Wolverines Dominate Navy Prep 18-3

The baseball team traveled to Newport, RI this past weekend to face Navy Prep. Bridgton took the lead in the early innings to secure a commanding 18-3 win.

Walker O’Connor (Bedford, MA) started on the mound for the Wolverines throwing for five solid innings and earning the win. O’Connor recorded nine strikeouts, only allowed two hits, and no runs scored.

Matt Pagano (Cranston, RI) led the effort at the plate with both a triple and a homerun. Brian Nessing (Manchester, CT) had a big double late in the game and a run scored to increase the Wolverines lead. Zach Littman (Abington, MA) also had a strong performance with two hits and two RBIs. Caulin Rogers (Gloucester, MA) also helped in the scoring effort as he tallied three RBIs in the game.

Up next, the team is on the road as they take on Phillips Andover Saturday at 4:00 P.M.

Spring Ball is Underway!

The baseball team hit the road this weekend for their first competition of the spring season. They started out with a double header against Massasoit Community College. In the first game, the Wolverines came out strong with a 4-3 win. However, in game two Massasoit came back for a strong 6-5 win. The next day, Bridgton traveled to Eastern Connecticut State where they fell 5-4.

Cam Charette (Wenham, MA) started on the mound in game one and face 19 batters in four innings pitched. Charette only gave up one hit allowing one run to score, and recorded four strikeouts. Paul Iasiello (Westborough, MA) threw two innings, before Zach Littman (Abington, MA) came in for the save in the 7^th inning with two strikeouts and only one hit allowed.

Littman was also strong at the plate with four at bats, two hits, a run scored, and an RBI. Nick Swim (St. Albans, VT) and Iasiello each had a double in the game with an RBI.

In the second game against Massasoit Community College, Bridgton held the lead for the majority of the game. It was not until the 6^th inning when Massasoit was able to score 4 runs to take the small 6-5 lead that would end the game.

Walker O’Connor (Bedford, MA) started on the mound for the Wolverines, and threw for five innings facing 22 batters. O’Connor tallied three strikeouts while allowing only two runs, and three hits. Connor Steckel (Winchester, MA) came in for the last inning but was not able to secure the win for the Wolverines.

Swim led the team at the plate going three for three with two runs scored and an RBI. Danny Wynne (Hasbrouck Heights, NJ) also tallied two hits, one of which was a homerun, and an RBI.

On Sunday, the team took the field against Eastern Connecticut State, and dropped another close game 5-4. Once again, Bridgton took an early lead scoring their four runs in the first three innings. It wasn’t until the 9^th inning that Eastern Connecticut was able to tie things up and force the game into extra innings. Bridgton held on into the 11^th, but Eastern Connecticut pulled ahead and secured the 5-4 win.

George Seigle (Concord, NH) had a solid start to the game only letting up two hits resulting in three runs scored. Ammad Khan (New Britain, CT) came into the game and three close to five innings recording five strikeouts, only allowed one run to score, and didn’t walk a single batter. Iasiello came in to face the last four batters and close out the game for Bridgton Academy.

Matt Pagano (Cranston, RI) had a solid day at the plate with three hits, including two singles and a triple, and a run scored. Wynne had another strong game with two hits, an RBI, and a run scored.

Up next, the Wolverines will travel to Newport, RI on April, 1^st to play Navy Prep at 2:00 P.M.

Tanner Chase '11 Named Rookie of the Week

Congratulations to Tanner Chase '11 (York, ME) who was named Little East Conference Rookie of the Week at Keene State College.

Chase recorded a hit in five of his six appearances to post a .333 batting average (8-for-24) with two runs scored and nine runs batted in this past week for Keene State College. The freshman from York, Maine registered an extra-base hit against Becker and Roger Williams. Chase went 2-for-6 from the plate against Becker with a week-high four RBI. He also went 3-for-5 with three RBI against Endicott.

Click here for the official Little East press release

Release courtesy of Keene State College.

Matt Pagano Commits to Marist College

Matt Pagano (Cranston, RI) has recently committed to Marist College where he will join the Red Fox’s baseball team in the fall.

When asked about his decision, Pagano commented, “Marist has everything I am looking for in a college. It’s a nice campus with impressive academic buildings, a great business program where I can study accounting, and on top of it all I can play baseball."

Coach Izaryk supports Pagano’s decision adding, “Matt had a few different offers to play college baseball, and by choosing Marist, he is joining a program with a rich tradition of winning in the highly competitive MAAC conference. Matt is a player with some tremendous raw tools that project well at the Division I level. I think Marist will be very happy with Matt Pagano in their program."

BA Returns From Spring Break

With the team back on campus after spring break, they are gearing up for a strong spring season which opens Saturday, March 24th at Massasoit Community College. With the nice weather we are having, it looks like they might be able to take the field sooner than expected. Make sure to "like" us on facebook for even more updates!

Dustin Howe Commits to Keene State

Dustin Howe (Keene, NH) has committed to Keene State for the upcoming year where he will join a number of Bridgton Academy alumni as a member of the Owl’s baseball team.

When asked what it was about Keene State, Howe commented, “It has always been my dream to attend Keene State and play for my father. After my year at Bridgton, that dream is coming true. On top of playing baseball for my dad, I love the layout of the campus and the facilities.

Coach Izaryk added, "Dustin is a player that any program would be fortunate to have. He is the ultimate team guy, a player who truly unites the roster. Dustin has made great strides here at Bridgton Academy, and his choice to play for his father at Keene State is one that he is excited about. Dustin has invested a tremendous amount of time in improving himself, both on the field and in the classroom, and I am fully confident he will do the same at Keene State."

School Is Back In Session!

Following a relaxing winter break, the students are back on campus and school is in full swing. The baseball team is hitting the books and the gym to prepare for the second semester and their spring season. And of course, Mother Nature welcomed everyone back with a nice snow storm, which will make for some great after school skiing!