New Jersey High School Baseball Highlights from Thursday

JSZ recaps the action from a pair of games on the diamond

Apr. 3, 2026 at 6:22am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and opposing forces of a high school baseball game, with the players' uniforms and the field itself broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color.A cubist interpretation of the competitive spirit and athletic energy on display during a New Jersey high school baseball matchup.Red Bank Today

Despite cold and windy conditions, the Jersey Sports Zone team was on hand to capture highlights from two New Jersey high school baseball games played on Thursday. The Red Bank Regional Bucs earned an early two-game sweep over the Shore Regional Blue Devils, with standout performances from Matt Huss, Joe Henry, Casey Lillis, and Jason Huss. Meanwhile, Riley Smaltini drove in a pair of runs for the Blue Devils in the losing effort.

Why it matters

High school baseball is a beloved spring tradition in New Jersey, and these early-season matchups showcase the talent and competitive spirit of the state's young athletes. The JSZ highlights give fans a chance to follow the action and get excited for the rest of the season.

The details

In the game between Red Bank Regional and Shore Regional, the Bucs jumped out to an early lead thanks to a 3-RBI game from Matt Huss, along with 2-RBI performances from Joe Henry and Casey Lillis. Lillis also pitched four shutout innings after giving up two runs in the bottom of the first, with Jason Huss sealing the victory with two shutout innings. For the Blue Devils, Riley Smaltini drove in a pair of runs in the losing effort.

  • The games took place on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Matt Huss

A player for the Red Bank Regional Bucs who had a 3-RBI game in the win.

Joe Henry

A player for the Red Bank Regional Bucs who had 2 RBIs in the victory.

Casey Lillis

A player for the Red Bank Regional Bucs who had 2 RBIs and pitched 4 shutout innings after a shaky start.

Jason Huss

A player for the Red Bank Regional Bucs who pitched 2 shutout innings to seal the win.

Riley Smaltini

A player for the Shore Regional Blue Devils who drove in a pair of runs in the losing effort.

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The takeaway

These early-season high school baseball games showcase the talent and competitive spirit of New Jersey's young athletes, giving fans an exciting preview of the spring sports season to come.