Jr. Highlanders Win 11U State Championship

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Jr. Highlanders have secured another state championship, this time for their 11U team. On June 23, the boys clinched their fourth consecutive District 12 Tournament title by defeating Cranford 4-1 in the final.

Following their district win, the Jr. Highlanders competed in the Northern NJ State Tournament at Mountain View Park in Hillsborough. The championship game was a nail-biter, ending in a dramatic 6-5 walk-off victory over East Brunswick in extra innings. This marks their third state championship in four years, avenging their only loss in 2022.

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The Jr. Highlanders have had a stellar summer season with a 10-1 record. The team boasts a .336 batting average and has only allowed 33 runs in 11 games.

Next up, the Jr. Highlanders will compete in the Mid-Atlantic Regional against other champions from Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and New York. The regional tournament will be held at the Prince Rodgers Baseball Complex in Bridgewater from July 15 to July 19.

Team roster:

• 3 - Andrew Futterman
• 5 - Andrew Avallone
• 7 - Anthony Xhelo
• 8 - JJ Villanueva
• 10 - Mikey Garcia
• 11 - Jake Stein
• 15 - Thomas Sanchez
• 17 - Richie Adamczyk
• 20 - Brady Kostrowski
• 22 - Chase Samuelson
• 23 - Luca Milia
• 25 - Drew Novotny
• 27 - Max Bussin

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