RBC Sweeps Ranney, Colonia Edges South Brunswick in Baseball Highlights

Red Bank Catholic and Colonia earn wins in Thursday high school baseball action

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:33am

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In Thursday's high school baseball action, Red Bank Catholic (RBC) completed a two-game sweep of Ranney with a 2-0 victory, while Colonia edged out South Brunswick in another close matchup.

Why it matters

These games showcase the competitive nature of high school baseball in the region, with RBC and Colonia demonstrating their ability to win close contests against tough opponents.

The details

For RBC, Glen Popes threw a complete game 3-hitter with five strikeouts, and Luke Lonczak had an RBI double and scored on a wild pitch in the third inning to give the Caseys (6-1) the win. Ranney freshman Jake Abrams was outstanding on the mound, allowing just three hits and striking out 10 over six innings for the Panthers (2-5). In the other game, the final score was not provided, but the highlights show a close, hard-fought battle between Colonia and South Brunswick.

  • The RBC-Ranney game took place on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
  • The Colonia-South Brunswick game also occurred on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Glen Popes

The pitcher for Red Bank Catholic who threw a complete game 3-hitter with five strikeouts.

Luke Lonczak

The Red Bank Catholic player who had an RBI double and scored on a wild pitch in the third inning.

Jake Abrams

The Ranney freshman pitcher who allowed just three hits and struck out 10 over six innings.

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What’s next

The full box scores and additional details from these games will likely be available in the coming days on the Jersey Sports Zone website and social media channels.

The takeaway

These high school baseball games showcase the competitive spirit and talent of the players, with both Red Bank Catholic and Colonia earning hard-fought victories against their respective opponents.