Top-five teams collide to open the inaugural Mid-Atlantic Baseball Challenge as #2 Gloucester Catholic renews its rivalry with #5 St. Augustine. Plus, we get our first look at LSU commit Ricky Lopez and Ranney in 2026 as they take on Middletown South. Check back as the highlights are posted throughout the night!

Gloucester Catholic 10 St. Augustine 8 | Mid-Atlantic Baseball Challenge Quarterfinal

Brayden Moughan seized the moment in a top-five showdown in the opening contest of the Mid-Atlantic Baseball Challenge. The sophomore hit his first varsity home run, then belted a go-ahead three run double to finish with five RBIs in the victory. Rowan commit Jason Bogart knocked in a pair of runs for second-ranked Gloucester Catholic (6-2), which stayed unbeaten against in-state competition. Hank Biglin and Penn State commit Alex Weingartner each finished with 2 RBIs in the loss for St. Augustine (6-1). Gloucester Catholic advances to face Malvern Prep in the semifinals tomorrow at St. Augustine.

JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights and reaction from Richland:

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Ranney 9 Middletown South 2

Ricky Lopez launched a three run homer in the third inning and followed that with a 2-run double in the fourth to drive in Ranney’s first five runs.  The LSU commit has 3 HR’s and 12 RBI’s on the young season and reached base three times in the win.  Three Panthers relievers allowed just three hits but walked 10 batters.

JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from Tinton Falls:

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