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BRIELLE BASEBALL 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2016 MCAL American Division and MCAL Overall Champions

2018 MCAL American Division and MCAL Tournament Champions

 

"The reason I think I'm a good pitcher is I locate my fastball and I change speeds. Period. That's what you do to pitch. That's what pitchers have to do to win games."

Greg Maddux

Hall of Famer.
8x All-Star.
World Series champ.
4x NL Cy Young Award winner.
18x Gold Glove Award winner.
3x MLB wins leader.
4x MLB ERA leader.

 

February 2024:

If you are interested in trying out for the 2024 Brielle Baseball Team, please go to the Google Classroom site for the team. (see: https://classroom.google.com/c/NjY0MjAwNjQyMjc2?cjc=5on3whs)

 

On the team baseball site you will see a Google Form to fill out so I can make sure Mrs. Looney has your physical on record.

 

Tryouts will tentatively begin on Monday, March 25th and a second tryout is tentatively set for Wednesday, March 27th. When we do start, please dress for the outside weather. It tends to be very cold in late March and you will need to wear a sweatshirt with multiple layers to stay warm.

Stop and see me or email me at slabrecque@brielleschool.org with any questions you may have.

 

See you on March 25th hopefully.

 

Coach Labrecque

 

March 28th, 2022

Due to the cold weather today, tryouts for the baseball team will begin tomorrow, Tuesday, March 29th from 3:10-5:00 pm.

 

See everyone on Tuesday. Please dress warmly!

 

Coach Labrecque

 

March 3rd, 2022

I am checking to find out when exactly baseball tryouts will begin and will post this information on the Google Classroom Baseball Site. The Google Classroom Baseball Site's code is: dg6hyc5

 

We'll start tryouts on Monday, March 28th from 3:10-5:00 pm. I am waiting for the school play to be over, so if there are any boys involved in the play, they will have an opportunity to try out for the baseball team.

 

Here is a link to sign up to tryout for the baseball team: CLICK

I just wanted to remind the team that it may be a good idea to have a sweatshirt and multiple other layers of clothing in your bag for practices. It gets quite cold outside at practice and by 5:00 pm the sun is not as strong so it gets even colder.

Items you may want to pack in your baseball bag:
water bottle
your glove
your bat
your batting helmet - you can wear your own helmet again this year and if you don't have one, we have helmets for the team's use
if you are a catcher, your catching equipment
a sweatshirt/long sleeve t-shirts/Under Armour or the like
Cleats (non-metal) and sneakers 

See everyone soon!

Coach Labrecque

 

April 14th, 2021

We will begin baseball tryouts for 6th-8th grader boys on Monday, April 19th after school. Meet me outside by Mr. Fallon's classroom and we will head out to the field together.

I am getting the helmets, ball, uniforms, pitching machine, etc. ready to begin next Monday.

 

See you on Monday!

 

Coach Labrecque

 

March 11th, 2021

It is very exciting that we will be able to play baseball this coming spring. I have posted a google form for 6th-8th grade boys to sign up at the link below

Baseball Sign Up Form

If you are in 6th-8th grade, please sign up if your are interested in playing for the school baseball team.

 

Our first game of the season is scheduled for Monday, April 26th. We will likely start tryouts on Monday, April 19th so that those that go away over the Spring Break have time to quarantine. If the rules regarding quarantining change, we could start tryouts after we return from Spring Break.

 

Looking forward to seeing everyone very soon.

Coach Labrecque

 

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020!!!!

 

April 17th, 2020

I have sent out invitations to those that were planning to tryout for the baseball team to join our Google Classroom baseball site. Only 10 of the 20 boys have joined Google Classroom site. Email me for the code if you did not get the email with the code. slabrecque@brielleschool.org.

 

Stay safe and healthy.

Coach Labrecque

 

April 2020:

March 17th, 2020

I read this on the MCAL website today:

3/16/2020

TO: ALL MCAL MEMBER SCHOOLS

RE: MCAL BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL

AFTER DISCUSSION WITH LESTER W. RICHENS, SUPERINTEND OF MONMOUTH COUNTY SCHOOLS THE FOLLOWING DECISION HAS BEEN MADE CONCERNING THE 2020 MCAL BASEBALL/SOFTBALL SEASON.

 ALL BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL GAMES PRIOR TO APRIL 20, 2020 WILL BE CANCELLED.
 ON OR BEFORE APRIL 15, 2020 A DECISION WILL BE MADE CONCERNING THE REST OF THE SEASON.
 OUR CHOICES AT THAT POINT WILL BE TO EITHER CANCEL THE SEASON OR PLAY A SHORTENED SEASON.  ALL GAMES NOT PLAYED WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED.  A DIVISION CHAMPION WOULD BE IN PLAY, BUT THERE WILL BE NO CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.

IF THE NJSIAA MAKES A DECISION THAT IMPACTS SPRING SPORTS ON THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL PRIOR TO APRIL 15, I WILL TAKE THAT IN TO CONSIDERATION.

IF INDIVIDUAL MCAL MEMBER SCHOOLS DECIDE TO CANCEL THEIR BASEBALL/SOFTBALL SEASON, THIS WOULD ALSO HAVE AN IMPACT ON OUR SEASON.  MY DECISION CONCERNING OUR LEAGUE SHOULD NOT HAVE AN INFLUENCE ON EACH INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL.  EACH OF OUR MEMBER SCHOOLS SHOULD DO WHAT THEY THINK IS PRUDENT FOR THEIR SCHOOL.

 

DON NEICE

M.C.A.L DIRECTOR​

 

March 16th, 2020

With the Coronavirus closing school, baseball is on a delay like all sports today. We'll see what happens when/if school opens up.

Stay healthy.

Coach Labrecque

 

February 2020

The baseball schedule has been released for this coming MCAL season. We open up our MCAL season with Spring Lake Heights on April 3rd. Our first game will be a non-league game vs Wall Intermediate School on March 30th.

Look for a sign up form outside Coach Labrecque's room in the coming weeks. Tryouts will take place starting on Monday, March 23rd. Make sure your physical forms are turned into Mrs. Looney and I'll see you at tryouts next month.

Coach Labrecque

 

May 20th, 2019

Congratulations to the team for concluding their season with a 12-2 defeat of St. Catharine this afternoon.

Jack Dettlinger let the offense going 3 for 4 with a double, two runs scored and a run batted in.

Keegan Hertel was 2 for 3 with a run scored and three runs batted in.

Caden Eastmond was 2 for 3 with a run scored and two runs batted in.

Torey Falkinburg had a single, two runs scored, and two runs batted in. 

Ethan Bunt had a run batted in and scored two runs.

Hobie Pilling scored a run and had a run batted in.

Thank you for a fun season players and families. Best of luck to our graduating 8th graders next year in high school.

 

Coach Labrecque

 

 

May 16th, 2019

The team dropped a 12-2 decision in 6 innings to Antrim this afternoon. Teddy Sawitsky led the offense with 2 singles. Keegan Hertel had a single and a run scored. Jack Dettlinger and Caden Eastmond had runs batted in.

The team is scheduled to play their final game of the year on Monday at home vs. St. Catharine.

 

May 15th, 2019

The team dropped a 11-3 decision to a good Spring Lake Heights team. Billy Cosgrove was 2 for 2 with a double and single, and scored a run. Keegan Hertel singled and scored a run. Caden Eastmond walked and scored a run. Teddy Sawitsky singled, walked and had a run batted in. Hobie Pilling and Torey Falkinburg also added singles in the game.

We'll look to rebound tomorrow vs Antrim.

May 14th, 2019

Yesterday's game vs St. Catharine has been rescheduled for next Monday, May 20th.

 

May 9th, 2019

The baseball team dropped a 11-0 decision to Antrim yesterday afternoon. Ethan Bunt led the team with 2 hits while Thomas Leible pitched a scoreless inning in relief.

The team next plays St. Catharine on Monday in their final home game of the season.

 

May 7th, 2019

The boys dropped a 18-2 decision to H.W. Mountz this afternoon. The highlight was a 3rd inning homerun by Billy Cosgrove over the left field fence. We had people on base with bases loaded in the 1st and 3rd innings but could not push a few runs across the plate. We'll try to rebound on Thursday at home vs Antrim.

 

May 3rd, 2019

The team made a valiant effort today vs Manasquan but came up short 9-4 after six innings. Keegan Hertel pitched a great game limiting Manasquan to 4 runs over 4+ innings. Caden Eastmond and Teddy Sawitsky had 2 hits a piece. Jack Dettlinger had a double and an RBI.

The team next plays on Wednesday at Spring Lake Heights.

Have a great weekend!

 

May 2nd, 2019

The team dropped a 12-1 decision to Spring Lake Heights today. Teddy Sawitsky singled and scored the lone Brielle run. The Blazers loaded the bases in the 2nd inning but a strike out ended the inning.

 

The team will look to rebound vs first place Manasquan tomorrow at home.

 

April 30th, 2019

The Antrim game that was rained out on April 15th will be made up on May 16th at Antrim.

 

April 29th, 2019

The team dropped a 15-2 decision today to Manasquan. We will look to rebound on Thursday in our game vs Spring Lake Heights.

 

April 17th, 2019

Congratulations to the boys for their first win of the season. The team defeated St. Catharine 12-2. Ethan Bunt led the team going 4 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 1 run batted in, while holding St. Catharine to one run over three innings from the mound. Billy Cosgrove hit a three run homerun in the 3rd inning that blew the game open. Caden Eastmond was 3 for 4 with two runs scored. Jack Dettlinger had a single, two runs batted in, scored a run and stole 2 bases. Keegan Hertel was 1 for 3, scored 2 runs, had 1 run batted in and stole 2 bases. Keegan also struck out 3 batters over 2 inning as a pitcher. Liam Starkey and Luke Dowd both scored 2 runs in the victory.

Have a great Easter and I'll see you on Monday, April 29th for our game at Manasquan.

 

April 15th, 2019

Today's game at Antrim has been rained out. A new date has not been determined for the game. There will be practice until 4:30 pm today.

 

April 8th, 2019

Today's game vs Wall Intermediate School has been cancelled due to the Wall coach being sick. We'll attempt to make up the game if our schedules work out. Sorry about this. We will practice today until 4:30 pm.

 

March 21st, 2019

There will be a short meeting at the beginning of 5th period on Friday, March 22nd for any 6th-8th grade boy hoping to tryout for the baseball team next week. The meeting should take 5-10 mins. If you are unable to attend, please see Mr. Labrecque during the day on Friday or next Monday.

 

March 15th, 2019

We are just under 2 weeks until baseball tryouts. We will begin on Wednesday, March 27th from 3:10-5:00 pm. Please make sure all physical paperwork is on file with Mrs. Looney before March 27th. Dress warm (wear layers), bring a glove, cleats, a bat if you have one (we will need to borrow from other teammates), a drink, catching gear if you plan to try out for catcher, etc.

See everyone on the 27th

Best of luck to everyone!

 

February 22nd, 2019

The baseball team schedule has been posted on this website. I hope to have a sign up form outside my classroom next week for anyone hoping to tryout for the baseball team this Spring. Tryouts will likely begin on Wednesday, March 27th from 3:10-5:00 pm and last three days. More details will be announced as we get closer to tryouts.

Coach Labrecque

 

June 5, 2018

 

 

Congratulations to the team for winning the MCAL Tournament Championship, which helped the Brielle 8th graders go out as MCAL Champions in soccer, basketball, and baseball - "The Triple Crown" of the MCAL, which is first time it has been done in 10 years here at Brielle.

The team defeated Lavallette this afternoon by the score of 10-0. 

James Cosgrove pitched at no hitter - facing 16 batter and retiring 15 of those batters. 

Patrick Woodford ended his Brielle baseball career by going 4 for 4 with three singles, a double, two runs scored and a run batted in.

Nini Galvan went 2 for 4 with two singles, two runs scored, and two runs batted in. He also preserved the no hitter in the 5th inning with a great defensive play from shortstop.

Ryan Deegan was 3 for 4 with two doubles, a single, two runs scored, and two runs batted in. 

James Cosgrove was 2-4 with a triple, a home run, and three runs batted in.

Josh Terry was teriffic behind the plate and threw out the only baserunner that tried to steal on him. He also added a single in the victory. 

Gavin Meseroll, Ethan Bunt, Teddy Sawitsky, and Hobie Pilling all had hits in the victory. 

 

Congratulations on a great season boys! I will miss practicing with you each day. Best of luck to our graduating 8th graders in high school. You have left a legacy that will be tough to match in the years to come.

Coach Labrecque

 

June 4th, 2018

Today's MCAL Championship game has been rained out and will be played tomorrow (pending the weather). 

The boys will practice today until 4:15 pm

 

May 29th, 2018

The MCAL Championship game vs Lavallette will be played on Monday, June 4th at Lavallette. The rain date would be Tuesday, June 5th and Wednesday, June 6th.

 

May 25th, 2018

Congratulations to the boys for clinching the MCAL American Division Title this spring. We will next face the MCAL National Division Champions, Lavallette, for the MCAL Overall Title. Hopefully this game will take place sometime next week but that is still not decided yet. I did find out that Lavallette is away at Gettysburg next Wednesday-Friday. I will email team families when I hear of an official date for the Championship Game.

 

Have a great Memorial Day and congratulations boys!

 

May 21st, 2018

Congratulations to the team for defeating H.W. Mountz by the score of 12-0 today. The win ends the regular season for the team with a MCAL record of  8-2 and clinches at least a tie for the MCAL American Division Title. 

We will practice on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week until 4:30 pm. On Thursday and Friday of this week, the boys will have no practice. Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

Today's game was led by Patrick Woodford who was 2 for 3 with a single, double, and three runs scored. Nini Galvan was 3 for 4 with two singles, a double, two runs scored, and three runs batted in. Josh Terry, James Cosgrove, and Joe Bellusci all added two runs batted in and Ryan Deegan scored three runs. 

James Cosgrove, Nini Galvan and Patrick Woodford held H.W. Mountz to two hits, struck out five batters and walked nine batters.

 

May 16th, 2018

Today's game has been postponed due to the rain. We will practice indoors until 4:30 pm today.

 

The game with H.W. Mountz is now scheduled to be made up on Monday, May 21st.

 

May 15th, 2018

Congratulations to the baseball team for their 13-10 victory over Manasquan this afternoon. Gavin Meseroll had 3 runs batted in, while Billy Cosgrove, Chris Aloi, and Hobie Pilling added 2 runs batted in apiece. James Cosgrove and Josh Terry each scored 3 runs.

 

Patrick Woodford came in to pitch in relief to secure the victory.

 

May 10th, 2018

Congratulations to the baseball team for keeping their MCAL Division Title hopes alive with a 10-2 victory over Spring Lake Heights.

Ryan Deegan was 3 for 4 with 2 home runs, 3 runs scored and 2 runs batted in. Nini Galvan and James Cosgrove also went long with 2 run home runs. Patrick Woodford scored 3 runs and Josh Terry added 2 hits in the victory.

Nini Galvan, Patrick Woodford and James Cosgrove pitched and held Spring Lake Heights to 3 hits in the game.

 

May 8th, 2018

A huge congratulations to the baseball team for their victory over Manasquan this afternoon by the score of 9-6. The Blazers came back from a 5-1 deficit to knock off the previously unbeaten, Warriors.

Patrick Woodford was 3 for 5 with a double, two triples, two runs scored and and a run batted in. Nini Galvan was 1 for 1 with three walks and two runs scored. Ryan Deegan had a double that drove in two runs. James Cosgrove and Gavin Meseroll had two hits apiece and each drove in runs. Hobie Pilling had a double that drove in 2 runs. Josh Terry, Billy Cosgove and Chris Aloi all had hits and scored runs in the victory as well.

Next game at Spring Lake Heights on Thursday.

 

May 7th, 2018

The team dropped their second game in a row after a 9-5 loss over St. Catharine today.

Patrick Woodford led the offense going 3 for 3 with a double, 2 RBI's and 2 stolen bases. Nini Galvan had 2 hits and pitched 5 innings holding St. Catharine to 7 hits. Hobie Pilling had a single, run scored and a RBI, while Ryan Deegan and Gavin Meseroll added RBI's as well. The Cosgrove brothers both had doubles in the game.

The team next plays a game tomorrow at 1st place, Manasquan.

 

May 4th, 2018

The team dropped their second game of the year with a 9-8 loss to Antrim this afternoon.

 

May 2nd, 2018

The baseball team improved to 4-0 in MCAL play today after posting a 12-4 victory over H.W.Mountz School.

Patrick Woodford, Nini Galvan, and Gavin Meseroll each added 2 hits, while Billy Cogrove, James Cosgrove, Ryan Deegan, Joe Bellusci, and Ryan Milancewich all added a hit a piece in the victory.

 

April 27th, 2018

Congratulations to the baseball team for their hard fought

4-2 victory over Spring Lake Heights this afternoon. 

Nini Galvan and Patrick Woodford combined on a 3 hitter striking out 9 batters and walking 8 batters.

The offense was led by Patrick Woodford with 2 hits, a run scored, and 3 stolen bases. Ryan Deegan had a run batted in double, a stolen base and a run scored. Gavin Meseroll added a hit, a run scored and a run batted in. James Cosgove stole two bases and scored a run.

Chris Aloi made the final put out of the game on a towering fly ball to center field with two Spring Lake Heights runners on base to preserve the victory.

 

 

April 26th, 2018

The Manasquan game postponed yesterday will be made up on Tuesday, May 8th.

 

April 25th, 2018

The Manasquan baseball game scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed to a date to be determined. I will let you know when a make up date is scheduled.

The team will practice (likely indoors) until 4:15 pm this afternoon.

April 23rd, 2018

Congratulations to the baseball team for their 5-1 victory over Antrim yesterday afternoon. Patrick Woodford and James Cosgrove combined on a no hitter, striking out 11 batters.

The offense was led by Josh Terry who was 3 for 4 with 3 runs batted in. Nini Galvan also added 2 hits and 1 run batted in. 

The team is next scheduled to play at Manasquan on Wednesday.

April 20th, 2018

The Antrim game is going to be made up on Monday, April 23rd.

 

April 19th, 2018

Antrim just called to cancel the game for later today due to the rain. There is no practice today due to the weather. I will let you know when we will reschedule the game for when I get a date from Antrim.

 

April 16th, 2018

Today's baseball game vs. Antrim has been postponed for later today. We will practice indoors today until 4:30 pm. The game will be made up on this Thursday at Antrim. Have a good day!

 

April 13th, 2018

Congratulations to the boys baseball team for their 13-0 victory over St. Catharine this afternoon.

Ryan Deegan was 3 for 3 with 3 runs batted in and 2 runs scored. Nini Galvan was 2 for 3 with a run batted in and 2 runs scored. Patrick Woodford was 2 for 4 with 2 runs batted in and 2 runs scored. Chris Aloi, James Cosgrove, and Billy Cosgrove added hits in the victory, in which Patrick Woodford and James Cosgrove held St. Catharine to one hit.

Enjoy your weekend!

April 12th, 2018

The Blazers dropped their home opener against Wall Intermediate School's 8th grade team by the score of 11-2 this afternoon.

The offense was led by Josh Terry, Hunter Olenyik, and Nicolas Galvan, who each had singles in the game. Olenyik and Galvan also added runs batted in and Patrick Woodford and Ryan Deegan also scored a run.

The Blazers will look to rebound tomorrow with a game against St. Catharine at Spring Lake Heights School.

 

 

April 11th, 2018

The game Friday of this week vs St. Catharine will be played at Spring Lake Heights School. I thought the game would be played at our place but it will be played on St. Catharine's home field instead. Sorry for the change.

 

April 10th, 2018

Tomorrow is team picture day. The boys are encouraged to wear their uniforms to practice for the picture.

Practice ends tomorrow at 4:30 pm so we can rest our pitching arms in anticipation of the games on Thursday and Friday.

Just a friendly reminder that team members need to return the "Code of Conduct" and the "Opioid Fact Sheet" forms to Coach Labrecque ASAP.

 

April 9th, 2018

Welcome back! I hope everyone had a good break.

I found out last night that St. Catharine has a Confirmation conflict next Thursday and Friday so they have asked to move our game from Thursday, April 19th to Friday, April 13th. We will be playing 2 games this week - Thursday vs. Wall Intermediate School and Friday AT St. Catharine. The game will be an away game at Spring Lake Height School on Friday.

Have a good day!

 

March 29th, 2018

Thank you very much to the 18 boys that tried out for the Brielle Elementary School Baseball Team this year. It was a pleasure to work with the boys this week at tryouts. Picking a team is always my least favorite part of being a coach because they are all good boys that I would love to spend my Spring with. There are 10 eighth graders on this year's team so if you did not make the team this year, thank you for your efforts this week. I think there is a great opportunity to make the team next year once the eighth graders graduate and leave 10 openings on the team. If you have any questions about what you can work on for next year, please come see me and we can discuss what I observed at tryouts. 

If you do see your number below, congratulations. I'll see you at practice on Monday, April 9th as we prepare for our first game on Thursday, April 12th vs Wall Intermediate School.

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Have a great Easter everyone!

 

March 28th, 2018

I will be meeting those boys that are still in town and available on Thursday, March 29th from 3:10-4:30 pm. This should hopefully be our last day of tryouts.

Thank you. Have a great Easter!

 

March 26th, 2018

I was able to check out the baseball field this morning before school and it looks like we are a go to begin tryouts later today. I will see the boys at 3:10 pm. Tryouts will end today at 5:30 pm. I'll try to wind things up around 5:20/5:25 and have the boys heading out the door by 5:30 pm.

March 22nd, 2018

The snow was pretty substantial last night, the Brielle Board of Education Meeting recognizing the Boys' Basketball Team was moved to Friday afternoon, and the school play was moved to Friday night. As a result, we will begin baseball tryouts on Monday, March 26th, from 3:10-5:30 pm. Hopefully the warmer weather will melt the snow and the baseball field will be playable on Monday. Please dress warm on Monday at tryouts.

March 19th, 2018

We are on schedule to begin baseball tryouts this Friday, March 23rd from 3:10-5:30 pm. The weather looks pretty bad for Tuesday night and all day Wednesday so we'll have to take it one day at a time and wait for the field to be free of snow before we have tryouts. If you are involved in the school play, please wait to tryout on Monday, March 26th. I hope to have the team picked after 3 days of tryouts.

Please make sure you are dressed warm for tryouts. Layers and sweatshirts would be beneficial. It gets very cold outside late in the afternoon.

 

February 26th, 2018

Now that the basketball season has come to an end, we can begin to prepare for the baseball season.

I am hoping to begin tryouts, for those students not involved in the play, on Friday, March 23rd. Those involved in the play will begin tryouts on Monday, March 26th. The tryouts should last 3 days. A sign up form can be found outside Coach Labrecque's 4th grade classroom. Please have all your medical forms to Mrs. Looney ASAP.

See you at tryouts.

Coach Labrecque

 

January 31st, 2018

The spring baseball season will soon be here. Hopefully the boys are gearing up for tryouts in late March before the Easter break. Our first MCAL game is scheduled for Monday, April 16th at Antrim. The rest of our schedule can be found on the "Team Schedule" page on this website. 

Enjoy the rest of your winter and I'll see you in late March.

Coach Labrecque

 

May 25th, 2017

Today's game has unfortunately been rained out again. With the conflicts that both teams have every day from tomorrow until the beginning of June, the game will not be made up and our season has officially come to an end. Please drop off your uniform jerseys ASAP so I can inventory the jerseys and pack them away for next year.

It was a fun season and with a large core of the team returning next year, I have high hopes for a very successful 2018 season. Best of luck to our graduating 8th graders next year in high school and congratulations on your upcoming graduation!

Enjoy your summer everyone!

Coach Labrecque

 

May 23rd, 2017

The St. Catharine game has been moved to this Thursday at 3:20 pm.

There is practice on Tuesday until 4:30 pm but not on Wednesday due to the Academic Team event.

 

May 22nd, 2017

Today's game vs St. Catharine has been cancelled. I can see from both our schedules that we have many conflicts in the coming week so I am trying to get in touch with the St. Catharine coach to see if we can reschedule the game and if so, when. I will let you and the boys know, when I find out.

There is not practice today.

May 17th, 2017 

 

May 15th, 2017

The team won their first game of the year with a 7-1 victory over Neptune City.

Gavin Meseroll pitched a complete game striking out 6 batters.

 

Offensively, the team was led by James Cosgrove (2 hits including a RBI double), Ryan Bilello (2 RBI double), Patrick Woodford (2 runs/3 stolen bases including a steal of home), Ryan Deegan (RBI double), and singles by Nicolas Galvan and Jack Herbert.

 

May 11th, 2017

The team dropped a 10-2 decision to Spring Lake Heights. After getting out to a 2-0 lead after the 1st inning, the Blazers watched Spring Lake Heights score the final 10 runs of the game.

Patrick Woodford and Nicolas Galvan hit doubles in the game offensively and James Cosgrove and Gavin Meseroll added singles.

May 10th, 2017

The team dropped an 11-6 decision to Manasquan this afternoon. Patrick Woodford, Nicolas Galvan, and James Cosgrove each had 2 hits in the game. Woodford and Ryan Bilello score 2 runs apiece and Woodford, Galvan, Cosgrove, Gavin Meseroll, and Ryan Degan all had RBI's. Meseroll limited Manasquan to one earned run over the last 4 innings on the mound.

 

May 9th, 2017

The team dropped a 7-2 decision to Spring Lake Heights on the strength of two SLH home runs that accounted for 5 of the 7 Spring Lake Heights runs.

The Blazers were led by Ryan Bilello and James Cosgrove offensively with 2 hits apiece. Patrick Woodford had a double and Ryan Bilello and Gavin Meseroll each had runs batted in.

The team plays again tomorrow at Manasquan and on Thursday they host Spring Lake Heights.

 

May 4th, 2017

 

The team dropped a 12-2 decision to St. Catharine today. Ryan Deegan, Ryan Bilello and James Cosgrove led the offense with 2 hits apiece.

The game previously scheduled at Spring Lake Heights on Friday, May 19th has been moved to Tuesday, May 9th.

Practice is until 4:15 pm on Friday, May 5th.

 

May 3rd, 2017

The team dropped an 11-1 decison to Antrim today. Nicolas Galvan, James Cosgrove, Hobie Pilling and Ryan Deegan combined on the three hitter. Patrick Woodford had a double and Patrick Bilello added a triple and RBI.

May 2nd, 2017

Our game vs. St. Catharine previously scheduled for this Friday, May 5th has been moved to this Thursday, May 4th to avoid a rain out on Friday. The game will now be a home game.

May 1st, 2017

The Blazers scored 2 runs vs Wall Intermediate School's 8th grade team in the bottom of the 5th and Jack Herbert, Patrick Woodford, Joe Bellusci, Jay Hilla, Gavin Meseroll, Owen Roberts, and Josh Terry all added hits in the contest.

 

The team's next game is Thursday at Antrim. If you need to take your son directly from the game please have a note so I can document that your son did not take the bus home.

Thank you!

 

April 28th, 2017

The baseball season began today with an opening game 7-0 loss against Manasquan. Gavin Meseroll led the offense with a 5th inning double. We'll look to bounce back with 3 games next week.

The team next plays on Monday vs. Wall Intermediate School's 8th grade team.

 

Enjoy your weekend!

April 27th, 2017

Today's game is cancelled I just found out at 1:15 pm. They have no bus to get to our field. The game may become a forfeit but that will be determined in the coming days.

Practice today will be from 3:10-4:45 pm

April 25th, 2017

I have to cancel practice today since I have to leave school early with an family emergency. We will practice tomorrow. Sorry to have to cancel.

 

April 11th, 2017

Just a reminder that practice ends tomorrow (Wednesday, April 12th) at 4:15 pm so the boys can go home to do homework before the Faculty vs 8th grade basketball game (if they decide to attend) at 7 pm.

We also decided as a team to end practice this Thursday at 4:30 pm since many of the boys will not be in school due to the Easter/Spring vacation.

When we return to school on Monday, April 24th, the 7th graders will have their field trip. So we will only practice from 3:10-4:30 pm on April 24th since the 7th grade boys will be exhausted from a long day on their trip.

 

 

Thank you and Happy Easter to you and your family!

April 7th, 2017

Just a reminder that practice is until 4:30 pm today. Have a great weekend!

April 6th, 2017

Today's game vs Wall Intermediate School is cancelled due to the rain. We will practice later today until 4:30 pm indoors. The team picture for the yearbook will be taken in the gym at 3:10 pm today. 

April 5th, 2017

We are scheduled to play Wall Intermediate School tomorrow, Thursday, April 6th at home @ 3:45 pm in the team's opening game of the season. The weather report does not look good. If we have to cancel, I will post the news here on the website. The game will be made up on Monday, May 1st @ 3:45 pm if we have to cancel.

 

March 30th, 2017

With only 17 players trying out for the team this season, I think it would be best if we kept all 17 players that finished tryouts. Last year, we had 16 players on the team and we will try to make 17 team members work this year. I have discussed with the boys that due to the large number of players on the team, playing time could be limited for some players but a letter will come home to address this in more detail in the coming days.

 

So, congratulations to the following players for making the 2017 Brielle Blazers Baseball team.

#1

#2

#4

#5

#6

#7

#8

#9

#10

#11

#12

 

#13

#14

#15

#16

#18

#19

We will have an indoor practice on Friday, March 31st from 3:10-4:00 pm where we will distribute uniforms and go over signals we will use this season. Just bring to practice tomorrow a change of clothes, sneakers, and your glove and bat.

 

 

Congratulations boys on making the team!!!

 

Coach Labrecque

 

March 28th, 2017

Tryouts for 6th & 7th graders scheduled for today is cancelled and will be made up on Thursday afternoon.

 

 

March 27th, 2017

Tryouts are going to take place today for 7th/8th graders as planned. We will likely have to do a mixture of indoor and outdoor work due to the weather.

March 21st, 2017

If you are not aware, there is a Manasquan Baseball Youth Clinic scheduled for Saturday, March 25th from 1:00-3:00 pm at Manasquan HS Baseball Field free to all 6th-8th graders. The clinic is run by Manasquan HS coaches and players and you should email Coach Waldeyer at bwaldeyer@manasquanboe.org if you are interested in attending by March 22nd.

 

 

 

March 1st, 2017

 

Tryouts for the baseball team will begin on Monday, March 27th and hopefully end on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017.

 

Monday, March 27th - 7th & 8th graders only (3:10-5:00 pm)

Tuesday, March 28th, - 6th & 7th graders only (3:10-5:00 pm)

Wednesday, March 29th - 6th & 8th graders only (3:10-5:00 pm)

Thursday, March 30th - RAIN DATE FOR TRYOUTS OR POSSIBLY ANOTHER DAY OF TRYOUTS IF MORE TRYOUTS ARE NEEDED

 

 

There will be a sign up form outside Coach Labrecque's classroom door to sign up.

 

Good luck to everyone at tryouts!

 

 

 

 

February 2017:

Hello! In case you are wondering when baseball tryouts will take place, I would expect tryouts to take place soon after the school play has come to an end (last performance on March 25th).

Please have your physical forms and paperwork to the school nurse ASAP.

 

 

See everyone at tryouts!

 

 

 

 

June 3rd, 2016

On Wednesday, June 15th, the baseball team members will be recognized by the Brielle Board of Education for their MCAL Championship Season. Invitations to the meeting should be sent out this coming week. I hope everyone is able to attend the meeting.

 

Also, MCAL Championship sweatshirts were ordered today. Hopefully the boys get the sweatshirts before the end of the school year.

 

Enjoy your weekend!

 

May 31st, 2016

Congratulations to the baseball team for capturing the 2016 MCAL Championship Game trophy today with a 17-0 victory over Sea Girt. The team's final record was 11-1 overall and 10-1 in MCAL play. 

Timmy McEneny pitched three innings of shut out ball while going 3 for 4 with the bat that included 4 runs scored and 3 runs batted in. Jason Arnott was 2 for 2 with 4 runs scored, 2 doubles and 2 runs batted in. John Foreman was 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored  and 1 run batted in. Charlie Sawitsky was 1 for 1 with 2 walks, 2 runs scored and 1 run batted in. Nicolas Galvan was 1 for 1 with a triple, a run scored and 3 runs batted in. Cameron Teza was 2 for 2 with 1 run scored and 3 runs batted in. Patrick Bilello was 1 for 3 with a double, a run scored, and 3 runs batted in. Patrick Woodford was 1 for 1 with a single and 1 run batted in. An amazing day for the team!

Congratultations boys on a great season! I am very proud of our accomplishments this season and it was a pleasure to work with each of you each day since early April.

Best wishes to the 13 eight graders that graduate on June 21st. Congratulations on graduating and wishing you the best of luck in high school both academically and athletically.

Uniforms should be washed and returned starting on Friday.

Thanks for a great season boys!

Coach Labrecque

 

 

 

 

May 25th, 2016

Congratulations to the baseball team members for winning the American Division of the MCAL. The boys finished their regular season with a 10-1 record overall and 9-1 in MCAL play. The team will play Sea Girt on Tuesday at home in the MCAL Championship Game.

This afternoon the team defeated Antrim 8-7 with 3 runs in the bottom of the 7th inning. Sean Dugan's single with bases loaded in the 7th, plated both Charlie Sawitsky and Patrick Woodford for the dramatic win.

Patrick Woodford was 3 for 3 with a double and 2 runs batted in in addition to scoring the winning run. Jason Arnott and Charlie Sawitsky came off the bench to both go 2 for 2 on the day. John Foreman got the 7th inning rally started with a single and had one run batted in on the day. Tommy Guzzo was 1 for 1 with an important early run batted in.

 

Matt McCann made his pitching debut and held Antrim to 4 hits over 6 innings.

 

 

May 24th, 2016

The baseball team dropped their first game of the year this afternoon with a 7-3 loss to Manasquan.

The team finishes out their regular season tomorrow vs Antrim and will play in the MCAL Championship game next Tuesday at home vs most likely Sea Girt.

 

 

May 23rd, 2016

 

 

The baseball team defeated Manasquan by the score of 5-3 today. Timmy McEneny and Jason Arnott were stellar on the mound holding Manasquan to no runs after the 3rd inning.

Joe Bunt was the offensive hero today going 3 for 3 with two doubles and 3 runs batted in. Timmy McEneny had 2 hits and he and Jason Arnott each scored 2 runs. Charlie Sawitsky had a hit, a run, and an RBI as well. Nini Galvan went 1 for 1 with a single in the 7th inning.

The team next plays Manasquan again tomorrow before finishing the MCAL regular season on Wednesday vs Antrim.

 

May 20th, 2016

Congratulations to the boys baseball team for their 10-0 victory over Antrim this afternoon. John Foreman pitched 5 innings of shutout ball in the victory. Timmy McEneny, Jason Arnott and Nini Galvan all had 2 hits and all had a double in the game.

The team next plays on Monday vs Manasquan.

 

 

May 18th, 2016

 

The baseball team defeated Spring Lake Height this afternoon by the score of 16-3 to improve their record to 7-0 on the season.

Patrick Bilello led the offense going 4 for 4 with 2 doubles, a home run and 6 RBI. Jason Arnott was 3 for 3 with a home run and 3 RBI's while Timmy McEneny was 2 for 2 with a home run and 4 RBI's.  Cameron Teza continued to have a hot bat going 2 for 3 on the day.

Jason Arnott and Patrick Bilello limited Spring Lake Heights to 3 hits while striking out 10 in the victory.

The team next plays on Friday vs Antrim.

BASEBALL FAMILIES: Please note that practice on Thursday is until 4:30 pm.

 

May 17th, 2016

The baseball team's record improved to 6-0 on the season after an 11-3 victory over Saint Catharine this afternoon. Jason Arnott, John Foreman and Joe Bunt had 2 hits apiece with John adding a 3 run homerun and Joe adding a base clearing double. Timmy McEneny pitched 4 innings limiting St. Catharine to 3 hits, while striking out 6.

The baseball team next plays tomorrow at Spring Lake Heights.

 

May 12th, 2016

 

 

Congratulations to the baseball team for improving their record to 5-0 on the season after their 12-4 victory over Wall this afternoon. Timmy McEneny, Jason Arnott, Patrick Bilello and John Forman combined to limit Wall to 5 hits over 7 innings.

Offensively, the team was led by John Foreman who was 2 for 3 with a triple, homerun and 6 runs batted in. Cameron Teza was 4 for 4 with an RBI. Charlie Sawitsky had a double and 2 RBI. Sean Dugan drew his 6th walk in his last 6 plate appearances over 3 games and Timmy McEneny scored 3 runs in the victory.

The team's next game is Tuesday at home vs. Saint Catharine.

 

May 10th, 2016

 

The baseball team improved their record to 4-0 on the season with a 16-4 victory over H.W. Mountz this afternoon. Jason Arnott had a grand slam in the first inning to help the team gain an 8-0 lead. Jason was 2 for 3 with 3 runs scored, 4 RBI, and 1 stolen base; Timmy McEneny was 2 for 2, 1 RBI and 1 run scored;  Charlie Sawitsky was 2 for 2 with 1 RBI and 1 runs scored; and Joey Introna was 2 for 3  with 2 runs scored and 1 RBI in the victory. John Foreman drove in 2 runs with a first inning double. Ryan Deegan and Sean Dugan scored 2 runs as well.

The team next plays on Thursday afternoon vs Wall at home.

 

 

May 9th:

The baseball team defeated Spring Lake Heights by the score of 8-3 this afternoon. John Foreman was 2 for 2 with a triple, 3 runs batted in , 2 runs scored and 2 stolen bases, Jason Arnott was 2 for 3 with 3 runs scored, and a stolen base, and Nick Galvan was 1 for 1 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base.

The team next plays on Tuesday vs H.W. Mountz.

 

 

 

April 29th, 2016

The baseball team improved to 2-0 on the season after defeating St. Catharine 11-0. Timmy McEneny and Jason Arnott combined on the shutout striking out 9 batters over 5 innings.

Nicolas Galvan got the scoring started in the 2nd inning with his first homerun of the season over the fence in left field.

John Foreman scored the 2nd run in the 3rd inning after hitting a single, stealing 2nd base, stealing 3rd base and he scored on an wild throw from the catcher to throw him out at 3rd base while stealing. John ended up going 2 for 4 on the day.

The Blazers opened up the scoring gates in the top of the 6th inning when the team scored 9 runs aided by 5 errors by St. Catharine in the inning. Cam Teza ended the game with a line drive to the fence in center field that plated 2 base runners. Cam finished with 3 RBI's on the day.

 

The team next plays Manasquan on Monday afternoon.

Have a great weekend!

 

 

 

April 21st, 2016:

The baseball team got their first win of the season today vs. H.W. Mountz (Spring Lake) by the score of 14-6. Timmy McEneny struck out 7 batters in the first 3 innings allowing the Blazers to gain a 7-0 lead.

Led by the offense of Cam Teza (4 for 4 with a double, a stolen base, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI), John Foreman (1 for 2 with a double, 2 runs scored, and 3 RBI), Patrick Bilello (2 for 3 with a double, triple, and 4 RBI), Joe Bunt (2 for 2 with 2 triples, 2 runs scored, 3 RBI) and Jason Arnott (2 for 3, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI and a stolen base), the team was able to gain a 14-5 lead going into the 7th inning. Patrick Bilello closed the game in his first relief appearance.

 

Next game is scheduled for Tuesday at Antrim.

 

 

 

May 28th, 2015

Congratulations to the baseball team for their 9-1 victory this afternoon over Spring Lake Heights. The team finished their season with an overall record of 9-3 (8-2 in MCAL play) on the season. 

Timmy Wheat and Matt McCann both hit 3 run homeruns, Rasheed Tuddles was 2 for 2, and  Hunter Clark and Art Foreman both hit doubles in the game.

Art Foreman, John Foreman and Rasheed Tuddles combined on a two hitter, while striking out 12 batters over 6 innings.

Coach Labrecque would like to congratulate the team for a great season and wish the 8th graders the best of luck next year in high school. Thank you for all your efforts this season. I had a great time being your coach!

Coach Labrecque

 

 

 

May 20th, 2015

The team dropped a 11-1 decision to Manasquan yesterday afternoon. Jason Arnott and Art Foreman had hits in the game. The boys will try to bounce back on Thursday in their last game of the season vs Spring Lake Heights.

 

May 17th, 2015

May 13th, 2015

Baseball practice will be shortened tomorrow (Thursday) to a 4:15 pm dismissal. An email was sent to baseball families this evening regarding the committment of players to an Academic Team event and CCD classes.

Our game is at Spring Lake Height School on Friday against Saint Catharine.

Have a great night!

 

 

May 11th, 2015

Congratulations to the baseball team (record 7-2; 6-1 in MCAL) for their 16-3 victory over Antrim this afternoon.

Stephen Speicher and Sean Dugan combined to pitch 5 strong innings and held Antrim to 2 base hits in the game.

Timmy Wheat was 3 for 4 hitting with a triple, 2 runs batted in and scored 5 runs. John Foreman was 2 for 2 with a double and 2 runs batted in. Joe Bunt and Sean Dugan also recorded 2 hits on the day. Mikey Muscato had 3 runs batted in. Rashid Tuddles  and Art Foreman each scored 2 runs

The team next plays against Saint Catharine on Friday afternoon.

 

May 7th, 2015

Congratulations to the baseball team (record: 6-2/5-1 in MCAL play) for their 15-0 victory over H.W. Mountz on Thursday afternoon. Timmy McEneny pitched a complete game two hitter, striking out 4 batters. Timmy also scored two runs and had 2 runs batted in.

Jason Arnott was 4 for 4 with two triples, a double and a single in scoring three runs and batting in four runners.

Tim Wheat was 2 for 2 with three runs batted in.

Mikey Muscato was 1 for 1 with a double and batted in 2 runners.

Art Foreman scored two runs and recorded 1 run batted in.

Sean Dugan and Cam Teza  were both 1 for 1 hitting in the victory.

The team's next game is Monday afternoon at Antrim.

 

 

May 5th, 2015

Congratulations to the baseball team for their 10-3 victory over Spring Lake Heights this afternoon.

John Foreman hit his first home run of the season and recorded 4 runs batter in. Jason Arnott was 2 for 3 and Mikey Muscato was 2 for 2. Each had a double and a run batted in in the victory.

The team's overall record improved to 5-2 on the season with the victory.

 

May 4th, 2015

The baseball team defeated Oak Hill Academy yesterday afternoon by the score of 5-1 to improve their record to 4-2 on the season. The pitching of Art Foreman, John Forman and Stephen Speicher limited Oak Hill to 5 hits over 7 inning. Hunter Clark and Robert Arnold led the offense with 2 hits each. Jason Arnott scored 2 runs and stole 3 bases, and Tim Wheat, Timmy McEneny, John Foreman and Mikey Muscato all recorded runs batted in.

The team next plays tomorrow at Spring Lake Heights.

 

Aprill 30th, 2015

The team dropped a 6-5 decision to Manasquan this afternoon. Tim Wheat had a grand slam in the game.

 

April 28th,2015

Congratulations to the team for their 5-3 victory over Saint Catharine School today to improve to 3-1 on the season and 3-0 in MCAL play.

Joe Bunt led the team with a pinch hit, base clearing, triple in the bottom of the 5th inning to turn a 3-1 deficit into a 4-3 lead. Cam Teza and Mikey Muscato also recorded RBI's. Hunter Clark, Art Foreman and Timmy McEneny all recorded 2 hits on the day. Hunter Clark earned the pitching win and Jason Arnott recorded his first save of the season.

 

April 24th, 2015

Congratulations to the team for their 18-3 victory over Antrim today, improving to 2-1 on the season and 2-0 in MCAL play.

Hunter Clark was 2 for 3 with 3 RBI and scored 3 runs; Matt McCann had 4 RBI and scored 2 runs; Stephen Speicher had 3 RBI; Mikey Muscato had 2 RBI and scored 2 runs; Joe Bunt had 2 RBI and scored 2 runs; Joe McKiever scored 2 runs. The pitching of Hunter Clark held Antrim to 4 hits on the day.

Congratulations on a great team effort!

 

 

 April 21st, 2015

Congratulations to the team for their first win of the season earlier today. The team defeated H.W. Mountz 9-5. Jason Arnott hit his first home run of the season today and Hunter Clark had 4 RBI's. Timmy Wheat, Timmy McEneny and Art Foreman held H.W. Mountz to 2 earned runs in the game. Next up is a home game on Friday vs. Antrim. GO BLAZERS!!!

 

 

April 20th, 2015

Today's baseball game vs Oak Hill Academy has been cancelled. The game will be rescheduled for Monday, May 4th at Oak Hill. There is no practice today due to the indoor balls still being on back order from Asia. Hopefully they come in soon so we can practice indoors on days when the weather is poor.

See the boys tomorrow.

Coach Labrecque

 

April 17th, 2015

Great effort yesterday in our 6-3 defeat to Tinton Falls Middle School. I saw some good things happen in the game and we will build on that to develop into the best team we can become by the end of the season. Have a great weekend and I'll see you on Monday. We play at Oak Hill Academy on Monday at 3:45 pm but the weather does not look good. More details to follow regarding the status of the game on Monday as we approach game time.

 

 

 

 

Energy plus enthusiasm equals better focus.

Better focus leads to better performance.

Better performance leads to confidence.

 

"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it."

-Lou Holtz, former football coach and broadcaster

 

"The enemy of the best is the good. If you're always settling with what's good, you'll never be the best."

-Jerry Rice, Hall of Fame receiver