NJCAA Region XIX - News

[Men's Tennis] Gloucester CC In 2nd Place at NJCAA Tennis Nationals

Brian Rowan — Wed, 16 May 2012 06:05:17 -0600

Gloucester CC in 2^nd at NJCAA Nationals

May 15, 2012 Plano, TX

The GCC Roadrunner Men's Tennis Team is currently in second place heading into the semifinal round of the NJCAA Division III National Tennis Tournament. The Roadrunners trail only Nassau CC who is even with GCC in players still alive in the main draw. GCC will square off with Nassau in two semifinal matches on Wednesday.

Roadrunner #1 singles player AJ Moore started the day strong for GCC winning his match over Kyle Brewster from Suffolk CC and then went on to team with Donovan Vassalotti at #1 doubles in a win over SUNY-Adirondak. Both matches were straight set wins but the competition will get tougher moving forward in the tournament for the returning All-American. Moore will face Onondaga's Ari Smith in his semifinal singles match and then will again team with Vassalotti for a match with Region 19 rival Mercer CC in the doubles semifinal.

Vassalotti won his quarterfinal match when his opponent suffered a severe sprained ankle and had to default. Number four singles player Vladislav Koldomasov and #5 singles Dan Hays were the other singles winners on the day. All three doubles team advanced to the semifinals. The schedule for today's semifinal main draw matches is below�

#1 Singles

Moore (GCC) vs. Smith (Onondaga) 8:00am CST

#3 Singles

Vassalotti (GCC) vs. Desantis (SUNY Adirondak) 8:00am CST

#4 Singles

Koldomasov (GCC) vs. Pinilos (Nassau) 8:00am CST

#5 Singles

Hays (GCC) vs. DeLeon (Mercer) 8:00am CST

#1 Doubles

Moore/Vassalotti (GCC) vs. Partyka/Czaplinski (Mercer) 1:00pm CST

#2 Doubles

Pfeiffer/Koldomasov (GCC) vs. Buchard/Holzinger (CCRI) 1:00pm CST

#3 Doubles

Sjolander/Williams (GCC) vs. Pinilos/Azrikan (Nassau) 1:00pm CST

[Baseball] Gloucester and Lackawanna Claim Baseball Titles

Troy Tucker — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:46:42 -0600

MOORE TOWNSHIP, Pa. - The Gloucester County College Roadrunners and the Lackawanna College Falcons won Region XIX baseball championships this weekend.

Gloucester County (45-9) captured the Division III title with a thrilling 6-2 victory over Camden County College. The Roadrunners opened the tournament by knocking off Northampton and then lost to Camden on Friday afternoon, forcing them to win three straight games (including defeating Camden twice) to win the title.

Lackawanna (44-10) downed Mercer, 4-3, to capture the Division II championship.

[Region XIX] Region XIX Spring Meetings Set for Atlantic City

Troy Tucker — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:38:21 -0600

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - Region XIX athletic directors will convene this week in Atlantic City for their annual spring meeting.

Meetings are scheduled to begin on Tuesday and will run through Wednesday afternoon. In addition to Region XIX business, the Garden State Athletic Conference and the Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference will also each meet.

Main topics of discussion include; Region expansion, conference realignment and financial restructuring.

[Baseball] Gloucester vs. Camden for Division III Championship

Brian Rowan — Sun, 13 May 2012 07:54:36 -0600

Gloucester County College wins two and forces a winner take all championship game on Mother's Day

Fans were treated to beautiful weather and superb baseball as Gloucester County College first eliminated Brookdale Community College and then edged past Camden County College to force a winner take all championship game on Sunday at noon. The following are capsule summaries of Saturday's games:

Game #5 Gloucester County College 4

Brookdale Community College 1

Gloucester County broke open a 1-1 tie with three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to eliminate Brookdale. With one out, Sean Feeney walked, advanced to second on a single by Thomas Kain, and scored on a double to the wall by Eric Barbieri. Zach Passerelle singled through a drawn in infield to plate both Kain and Barbieri. Up to then the game was a pitcher's duel between Gloucester's Bill Mendek and Brookdale's Rich Gabriel. Mendek pitched a complete game allowing seven hits, one run, with 4 strikeouts and just one walk. Gabriel, who was sharp throughout, gave up just five hits, two runs, while striking out 7.

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WP Mendek LP Gabriel

2B Egeland (B) Barbieri (G)

Game #6 Gloucester County College 4

Camden County College 2

After spotting Camden County College a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning, Gloucester County scored single runs in the second and third innings to tie the score. The Roadrunners broke the tie in the bottom of the seventh inning with two runs that decided the game. Lerone Lashley singled and was sacrificed to second by Sean Feeney. Thomas Kain then launched a double down the left field line to give the Roadrunners the lead. After an intentional walk to Eric Barbieri, Zach passerelle lined a single to left that scored Kain. Once again the fans were treated to outstanding pitching by GLoucester County's Andrew Owens and Camden County's Brett Hudson. Owens picked up the win by pitching seven innning, allowing two runs, five hits, while striking out six. Alex Summers and Mike Cogliano secured the win for Gloucester County by pitching scoreless innings in the eighth and ninth. Brett Hudson pitched seven innings for Camden allowing four runs, nine hits, while striking out three. The Region XIX championship will be decided on Saturday when Camden and Gloucester square off again at noon.

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WP Owens LP Hudson

2B Kain 2 (G)

[Softball] Del Tech Owens Wins DII Softball

Troy Tucker — Sat, 12 May 2012 08:54:20 -0600

RANDOLPH, NJ - Del Tech-Owens captured the 2012 Region XIX Division II softball title, defeating Burlington 7-3 in the championship game.

Owens (35-3) defeated Mercer 12-4, and Burlington 9-1 / 7-3 to claim the title.

[Baseball] Camden CC Advances to Division III Title Game

Brian Rowan — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:07:51 -0600

The Cougars of Camden County College advanced to the championship game of the 2012 Region XIX tournament with wins over Brookdale Comunity College and Gloucester County College. Northampton Community College was eliminated from the double elimination tournament.

For more information visit the Gloucester County College website at: http://www.gccnj.edu/athletics/mens_sports/baseball/BSB5.3.12.cfm

[Baseball] Region 19 Division III Tournament Update

Brian Rowan — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:10:04 -0600

Gloucester CC and Camden CC have won their morning contests and will square off at 2:30pm in the winner's bracket of the NJCAA Division III Baseball Tournament. Gloucester fell behind 2-0 to Northampton but stormed back for an 8-2 win. Camden led from the start in their 12-2 win over Brookdale CC.

Northampton and Brookdale will meet at 2:30pm at Camden CC in an elimination game.

[Baseball] Gloucester CC Set to Host Region 19 Division III Baseball Final Four

Brian Rowan — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:22:42 -0600

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[Men's Golf] 2012 Region XIX All Region Golf Team Announced

Augie Eosso — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:02:52 -0600

CAPE MAY, NJ - The Region XIX Golf Committee has announced the 2012 All-Region Team.

First Team All Region
Dave Goodman - Bucks
Blake LeBrew - Raritan Valley
Young Eom Han - Bergen
Yong Jin Wang - Bergen
Max Borree - Brookdale

Second Team All Region
Anthony Lentini - Middlesex
Pat Purcell - Middlesex,
Jake Murgio - Ocean
Bobby Waszack - Ocean
Dan Harris of Raritan Valley

[Men's Golf] Bucks Wins Region XIX Golf Championship

Augie Eosso — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:54:50 -0600

CAPE MAY, NJ - Bucks County Community College captured the 2012 Region XIX Golf Championship on Tuesday afternoon, defeating Ocean County College by one stroke in the 36 hole event at Cape May National Golf Course.

Dave Goodman of Bucks took Medalist honors with a 149, defeating Blake LeBrew of Raritan Valley by 1 shot.

The Region will be represented at the Nationals by Bucks and Ocean along with individuals Blake LeBrew of Raritan Valley, Young Eom Han and Yong Jin Wang of Bergen, Max Borree of Brookdale, and Anthony Lentini of Middlesex.

2012 NJCAA Division III National Championship
Chautauqua Golf Club - June 4-8, 2012

Email: gregfish@mail.sunyjcc.edu

[Baseball] Division II Baseball Region XIX Final Four Set

Troy Tucker — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:32:16 -0600

TRENTON, NJ - Mercer County Community College will serve as the host site for the 2012 Region XIX Division II Baseball Final Four, May 11, 12, 13.

#1 seed Lackawanna (41-10) will face 4th seeded Del Tech - Owens (25-22) at 9am on Friday May 11th at Mercer County Park, while 2nd seeded Mercer (27-12) will face 3rd seeded Burlington (14-18) at 9am at MCCC.

The losers of the opening games will meet at 12pm at Mercer County Park, while the winners will face off at MCCC at noon.

Play will resume on Saturday May 12th at 10am, with the championship tilt slated for a 1pm start at Mercer.

[Softball] Softball Committee Releases Division II All-Region Team

Troy Tucker — Mon, 07 May 2012 09:47:54 -0600

TOMS RIVER, NJ - Region XIX Softball Chair Ilene Cohen (Ocean) has released the 2012 Division II All-Region team, led by Player of the Year Jenna Cahall of Del Tech - Owens.

First Team All-Region

Jenna Cahall (IF) - Del Tech Owens

Kelsey Oliphant (C) - Del Tech Owens

Angela Marinos (C) - Mercer

Lisa Kosteleski (IF) - Burlington

Chelsea Chiswick (IF) - Raritan Valley

Carrie Roberson (IF) - Morris

Christine Zaher (OF) - Morris

Brittany Szafran (OF) - Mercer

Jenna Bessemer (OF) - Morris

Jamie Lambe (P) - Burlington

Georgina Greenfield (P) Del Tech - Stanton

Second Team All-Region

Whitney Brittingham - Del Tech Owens

Mary Rossi - Mercer

Courtney Semans - Del Tech Stanton

Rebecca Gannon - RVCC

Kristen Gardner - Morris

Alexis Oliphant - Del Tech - Owens

Brooke Evans - Del Tech - Owens

Kelly Stites - Morris

Courtney Dolson - Burlington

Stephanie Canulli - Mercer

Stephanie Wheatley - Del Tech - Owens

[Softball] Division III Softball All-Region Team Announced

Troy Tucker — Mon, 07 May 2012 09:31:20 -0600

TOMS RIVER, NJ - The Region XIX Softball Committee has released the Division III All-Region Team for 2012, which is headlined by Player of the Year Briana Molino of Gloucester County College.

Joining Molino on the All-Region First Team;

Deanna Daluise (P) - Brookdale

Morgan Neel (IF) - Northampton

Kristina Morgan (P) - Gloucester

Meghan Granite (C) - Northampton

Jordan Ray (IF) - Sussex

Emma Erbig (IF) - Brookdale

Chelsea Alston (OF) - Brookdale

Jackie Gates (OF) - Northampton

Briana Villari (OF) - Gloucester

Megan Quinlan (U) - Ocean

Second Team All-Region

Kathleen Sharp - Brookdale

Morgan Widener - Middlesex

Justine Mattia - Gloucester

Kristen Mickley - Middlesex

Heather Tice - Ocean

Alexa Klapach - Bergen

Ryan West - Cumberland

Nicole Gibbons - Middlesex

Arielle Cook - Ocean

Rebecca Hilliard - Middlesex

Amanda Lambert - Lehigh Carbon

Third Team All-Region

Brittany Fitzmaurice - Gloucester

Michelle Panasiti - Gloucester

Taylor McDonough - Brookdale

Julia Weber - Northampton

Abby Stecher - Sussex

Trisch Kirwan - Bergen

Sarah Doyle - Lehigh Carbon

Jordan Hoadley - Lehigh Carbon

Cindy Pydeski - Middlesex

[Baseball] Gloucester, Camden, Brookdale and Northampton Advance

Troy Tucker — Sun, 06 May 2012 17:18:21 -0600

MOORE TOWNSHIP, Pa. - #1 seeded Gloucester, 2nd seeded Camden, 3rd seeded Brookdale and 4th seeded Northampton all won their best 2 out 3 series, to advance to the Region XIX Final Four May 11, 12, 13 at Gloucester County College.

Gloucester downed Montgomery County Community College, Camden defeated Cumberland, Brookdale defeated Ocean County College and Northampton topped Bergen Community College.

[Softball] Gloucester Captures Region XIX Championship

Troy Tucker — Sun, 06 May 2012 17:06:04 -0600

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Gloucester County College captured its second consecutive Region XIX championship, downing Brookdale Community College, 2-1, in the championship game on Sunday at Northampton Community College.

The Roadrunners got on the board in the bottom of the 1st when Briana Villari scored on a RBI single by Region XIX Player of the Year Briana Molino.

Gloucester added another run in the 4th inning when Molino reached base on a fielders choice and scored on a Brookdale error to make it 2-0.

Brookdale's Holly Klodin hit a solo homerun in the top of the 6th to make it 2-1, but that is all the Jersey Blues would get as Tournament MVP Kristina Morgan shut them down for the 2-1 GCC victory.

Morgan finished with a 6-hitter, allowing 1 run while striking out 4 and walking none.

Gloucester, the 2011 NJCAA National Champions, advances to the 2012 college world series in Rochester, Minnesota.

Brookdale, the 2010 National Champs, finishes the season with a 49-7 record.