduation, but the middle infield remains solid.
Roxbury
Coach: Greg Trotter, 26th season
Last season: 14-14
Returning letter-winners: Sr. Cayden Williams; So. Luca Argenziano; So. C/OF Anthony Palombit.
Newcomers: Sr. 1B Ryan Reonieri; Jr. OF/P Robbie Baumann; Jr. P/1B Paul Hakkenberg; Jr. P/1B Phinn Paul; Fr. P/OF Jared Haupt; Fr. OF Frankie Falco.
Outlook: The Gaels have solid pitching, but must find ways to generate runs.
NJAC-Freedom
Hackettstown
Coach: Gary Poyer, 23rd season
Last season: 9-12
Returning letter-winners: Sr. CF Jacob Echandy; Sr. RF Tyler Lambo; Sr. C Kyle Edwards; Sr. RF Bryce Stagg; Jr. P Aaron Wolderich; Jr. 3B Marcos Rosado; So. Trey Schneider; So. Ryan Antonucci.
Newcomers: Sr. 3B/P Jacob Marengo; Jr. 2B/P Bader Musa; Jr. 3B/P Raahil Mahmood; Jr. 3B/P Eddie Walsh; Jr. OF/P Nate O'Connor; Jr. OF Myles Hatten; Jr. LF Matt Tyburczy; So. Joey Rowinski; Fr. Sean Benbow.
Outlook: The young but experienced Tigers expect to be competitive.
High Point
Coach: Ryan Ellis, 11th season
Last season: 20-7, 9-1 NJAC-Freedom champion
Returning letter-winners: Sr. C Ayden Ellis; Sr. P/OF Kyle Morsell; Sr. OF Austin Mitchell; Sr. IF Will Van Puttenvink; Sr. IF/P Erik Wiley; Jr. P/1B/3B Ethan Rasmussen; Jr. P/OF Erik Carlson; Jr. Zach Leto; Jr. IF Brady Conklin; Jr. P/OF Bradley Sabato.
Newcomers: Sr. Matt Sandor; So. P Rowan Buresh; So. P Nikolas Smith; Fr. OF Joey Elko; Fr. OF Tyler Emma.
Outlook: High Point must replace three of four starting pitchers, but is aiming at its fourth straight NJAC-Freedom title.
Jefferson
Coach: Jason Kalish, 15th season
Last season: 16-11
Returning letter-winners: Sr. P/OF Lorenzo Gonzalez; Sr. P/IF Jake Randzio; Sr. IF/P Noah Mednick; Sr. OF/P Sam Orlando; Sr. IP Evan Corso; Sr. 3B/P Tyler Freeland; Sr. C/OF Evan Freeland; Sr. P/1B Dylan Rockey; Sr. IF/P Mike Struck; Sr. OF Gavin Ruchalski; Jr. 1B Ryan Rysdeck; Jr. P/IF Nick Aiello; Jr. P/OF Jake Shellhamer; Jr. OF/1B Josh Hale; So. Braeden Cummings; So. OF/P Nick Do; So. IF/P Eric Hokenberg.
Newcomers: Sr. OF Chris Filippelli; Fr. C Jake Small; Jr. 3B/P Mateo Forese; So. IF/P Mattingly Buntzen; So. OF Jack Kisto; Fr. P/IF Chase Okken; Fr. 3B/OF Nate Martorelli; Fr. P Connor Hale.
Outlook: Jefferson is counting on its pitching staff.
Kittatinny
Coach: B.J. Hough, third season
Last year: 17-10, 9-1 NJAC-Colonial
Returning letter-winners: Sr. P Eddie Deckert; Sr. C Paul Trotter; Sr. OF Jackson Hughes; Sr. 1B Preston Gratcofsky; Jr. OF Mason Dube; Jr. P Gage Ingalls; Jr. Aiden Prtorich; Jr. P Tommy Tosti; So. Keegan Monahan; So. SS Tyler Coombs; So. Easton Konar.
Newcomers: Jr. OF Jonny Diani; Jr. 3B Brendan Leahy; So. OF Austin Bosworth; Fr. SS Ricky Lopes.
Outlook: The Cougars expect to remain competitive after shifting to the NJAC-Freedom.
North Warren
Coach: John Vuz, first season
Last year: 9-12
Returning letter-winners: Sr. P/3B Tyler Petty; Jr. P/SS Brody Mantz; Jr. OF A.J. Soricelli; Jr. P/OF Kevin Roof; So. OF Zachary Paesler.
Newcomers: Jr. 1B Vladys Unick; So. P/1B Garrett See; So. 3B Michael Soricelli; Fr. P/SS C.J. Mamay.
Outlook: Young North Warren hopes to show progress.
Vernon
Coach: Stephen Myhren, sixth season
Last season: 10-7, 8-2 NJAC-Freedom
Returning letter-winners: Sr. P/OF Michael Pecoraro; Sr. P/OF Aden Karwoski; Sr. 2B/P Matthew Baumann; Sr. 1B Joe Rodriguez; Jr. 3B/P Dustin Wagner; Jr. OF/C James Curry; Jr. P Jayden Chornobroff; Jr. OF/P Gavin Bruno; So. SS Chris Perrotta.
Newcomers: Sr. OF Chase MacLean; Sr. Anthony Catania; Sr. P/IF Shane Wilson; Jr. OF Junior Troche; Jr. Joe D'Aprile; So. P/3B Matt Rugel; So. C/1B Tyler Dobrzynski; So. OF Charlie Paladino; So. P Otto Dejager; So. P Sebastian Castro.
Outlook: Young but experienced Vernon expects to compete for the NJAC-Freedom title.
NJAC-Colonial
Hopatcong
Coach: Jim Valentine, second season
Last year: 4-13
Returning letter-winners: Sr. IF/P Patrick Comerford; Sr. OF Giovanni Cespedes; Sr. OF Joel Johnson; Sr. 1B/P Jacob Currie; Sr. IF/P Logan Giuliano; So. OF/P Antonio Briggs; So. IF/P Quinn Holey; So. OF Max Hughen; So. 1B/P Dylan Dunn.
Newcomers: Fr. IF Ethan Strack; Fr. OF Owen Kash.
Outlook: Keep an eye on the Chiefs' sophomores.
Lenape Valley
Coach: Kenny Costa, sixth season
Last season: 10-14, 6-4 NJAC-Colonial
Returning letter-winners: Sr. 1B/P Michael Parker; Sr. 3B Chris Zander; Sr. SS Tanner Gaboda; Sr. OF Ty Dellicker; Sr. C Hunter Clouse; Sr. P Jack Kopich; Sr. P Lucas Sheneman; Sr. Marc Pavese; Sr. OF Lucas Angeline.
Newcomers: Sr. 2B/SS Aiden Van Bomel; Sr. P Thomas Jennings; Jr. OF Ben Sumski; Jr. P Liam McClung; So. OF Mike Kmec.
Outlook: The Patriots want to win the NJAC-Colonial and earn a North 1, Group 1 home game.
Newton
Coach: Scott Zymet, fifth season
Last season: 7-19
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OF Mason Bucci; Sr. OF Max Maslowski; Sr. IF/P Ryan Bollette; Sr. C Matt Siegel; Sr. 1B Brandon Taylor; Sr. James Marotta; Sr. P Finn Martin; Sr. P Ben Knehr; So. IF/P Hunter Wolfe.
Newcomers: Sr. P Jack Quintas; Jr. P Cooper Finley; So. IF/P Braxton Guerra; So. OF Dan Mountford.
Outlook: Newton is relying on senior leadership and eight returning starters.
Sussex Tech
Coach: Keith Lotter, ninth season
Last year: 3-16
Returning letter-winners: Sr. OF/P Chuck Holderith; Jr. IF/P Hunter Lowery; Jr. Gavin Gardner; Jr. OF/P Adrian Neilson; Jr. C/IF Heath Babcock; Jr. IF/P Mark Absalon; Jr. 1B Alex Vickery; Jr. Andrew Walker; So. C/1B Carter Stewart-Estler; So. Jason Cusack; So. IF/P Bret Kellenberger.
Newcomers: Jr. Marco Castro; Jr. Gabriel Molkenthin; Jr. Gabriel Ostendorff; Jr. Nolan Kinney; Jr. Matt Wisniewski; So. C.J. Romash; So. Dorsett Johnson; So. Michael Bendahan; So. Aidan Calderone; Fr. Cole Young; Fr. Aidan Gallo; Fr. Dominic Bucanan; Fr. Logan Muldoon; Fr. Bryce Caramucci.
Outlook: The Mustangs hope to improve in the NJAC-Colonial and the NJTAC Tournament.
Wallkill Valley
Coach: Connor Kopnik, second season
Last year: 18-10
Returning letter-winners: Sr. P Zack Clarken; Sr. OF/1B C.J. Collins; Sr. IF/P Ryder Accardi; Sr. P Christian Westergaard; Jr. P/OF Sam Goldy; Jr. P/SS Tyler Haberstroh; Jr. P/OF Ryan Miller; So. P/1B Luca Rastello; So. IF Alex Opilla.
Newcomers: Sr. IF Ryan Geene; Fr. C Jack Tucker; Fr. P Dylan Miller
Outlook: The Rangers hope to win the NJAC-Colonial and compete for the North 1, Group 1 title.
North Jersey Interscholastic Conference
Butler
Coach: Jeff White, 27th season
Last season: 8-14
Returning letter-winners: Sr. P/SS P.J. Coffey; Sr. P/OF Jake Fiorenza; Sr. C/1B Sean Bauer; Sr. P/OF Quinn Juhlin; Sr. P Thomas Demmers; Sr. IF Jayden Toledo; Jr. OF Jayden DiNatale; Jr. P/IF Caleb Arroyave; So. P Andrew Combs.
Outlook: The veteran Bulldogs plan to compete for the NJIC-Colonial and North 1, Group 1 titles.
This article originally appeared on Morristown Daily Record: NJ baseball: Morris, Sussex County team previews for 2025 season
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