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The Cougars (18-7) cruised to a solid 20-2 victory over Division II Mercer County College (24-9) in their midweek matchup. Right-handed pitcher Garrett Gordy secured the win, allowing just three hits and no runs. Left-handed reliever Joey Fanelli also delivered a stellar performance, pitching two hitless innings while striking out five. Offensively, Tyler Gavura led the charge, going 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, and five RBIs. Richie Burger also had a big game, going 2-for-4 with a double, three runs scored, and three stolen bases. The Cougars showcased aggressive baserunning, which played a key role in their dominant performance. Next up, the Cougars face conference rival Salem County College in a doubleheader on Sunday, with first pitch set for 12:00 PM.
Camden County College (17-7) earns region sweep against Delaware County College in three decisive victories: 13-3 in Game 1, 14-2 in Game 2, and 13-6 in Game 3. The team has now won 10 games in a row. The Cougars' pitching staff was outstanding, led by Vinny Sangataldo, who secured his fifth win of the season. Michael Faulls continued his strong campaign, earning his region-leading sixth win of the year, while Joey Fanelli picked up his third victory in Game 3. Offensively, Ian Monteith led the charge, going 8 for 12 with two doubles, a triple, and six RBIs. Chase Conway contributed with six hits, two doubles, seven RBIs, and an impressive 12 stolen bases over the weekend. In Game 3, Matt DiMatteo delivered in key moments, going 2 for 4 with three RBIs, two runs scored, and a clutch two-out double that ignited the offense. Next up, the Cougars face a tough test against Region 19 Division II leader, Mercer County College, as they look to continue their winning momentum.
The Camden County Cougars continued their dominant stretch with a two-game sweep over Union County, winning the first game 12-7 and taking the second 5-3. The victories extended their winning streak to seven games as they head into a Region 19 matchup this weekend. Game one saw an explosive offensive performance from the Cougars, who put up 12 runs to overpower Union. The team showcased a balanced attack, with key contributions at the plate and solid defense backing their effort. In game two, Camden County relied on strong pitching and clutch hitting to secure the 5-3 win. Congratulations to pitchers Jimmy Staepel and Gary Gordy, who each recorded their first college wins. The Cougars executed a well-rounded performance, excelling in pitching, defense, and timely offense. Camden County now shifts its focus to a three-game series against Delaware County this weekend, looking to keep their hot streak alive in Region 19 play.
The Cougars baseball team put on an offensive and defensive clinic over the weekend, sweeping Bergen County in dominant fashion, winning all three games while outscoring their opponent 48-6. Their aggressive baserunning was on full display as they swiped an astonishing 41 bases, highlighted by a standout performance from Ethan Arter swiping home. Arter led the charge on the basepaths, setting the tone for a Cougars squad that overwhelmed Bergen County with speed, power, and precision. The pitching staff also delivered, allowing just six runs across the three-game stretch, ensuring Bergen never had a chance to recover. Joseph Fanelli picked up his first collegiate win on Friday. Vinny Sangataldo and Mike Faulls picked up the wins during Saturday’s DH and moved their records to 4-0 and 5-1 respectively. This puts them in the top 5 in Region 19 overall for individual wins. With momentum on their side, the Cougars now turn their attention to a busy week ahead. They’ll take on Union County College in back-to-back matchups on Tuesday and Wednesday before facing Delaware County College in a three-game series this weekend. If this past weekend was any indication, the Cougars are locked in and ready to keep their winning ways going.
Mike Faulls had an excellent week for the Camden County College baseball team and has been named this week's Pitcher of the Week for the GSAC. He went 2-0, pitching 12 innings while allowing only 1 run and recording 13 strikeouts.
This past Sunday the Cougars (9-7) continued their strong season with a doubleheader sweep against Division II opponent Morris County College. The Cougars took game one (7-5) behind a stellar performance from winning pitcher Vinny Sangataldo, who improved his record to 3-0 on the season. In game two, Mike Faulls delivered another strong outing, securing the (4-1) win and moving his record to 4-1. Right-handed freshman pitcher Jimmy Staepel played a key role in both victories, closing out each game to earn a pair of saves. On the offensive side, Ethan Arter led the way, being on base 5 times, collecting three hits, 4 stolen bases and driving in two runs to power the Cougars’ lineup. With momentum on their side, the Cougars now shift their focus to a crucial three-game series against Conference opponent Bergen County College this weekend.
The Cougars baseball team secured a series win over Montgomery County Community College with dominant performances in the first two games before falling in the finale. In Game 1, the Cougars came out strong, cruising to a 13-1 victory behind a stellar complete-game pitching performance from Vinny Sangataldo. The offense backed him up with an explosive showing at the plate, overwhelming Montgomery early and never looking back. Game 2 saw another dominant outing on the mound, this time from Michael Faulls, who also went the distance in an 8-0shutout. The Cougars' pitching and defense held Montgomery in check, securing the series win on Saturday. However, Montgomery bounced back in Game 3, handing the Cougars a 12-8 loss. Despite the setback, the team’s strong performances in the first two games ensured a successful series. Next up, the Cougars will host Morris County College on Sunday, March 23, for a doubleheader. The first game is set to begin at 12 PM.
The Cougars baseball team put on a dominant performance over the weekend, sweeping a doubleheader against Bucks County College. Fueled by strong pitching and timely hitting, the Cougars showed why they’re a team to watch as they gear up for a major test against nationally ranked No. 3 Brookdale Community College on Tuesday and Wednesday. With first pitch set for Tuesday 2:30pm all eyes will be on the Cougars to see if they can extend their winning ways and pull off an upset against one of the country’s top teams. Game 1 Highlights WP: Vinny Sangataldo 6IP 4K 1BB Offence: Tyler Gavura 2-4 2B Ethan Arter 2-4 3RBI 2B SB Game 2 Highlights WP: Mike Faulls CG 8K 1b Offence: Billy Bentliff 3-4 3R SB Cameron Criswell 2-3 2RBI 2 Doubles