Brennan Blanks Nutley as Old Tappan Rolls into Semis

High School Sports Elite • May 30, 2025

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🧢 Old Tappan 6, Nutley 0 — NJS1G3 Quarterfinals

đź“… Date & Location: May 30, 2025 | North Jersey Section 1, Group 3 quarterfinal

Game Summary

  • Dominant Pitching: Old Tappan’s ace David Brennan delivered a standout performance, tossing a complete-game effort (7 IP), allowing just 3 hits with zero earned runs and striking out 7. His performance earned him the win.

  • Behind him, Jack Lemonie closed out the game with a perfect inning, preserving the shutout.

Key Moments & Stats

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  • Old Tappan built the lead early, scoring 2 in the 1st inning and breaking the game open with 4 runs in the 4th.

  • They finished with 6 hits, one error, and left with a 6–0 advantage; Nutley also committed one error.

Offensive Standouts

  • Max Garcia: 4 AB, 1 H, 2 RBI — delivered timely hitting to drive in runs.

  • Anthony Onnembo: 3 AB, 2 H, 1 RBI — strong offensive contribution.

  • AJ Aiello: 2 AB, 1 H, 2 RBI, plus a stolen base — key multi-run hit.

Nutley’s Effort

  • Starter Sean Fealey absorbed the loss, surrendering all 6 runs in 3.1 innings (5 hits, 4 earned runs, 3 walks, 3 strikeouts).

  • Ryan Pessoa replaced him, holding Old Tappan scoreless over the final 2.2 innings, striking out 2 and allowing just 1 hit.

🔍 Bottom Line

Old Tappan’s pitching staff stifled Nutley’s bats all day, while timely offense — led by Garcia, Onnembo, and Aiello — provided enough cushion. Brennan’s commanding performance and the team’s clean execution secured a 6–0 shutout, propelling Old Tappan into the sectional semifinals.

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