Moughan's big hits lift Gloucester Catholic to rivalry win

Sophomore first baseman's two-run homer and three-run double power Rams to 10-8 victory over St. Augustine Prep

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:19am

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Brayden Moughan, a sophomore first baseman for the Gloucester Catholic High School baseball team, hit a two-run homer and a clutch three-run double to lead his team to a 10-8 victory over previously unbeaten St. Augustine Prep in the Mid-Atlantic Baseball Challenge quarterfinal round. Moughan's big hits came with two outs and helped the Rams advance to the semifinal round, where they will face Malvern Prep.

Why it matters

This rivalry matchup between Gloucester Catholic and St. Augustine Prep is an important early-season game that could have implications for the rest of the season and potential postseason meetings. Moughan's breakout performance as a sophomore shows the Rams have a talented young player who can make an impact in big games.

The details

Moughan, a 6-foot-3, 200-pound first baseman, roped a two-run homer in the third inning to put Gloucester Catholic up 3-1 against St. Augustine ace Alex Weingartner. Weingartner struck out a career-high 11 batters in four innings of work. Gloucester Catholic trailed 5-4 going into the sixth when Moughan delivered a bases-clearing three-run double to left field to give the Rams a 9-5 lead. Jude Morgan pitched five innings for Gloucester Catholic, giving up five runs (three earned) on five hits with five strikeouts. Caleb Lopez pitched the final two innings, striking out three.

  • Gloucester Catholic and St. Augustine Prep will meet again in the Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament in Margate on April 25.
  • The two teams could have a third meeting in the Joe Hartmann Diamond Classic.

The players

Brayden Moughan

A sophomore first baseman for Gloucester Catholic High School who hit a two-run homer and a three-run double to power his team to a 10-8 win over St. Augustine Prep.

Alex Weingartner

The ace pitcher for St. Augustine Prep who struck out a career-high 11 batters in four innings of work.

Jude Morgan

The Gloucester Catholic pitcher who worked five innings, giving up five runs (three earned) on five hits with five strikeouts.

Caleb Lopez

The Gloucester Catholic pitcher who came in to pitch the final two innings, striking out three batters.

Dennis Barth

The head coach of the Gloucester Catholic baseball team.

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What they’re saying

“'Be ready for whenever you get a chance to do it. You prepare for games like this. Hitting every single day (in the offseason), in the gym every single day.'”

— Brayden Moughan, Gloucester Catholic Sophomore First Baseman

“'He's been coming along real good. He works, he has a lot of ability. … He keeps getting bigger and bigger.'”

— Dennis Barth, Gloucester Catholic Head Coach

“'Sitting fastball there, see it, hit it.'”

— Brayden Moughan, Gloucester Catholic Sophomore First Baseman

What’s next

Gloucester Catholic will play Malvern Prep in the semifinal round of the Mid-Atlantic Baseball Challenge at St. Augustine on Thursday, with first pitch set for 4 p.m.

The takeaway

Moughan's breakout performance in a big rivalry game shows that Gloucester Catholic has a talented young player who can step up in crucial moments. The Rams' ability to rally from a deficit and defeat the previously unbeaten Hermits also demonstrates the team's resilience and potential to make a deep postseason run.