WINTER SPORTS UPDATE

By Richie Adenau '27

As of February 6, every Saint Joseph High School winter sport is thriving, with all teams posting winning records and several teams leading the Greater Middlesex Conference standings.

The basketball team is dominating, holding a record of 20-1 overall and 7-0 in the GMC Red American Division.  The Falcons are in first place in both their division and the GMC.  Andrew Kretkowski ‘27 leads the team in points with 352.  Joel Patrick ‘28 controls the paint, leading the team in rebounds with 161 and blocks with 65.  Aiden Carter ‘28 leads the Falcons with 113 assists and 41 steals.  

The bowling team currently has a 16-2 record with a 12-2 record in the GMC Red Division. Despite two losses, many believe that the Falcons have the best bowling team in the state of New Jersey.  The team is led by Will Cunningham ‘26, who averages 233 points per game and has a high game of a perfect 300, and Kai Strothers ‘26, who averages 231 points per game and has a high game of 279.

The hockey team has a record of 11-6-1 and is undefeated in the GMC with a record of 5-0, putting them in first place.  Brendan Crowley ‘27 leads the team with 15 goals and 29 points on the season.  Connor Emmich ‘26 leads the team in assists with 15 this year.  Brody Sansone ‘28 has the most saves this season with 353.

The swimming team leads both the GMC Red Division with a record of 4-0 and the entire GMC with a record of 7-0.  The Falcons have won the GMC Red Division and the GMC Championship.

The wrestling team has a record of 12-6 and is leading the GMC Red Division, posting a record of 6-0.  The Falcons have had a great season, winning the John Goles Tournament and crowning 5 champions in the GMC Tournament: Julian Arango ‘26, Nico DeRado ‘27, Morgan Schwarz ‘26, Tyler Whitford ‘26, and Jason Gross ‘26.  Tyler Whitford ‘26 has also reached the historic milestone of becoming Saint Joseph Wrestling’s all-time wins leader.

The track and field team has had an incredible season, becoming the GMC Blue Division Champions.  Arthur Alves ‘28 is #7 in the USA for shot put, and Carlos ‘26 is #3 in New Jersey for the 400-meter race.