Delsea Regional High School claimed the South Jersey Group 3 championship with an 8-4 victory over Mainland, marking their third sectional title in five years. Senior Ryan Looby hit a pivotal three-run homer, leading the team into the state semifinals against Brick Memorial. Other notable wins included Kingsway’s first sectional title in 34 years and Haddon Heights securing their sixth title, while Northern Burlington suffered a shutout in the finals.

By the Numbers
  • Delsea improved to a 20-6 record, while Mainland ended at 18-9.
  • Kingsway scored 12 runs with Austin Schmidt contributing four RBIs.
  • Haddon Heights tallied eight runs with Kevin Clark hitting two RBI doubles.
  • Woodstown’s Blake Rodriguez and Stone Hassler combined for a three-hitter in their 2-0 win.
State of Play
  • Delsea will face Central Jersey champion Brick Memorial in the state semifinals on Monday.
  • Kingsway and Haddon Heights are also set to compete in the upcoming state semifinal round.
  • Northern Burlington finished the season with a 24-4 record, having suffered their first shutout loss in 62 games.
What's Next

The state semifinals will showcase Delsea challenging Brick Memorial, while Kingsway and Haddon Heights aim for further success as they pursue state titles next week. Each team's performance in the semifinals will be crucial for their postseason aspirations.

Bottom Line

High school baseball teams are now focusing on state titles after securing sectional championships, with Delsea and Kingsway emerging as key contenders. The upcoming semifinals promise to deliver exciting matchups as these teams aim to build on their recent successes.