Seton Hall Prep Baseball Rides Wave of Success into New Season

Pirates look to build on dominant 2025 campaign and make deep playoff run

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:35pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a high school baseball game, with players and the field fragmented into sharp, overlapping planes of color.Seton Hall Prep's baseball team looks to build on their dominant 2025 season with a deep playoff run, facing tough competition from across New Jersey.Jersey City Today

Seton Hall Prep's baseball team is off to a strong start this spring, riding the momentum of a dominant 2025 season in which they posted a 92% win rate. After falling to Depaul Catholic in a tough playoff loss last year, the Pirates have picked up early-season wins over Montclair and are gearing up for a competitive tournament against other top Catholic prep schools.

Why it matters

Seton Hall Prep has long been a powerhouse in New Jersey high school baseball, and their continued success is a point of pride for the school and local community. As one of the state's premier Catholic prep programs, the Pirates' performance sets the bar high and attracts top talent to their program.

The details

The Pirates opened their season with an 8-1 win over Montclair on March 31, then followed that up with a closer 6-3 victory in the rematch on April 2. Junior Baxter Hilton noted that while their hitters struggled to match Montclair's pitching, Seton Hall's strong pitching and defense ultimately carried them to the win.

  • The Pirates fell to Depaul Catholic in a 12-10 loss in the 2025 NJSIAA playoffs.
  • Seton Hall Prep faced Montclair's Mounties on March 31 and April 2, winning both games.
  • The Pirates will play in the Mid-Atlantic Baseball Challenge tournament from April 9-11.

The players

Seton Hall Prep

A prominent Catholic preparatory school in New Jersey with a storied baseball program.

Baxter Hilton

A junior player on the Seton Hall Prep baseball team.

Depaul Catholic

A Catholic high school in New Jersey that defeated Seton Hall Prep in the 2025 NJSIAA playoffs.

Montclair

A high school in New Jersey that played against Seton Hall Prep in early-season matchups.

Randolph

A high school in New Jersey that Seton Hall Prep is scheduled to play on April 4.

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What they’re saying

“It was tough because our hitters couldn't match their pitches. Our pitching and defense are what really pulled us through.”

— Baxter Hilton, Junior, Seton Hall Prep Baseball

What’s next

The Pirates will face Randolph's Rams on April 4, and then compete in the Mid-Atlantic Baseball Challenge tournament from April 9-11, which will feature other top Catholic prep school programs.

The takeaway

Seton Hall Prep's baseball team has established itself as a consistent powerhouse in New Jersey, and their early-season success suggests they are poised for another deep playoff run. The Pirates' ability to win close games through strong pitching and defense highlights their well-rounded approach, which should serve them well as they take on elite competition in the coming weeks.