Newark Academy Earns Walk-Off Win Over Belleville

Minutemen score in bottom of 7th to edge Belleville 5-4 in high school baseball action.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:37am

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A fragmented, geometric painting in vibrant colors depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a high school baseball game, with players and the field deconstructed into sharp, overlapping planes.A cubist interpretation of the intense back-and-forth action on the diamond as Newark Academy and Belleville battled it out in a close high school baseball matchup.Newark Today

In a back-and-forth game, Newark Academy scored a run in the bottom of the 7th inning to earn a 5-4 walk-off victory over Belleville. Both teams scored 4 runs in the 1st inning before the game settled into a pitchers' duel, with Newark Academy's David Guadiane tossing 3 scoreless innings of relief to earn the win.

Why it matters

This early-season high school baseball matchup between two local rivals showcases the competitive nature of the sport in the Newark area, where teams are fighting for position in the standings and looking to build momentum heading into the heart of the season.

The details

Newark Academy's Ryan Wang had a single and 2 RBIs, while teammate Avery Sampson added a single, a walk, and a run scored. For Belleville, Jake Gonzalez doubled and drove in 2 runs while also scoring a run.

  • The game was played on April 3, 2026.
  • Newark Academy scored the winning run in the bottom of the 7th inning.

The players

Ryan Wang

A player for Newark Academy who had a single and 2 RBIs in the game.

Avery Sampson

A player for Newark Academy who had a single, a walk, and a run scored.

David Guadiane

The Newark Academy pitcher who allowed just 1 hit and struck out 4 in 3 scoreless innings of relief to earn the win.

Jake Gonzalez

A player for Belleville who doubled, drove in 2 runs, and scored a run.

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What they’re saying

“Both teams came out swinging in the first inning, but our pitching settled down and we were able to grind out the win in the end.”

— David Guadiane, Newark Academy Pitcher

What’s next

Newark Academy will look to build on this win when they take on rival Montclair Kimberley Academy on April 10th. Belleville will try to bounce back in their next game against West Orange on April 7th.

The takeaway

This close, back-and-forth game between two local high school baseball programs demonstrates the competitive spirit and talent level of the sport in the Newark area, where teams are fighting for position in the standings and seeking to establish themselves early in the season.