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Freshmen Record First Win
April 8, 2016
Behind the strong pitching of Jack Demmy and Nate Nourian, the Freshmen team got their first win of the season against Springfield by a score of 9-4. Patrick Duffy led the offense with 2 hits while Alex Bay, Demmy, and Henry Collins all chipped in with 1 a piece.
Hoysgaard dominant in CG victory. Team snaps skid.
April 14, 2016
Will Hoysgaard won his 1st career varsity game allowing just 3 singles and an unearned run. He struck out 8 in the road win. Matt Schaefer led the offense going 2-2 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBIs. He swiped 3 bases for good measure. Jack DeShan chipped in with 2 hits and 2 RBIs. Pat McDermott and DeShan both made spectacular plays at 3B and 2B respectively. The team now heads south of the border, where they are undefeated ;-) , for a nonleague matchup with Upper Merion on Saturday.
Raiders stay unbeaten in DE. Pitching and defense solid!
April 16, 2016
Pat Lofton earned his first varsity win and Evan Moore earned his first varsity save in the game played at beautiful Blue Rocks stadium. The boys allowed just 4 hits. They retired 17 straight batters from the 1st to the 7th innings. The game ended with Evan picking off 2 consecutive runners on 1st and 3rd moves. The final out was the fleet of foot Martin Connor tagging a Viking runner out, after a 50ft run, before the tying run crossed home plate. Sean Mullarkey scored on a passed ball and Matt Schaefer scampered home from 2nd on Jack Collins' infield single. The team committed no errors on the beautiful afternoon as well!!
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Austen's CG gem includes 10 strikeouts.
April 18, 2016
Andrew Austen did it all vs the Aces. His 1st win since freshman year was a complete game masterpiece. He scattered 6 hits and struck out 10. He made two terrific defensive plays as well. Andrew reached base 3 times and scored twice. Pat Scheri (double) and Jack DeShan also scored two runs each. Matt Schaefer went 2-4 with an RBI to help the home team. The pregame talk by our #1 fan, Marty Costello, helped the team end their three game home losing streak.
Lofton goes the distance in an errorless win over the Royals.
April 21, 2016
Pat Lofton threw 7 innings, allowing just 2 runs, to help the Raiders earn the home win. He was helped by a flawless defense (spearheaded by the spectacular play by SS Sean Mullarkey). Matt Schaefer's RBI single in the 5th broke a 2-2 tie. Jack Lee finished the scoring with a 2 run single - his first varsity RBIs! Pat Scheri played his usual stellar defense behind the plate and chipped in 2 hits as well. The Raiders are now 4-6 overall, 3-6 in the Central League.
Nourian Does It All, Freshmen Come Back After Early Deficit
April 20, 2016
After spotting LM a 5-0 lead after the top of the first, the Freshmen team battled back eventually tying the game at 8 - 8. Alex Bay's 3rd hit of the game scored the go ahead run and Nick Camposano pitched the final two innings in relief to preserve the win. Nate Nourian pitched 3 solid innings in relief, had a key 2 RBI single, and made a spectacular diving catch in center field to keep the tying run from reaching base in the last inning. And the catching duo of Jackson Scott and Doug Campbell threw out 3 Aces trying to steal.
Moore goes the distance, but the Raiders lose a heartbreaker.
April 25, 2016
Evan Moore baffled Conestoga most of the day, but a 2 out single followed by a 2 out double gave the Pioneers the win in the bottom of the 8th inning. The visitors jumped out to a 4-0 lead behind a booming RBI triple by Matt Schaefer and a ringing RBI double by Will Hoysgaard. Alert base running helped 2 runners score on passed balls and staked Radnor to a 4-0 lead over the 1st place Pioneers. Jack DeShan went 3-3 and Pat Scheri went 2-4. Conor Rinehart tried to steal home with 2 outs and 2 strikes in the 8th. After a near balk, he was thrown out ending Radnor's last threat. All of the fans were treated to a fantastic high school baseball game.
Fear the Beard...and the Freshman!
April 30, 2016
18 players saw action and 16 batted in this true team win. The visiting Raiders scored a touchdown in the first - highlighted by Ross Ebersole's bases clearing triple. Pat McDermott started his first career game and notched 3 strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings. Brad "the beard" Henkin threw 2 shutout innings to earn his first varsity save. Sean Mullarkey went 3-3 and played his usual stellar shortstop to also aid the nonleague win over his friend Coach Bendowski.
AAA drops a perfect bunt to load the bases against Shipley in the top of the 4th.
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Freshmen Win Rain-Shortened Game
April 26, 2016
The thunderstorms didn't hold off for long, but the Freshmen were able to hold a 1-0 lead after 2 innings before the sky opened up. Jack Demmy didn't allow a base runner and he also scored the lone run of the game. Patrick Duffy went 1-1 with a single while Alex Bay, Henry Collins and Nick Camposano made solid plays in the field.
Petey is dominant in CG 2 hitter - Wilson wreaks havoc too!
May 4, 2016
Andrew Austen threw a complete game gem vs Strath Haven at the Maple Zone Sports complex. He allowed just two singles and walked just one. Connor Wilson made his presence felt in the field and on the bases. He went 2-4, scored twice and caused a couple of Panthers to hurry their throws. Matt Schaefer also went 2-4 and knocked in a run. Jack DeShan and Will Hoysgaard added 2 out RBIs to help the cause. Infielders Pat McDermott and Sean Mullarkey provided solid glove work to back up the lefty. Radnor is now 6-8, 4-8 CL.
Senior Day a success - Hoysgaard makes his presence felt too.
May 9, 2016
The host Raiders jumped out to a 3-0 lead against Harriton and were never headed in this Senior Day win. Will Hoysgaard got the win and aided his cause with his first career homer over the 328 ft sign in right field. Pat Lofton threw 2 scoreless innings to earn the save. The seniors played a big part - Matt Schaefer stayed hot, going 2-4 with 3 RBIs. Andrew Austen went 1-4 and scored 2 runs. Martin Connor added an RBI single. Connor Wilson, Pat Scheri and Jack Collins played stellar defense. Ross Ebersole, John Dougherty and Connor Treadway all battled in their ABs. The squad plays their 2nd game of 3 consecutive tomorrow at home.
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Petey at it again...stymies 1st place MN to get team to .500
May 10, 2016
Andrew Austen was dealing on the gray, May Tuesday - carrying a 2 hit shutout into the 7th inning and leading the hosts to this win over the 1st place Marple squad. AAA went 6 1/3 innings and allowed just 1 run. Pat Lofton earned his 2nd save in 2 days to close it out. AAA helped himself out with a 2 run, 2 out single in the 2nd inning. Connor Wilson , Matt Schaefer (2 RBIs) and Sean Mullarkey all had 2 hits to pace the offense. Superfan Marty Costello predicted a 6-2 win. Dang he is good! The boys are back to .500 (8-8) after an 0-5 start. They play their 3rd game in 3 days tomorrow at Springfield.
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Freshmen Dominate Marple, Avenge 1st loss of Season
May 10, 2016
The Freshmen played their best game of the season on Tuesday, defeating Marple 11 -1. Jack Demmy pitched 5 solid innings to earn the win. Doug Campbell and Mitchell Lohmeier each had two hits to pace the offense while Nick Camposano, Nick Liotta, Jack Demmy, Peter Stefanatos, and Jake Zaslow all had 1 hit a piece.
Playoff ticket punched behind 17 hit attack!!
May 16, 2016
The visiting Raiders jumped to an 8-1 lead and held on at Penncrest. Andrew Austen went 4-5 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBIs. He was aided on the attack by Matt Schaefer and Will Hoysgaard who each went 3-5. Connor Wilson chipped in with a 2-4 afternoon including 3 runs scored and 2 runs batted in. Hoysgaard earned the win going 5 innings and allowing only 2 runs, while striking out 6. The Raiders finish the Central League season 7-9 and they are 9-9 overall, after an 0-5 start.
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Bats Erupt in the 4th, Freshmen Win with Impressive Comeback
May 19, 2016
After falling behind 4-0 after three innings, the Freshmen bats erupted for 5 runs in the 4th, 3 in the 5th, and 3 in the 6th to defeat Penncrest 11 - 6. Mitchell Lohmeier led the offense with 3 hits while Nick Camposano and Nick Liotta each had two a piece. Sam Rioboli made an impressive catch, with the bases loaded, on a tough pop up just beyond the infield. The catch thwarted Penncrest's comeback bid in the 5th. Jack Demmy pitched 5 solid innings to earn the win while Lohmeier pitched a scoreless 6th. This is the Freshmen's 5th win of the season.
Raiders over .500 for 1st time. Sac fly walk off wins it!
May 19, 2016
Martin Connor scored on Evan Moore's shallow sac fly with 2 outs in the 7th to give the hosts this walk off win against Plymouth-Whitemarsh. Yes that Martin!! Martin lead off with a walk, moved to 3rd on a WP and Jack Lee sacrifice bunt. Evan Moore earned the win going 1 inning and allowing the tying run. Connor Wilson and Will Hoysgaard each had 2 hits to lead the offense. Ross Ebersole doubled and scored to help out . The win puts the Raiders at 10-9, 7-9.
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Freshmen Win Final Game, End Season 6-6
May, 20, 2016
The Freshmen team won their final game of the season against Harriton, winning a 2-1 nail-biter. Nick Camposano pitched 6 spectacular innings to earn the win. Nate Nourian pitched a scoreless 7th inning, making the final put out himself with the tying run on 3rd, to earn the save. Mitchell Lohmeier paced the offense with 2 hits and an RBI. Jake Zaslow's RBI single in the 5th gave the Freshmen the lead they never gave up. The win gives the Freshmen a final record of 6-6.
OTHER VARSITY PHOTOS
Click HERE for photos from the May 26, 2016 playoff game vs Holy Ghost Prep and the End of Year Banquet (also on May 26, 2016).
Click HERE for photos from the Varsity vs Dads & Softball players softball game on Saturday, May 28, 2016.
Click HERE for game photos from the May 20, 2016 game vs Interboro.
Click HERE and HERE for game photos from the March 26, 2016 game @ The Haverford School.
Raiders win playoff for 3rd straight year-advance to AAA semis!
May 24, 2016
Will Hoysgaard was in command, going 6 2/3 innings and striking out 7 to earn his first playoff win against Chichester High School. He received relief help from Andrew Austen who coaxed a game ending double play to earn the save. Sean Mullarkey went 2-4 in his first playoff game including a go-ahead RBI single in the 6th inning. Pat McDermott added insurance with a booming 2-out RBI double to score Martin Connor after a walk and stolen base! Defensive gems were turned in by Jack Collins, Matty Schaefer and Pat McDermott. The boys advance to the AAA semis to face top seed Holy Ghost Prep who won the districts last year. Keep whipping this horse Mick!!
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Radnor off to 1st District final ever behind spirited effort!
May 26, 2016
Andrew Austen gutted out a l-o-n-g day at Great Valley HS to lead the Raiders to their 1st ever district final. Andy went 6 2/3 innings to earn the win over the defending District champion, Holy Ghost Prep. Will Hoysgaard (2-3 with 2 runs scored) and Pat McDermott( 2-4 with 1 run scored) paced the 9 hit Radnor attack. Sean Mullarkey continued to be a factor going 1-2, scoring twice with 2 RBIs and 2 SBs. The teams combined for over 20 steals on the warm day.
The Raiders also scored 5 runs off of the HGP star who will be drafted next month - although slightly lower - after RABA picked him off a couple of times! Pat Scheri had a big 2 run single to cap off the scoring in a 4 run 3rd inning that saw the good guys come back from a 3-2 deficit to take a 6-3 lead, which they would never relinquish. The game was over in a tidy 3 hours and 15 minutes and everyone still had time to chow down at St. Davids CC right after. The boys next play Wednesday at 4 PM vs Upper Moreland in the AAA district final. Mick - whip this horse for 7 more innings my friend!!!
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RABA = 2016 AAA DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!!!!!
June 1, 2016
Will Hoysgaard threw 6 shutout innings and received 3 outs of help from Andrew Austen to lead the Radnor Red Raiders to their 1st ever district title. Connor Wilson led off the game getting to 1st on a pitcher's error. Andrew Austen had a great AB for a walk and Matty Schaefer ripped the first pitch he saw into right for an RBI single. Andy and Schaef worked a double steal to score a 2nd run and then Martin Connor's grounder was misplayed by the SS to allow a 3rd run to score. Pat McDermott started off two doubleplays and Will struck out 6 to balance out 7 walks and keep Upper Moreland off the board. This wacky bunch of throwbacks erased memories of an 0-5 start and claimed the school's first district banner! Mickey was right all along...this was a championship team! The boys embark on their inaugural state tournament Monday - keep hittin it past em!!!!! Congrats to RABA nation (players, parents, friends) - past and present on the stunning accomplishment! Thank you for your support!!!
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7 run first propels Raiders to 1st ever state win!!
June 6, 2015
Radnor used 5 hits and 3 walks to score 7 two-out 1st inning runs and they never looked back in earning their inaugural state playoff victory over their guests from Harrisburg. Will Hoysgaard beat out a potential double play ball to garner the first RBI. Pat McDermott and Sean Mullarkey added 2 run singles. Connor Wilson reached base in all 5 plate appearances going 3-3, with 2 walks. Andrew Austen went 3-4 with 4 RBIs. Pat went 2-4 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBIs. Sean went 1-3 - with 3 runs scored and 2 RBIs and actually called a pickoff play that worked! Andrew went 5 innings to earn the win. His record moves to a sparkling 6-0. The return of Charles was a welcome sight in the last two frames too! Radnor, now 14-10, moves to the state quarters vs North Pocono on Thursday!
