As long as we throw strikes and minimize our errors we will be able to compete with any team in the FCIAC.. He has also received a Master Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Bridgeport. I feel very fortunate to have another opportunity to lead the program., Mike Mora returns to Greenwich for a second turn as baseball coach, UConn men win at Villanova for first time since 2012, UConn women's basketball vs. Marquette: What you need to know. The school's athletic director, Gus Lindine, announced this. can be found on the Rhode Island Interscholastic League site (under the documents tab) Sport schedules can also be found on the RIIL site 3 of 5 4 of 5 Greenwich high school baseball team head coach, Mike Mora, hitting balls to his team prior to a game against New Canaan high school played at Mead Memorial Park, New Canaan, CT on . He will join Vanderbilt Universitys pitching staff next season. : Shortstop Colin Kelly, center fielder Ryan King and catcher Marco Pastore, each served as senior captains last spring. A member of the Vermont Hall of Fame, he went on to play in the minor leagues. While Big Red has two catchers, senior captain Felipe Echeto has been the one seeing the most time behind the plate. Nobody knows more about baseball than him.. Langhorne, a right-hander pitcher, will be relied upon to be the Cardinals ace this season. Help this team get started or use the top navigation to find past season schedules, scores, rosters and more. Bobby Lutz The bullpen is dominated by seniors, as Michael Rose, John McGrath, and Matt Chioditti have come through in some big spots to keep the opposition at bay. "Everyone has their own strengths," said Loh, the program's all-time winningest pitcher who was recently named to the all-decade team at Bryant University. With Connor and Anthony, we know we are in good hands on the mound, Tarantino said. Mike Mora introduced Coach Tom Deneen, who was the head baseball coach at GHS from 1972 to 1992. Greenwich graduated a strong group of players from its 2020 squad in Christopher Genaro, Jacob Mondschein, Hunter Gruenstrass, Owen Bass, Daniel Perez, Nick Alonzi, Daniel Lustosa, Ben Nash and Matt Jester. But after Eagles head coach Chris Herron called a timeout at the 2:12 mark of the first quarter, his team settled in; specifically junior Alex Moses, who single-handedly scored nine straight. Jim Brown at the 1st FIFA World Cup in 1930. Last season saw Greenwich start the season quickly, winning seven of its first eight games, on its way to producing a standout season, but to further its success this year, the team knows it has to play at an even higher level considering the strength of the FCIAC. bobby_lutz@greenwich.k12.ct.us, Lacrosse - Girls It is Healey (not Healy). The kids were fired up from the start and worked so hard over the winter. Jeff's passion for local sports runs the gamut from high school athletics to UConn basketball - he has covered all four UConn men's championships and 10 of the 11 women's . MLB player and manager; George Brown (born 1935), soccer player and coach; Jim Brown (1908-1994), soccer player and coach; Glenn Caruso (born 1974), football player and coach; Chris Cleary . Adrian Arango is officially beginning his second season as Greenwichs baseball coach, yet this is the first spring that hes spending on the diamond with his team. Brunswick fell to Kent, 7-0, in the US High School Squash National Championships semifinal match on Saturday afternoon, ultimately going on to finish fourth in the nation. 21 Westhill 6-3 Wednesday in a first round game that was pushed back a day due to the inclement weather. "It was their night," Herron said. They are all great leaders and have done a great job of showing the other guys what we need to do on a day-to-day basis.. Getting to coach where you played was so rewarding and very special. Playing four games in five days this week, I would sign up for going 3-1 any day, Tarantino said. Sue Knight GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose. On 5/31, the Greenwich varsity baseball team lost their neutral playoff game against Ridgefield (CT) by a score of 3-1. Read more Sandy Pendergast If you are going up against someones No. I wish Phil could still be with us, but we kept the same coaches intact and we have a couple of new guys that will really help us out on the staff.. Were really itching to get back out there. Every game, well face a quality opponent.. Mike Mora guided the Greenwich High School baseball team to the championship game of the FCIAC tournament three times during his first successful stint as coach of the Cardinals. But if the recently-named 2010 FCIAC Coach of the Year had his way, the names of his four assistants would appear on the plaque as well. Seniors Henry Quinlan and Andrew Desino add quality depth to the starting pitching rotation. Langhorne, Greenwichs pitching ace last year, is continuing his baseball career at Vanderbilt. The opening day of the Girls High School Lacrosse National Championship tournament on Wednesday gave Halley Quillinan Griggs a glimpse of the Greenwich Academy team she will be coaching next spring. Its going to be more difficult this year to get back to where we want to, but I think the boys are hungry, particularly the seniors.. Langhorne is a future Vanderbilt University pitcher and is well known throughout the state as a top pitching prospect. Kurt Putnam Langan held Wilton hitless for 5 2/3 innings before allowing a double and one run in the sixth inning. Gaghan replaces . Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media. Appearing at a press conference at MVP Arena in Albany on Thursday, March 2, the former All-Pro receiver announced that he was becoming part owner of the National Arena League's Albany Empire. The Cardinals also reached the FCIAC tournament title game in 2012 and 2013. 203-625-8050, Baseball Junior Kyle Woodring is one of the teams catchers and junior Matt Circelli is slated to pitch. We have a few guys at the top that can get us there, but we need relief pitchers. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. On 5/5, the Greenwich varsity baseball team lost their away conference game against Ridgefield (CT) by a score of 17-11. Some haulers caught, Arming guidance counselors? The Cardinals know they have to be in top form each game to qualify for the postseason tournaments. WHOS GONE? TJ Danilek Some haulers caught, Arming guidance counselors? Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. The captains, the coaches, the players have the mindset that we want to get to a state championship. Tara Clough Kevin Woodring, a first baseman/catcher, is continuing his baseball career at Middlebury College. They are all looking really good and we are going to be playing fundamental baseball.. I dont know too many teams that have that luxury.. Greenwich registered an impressive record of 19-5, made it to the championship game of the FCIAC Tournament, then advanced all the way to the Class LL Tournament semifinals, the furthest it had traveled in the state tourney in quite some time. Heading into 2022, 12-year skipper Johnny Montanez (152-58-1) has built the Bruins into a regional power on the diamond, winning six FAA regular season titles and four tournament crowns since 2012. . Terry Lowe Langhorne, Bylciw, sophomore Nathan Jones, junior Tommy Healey, senior John McGrath, senior Michael Rose, senior Matthew Chioditti and Lasley are among some of the Cards pitchers. Its a huge honor to be a captain, Langhorne said. Were in a good place and play good baseball.. NFL free agent Antonio Brown is going from player to owner. The Warriors scored two runs in the first inning, two runs in the fourth and three runs in the sixth. Its great to be back, Mora said. As a 501-c3, we depend on reader support. sue_knight@greenwich.k12.ct.us, Ice Hockey - Boys It . I felt so sorry for them, but they prepared us for this season.. Engineering consultants Weston & Sampson were hired by Parks & Rec to assess the fields and offer recommendations. The Cardinals finished their opening week of the season 3-1, their latest win coming Friday against visiting Wilton. Phil is a huge reason for the success of the program over the years. Julie Shropshire Greenwich will host No. The FCIAC is a really tough league, there are no easy games. Our outfield is as good as any outfield in the state, Arango said. Junior Anthony Ferraro relieved Langan in the sixth inning, striking out the final batter. My families dynamic has changed the last few months and I just dont have the time anymore, said Tarantino, who is a teacher at Western Middle School in Greenwich. Like every other year, our goals are to win it all, both states and FCIACs, he said. WHOS BACK? It was going to be a great group for me to open up with and it just broke my heart that they lost out on their opportunity. Coach Mike Ornato spent 25 years on the Greenwich sidelines as head coach for the Cardinals. Track and Field - Girls document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. james_ramaley@greenwich.k12.ct.us, Water Polo - Girls PPA cover in primary schools teaching a variety of sports. For the last several seasons, Coach Arango has been a member of the New Canaan High School Baseball and Basketball staffs. The role of the Graduate Assistant is to provide support across the department and to . The rain was coming down fast and furious Tuesday evening, so the five coaches from the Greenwich High School baseball team remained in the victorious dugout, soaking up the playoff atmosphere for as long as possible. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose. The 2021 season was indeed, one to remember for Greenwich High School's baseball team, which came oh so close, to winning the FCIAC and CIAC Class LL tournament titles. CT proposal causes confusion, concern. A rain garden is an area dug slightly below the surrounding area that can catch and collect rainfall and keep it from carrying pollutants downstream. It will keep me on my toes, Cusimano said of have the versatility to play different positions. megan_wax@greenwich.k12.ct.us, Football Brad DeVito We lost a lot of starters from last season, but 1-9 everyone can be counted on to get a hit in a big moment., Said Arango: Our four captains are four guys who have been through it all and they have been tremendous. Im confident in the guys we put out there.. Hopefully Phil will come back one day and once again, be a part of the program.. On the mound, Healey and Jones gives the Cardinals a pair of aces they can rely on. They are both among the top pitchers in the league and hopefully, theyll stay healthy and we can ride them out.. Arango has coached baseball on multiple levels, including head coach, assistant coach and instructor, and has assisted in "developing many fine athletes" over the years, according to a statement. Theres no reason this group of guys cant do that.. Greenwich High School Felipe Echeto takes a swing at the ball during a recent game at the GHS bsaeball field. Lasley believes the Cardinals also have a lot of potential offensively. Arango noted the team will take the field with the squads 2020 seniors in mind. 2022 CIAC Connecticut Baseball State Championship Class LL, Spring Greenwich Cardinals Varsity Baseball Season. "But the way this program is run under Mike's direction, it's the best that I've been a part of. While Costello doesn't get paid for his much-appreciated efforts, it would be hard to put a dollar value on the rewards he's reaped this season. . Like all first-year coaches last spring, Arangos communication with his squad was limited to Zoom meetings and emails, since the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the cancellation of the entire 2020 season. The 2021 season was indeed, one to remember for Greenwich High Schools baseball team, which came oh so close, to winning the FCIAC and CIAC Class LL tournament titles. Cusimano, Zych, Perez and senior Vin Pavonetti are expected to give the team innings from the mound, as is Gibson. Mike Mora will soon begin his second stint as head coach of the Greenwich High School baseball team. Defensively, the Cardinals should also prosper. tara_clough@greenwich.k12.ct.us, Rugby- Boys Jeff is a 10-time Connecticut Sports Writer of the Year and four times has been honored by the Associated Press Sports Editors as one of the top-10 columnists in the country. Greenwich High School softball team seeking to regain its winning touch, Greenwich opens its baseball season with comeback win against Newtown on Michael Bocchinos 7th inning double. Junior Justin Zych should also solidify the infield. Fifteen Greenwich High athletes earned All-FCIAC swimming/diving accolades, Brunswick School lacrosse team opens its season by edging Belmont Hill School. Please help us by reporting the final score. Todd Trimmer Its good to be with the guys again. jeff_santilli@greenwich.k12.ct.us, Golf - Girls Selected as the FCIAC coach of the year three times, Mora played baseball at the University of Vermont and the minor leagues. The Cardinals roster includes 20 players, 13 of whom are seniors. 1 spot. Colfe's School Greenwich. This Houston rodeo food vendor wants you to eat his rattlesnake, Astros GM Dana Brown has more praise team's top prospect, Heres how you can watch 'Daisy Jones and the Six', Proposed Texas bill gives tax cuts to heterosexual families only, These bites won big at the Houston rodeo's foodie awards. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. paul_constantin@greenwich.k12.ct.us The experience of being the head coach at Greenwich was super rewarding, Tarantino said. The journey and really wanting to be around each other has been really special. Eight seniors were sidelined due to COVID-19 quarantine. He rose to the occasion each time he took the mound in 2021, especially in the high-pressured postseason games. Cusimano, who was also one of the leaders of Greenwichs football team, knows the squad has plenty of potential. Playing at Harbor Yard in the FCIAC Tournament, beating Southington, the No. Carson Bylciw, another senior captain, missed a few games due to quarantine, but has been lights out in the three times he took the ball. Please consider supporting our journalism directly by making a donation. Thanks. Some haulers caught, Arming guidance counselors? peter_watson@greenwich.k12.ct.us, Volleyball - Boys That was a great group. Senior A.J. Tarantino's input has paid dividends for both squads.