Top performers from Sectional Quarterfinals in New Jersey
May 29, 2025
Baseball: Takeaway, top performers from sectional quarterfinals in North JerseyTOP PERFORMER:► Sophomore David Brennan threw six scoreless innings and freshman Jack Lemonie tossed a scoreless seventh and No. 2 Old Tappan defeated No. 10 Nutley, 6-0. Brennan allowed three hits, one walk and struck out seven, and Lemonie allowed one walk and struck out one for the Golden Knights (18-7). Junior AJ Aiello had a triple, one run and two RBI, and junior Max Garcia had a double and two RBI for Old Tappan, which hosts No. 6 Morris Knolls on June 3.
Brennan Blanks Nutley as Old Tappan Rolls into Semis
May 30, 2025
🧢 Old Tappan 6, Nutley 0 — NJS1G3 Quarterfinals
📅 Date & Location: May 30, 2025 | North Jersey Section 1, Group 3 quarterfinal
Game Summary
Dominant Pitching: Old Tappan’s ace David Brennan delivered a standout performance, tossing a complete-game effort (7 IP), allowing just 3 hits with zero earned runs and striking out 7. His performance earned him the win.
Behind him, Jack Lemonie closed out the game with a perfect inning, preserving the shutout.
Key Moments & Stats
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Old Tappan built the lead early, scoring 2 in the 1st inning and breaking the game open with 4 runs in the 4th.
They finished with 6 hits, one error, and left with a 6–0 advantage; Nutley also committed one error.
Offensive Standouts
Max Garcia: 4 AB, 1 H, 2 RBI — delivered timely hitting to drive in runs.
Anthony Onnembo: 3 AB, 2 H, 1 RBI — strong offensive contribution.
AJ Aiello: 2 AB, 1 H, 2 RBI, plus a stolen base — key multi-run hit.
Nutley’s Effort
Starter Sean Fealey absorbed the loss, surrendering all 6 runs in 3.1 innings (5 hits, 4 earned runs, 3 walks, 3 strikeouts).
Ryan Pessoa replaced him, holding Old Tappan scoreless over the final 2.2 innings, striking out 2 and allowing just 1 hit.
🔍 Bottom Line
Old Tappan’s pitching staff stifled Nutley’s bats all day, while timely offense — led by Garcia, Onnembo, and Aiello — provided enough cushion. Brennan’s commanding performance and the team’s clean execution secured a 6–0 shutout, propelling Old Tappan into the sectional semifinals.
