What's Happening
June 22, 2008
Congratulations to Jorge Rentas who was recently named to the 3rd team ALL GROUP 1 by the star ledger. He is the only player from somerset county / skylands conference to be named to the team. In addition to his all group 1 honors, Jorge was also named to the 3rd team all county as selected by the star ledger. Jorge batted .350 with 30 hits and 30 rbis which ranks him first in all 3 categories. Congrautlations Jorge on all of your accomplishments, your hard work and dedication to our program will be missed.
In other news the crusaders are currently 5-0 in the central jersey baseball league. They have been playing well thanx to the head coach Dan Smith and his staff. the crusaders have beaten teams such as Ridge, Montgomery, Westfield and North Plainfield. Keep up the good work boys, and keep listening and buying in to your dedicated coaching staff. You all are very lucky to have a great staff in place, keep playing well and doing the little things right. Success breads Confidence which will help you as you continue your baseball career.
June 9, 2008
North Hunterdon
The 2008 Skyland Conference post season meeting took place this afternoon and the crusaders landed 3 players on the first team all conference squad. Congratulations to Mike Schiferstein-P, Jorge Rentas-SS, Quinn Higazi-OF. Also recieving honors at the post season meeting was Sophmore utility player Kyle Doerr- Second team all conference. Finally Matt Smith recieved Honorable Mention as a Catcher.
Congratualtions to Mike, Jorge, Quinn, Kyle and Matt
June 3, 2008
Bound Brook
The crusaders played host to Bernards in their final game of the 2008 season and were handed a 13-3 defeat. The highlight of the day was Terrence Strothers recording his first varsity hit and inaddition to Terrence Jorge Rentas reached the 30/30 club recording his 30 hit today and 30 rbi yesterday. Congratualtions to all the players on a great season filled with many trials and tribulations. When you put your mind and heart into something everything seems to work out.
THERE WILL BE A BRIEF MEETING TOMORROW AFTER SCHOOL AT 2:40 PLEASE BRING ALL YOUR STUFF THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE FORGOTTEN. MANY JV PLAYERS HAVE NOT HANDED THEIR STUFF IN AND MUST DO SO TOMORROW.
June 2,2008
North Warren
The crusaders traveled to North Warren to take on the Divison leading Patriots in conference action and came out on the wrong side of an 11-3 score. The crusaders hit the ball as well as they have had all year but 3 North Warren home runs were to much for the crusaders to handle. The loan bright spot was senior Jorge Rentas as he has inched closer to a 30 rbi / 30 hit club. Rentas is rbi double in the 3 inning has given him 30 rbi's and is 1 hit shy of 30 hits as he stands at 29. Come out and support the crusaders as they play there final home game against Bernards Tuesday at 3:30.
REMINDER TO THE JUNIOR VARSITY A BRIEF MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 2:40 IN THE HEALTH ROOM. PLEASE BRING ALL YOUR EQUIPMENT SO IT CAN BE COLLECTED (BAG, HELMET,JERSEY, PANTS, BELT AND BP JACKET) ALL THOSE PLAYING SUMMER BALL MAY KEEP THE GREY PANTS UNTIL THE SUMMER SEASON IS OVER.
VARSITY PLAYERS PLEASE BRING A PAIR OF SHORTS TO CHANGE INTO AFTER THE GAME SO ALL EQUIPMENT CAN BE COLLECTED. AFTER EQUIPMENT IS COLLECTED THE ENTIRE PROGRAM (JV AND VARSITY) WILL ATTEND THE SPRING SPORTS BANQUET IN THE AUDITORIUM. AWARDS CEREMONY BEGINS AT 7PM.
May 31, 2008
Bound Brook
The crusaders played host to Bernards in a conference matchup played at Billian field this morning and could not our run the rain, as the two teams played 4 innings before the rain came. The crusaders return to action Monday as they travel to North Warren in a inter division matchup. The crusader will finish up their 2008 season on Tuesday as they play host to Bernards.
May 29,2008
North Plainfield
After a 10 day lay off the crusaders traveled to North Plainfield to take on the Canucks in an evening match-up. The crusaders pushed their record to (12-13) with the (8-3) victory over the canucks and sweeping them this season. The crusaders sent Mike Schiferstein to the mound for the 3rd time this season against the canucks and he dominated them again, giving up 1 run on 2 hits and striking out 7 in 5 innings of work. The crusaders were lead tonight by Jorge Rentas who finished 4-4 with 2 double, 2 singles and 2 rbi's as well as closining out the final 2 innings of the game. Chipping in for the victory was David River 2 for 4, John Schiferstein 2 for 4, and Kyle Doerr 2 for 4. The crusaders return to action Saturday morning as they play host to Bernards at 11am.
May 27, 2008
TODAYS PRACTICE IS STILL ON FOR 2:30PM, AT SCHOOL. COACH MELESURGO WILL CALL ALL PLAYERS TO VERIFY.
ALL PLAYERS MUST BRING THEIR 60$ CHECK PAYBALE TO THE PERFECT GAME CLUB, AND A COPY OF THEIR BIRTH CERTIFICATE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE ON THE SUMMER TEAM.
May 19, 2008
Keyport
The crusaders traveled to Keyport on their quest for their first state win in recent history and came up short as they dropped a 11-5 decision to the red raiders. The crusaders got on the board first as they scored a single run as Mike Schiferstein walked, Henry Shapiro sacrificed him over and David Rivera followed with a RBI single to left center. The red raiders answered back with 3 runs of their own in the bottom of the inning and added 6 more on the 3rd inning to take a commanding lead in the game. The crusaders batteled the entire game and scrapped out 4 runs over the next 6 innings however didnt have enough to push past the shore conference team. The crusaders started 6 underclassmen in todays state game and all the crusader starters had no previous state tournament experience. The crusaders are on the right track and the future looks bright. The crusaders return to action Thursday as they play host to Bernards High School at Billian park. The crusaders stand at 11-13 with 3 games left and are looking to finish 500 for the first time in some time.
May 15, 2008
Branchburgh
In a very good test for the crusaders in preperation for the state tournament, the crusaders traveled to White Oak park in Branchburgh to take on group 2 sectional finalist Somerville. The pioneers opened the scoring in the 1st inning and that was all they needed as they escaped with a 1-0 victory over the crusaders. The crusaders were lead on the mound by Jorge Rentas who allowed 1 run on 5 hits in a tough loss. The game was a well played game by both teams and now sets the crusaders up for a run at the central jersey group 1 state title. The crusaders return to action on Monday May 19 as they travel to keyport in the first round of the state tournament. See the bracket below and check back frequently for updates.
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May 14, 2008
Bound Brook
The crusaders played host to the tigers of Hackettstown and came up on the short end of a 10-1 defeat. The crusaders could only put together 1 run on 7 hits and snapped their 7 game winning streak. The crusaders will return to action as they travel to Branchburgh to take on the pioneers of Somerville at White Oak Park. Taking the hill for the crusaders will be senion right hander Jorge Rentas.
May 13, 2008
Washington Township
The crusaders of Bound Brook took the long bus ride up to Belvidere to take on the County Seaters in Conference action today. The crusaders pounded out 12 hits and scored 12 runs to improve their record to (11-10) and push the winning streak to 7 games. The crusaders were lead by Matt Smith who had 4 RBI's, Quinn Higazi who was (3 for 3 ) with 3 runs sscored, Jorge Renats who was (2 for 3) and Mike Schiferstein who pitched 5 innings of 2 hit ball, allowing 1 run and striking out 5 to improve his record to (5-1). The crusaders return to action Wednesday as they play host to the tigers of Hacketstown.
May 9, 2008
Newark
Todays game against Technology High School has been postponed due to poor wheather conditions. With this rain out the crusaders remain 10-10 and have qualified for the New Jersey Central Jersey Group 1 State Tournament. It marks the first time in Head Coach Steve Bucchignano's tenure, and the first time since the crusaders have joing the skyland conference. The crusaders are on an impressive 6 game winning streak and have won their last 8 out of 10 games after starting the season 2-8. The incrediable turnaround is due to good pitching (4.95 ERA), 57 of 60 stolen bases, a .944 fielding percentage and a 374 on base percentage. The crusaders will return to action on Tuesday as they travel to Belvidere High School and try avange a 10-0 defeat to the county seaters earlier in the year. Please check the sit regularly for updates as the crusaders bid for a sectional title.
May 8, 2008
Bound Brook
Todays game against Hacketstown was canceled due to poor field conditions. As of right now the rescheduled date has not been released. The crusaders remain at 10-10 and have 1 game remaining verse Technology High School on Friday May 9th. If the crusaders win they will qualify for the state tournament, and compete in the Central Jersey Group 1 State Bracket. Scenario 2, if the crusaders get rained out again tomorrow the crusaders will also qualify for the state tournament.
May 7, 2008
Bound Brook
The crusaders played host to the friars of St. Anthony's in Jersey City and improved their record to (10-10) with a (13-3) victory this afternoon. The crusaders were lead by Jorge Rentas who was 3-4 with a Triple, two single and four RBI's. Picking up the victory for the crusaders was Senior Left Hander Quinn Higazi. Higazi pitched the last 4 innings of a 5 inning game and improved his record to (3-5). The crusaders remain alive in their quest for a Central Jersey Group 1 State Playoff Birth, and will return to action tomorrow as they play host to Hacketstown.
May 6, 2008
Lamberstville
The crusaders traveled to Lamberstville to take on host South Hunterdon, and came out victorious, as the crusaders pushed across 9 runs and won 9-4. The crusaders scored 4 runs in the 5th to break open a 4-4 tie and pushed across one in the 7th to put the nail in coffin. The crusaders improve their record to (9-10) and have now won 5 straight. The crusaders return to action Wednesday as the Varsity takes on St. Anthony's of Jersey City and the Junior Varsity travels to South Hunterdon.
May 5, 2008
The Bound Brook athlethic department would like to announce changes to the upcoming schedule. the crusaders will play host to St. Anthonys Wednesday May 7 as well as playing host to the tigers of Hacketstown on Thursday May 8 and will travel to Newark on Friday May 9 to take on Technology of Newark.
May 5, 2008
Bound Brook
The crusaders played host to Academy Charter of Jersey City and despite another lackluster performance from the crusaders they prevailed in a 8-3 victory. The crusaders improved their overal record to (8-10) and extend their winning streak to 4. The crusaders will travel to Lamberstville tomorrow to take on the the Eagles of South Hunterdon who beat the crusaders (4-3) earlier in the season. The crusaders have been playing good baseball over the last 2 weeks, HOW MUCH DO THEY HAVE LEFT IN THE TANK? inorder to make the state playoffs?
May 2, 2008
Manville
The crusaders traveled to county rival for the second time in 4 days and had the same result in both. The crusaders recorded a 9-7 decision to the Mustangs on Tuesday and recorded another victory verse the mustangs today 2-0. The crusaders were lead by Jorge Rentas on the Mound who threw a complete game 3 hitter as the crusaders sweeped the series from the mustangs. The offense was supplied by Freshman Anthony Plamieri who recorded both RBI's for the crusaders who improve to (7-10) and 3 wins away from reaching 500 and making the state playoffs. The crusaders return to action at home verse academy charter of Newark on Monday May 5th.
May 1, 2008
Frenchtown
The crusaders traveled to franchtown to play host Delaware Valley High School and came out with a 2-1 victory, to improve their record to (6-10) and matching last years win total. The crusaders capitilized on a Terriers error to score in the 2nd to take a 1-0 lead, they tacked on another run in the 3rd as Sophmore Mike Schiferstein (2 for 4) lead off the inning with a double then moved to 3rd on a sac bunt by Hnery Shapiro (1 for 4), and finally scored on a David Rivera sac fly to centerfield. With the 2-0 lead that was all starting pitcher Quinn Higazi (2-4) needed. The senior left hander scattered 7 hits, striking out 9 and walking 7 to pick up his second win of the season. The crusaders will return to action as they travel to county rival Manville on May 2.
April 29,2008
The crusaders opened up a 9-1 lead heading into the 7th and held on to a 9-7 victory over county rival Manville at Billian Park. The mustangs capilitalized on 8 crusader walks in the 7th inning to make things interesting. The crusaders were lead by Mike schiferstein who improved his record to (3-1), Jorge Rentas who had a big 2 out 3 run double in the 6th inning and also picked up the save. Also leading the crusaders was Henry Shapiro who was 1-3 with 3 runs scored. The crusaders return to action as they travel to Frenchtown and battle Delaware Valley H.S.
April 28, 2008
To all crusader players and family memebers, the parents of the crusader baseball program will be hosting a team get together on May 14th, 2008 at Billian Park, begining immediately after practice. Flyers will be distributed to all players, so appropriate arrangements can be made. Any questions or concerns can be directed towards Mr. Dan Smith. I would like to personally thank Mr. Smith for putting this all together, and uniting players, coaches, family and relatives for a great day. Hope to see you all there
April 26, 2008
Basking Ridge
The crusaders traveled today to the Red Devils of Ridge High School for the 1st round of the Somerset County Tournament and nearly pulled off a huge upset. The crusaders put together 6 hits and had the tieing run on base in the 5th and 7th, however the red devils were able to hold on to a 4-1 victory. The crusaders were in the ball game the entire way and is a huge accomplishment to be able to hang with a group 4 school in a pressure packed tournament game. Leading the way for the crusaders in their lose was Kyle Doerr and David Rivera. Once again Quinn Higazi pitched a suberb game, however falling on the wrong side of the decision. The crusaders return to action Monday as they travel to rival Manville.
April 25,2008
Roselle
The crusaders used an 11 strikeout performance by senior Jorge Rentas to cruise to their 2nd straight win over Roselle High School in Roselle. Every crusader starter reached base an 8 out of 9 had a hit. The crusaders used a 13 hit attack to glide past the rams 14-0.
April 24, 2008
Bound Brook
The crusaders played host to North Plainfield for the second time in 5 days and came out on top once again. The crusaders scored 7 runs on 9 hits while limiting the canucks to 3 runs on 5 hits. Mike Schiferstein posted his second win against the cancucks this season as he fanned 11 and scattered 5 hits. At the plate for the crusaders Jorge Rentas had 2 RBI's, Kyle Doerr had 2 RBI's, Quinn Higazi, David Rivera and Dan Bautista also contributed an RBI for the crusaders. The crusaders return to action as the travel to Roselle Friday April 29th.
April 22, 2008
Bound Brook
4 errors by the crusaders proved costly as the patriots of North Warren escaped Bound Brook with a 6-2 victory. The crusaders played and overal good game, however North Warren made a few more plays and had the ball bounce their way more then the crusaders. Leading the way for the crusaders was John Schiferstein who was 3 for 3 with an RBI and a run scored. Quinn Higazi suffered the tough loss, as he pitched very well in a 7 inning 6 hit effort. The crusaders return to action Thursday as they play host to the Canucks of North Plainfield.
April 21, 2008 Bound Brook
Another lackluster effort for the crusaders puts them on the short end of a 4-3 defeat to South Hunterdon. The crusaders recieved a gutty pitching performace from Senior right hander Jorge Rentas, however it was spoiled by the Eagles. Leading the way at the plate was also Rentas who was 1 for 2, with a walk and 2 runs scored. Anthony Plamieri added an RBI single in the 4th to push the crusaders ahead, however they could not hold the lead as the eagles tied it up in the 6th and took the lead in the 7th. The crusaders return to action Tuesday as they play host to North Warren.
April 19, 2008
North Plainfield
The crusaders traveled to conference foe North Plainfield in the first round of the Somerset County this afternoon at Kraushe Field. The crusaders opened the scoring in the 1st inning as they played 2 runs on Quinn Higazi RBI single. They tacked on 2 more runs in the second inning, lead by Anthony Palmieri lead off double, a Geore Zotos Bunt for a hit and a David Rivera Walk, the big blow came off the bat of Hnery Shapiro as he laced a ball in the gap to plate 2 runs. Jorge Rentas had a sac fly to add another run to increase the lead to 5-0. The crusaders pushed 6 across in the 4th inning to make it 11-0 and never looked back as they 10 run ruled North Plainfield in 5 innings. The crusaders will face Ridge next Saturday at Ridge in the Somerset County Second Round.
April 17, 2008
Bernardsville
The mountaineers scored 19 runs on 13 hits to crusie past the crusaders 19-0, in conference play. The crusaders fall to 1-7 on the year. The crusaders will return to action Saturday in the first round of the Somerset County Tournament at North Plainfield.
April 16, 2008
Somerville grinded out 11 walks enroute to a 13-3 victory today at Billian Park. The crusaders scored 1 in the bottom of the first to tie things up at 1, then in the top of the 2nd the pioneers took advantage of a wild pitching staff and opened the lead to 10-1 and never looked back. Suffering the loss for the crusaders was sophmore Dan Bautista (0-1). The crusaders return to action Thursday as they travel to Bernards, taking the hill for the crusaders is senior left hander Quinn Higazi.
In other Somerset county news, Bound Brook earned the 14th seed in the 2008 county tournament and will travel to host and 11th seed North Plainfield. First pitch is scheduled for 2pm and the game will be played at Kraushe Field in North Plainfield. Come out and support the crusaders in their run at a county crown.
1- IMMACULATA
2- HILLSBOROUGH
3- WATCHUNG HILLS
4- SOMERVILLE
5- BRIDGEWATER
6-RIDE (IF CRUSADERS WIN WILL PLAY IN 2ND ROUND)
7- BERNARDS
8-RUTGERS PREP
9-FRANKLIN
10-MONTGOMERY
11- NORTH PLAINFIELD
12-PINGRY
13- GIL ST BERNARDS
14- BROOK
15-MANVILLE
16- SOMERSET VO TECH
April 14, 2008
The crusaders traveled to Bridgewater to take on Somerset Vo- Tech and couldn't match the intensity shown by Vo- Tech as the crusaders fell 3-2 in 7 innings. The crusaders out hit the Bridgewater school however couldn't not put up more runs then them. The crusaders fall to 1 and 5, with Somerville coming to town on Wednesday. The crusaders will send Sophmore Danny Bautista to the hill to try and get things back on track.
April 12,2008
The crusader baseball team had a very weird day today as they were rained out @11am against Somerville, then rained out at 2pm for reasons unknown to this point, but got a very pleasant call at 12:30 from Head Coach Anthony Guida, who proposed the crusaders coming down to play a mid afternoon baseball game, and the crusaders were ready to go from the first pitch in batting practice. The crusaders opened the scoring with 4 runs in the second higlighted by Matt Smith's first career Home run. The crusaders would add another run in 4 on Jorge Rentas solo home run, and tacked on another in the 5th inning, however it was not enough as the destroyers rallied to force extra innings. In the extra frames it was all Bound Brook, as Quinn Higazi picked up his first win of the season in dominating fashion and the crusader bats exploaded for 6 runs to take the lead for good when John Schiferstein lead of the 7th with a double, followed by a Matt Smith sac bunt, Henry Shapiro squeeze play, Jorge rentas base hit and Finally Quinn Higazi's 2 out double. Leading the crusaders was Mike Schiferstein with 7 innings pitched and 6 runs, Matt Smith who was 2 for 3, Jorge Rentas who was 3 for 5, Kyle Doerr 2 for 5 and David Rivera who had 4 walks.
April 11, 2008
The crusaders suffered their largest defeat of the season today as Rutgers Prep pounded out 13 hits and scored 15 runs enroute to a 15-1 victory of the home team crusaders. The lone crusader run came in the 4th inning when Quinn Higazi laced a double into the gap and then scored on a Kyle Doerr double down the left field line, however Rutgers Prep escaped further damaged and prevailed on a dreary day in Bound Brook. The crusaders return to action tomorrow as they play host to the Pioneers of Somerville @ 11am before traveling to North Plainfield for the 1st round game verse Plainfield in the Greater North Plainfield Tournament. Probable starters for the crusaders, in the first game Quinn Higazi and in the night cap Mike Schiferstein.
April 10, 2008
Bound Brook
The crusaders played host to the county seaters of Belvidere today at Billian Park. The crusaders and county seaters traded zero's before the seaters scored 4 in the 5 inning and brok away with 6 in the seventh, to send the crusaders to an 0-3 start. Jorge Rentas batteled for 5 innings before giving way to relief pitcher John Schiferstein. The crusader bates were once again silented by the opposition, as the crusaders could only put together 3 hits. The crusaders will return to action Friday 3:45 as they play host to Rutgers Prep at Billian Park. Taking the ball for the crusaders will be Junior Right hander David Rivera.
April 8, 2008
Hacketstown, NJ
The crusaders embarked on the hour long bus ride up to Hacketstown and collected 8 hits, however it wasn't enough as the Tigers of Hacketstown edged the crusaders 9-3 in conference play. The crusaders put together another overal good performace, but the ball didnt bounce their way. Leading the way for the crusaders were Jorge Rentas who was 2-4 and his nephew John Schiferstein who was also 2-4. The crusaders will look to get a W in the win column as they play host to the County Seaters of Belvidere this Thursday 3:45 @ Billian Park. Taking the hill for the crusaders will be senior right hander Jorge Rentas.
April 7, 2008
The crusader athlethic department has released changes to the schedule: Tuesday @ hacketstown, Thursday home vs. Belvidere, Friday home vs. Rutgers Prep, Saturday 11am home vs. Somerville, Saturday tbd @ North Plainfield vs. Plainfield, Sunday @ North Plainfield vs. tbd, Mondat @ Somerset Vo Tech, Wednesday @ Manville, Thursday @ Bernards, Saturday 11am 1st round Somerset County Tournament.
April 5, 2008
The crusaders have once again been rained out due to the rain from lastnight. This marks the 4th game this week the crusaders have been washed out. Check the schedule for updates..
April 4, 2008,
SCHEDULE CHANGE: THERE WILL BE NO GAME AGAINST SOUTH HUNTERDON TODAY, VARSITY REPORT TO THE SCHOOL AT 1PM WITH BOTH HATS, JV REPORT AT 145... WE WILL ALL TAKE THE BUS TO THE GAME TOGETHER
Bound Brook will take on Plainfield @ North Plainfield at 3pm NOT 1pm
April 3,2008
Opening day at Billian park today saw The crusaders of Bound Brook play Host to the terriers of Delaware Valley. The game was a very tight and close game through 6 innings as the crusaders were trailing 4-3, before the terriers capitalized on a couple of key mistakes by the crusaders and opened up a 9-3 lead in the top half of the 7th. The crusaders were lead by sophmore Kyle Doerr to had 2 hits and 2 rbi's. Quinn Higazi suffered the 1st loss of the season, but showed great signs of things to come as he pitched 4 2/3 innings allowing 1 hit and 3 earned runs. The crusaders will look to get back on track as they host South Hunterdon saturday morning 10am @ Billian park, then travel to North Plainfield for the opening round of The Greater North Plainfield Tournament and play Plainfield at 1pm
April 1, 2008
Rain rain go away... The crusaders will have to wait another day to open their season, as the bad weather forced today's game to be canceled. The make up date is set for Wednesday April 2 @ Manville High School.
March 29, 2008
In the tune up before the 2008 season starts, the crusaders squared off a tough Dunellen baseball team. The crusaders batteled back from a 4-0 deficet to tie the game up in the top of the 6th at 4-4. After getting two outs in the bottom half the crusaders fell victim to the base on balls, and the destroyers capitalized on it by scoring 4 runs to take the lead for good 8-4. The crusaders return to action as they travel to rival Manville on Tuesday April 1 in the 2008 opener. Sophmore Mike Schiferstein will get the ball in the opener. Last year the Mustangs swept the Brook (6-1) and (16-15).
March 27,2008
The running crusaders of Bound Brook racked up 10 stolen bases enroute to a 10-4 win over the Roselle Rams.The crusaders will travel to Dunellen for their final tune up of the pre season. Senior left hander Quinn Higazi will take the mound for the crusaders, game time is 10am.
March 25, 2008
The crusader baseball team traveled to Franklin abd took on the warriors in a pre season match up. The crusaders jumped out to a 4-0 lead until the warriors exploded for 6 runs in the 4th inning, after they tacked on another run in the 5 inning, the warriors were ahead 7-4. The crusaders never game up and fought back and tied the game up at 7 in the 7th inning. However the crusaders magic ran out as the warriors won the game in the final at bat, and sent the crusaders packing. The crusaders return to action Thursday when the play host to Roselle at 11am at Billian Field.
March 24, 2008
The crusdaers got back to their winning ways with a 9-0 win over East Brunswick Vo Tech. The crusader pitching staff combined for a no hit, 14 strikeout effort to tame the tigers as Quinn Higazi pitched 4 innings, Danny Bautista 2 innings and Matt Smith 1. The crusaders return to action Tomorrow as they travel to franklin. Starting for the crusaders is Mike Schiferstein.
March 20, 2008
The crusdaers dropped a very cold and windy game today at a very good South Plainfield team 7-1. The tigers were dominating on the hill as they fanned 11 crusader batters. The lone crusader run came in the last inning as Mike Schiferstein doubled home Jorge Rentas. The crusaders will return to action Monday as they play Host to East Brunswick Vo Tech. Probable starter is Senior left hander Quinn Higazi
March 19, 2008
And the rain keeps coming. The crusaders were rained out today as they would have hosted Perth Amboy Vo Tech. The crusaders will take the field tomorrow at South Plainfield. Mike Schiferstein will get the ball for the crusaders as they play there 2nd out of 8 scrimmages.
March 14, 2008
The crusader baseball team opened up their preseason with a 6-5 win over Oratory Prep. The Crusaders showed great plate discipline and an excellent eye for the strike zone as they managed 9 walks, and turned 6 of those walks into doubles, as the crusaders stole 6 bases. Danny Bautist picked up the win for the crusaders in a 1 inning relief appearance.
The Crusaders return to action on Tuesday March 17 as they play host to Perth Amoby Vo Tech. Probable starter for the crusaders will be Senior Left Hander Quinn Higazi.
Start of 2008 Season:
March 7 is just around the corner, practice will begin at 3 o'clock in the gymnasium and will conclude at 6 o'clock.
PITCHERS AND CATCHERS: Report to practice @ 2:50... 2:50 to 5
POSITION PLAYERS AND POTENTIAL PLAYERS: Report to practice @ 3:30.. 3:30 to 5
WEIGHT ROOM: ALL PLAYERS 5 TO 6
** Please check the board outside the locker room to see what group you are in, if you are not on a list please report to practice @ 3:30**
Pre Season Meeting:
The CrusaderBaseball Team will be holding it's pre season meeting on February 5th, 2008 @ 2:40 in the Health Room. All interested in trying out should report promptly at 2:40 to recieve important information regarding the 2008 season. All those who can not attend are to email Coach Bucchignano @ sbucchignano@crusaderbaseball.net, and arrange a time to meet.
Max Preps:
The Crusader Baseball Team will be featuring it's own baseball website, with up to date statistics on MaxPreps.com, this is another tool in place to follow the crusaders throughout the 2008 baseball season. Check the website in the upcoming days for an up to date schedule. MaxPreps and CrusaderBaseball.net will be updated frequently with important information regarding the Crusader Baseball Team.
Apparel:
The apparel fund raiser was a huge success and will be making a return at the begining of the 2008 season. Check the website for information regarding the apparel sale in weeks to come.
Open Gyms:
Open gyms are still running but have moved days. The current open gym schedule is on Monday and Wednesdays starting at 7pm. All potential players are encouraged to attend as the upcoming season is approaching. Please check out of season calender which was mailed to each player for correct times and dates of all open gyms.
Dead Lines:
Begin to make arrangements to complete a physical examination by your family care physican. The school will offer a date in February for all potential athletes to complete their physical examination. As I stated in a previous letter home, please do not wait till the last minute to complete this process. Remember you must be cleared in order to participate in practice and you need 6 practicies in order to play in the first scrimmage on March 14th against Oratory Prep.
Advertisement:
Anyone interested in Advertising their buisness at BillianField, please click on the side menu for the Advertsiment agreement and follow the proper instructions. This is a great way for the Bound Brook High School players and fans to notice your buisness as well as the Bound Brook Rec Department and an Adult Men's Baseball League who also use Billian Field. If you have any questions please contact Steve Bucchignano @ sbucchignano@crusaderbaseball.net. Advertisments will be taken up until the first regular season game which is April 2, 2007.
Robert W. 'Bob' Billian, local philanthropist and citizen of the year
BOUND BROOK -- Bob Billian, 83, died Nov. 18, 2007 after months of fighting congestive heart disease. A memorial service following his cremation will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, followed by internment in the Bound Brook Cemetery.
Born next door to the High Street residence in Bound Brook which he called home for 81 of his 83 years, Bob is perhaps best known, respected and loved for converting the old landfill on the east side of town in to a 16-acre park and beautification project. At no cost to the town but rather financed by a Billian Family Foundation the Billion-Legion Park (so named because Bob readily acknowledged the park could not have happened without the active help of his friends within the John Biondi Post of the American Legion) the park is host to the Bound Brook High School baseball team, two soccer/football fields, a "Jungle Jim" play area for youngsters and a foot path with benches and seniors.
In 2004, the Bound Brook Elks honored Bob by naming him "Citizen of the Year."
He was a member of the several local groups including the American Legion, Rotary, Kiwanis Club, the Elks lodge, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, as well as the Air Force Reserve Officers Association, the Washington Camp Ground Association and the Green Brook Flood Control Commission.
During World War II, Billian piloted B-17 bombers in the 8th Air Force stationed in England. Upon returning after the war he earned his engineering degree from Rutgers University. He volunteered for active duty during the Korean War and flew 44 combat missions from Ashia, Japan.
He joined Trans World Airlines upon release to inactive duty where he flew internationally and domestically for over 32 years including piloting the now famous Boeing 747. It was upon retiring from TWA that Billian recognized the old landfill on the east side of town presented an opportunity for the town which he left had given him so much. Thus was conceived the Park which became a reality because of Bob's concentrated and focused efforts.
His generosity has touched many unnamed residents of the town in which he was so proud to have been raised and educated. Active in his support of Boy Scouts of American where he earned his "Eagle" he has continued to send under-privileged scouts to summer camp. He has also established a trust fund to underwrite the cost to maintain and improve Billian-Legion Park eliminating any cost to the tax payers.
Bob is survived by his longtime, dearest friend, Lotte Wohlbold.
He was predeceased by his older brother, Harold and wife, Jane of Villanova, Pa. He is survived by brothers, Al and wife, Mickey of Ft. Wayne, Ind. as well as Doug and wife, Louise of Atlanta and New York City. Other survivors include three nephews, four nieces, four grandnephews, nine grandnieces and five great-grandnieces.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to Means on Wheels, 20 S. Third Ave., Manville 08835.
Arrangements are being handled by Hagan-Chamberlain Funeral Home, 225 Mountain Ave., Bound Brook