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Bernardsville Today
By the People, for the People
Bernards Baseball Starts Strong Under New Coach
Mountaineers win first two games of season with strong pitching
Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:12am
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The Bernards High School baseball team has started the season 2-0 under new head coach Phil Mahlik. The Mountaineers have received standout pitching performances, including from senior ace Hoeckle, who was described as the team's number one starter.
Why it matters
Bernards is looking to bounce back after a down season last year, and the strong start under a new coach has the community excited about the team's potential this spring.
The details
In their first two games, the Bernards baseball team has relied on strong pitching to get off to a 2-0 record under new head coach Phil Mahlik. Senior pitcher Hoeckle has emerged as the team's ace, with the coach praising his performance in the team's Monday victory.
- The Phil Mahlik era for the Bernards baseball team began this season.
- Bernards won their first two games of the 2026 season.
The players
Phil Mahlik
The new head coach of the Bernards High School baseball team.
Hoeckle
A senior pitcher for the Bernards High School baseball team who has been described as the team's number one starter.
What they’re saying
“Hoeckle was great for us on Monday, he's definitely our No. 1”
— Phil Mahlik, Head Coach
What’s next
The Bernards baseball team will look to continue their strong start to the season as they play more games in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
The Bernards baseball team has gotten off to an encouraging start under new head coach Phil Mahlik, relying on strong pitching performances to win their first two games of the season.
