Delbarton Wins Mid-Atlantic Baseball Challenge Title

Green Wave hold off late rally from Gloucester Catholic to claim championship

Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:45am

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Delbarton High School defeated Gloucester Catholic High School 7-5 to win the Mid-Atlantic Baseball Challenge title on Sunday at Fleury Field in Morristown, New Jersey. Delbarton jumped out to a 7-1 lead, powered by a two-run homer from Sal Garcia in the 7th inning, but had to hold off a late rally from Gloucester Catholic to secure the victory.

Why it matters

This matchup featured two of New Jersey's top high school baseball programs, with Delbarton and Gloucester Catholic both ranked among the best teams in the state. The Mid-Atlantic Baseball Challenge is a prestigious tournament that showcases the region's top talent, making this championship game an important event for both schools and their fans.

The details

Noah Morales pitched five strong innings to earn the win for Delbarton, who scored four runs in the 4th inning to take the lead. Lorenzo Maselli also hit a solo homer for the Green Wave. Gloucester Catholic mounted a late comeback, scoring four runs, but ultimately fell short against the tournament champions.

  • The championship game was played on Sunday, April 13, 2026 at Fleury Field in Morristown, New Jersey.

The players

Sal Garcia

A player for Delbarton High School who hit a crucial two-run homer in the 7th inning to give his team a 7-1 lead.

Noah Morales

The Delbarton pitcher who earned the win after throwing five strong innings.

Lorenzo Maselli

A Delbarton player who hit a solo home run to make the score 5-1 in favor of the Green Wave.

Braeden Lipoff

A Gloucester Catholic player who had two hits and two RBIs in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We knew Gloucester Catholic would make a push, but our guys stayed composed and were able to hold them off. It's a big win for our program.”

— Delbarton Head Coach

What’s next

Delbarton will look to build on this championship victory as they continue their season, while Gloucester Catholic will aim to rebound from the tough loss.

The takeaway

This hard-fought championship game showcased the high level of talent in New Jersey high school baseball, with two of the state's top programs battling it out for the Mid-Atlantic title.