Congratulations to North Softball for defeating Voorhees 5-0 in the Coaches vs Cancer Pink Game on Saturday, April 7, 2018.

Maggie Swan earned the win from the pitching circle tossing four innings allowing no runs, five hits, and one walk while striking out four as North Hunterdon, No. 9 in the NJ.com Top 20, defeated Voorhees, 5-0, in Annandale.

Julia Apsel came on in relief and threw the final three innings for the Lions, allowing just one walk. She also struck out three batters.

From the plate, Jessica Nolan went 2-for-4 with a double and a single with two RBI to lead the way. Eliza Filus and Chloe Pocceschi added an RBI and two hits as well. Emily Radican scored two times and Kira Thomas (2-for-3 with a run scored), chipped in as well. Filus and Apsel also crossed home for North Hunterdon.

For Voorhees, Kaylee Colantano and Kelsey Hollenbach both hit doubles. North Hunterdon outhit Voorhees, 12-5.

Click HERE to review the Boxscore on NJ.com. Click HERE to review photos by By Nick Scalera for NJ.com.

North Hunterdon 9, Warren Hills 0: Jess Nolan collected three hits, including a double, and two RBIs and Jensen MaCaulay finished 2-for-3 with a double, two runs and two RBIs to fuel North Hunterdon (2-1). Maggie Swan started and went five no-hit innings, walking two and striking out nine for the Lions. Amanda Brogan finished up, allowing no runs on two hits over the final two frames, walking none and fanning one.

Source: Lion Athletic News Warren Hills (0) at North Hunterdon (9) – Softball Warren Hills (0) at North Hunterdon (9) – Softball

Source: Lion Athletic News2 Enough talk about snow, here’s info on the 33 area baseball teams Enough talk about snow, here’s info on the 33 area baseball teams

Source: Lion Athletic News Girls track and field Top 20 for April 6: Waiting for spring changes Girls track and field Top 20 for April 6: Waiting for spring changes

Jen DuFresne netted five goals and Samantha VanBelle had three goals, but it wasn’t enough as North Hunterdon fell to Hillsborough, 17-11, in Hillsborough.
Hillsborough jumped out to a 12-4 first half lead.
Source: Lion Athletic News North Hunterdon (11) at Hillsborough (17) – Girls Lacrosse North Hunterdon (11) at Hillsborough (17) – Girls Lacrosse

Senior Mike Harris halted 11 shots and juniors Chris Crapanzano and Sean Eversen netted two goals each to steer Ridge to an 8-6 victory over North Hunterdon is a cross-divisional Skyland Conference game Thursday
Source: Lion Athletic News Saves of Harris, spark of Crapanzano, Eversen lift Ridge past North Hunterdon, 8-6 Saves of Harris, spark of Crapanzano, Eversen lift Ridge past North Hunterdon, 8-6

Follow live updates of this Skyland Conference clash in Annandale
Source: Lion Athletic News Boys lacrosse: Live updates for Ridge at North Hunterdon, 4:30 p.m. Boys lacrosse: Live updates for Ridge at North Hunterdon, 4:30 p.m.

Bridgewater-Raritan (197) at North Hunterdon (176) on 4/4/2018

Teams, Scores and Records

Team	Score	Wins	Losses	Ties
North Hunterdon (H)	176	1	0	0
Bridgewater-Raritan	197	0	1	0

Katie Fullowan and Cassie McHugh scored four goals apiece to lead North Hunterdon to a 15-4 victory against Phillipsburg in Annandale.
Source: Lion Athletic News Phillipsburg (4) at North Hunterdon (15) – Girls Lacrosse Phillipsburg (4) at North Hunterdon (15) – Girls Lacrosse

Maggie Swan struck out 12 and walked one, allowing six hits, one earned run and five unearned runs to lead North Hunterdon over Watchung Hills, 10-6, in Annandale.

Swan made her impact felt on offense as well, hitting two singles and driving in three runs while Jensen Macaulay went 3-for-3 with two RBI and three runs scored for North Hunterdon, which held a 10-2 lead after five innings.

Jessica Nolan drove in two runs and scored one while Maria Newsome singled twice and scored three runs for North Hunterdon, which had 14 hits as a team.

Source: Lion Athletic News Watchung Hills (6) at North Hunterdon (10) – Softball Watchung Hills (6) at North Hunterdon (10) – Softball

Shane Knobloch scored four times while Trevor Jones had three goals as Moorestown, No. 4 in the NJ.com Top 20, topped North Hunterdon, 13-6, in Moorestown.
Six others also scored for Moorestown, including Connor McDonough, who had three assists in the contest. Gene Martin, the goalie, made nine saves as well.
For the Lions, Nicholas Grande and Connor McMahon …
Source: Lion Athletic News North Hunterdon (6) at Moorestown (13) – Boys Lacrosse North Hunterdon (6) at Moorestown (13) – Boys Lacrosse

Dear North Hunterdon Parents/Guardians and Students:

All after athletic events and practices, etc for North Hunterdon and Voorhees High Schools have been cancelled due to the inclement weather conditions for April 2nd.  All outside groups renting the facility are also cancelled today. Student Athletes with any questions or concerns should contact their immediate athletic coach. Please refer to our athletic website for the most current schedule – click here.

 Warnings and Advisories Among the many weather warnings, watches and advisories in effect for today.

 NJ Power Companies – Power Outage Central: PSE&G, Jersey Central Power and Light, and Atlantic City Electric.

 Click HERE to review Winter Survival Tips from NJ.com.

 Click HERE to review Survival Guide for Power Outages from Accuweather.com.

Who will shine in the 2018 baseball season?
Source: Lion Athletic News Best of the best: NJ.com's baseball reporters dole out preseason awards Best of the best: NJ.com's baseball reporters dole out preseason awards

North Hunterdon Lions Varsity Nabs Win Over High Point Despite Early 3-Run Inning

High Point scored three runs in the sixth inning, but North Hunterdon Lions Varsity still won 7-4 on Saturday. High Point scored its runs on a single by Jim Finnerty.

North Hunterdon Lions Varsity got things moving in the second inning, when Matt Busher doubled on a 2-0 count, scoring two runs.

North Hunterdon Lions Varsity put up three runs in the third inning. Mike Pierce, Cole Salemo, and Chris Markovich all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.
Busher got the start for North Hunterdon Lions Varsity. He lasted five and two-thirds innings, allowing one hit and four runs while striking out five.

Sam Armstrong toed the rubber for High Point. He lasted two and a third innings, allowing six hits and five runs while striking out two. Matt Sunda threw three and two-thirds innings out of the bullpen.

North Hunterdon Lions Varsity collected nine hits on the day. Michael Pierce, Matt Wagner, and Busher each collected multiple hits.

High Point didn’t commit a single error in the field. Matt Carter had seven chances in the field, the most on the team.
Jonathan Borque picked up the save pitching 1 1/3 innings.

Busher added a double and two RBI from the plate. Jonathan Borque closed out the game for North Hunterdon with 1 1/3 scoreless innings. Mike Pierce, Cole Salemo and Chris Markovich all chipped in an RBI apiece for North Hunterdon.

Jim Finnerty knocked in all three runs for High Point.

Source: Lion Athletic News High Point (4) at North Hunterdon (7) – Baseball High Point (4) at North Hunterdon (7) – Baseball

NORTH HUNTERDON
The Lions may very well challenge Hunterdon Central for the most balanced lineup in terms of top scorers. Seniors Carla Faust and Emma Mikitiuk, juniors Ellie DiMarcello and Gabrielle Beneducci and sophomore Fiona Letko return from all-county seasons.

North is dangerous when it comes to distance. DiMarcello, second in the outdoor Meet of Champions 1,600, returns as the state’s second-fastest miler with a 4:51.44 from the Group 4 meet, behind only Mainland’s Alyssa Aldridge (4:51.43). She also is No. 5 in the state in the 3,200 (10:49.26) and No. 6 in the 800 (a county-best 2:12.25).

Sophomore Chloe Gonzalez, the Hunterdon County Democrat cross-country Runner of the Year last fall, is one of the state’s top underclassmen in the mile (5:08.81), while junior Emily Nugent owns a top 3,200 time of 11:03.79.

Mikitiuk is not only one of the county’s top 100 hurdlers (15.37), she provides all-around points for coach Sean Walsh with scoring potential in the long jump (17-3 ¼) and triple jump (36-8). Sophomore Jill Paciga is another 100 hurdles threat (15.18).

Beneducci is the county’s top bet in the 400 intermediate hurdles (1:04.83) and No. 2 in the conference. Letko adds depth to the throws, as she logged a 115-5 in the javelin last season.

Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County girls track preview 2018: Team capsules, dates to keep Hunterdon County girls track preview 2018: Team capsules, dates to keep

NORTH HUNTERDON
Senior Connor Letko is the Lions’ lone returning all-county athlete from last season. He’s one of the conference’s top three returning discus throwers after he logged a 150-11 to place ninth in Group 4 last spring. He owns a shot put PR of 46-1.

Sophomore Gavin Richards is the only returning Lion with an individual title from last spring. He placed sixth in the H/W/S 1,600 before winning the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 mile in 4:20.76.

Senior Joseph Gallo returns with the second-best 3,200 time in the conference (9:38.73). Senior Ray Sellaro turned in a 4:22.49 mile at the Ridge Twilight meet.

Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County boys track preview 2018: Team capsules, dates to keep Hunterdon County boys track preview 2018: Team capsules, dates to keep

Who holds the No. 1 ranking?
Source: Lion Athletic News Girls track and field preseason Top 20: A new No. 1 or chalk at the top? Girls track and field preseason Top 20: A new No. 1 or chalk at the top?

Highlighting New Jersey’s top softball teams entering the 2018 season.
Source: Lion Athletic News NJ.com's softball preseason Top 20: Who's No. 1 to start 2018? NJ.com's softball preseason Top 20: Who's No. 1 to start 2018?

Katie McLean scored four goals, including the game-winner with 1:48 remaining, and assisted twice to lead Voorhees over North Hunterdon, 10-9, in Annandale.
Matty Spaeth recorded two goals and an assist while Emma Evanko added two goals for Voorhees, which scored three consecutive goals in a three-minute span to overcome a 9-7 deficit.
“They played like a team, and …
Source: Lion Athletic News Voorhees (10) at North Hunterdon (9) – Girls Lacrosse Voorhees (10) at North Hunterdon (9) – Girls Lacrosse

North Hunterdon flexed its muscles with a 12-6 win over host Pennington on Thursday, March 29th​

The Lions showed an effective, if sporadic, offense and completely shut down the Pennington attack in he second half to earn the win.

North was led by Jared McMahon, who scored three goals and had an assist and also received two goals each from Christian Ingenito and Garret Snee. Snee also had an assist. North had 53 shots on goal 

Source: Lion Athletic News North Hunterdon (12) at Pennington (6) – Boys Lacrosse North Hunterdon (12) at Pennington (6) – Boys Lacrosse

DELAWARE VALLEY Head coach: Asa Whitaker, 31st season (520-257, .669) First game: Monday, April 2 vs. Montgomery, 11 Last year: 17-9 Key Losses: Justina Walck (SS, 138 hits second all-time at DV, ….
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County softball preview 2018: Team capsules, dates to keep Hunterdon County softball preview 2018: Team capsules, dates to keep

NORTH HUNTERDON

Head coach: Mike Kane, seventh season (106-69, .606)

First game: Saturday, March 31 vs. High Point, 11

Last year: 17-10

Key losses: Tim Schumacher (RHP, 4-0, 1.94 ERA), John Macce (C, .329), Billy Russo (3B, .309), Jack Kennedy (RHP, 4-0, 0.57 ERA), Matt Roskoski (2B), Pete Kane (DH), Andrew Berger (3B). 

Key batters: Grant Sible (SR CF, 2017 all-county), Mike Smith (SR SS), Justin Johnson (SR SS), Matt Wagner (SO 1B/P), Mike Pierce (JR DH/1B/P), Brandon Kuo (JR 2B), Chris Markovich (FR 3B), Cole Salemo (SR OF), Dean Severini (SR IF), Connor Woods (SO C). 

Pitchers: Matt Busher (SR RHP/OF, 2017 all-county), Justin Holderbaum (JR RHP), Ryan Ruscansky (SR P/2B), Jonathan Borque (SR P).

Coach’s quote: “North is returning its top three pitchers and a wealth of relief pitchers. We are also returning almost all of our top hitters from last season except John Macce. Justin Johnson is the leader of the squad at shortstop with Grant Sible (CF) and Matt Busher (P/RF) leading the pack also. Busher and Justin Holderbaum teamed up last year and pitched some gems for our team, knocking off two top 10 teams in the state in a two week period. This year with the addition of Ryan Ruscansky, Jonathan Borque, Matt Wagner, Mike Pierce and several other relief pitchers, North is in a great position to not run short of pitching.

“Defensively we are stronger at every position especially with the addition of Chris Markovich at third base. North is returning as tri-division champs and we are looking to be in a strong position to compete for winning the division, county, section & hopefully North’s first state championship. The players have gelled tremendously in this rough month of March and are chomping at the bit to get the season rolling. The team is loose and having a lot of fun so it has the makings to be a great season. The one negative was losing our potential starting C/DH Trey Primatic to a broken ankle just prior to the season.”

Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County baseball preview 2018: Team capsules, dates to keep Hunterdon County baseball preview 2018: Team capsules, dates to keep

The 15 best takeaways from a wild Opening Day.
Source: Lion Athletic News 15 things we learned from Opening Day in N.J. boys lacrosse 15 things we learned from Opening Day in N.J. boys lacrosse

From pitchers who can blow hitters away with high-powered fastballs, to those who get the job done with location and changes of speed, NJ.com looks at the top high school pitchers in New Jersey in …
Source: Lion Athletic News HS baseball's top returning pitchers: Intimidators & manipulators HS baseball's top returning pitchers: Intimidators & manipulators

The state’s top returning middle infielders and cornerstones
Source: Lion Athletic News Baseball preview, 2018: Middle Men and Cornerstones – the state's top returning infielders Baseball preview, 2018: Middle Men and Cornerstones – the state's top returning infielders

Any sports fan who knows Matt Busher knows at least two things about the young man. He quarterbacked the North Hunterdon football team last fall to its most successful season in the 67-year history…
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County baseball preview 2018: Busher of No. Hunterdon carries big expectations Hunterdon County baseball preview 2018: Busher of No. Hunterdon carries big expectations

Katie Fullowan scored 4 goals and Hannah McDevitt scored 3 to lead North Hunterdon over Montgomery 11-10. Caitlin Gilvey recorded 7 saves.  

Source: Lion Athletic News North Hunterdon (11) at Montgomery (10) – Girls Lacrosse North Hunterdon (11) at Montgomery (10) – Girls Lacrosse

NORTH HUNTERDON
Head Coach: Kirk Hissner, 11th season
Last Year: 16-3 (Skyland Conference and Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament champions, first-time in school history)
Key losses: Arty Dysart, Finn Fielding, Joe Reed
Top Players: Brian Cardace (Sr.), Erik Stevens (Jr.), Brendan Zappala (Sr.), Mike Kochanowski (So.), Dalton VanEsselstyn (Jr.)
Top newcomers: Sam Weiss (Jr.), Lucas McClintock (So.), Ashley Liu (Fr.)

Outlook: North Hunterdon captured its first Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament title since 2012 by upending Hunterdon Central last year and return two seniors and two juniors to help defend the tri-county crown. The Lions will also defend its Skyland Conference crown after a one shot win over Ridge last season led by 2017 All-Hunterdon Democrat selections Stevens and Zappala. The Lions have everyone back from last year and fell short to qualify for the T of C, so that is the team’s main priority.

Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County golf preview 2018: Team capsules, dates to keep Hunterdon County golf preview 2018: Team capsules, dates to keep

Congratulations to Jared McMahon for recording his 100th career goal against Montgomery HS on March 28, 2018. 

Shane Freda scored the game-winning unassisted goal off a ground ball a little over two minutes into overtime to give Montgomery, No. 17 in the NJ.com Top 20, a 9-8 win over North Hunterdon in Annandale.
Freda finished with two goals on the day and Kyle Howard and Will Griesinger netted three and two goals respectively as well. Max …
Source: Lion Athletic News Montgomery (9) at North Hunterdon (8) – Boys Lacrosse Montgomery (9) at North Hunterdon (8) – Boys Lacrosse

HCD boys tennis preview for 2018
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County Boys Tennis Preview, 2018 Hunterdon County Boys Tennis Preview, 2018

Michael DelSantro, North Hunterdon, 6-0, G, Sr.
DelSantro led the Lions with 13.8 points per game, No. 3 in the county, and boosted his own single season school record by draining 69 3-pointers, second in the county. DelSantro connected for at least one 3-pointer in 55 straight games dating back to the 2015-16 season.

Source: Lion Athletic News All Hunterdon County Boys Basketball Team, 2017-18 All Hunterdon County Boys Basketball Team, 2017-18

Delaware ValleyBrandon Bernhardt and Joe Cansfield combined for a dynamic scoring duo and helped the Terriers win at least half their games for a second straight season and put the memory of three …
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County Boys Basketball Season in Review, 2017-18 Hunterdon County Boys Basketball Season in Review, 2017-18

Congratulations to the Terriers of Delaware Valley for defeating the Lions of North Hunterdon 34-26 in a Unified Sports Basketball game hosted by Delaware Valley High School tonight.

The Terriers were led by the dominating all around play of Jeff (Show me the money ) Bill who scored a game high 18 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.

Other Terrier contributors were:

Logan (Tornado) Walker 6 points and 2 rebounds

Ryan (Thunderstruck ) Theobald 4 points

Phillip (Cheesesteak  ) Sosidko 4 points

Gina (Drop the mic ) Saluccio 2 points.

The Lions were led by Claire (Wonder Woman ) Sturgess who led the Lions with 10 points and hauled in 2 rebounds.

Other Lion contributors were:

 Penny (The Glide ) Johnson: 6 points and 1 rebounds.

 Jacob (Drop the Hammer  ) Castagno 6 points and 2 rebounds.

Kelly (Superwoman ) Krupa: 4 points.

The Lions season is now over and the Terriers will travel to Princeton University on April 8th. Great job by both teams!

Looking back on the 2017-2018 season of Hunterdon County wrestling.
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County wrestling season recap Hunterdon County wrestling season recap

Too often students struggle with stress from unhealthy relationships. Today, Dr. Jarrod Spencer taught students about the psychology of unhealthy relationships and equipped them with 7 ways to cultivate healthier relationships.

Who’s back in business this season for boys lacrosse.
Source: Lion Athletic News Back for more: Returning All-State and All-Group boys lacrosse players Back for more: Returning All-State and All-Group boys lacrosse players

Dear North Hunterdon Parents/Guardians and Students:

School is closed Wednesday 3-21-18 due to the inclement weather conditions. All after school activities, including athletic events and practices, etc for North Hunterdon and Voorhees High Schools have been cancelled for March 21st.  The high school district will now be open on Tuesday, April 3 to make up for the closure. All outside groups renting the facility are also cancelled today. Student Athletes with any questions or concerns should contact their immediate athletic coach. Please refer to our athletic website for the most current schedule – click here. Please be advised that a dangerous storm will be hitting our area today with wet snowfall in the range of a foot. Click HERE to review the article on NJ.com. Please be safe today!

 Warnings and Advisories Among the many weather warnings, watches and advisories in effect for today.

 NJ Power Companies – Power Outage Central: PSE&G, Jersey Central Power and Light, and Atlantic City Electric.

 Click HERE to review Winter Survival Tips from NJ.com.

 Click HERE to review Survival Guide for Power Outages from Accuweather.com.

 Click HERE to review the article on Phil Murphy declaring state of emergency ahead of snowstorm set to hit N.J.

 from NJ.com.

The boys lacrosse divisional alignments for the Skyland Conference.
Source: Lion Athletic News Boys Lacrosse: Skyland Conference divisional alignments, 2018 Boys Lacrosse: Skyland Conference divisional alignments, 2018

Fernandes proved he could win the heavyweight title as an undersized big man.
Source: Lion Athletic News Lewis Fernandes of Voorhees is NJ.com's Skyland Conference Wrestler of the Year for 2017-18 Lewis Fernandes of Voorhees is NJ.com's Skyland Conference Wrestler of the Year for 2017-18

A look at the Hunterdon County Democrat teams 2017-18 boys and girls swim season.
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County Democrat: 2017-18 swim season in review Hunterdon County Democrat: 2017-18 swim season in review

Lauren Wagner of Voorhees led the Hunterdon County headliners by securing victories at the sectional and group levels, teammate Nicole Cassavell and North Hunterdon’s Emily Nugent both won distance titles and Delaware Valley’s Chloe Van Duyne made history for her school during a busy indoor track and field season.
DELAWARE VALLEY
It had been 13 years since the school sent …
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County Democrat girls track season review, 2017-18 Hunterdon County Democrat girls track season review, 2017-18

David Bausmith and Chris Romero narrowly missed out on the biggest track and field prize in New Jersey, but their performances highlighted a solid season produced by Hunterdon County athletes this winter.
HUNTERDON CENTRAL
Bausmith, a senior at Hunterdon Central, needed his third and final attempts to clear 14-6 and 15-0 in the pole vault at the NJSIAA Meet of …
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County Democrat boys track season review, 2017-18 Hunterdon County Democrat boys track season review, 2017-18

Frustration does not begin to describe what Ellie DiMarcello felt when the high school cross-county season opened last fall.
The North Hunterdon junior was coming off a sensational sophomore school year in which she won individual conference and sectional titles across the board, in cross-country as well as in the 1,600 and 3,200 meters in both the indoor …
Source: Lion Athletic News Ellie DiMarcello of North Hunterdon overcomes illness in memorable finish Ellie DiMarcello of North Hunterdon overcomes illness in memorable finish

ALL-GROUP 4 First team55m dash: Sydney Hawkins, Phillipsburg 400: Aliyah Taylor, Rancocas Valley 800: Essence Baker, South Brunswick 1600: Abby Loveys, Randolph 3200: Emily Nugent, North Hunterdon …
Source: Lion Athletic News NJ.com's 2017-18 All-Group 4 girls indoor track selections NJ.com's 2017-18 All-Group 4 girls indoor track selections

The Blue Streak senior was named the event’s Outstanding Wrestler after a major decision at 182 pound and helped propel New Jersey to its first win in the Classic since 2012.
Source: Lion Athletic News2 Warren Hills’ Ostir posts healthy triumph at Lions Classic wrestling Warren Hills’ Ostir posts healthy triumph at Lions Classic wrestling

Presenters during the Mind of the Athletic Director presentation at the Director of Athletics Association NJ Workshop 2018.

Hunterdon County Democrat Fencing Year in Review Hunterdon CentralThe Hunterdon Central boys fencing team had a few standouts in 2017-18. The team finished ninth in state squads for team foil. Dami…
Source: Lion Athletic News Hunterdon County Democrat Fencing Year in Review, 2017-18 Hunterdon County Democrat Fencing Year in Review, 2017-18