PARK RIDGE—Talk about a home run! At the Sept. 24 meeting of the governing body, Mayor Keith Misciagna, alongside Council President John Ferguson, honored a group of young athletes for their outstanding achievements in youth baseball.
Certificates of recognition were presented to the 9U and 10U Boys 2024 Northeast Bergen All Stars Travel Baseball League Champions and the 11U Boys 2024 North Jersey Suburban Baseball League Champions.
Misciagna praised the teams for their dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship, recognizing them as a source of pride for the community. “These young athletes have demonstrated not only talent but also a commitment to excellence, and it’s our pleasure to celebrate their hard work and success,” Misciagna said.
9U Boys Northeast Bergen All Stars Travel Baseball League Champions
The 9U Boys, who triumphed in both the spring and summer seasons, were led by head coach Eric Rosa and assistant coaches Tom Brogan, Shaun Hamilton, Adam Kida, and Leigh Weiss. The roster of champions includes Bennet Brogan, Niko Franolic, Bryce Hamilton, Dylan Jobst, Nathan Kida, Ryan Klos, Johny Pierotti, Daniel Ramcharan, Nolan Rosa, Sohan Shah, Thomas Smith, and Brody Weiss.
10U Boys Northeast Bergen All Stars Travel Baseball League Summer Champions
Also receiving recognition were the 10U Boys, coached by head coach Eric Rosa with assistance from coaches Dave Fedzina, Joe Ribando, and Rob Waldorf. This group of young champions included Jack Breen, Carl Case, Henry Colaiacovo, Carter Fedzina, Griffin Kennedy, Paul Matich, Logan Reed, Anthony Ribando, Tyler Rosa, Declan Sharkey, and Dylan Waldorf.
11U Boys North Jersey Suburban Baseball League Summer Champions
The 11U Boys, coached by Ryan Burdette and assisted by John Battaglia, Phil Di Gaetano, Jimmy Giordano, and Mickey McPartland, were honored for their stellar performance this summer. Their roster included Gianni Battaglia, Connor Bianco, Reed Burdette, Michael Cronin, Tyler DiGaetano, A.J. Farina, James Giordano, Noah Justo, Kieran Kenlon, Colton Maus, Timmy McPartland, and Tyler Trass.
The council chamber was filled with applause as the mayor and council congratulated the teams for their incredible seasons, marking a memorable night for these young athletes and their families.