Newark Academy hasn't had much luck against Cedar Grove recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Minutemen are taking a road trip to take on the Panthers at 4:15 p.m. Newark Academy will be strutting in after a win while Cedar Grove will be coming in after a defeat.
Newark Academy took a 14-run loss the last time they faced off against St. Benedict's Prep, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Minutemen skirted past the Gray Bees 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Minutemen have posted since April 30, 2024.
David Guadiane
| 04/09/25 vs St. Benedict's Prep | 4 |
| 05/04/24 @ West Orange | 0 |
| 05/01/24 vs Belleville | 1 |
| 04/22/24 vs East Side | 7 |
David Guadiane looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
On the hitting side, Ryan Zhu was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Cedar Grove might've scored the first runs on Wednesday, but it was Caldwell who claimed the real prize. The Panthers fell 9-4 to the Chiefs. The Panthers have struggled against the Chiefs recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
Newark Academy has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 6.5 runs this season. As for Cedar Grove, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Newark Academy couldn't quite get it done against Cedar Grove when the teams last played back in May of 2024 as they fell 6-1. Can the Minutemen avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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