In the opening round of the CHSAA AA Archdiocesan playoffs, top-seeded St. Joseph by-the-Sea and No. 3 seeded Moore Catholic secured narrow victories. St. Joseph triumphed over eighth-seeded Archbishop Stepinac with a compelling 1-0 win, led by pitcher John Gano's stellar performance, which included three hits and seven strikeouts. Meanwhile, Moore Catholic outpaced Kennedy Catholic 4-3, leveraging early runs and key plays. Both teams advanced to the next round, setting the stage for intense matchups among top contenders in the playoffs.
The Vikings rode a dominant three-hit, seven strikeout gem from ace John Gano to eke out a 1-0 win over eighth-seeded Archbishop Stepinac in Huguenot.
Righty John Gano pitched a brilliant game needing just 74 pitches to secure a 1-0 victory, showcasing his skill without allowing any walks.
Coach Nelson Ortiz praised Gano for his impressive performance, noting that after two years of varsity excellence, he consistently 'pounds the zone' with precision.
The Mavs capitalized on fielding errors to win 4-3 against Kennedy Catholic, with Chris Eugene's two-run double being a standout moment in the first inning.
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