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2012 College Commitments
(Click the player's name to view the college)
The Farrah Builders would like to congratulate the following players
on their commitments to higher institutions. We would like to thank every
person who has been involved in helping shape these young men's lives,
especially their parents, whose time and dedication have
guided these young men's dreams to fruition.
Bobby Morgenroth--Seton Hall Prep--Bryant University 
Chris Reynolds--St. Rose Belmar--Manhattan College 
Joe Dudek--Christian Bros. Academy--UNC (Commitment as Junior)
Jarret DeHart--Shawnee--LSU (Commitment as Junior) 
Casey Meyers--West Morris Mendham--Manhattan College
Gianni Zayas--North Bergen--North Carolina State 
Joe Keane--Red Bank Catholic--Elon University 
Alex Daniele--Jackson Memorial--University of Delaware 
Andrew Biggs--Millville--Delaware State 
Brett Kennedy--Atlantic City--Fordham University
Cody McCallum--Seton Hall Prep--Tufts University 
The Farrah Builders would like to acknowledge and commend the following student athletes
who have shown an aptitude both in the classroom,
on the field, and in their communities:
Luke Malone--Honor Roll, ranked 13 out of 289
Bobby Morgenroth--Commended with a 3.3 GPA
Ryan Williamson--Honor Roll
Jack Hawke--High Honor Roll (4.0) for 6 of 9 quarters, Honor
Roll every quarter, supported RFH's food drive, 1 of 3 Huddle
Leaders in FCA, Member of FBLA, Key and Character Education clubs
Chris Reynolds--Member of National Honor Society, served
Troops returning home from an 18 month tour of duty in Iraq
(picture below)
Tommy Broyles--Member of "Hero's and Cool Kids Program,"
assisting middle schoolers with the high school transition
Joey Spernal--Honor Roll
John Oakes--4.0 Sophomore, member of the Key Club, FCA
and FBLA
Peter Papcun--Honor Roll w/ 3.5 GPA, Ambassador for CBA,
volunteer work with the Best Day Foundation for 3 years, worked with the
NJ National Guard to pack food boxes for the needy
Marcel Morales--Member of National Honor Society
w/ 4.02 GPA, School Ambassador Officer, Big Brother Griffin
Bridges Program, Member of Spanish Honor Society,
Campus Ministry, attended National Youth Leadership
Forum for Medicine @ Georgetown U
Nick Montefusco--National Honor Society
Brad Currao--Honor Roll every marking period,
volunteer for Buddy Ball, helping special needs
children with sports activities, and volunteers
feeding the needy in Asbury Park
Joe Dudek--First Honors, CBA Ambassador, member of
National Spanish Honor Society
Lukas DeRenzi--Seton Hall Prep High Honors w/
GPA of 4.04
Michael DeRenzi--Seton Hall Prep High Honors w/
GPA of 4.18
Alek DiMaggio--2nd Honor Classes with a 3.93 GPA,
Freshman class representative, and member of Knights of
Setonia, where SHP students volunteer time to help
the less fortunate
Cody McCallum--National Honor Society, NHS Tutor,
Spanish Honor Society, School Ambassador, Knights of
Setonia, Campus Ministry, Peer Leadership
Congratulations to Joe Dudek, who as a Junior,
made a verbal commitment to North Carolina!
(Click for a link to the article)
Congratulations to Chris Reynolds, who made
a verbal commitment to Manhattan College!
(Click for a link to the article)
Congrats to the Builders, Sports at the Beach 2011 CHAMPS!!
Hungry after a fresh victory, the Builders experienced some true
"Southern Hospitality" at Wes-Man's Roadside Restaurant!
Thank you very much to Wes Man for sharing the Farrah Builders Spirit!
(Click here for a link about Wes-Man's daily painted truck)
Congratulations to Farrah Scout for coming in
26 out of 216 in the WWBA 17U Championship!
Congratulations to the following Builders who were selected
in the 2011 MLB Draft:
(Click on the player for the offical MLB Draft page)
Tyler Beede~RHP~Lawrence Academy~Round 1
Anthony DeSclafani~RHP~Florida~Round 6
Rob Kral~C~College of Charleston~Round 10
John Norwood~CF~Seton Hall Prep~Round 12
Joe DiRocco~RHP~Seton Hall U~Round 21
Skylar Janisse~RHP~St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary~Round 34
Congratulations to the Builders 15U-16U, who were
the 2011 Jersey Shore Beach Blast Champions!
The 2011 Jersey Shore Beach Blast Trophy!
Coach Tippy passes out player trophies to the Builders
2011 College Commitments
(Click the player's name to view the college)
Kevin Krause--Tottenville High--Stony Brook
John Norwood--Seton Hall Prep--Vanderbilt University
Alex DeBellis--Pope John--UCONN
Jordan Gross--Don Bosco--Tulane University
Chris Napolitano--St. Rose--Marist University
Tom Mahala--Seton Hall Prep--Navy Academy
Zach Gross--Don Bosco--Lafayette University
Nick Bruno--Don Bosco--Elon University
Pat Guma--Montgomery High--Virginia Tech
Steven Narbut--Tottenville High--Montclair State
Rob Fonseca--Seton Hall Prep--Northeastern
Matt Cianci--Seton Hall Prep--Fordham University
Dan Falvo--Jackson Memorial--East Stroudsburg 
Cory Brown--Ocean High--DeSales University
Patrick Toohers--Seton Hall Prep--William and Mary
Jared Musilli--High Point Regional--Susquehanna University
Ty Sterner--Doherty Memorial--University of Rhode Island
Stephan Halibej--Seton Hall Prep--NJIT
Dominick Orlando--St. John Vianney--Drew University
Clayton Cerrato--Parsippany High--University of Rhode Island
Bill Van Meerbeke--Monmouth Regional--NJIT
Steven Colella--Leominster High--Franklin Pierce
Brandon Theriault--Morristown High--Franklin and Marshall
Pat Egan--Christian Brothers Acad.--Southern Connecticut
Nick Clary--Ocean Twp--Catholic University
Alec Schwartz--Allentown High--West Chester University
Matt Reynolds--Hackettstown High--Monmouth University
CJ Iacobellis--Marlboro High--Brookdale
Curt Macysyn--Allentown High--Hilbert College 
Congratulations to the Farrah Builders Scout Team for defeating the Reds Midwest Scout Team 10 to 0 at the WWBA Perfect Game Kernels Foundation Championship! They have now secured their bid to the WWBA Perfect Game World Championships in Jupiter, Florida!
(Click here for the Perfect Game Article)
~2010 Farrah Builders Scout~
Kevin Krause received the Most Valuable Player for the tournament, and
Pat Toohers threw an amazing no-hitter in the finals, receiving the Most Valuable Pitcher for the tournament!
Congratulations to both these young men, as well as the rest of the
Farrah Builders, for their outstanding tournament play!!
Farrah Builders on Course in Kernels Tourney
(Click here for a link to the Perfect Game article)
Congratulations to the Farrah Builders Scout team on winning the Jersey Shore Fall Ball League Championships!
College Builder Info
Congratulations to Joe DiRocco, named to the ABCA ALL-AMERICAN THIRD TEAM
(click here for a link to the article)
Congrats to Seton Hall U and former Builders Joe DiRocco, AJ Rusbarsky, Guiseppe Papaccio, Dillon Hamlin, Josh Prevost, & Rudy Ferrentino, who are now the Big East Champs after beating St. Johns 4-2!
(Click here for a link to the article)
Congratulations to Joe DiRocco, named to the ALL-BIG EAST FIRST TEAM!
(click here for a link to the article)
Congratulations to Joe DiRocco, named NJCBA Pitcher of the Year!
(click here for a link to the article)
Bryan Soloman was named Freshman of the Year in the Ohio Valley Conference!
(click here for a link to the article)
Congratulations to Guiseppe Papaccio for being nominated to NJCBA First Team!
Congratulations to Dillon Hamlin for being nominated to NJCBA All-Rookie Team!
Congratulations to A.J. Rusbarsky for being named distinguished Senior!
Joe DiRocco improves to 6-0, allowing only 1 run with 4 K's to earn the win against Notre Dame!
Joe DiRocco is still throwing fire, as his complete game shut-out against Stony Brook secured the W for Seton Hall!
(Click here for a link to the article)
Guiseppe Papaccio's top of the 10th Grand Slam seals the W for Seton Hall against Florida Atlantic in an 8 - 4 Victory! Outstanding Job!
(Click here for a link to the article)
Congratulations to former Farrah Builder Joe DiRocco whose outstanding effort helped Seton Hall take the W against Iowa, earning the BIG EAST Pitcher of the Week!
(Click here for a link to the article)
Former Builders A.J. Rusbarsky and Guiseppe Papaccio are also mentioned in this article highlighting Joe's outing.
Tyler Smith--Rider University--named NJ Rookie Pitcher of the Year by the NJCBA, and broke Rider University's record for appearances at 31.
High School Awards and Accolades
*Pat Guma was named to the 1st team All-Skyland conference!
*Harry Paytas was named Pitcher of the Year by the Shore Conference C Central Division, and Pitcher of the Year by the Coast Star!
*Chris Napolitano was named Player of the Year by the Coast Star!
*Clayton Cerrato was named to the 1st team All Conference, 1st team All State Group 2; 1st team All County, and 1st team All Area in the Daily Record Newspaper!
*Alec Schwartz was selected to the CVC Conference Team!
*John Holland was selected to the Class C Central All Division team!
*Matt Cianci received the Seton Scholar Scholarship award, as well as Tony Esposito Jr's Scholarship, and won 1st team All conference SEC!
Congratulations to the Farrah Builders
Scout on their 6-1 win against Bellaire Off Season Cards!!!
Below is the blog from Perfect Game:
Builders blast Bellaire Off Season Cards
10/24/2010 5:16:43 PM
EH Rob Fonseca (2011 Madison, NJ) went 2-for-4 with two singles to help the Farrah Builders to a 6-1 win over the Bellaire Off-Season Cards Sunday afternoon. Fonseca showed some pop and made good adjustments in the box when needed.
Meanwhile, RHP Steven Colella (2011 Leominster, MA) topped out at 89 mph during one inning of relief. Colella struck out one and showed long arm actions, good balance in his delivery, and a good fastball.
Congratulations to the Farrah Builders
Scout on their 2-0 win against Palm Beach PAL!!!
Below is the blog from Perfect Game:
Napolitano Pitches Shutout
10/22/2010 3:55:10 PM
RHP Chris Napolitano (2011 Wall Township, NJ) pitched seven scoreless innings in a 2-0 win for the Farrah Builders over Palm Beach PAL Friday afternoon.
Napolitano surrendered just five hits and struck out four while sitting between 83-85. He located his pitches well and showed good endurance. He also flashed a good 70-mph curve.
SS Curtis Pomeroy (2011 Shrewbury, MA) led the Builders at the plate, going 1-for-2 with the team's only extra-base hit — a double in the third. Pomeroy showed good defensive actions and quick hands. He also charged balls well and proved to be a heads-up base runner.
Congratulations to the Farrah Builders on their 8-5 win against Kentucky Baseball Club 16 U!!!
Below is the blog from Perfect Game:
Offense lifts Farrah Builders over KBC
10/8/2010 2:02:16 PM
Three Farrah Builders hitters recorded multiple hits in a 8-5 win over the Kentucky Baseball Club Friday afternoon at the Boston Red Sox 5-Plex.
RF Jarret DeHart (2013 Shawnee HS, N.J.) went 2-for-3 with a single and a RBI double, showing quick hands and a line-drive swing path. C Daniel "DJ" Link (2012 Seton Hall Prep, N.J.) went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles — one for a RBI. Link hit to the opposite field well and turned on the inside fastball nicely. He also showed a good arm behind the plate. LF Joe Iacobellis (2013 Red Bank Catholic HS, N.J.) also went 2-for-3, hitting a pair of back-to-back singles in the third inning. After the Builders batted around, Iacobellis drove in a run on his second hit.
Farrah RHP John Holland (2012 Jackson Liberty HS, NJ) pitched well through four innings, allowing three runs on three hits while striking out seven. Holland touched 86 and sat between 81-86, showing good control of his pitches and nice movement on his 71-mph curve.
With his 2nd MLB Grand Slam in the
bottom of the 4th, Ryan Kalish helped
propel the Red Sox over the
Tampa Bay Rays on Memorial Day!
(Click Here for the Article)
Ryan Kalish's bat is still hot to the touch, as his 1st MLB Grand Slam gave the Red Sox a 5-0 in the 4th, finally resulting in a 6-0 shut-out! Congratulations Ryan, keep up the fantastic work!
(Click Here for the Article)
Ryan Kalish congratulated on his 1st MLB Grand Slam
Ryan Kalish had his 1st MLB Home Run last night, a two run CF slam against the New York Yankees, giving the Red Sox a three run advantage which resulted in a 6-3 win!
(Click Here for the Article)
Ryan Kalish congratulated on his 1st MLB Home Run.
Ryan Kalish continues to light things up for the Red Sox, going 3 for 3 with a double, fired an amazing throw to the plate from left field to prevent Shelley Duncan from scoring, and slid hard to home plate, colliding with Indians catcher Carlos Santana, leaving him with a left knee contusion.
(Click Here for the Article)
Ryan Kalish throws from left field stopping Shelley Duncan.
Former Farrah Builder Ryan Kalish had an outstanding 1st outing as he was summoned up to the Big Leagues, and had a RBI in the 7th to help earn the W for the Boston Red Sox against the Detroit Tigers!
(Click Here for the Article)
Congratulations to Mike Ness, who will be headed to Brooklyn for the final games of the season with his Houston Astros A Affiliate team, the Tri-City Valley Cats!
(Click here for a link to the article)
Congratulations to the following Builders who were selected
in the 2010 MLB Draft:
(Click on the player for the offical MLB Draft page)
Rob Kral~Catcher~College of Charleston~Round 16
Jonathan Bobea~RHP~Francis Lewis HS, NY~Round 19
Ryan Cuneo~1st Base~U of Delaware~Round 20
Pat Biserta~Left Field~Rutgers University~Round 24
Michael Ness~RHP~Duke University~Round 33
Jayson Hernandez~Catcher~Rutgers University~Round 41
Congratulations to the following players nominated for the
Area Code East Coast Pro Try-outs:
(Click here for information on the try-outs)
Clayton Cerrato
Alec Schwartz
Chris Napolitano
Pat Egan
Tom Mahala
Kevin Krause
Nick Clary
John Norwood
Zack Gross
Jordan Gross
Stephan Halibej
Dan Wynne
Nicholas Galasso
Chris Manfredonia
Connor Chatterton
Congratulations to the following players nominated for the
SelectFest Showcase:
(Click here for information on SelectFest)
Clayon Cerrato
Pat Egan
Nick Clary
John Norwood
Zach Gross
Jordan Gross
Stephan Halibej
Brandon Theriault
Matt Reynolds
BRYAN SOLOMAN NAMED
GATORADE NJ PLAYER OF THE YEAR!
The Farrah Builders would like to congratulate
Bryan Soloman as being named "2010 Gatorade New Jersey Player of the Year." Bryan follows Rick Porcello (2006-2007, now pitching for the Detriot Tigers) as being the 2nd Farrah Builder to be named to this prestigious honor. Gatorade nominates players who have shown excellence in both academia and athletics, as well as displaying outstanding character on and off the field. Bryan certainly fits this mold, as his accolades on the field include batting .462 with 37 RBI, 27 runs scored, and had an impressive 9 game Home Run streak, just 1 shy of the national record for his senior year. Bryan also volunteers as a youth baseball instructor, and never hesitates to help his fellow players. He has been a great player and role model for the
last 2 years on the Farrah Builders.
Bryan Soloman, congratulations.
(Click here for Gatorade's Official Press Release)
Congratulations to Kevin Krause for receiving the Muche-Ohalek Award, which recognizes a Staten Island baseball player who best combines athletic ability, citizenship and sportsmanship.
(Click here for a link to the article)
2010 College Commitments
(Click the player's name to view the college)
Kyle Kennett--St. Rose--Rider University 
Michael Rosenfeld--Mamaroneck--Duke University 
Zach Batchelor--Monroe Twp--Temple University 
Zachary Tax--Rye Country Day--Columbia University 
Rudy Ferrentino--Toms River N--Seton Hall University
Mike Denlinger--Colts Neck--Johns Hopkins 
Bretty Ashley--West Milford--Bucknell University 
Tyler Schon--St. Josephs--Arcadia University 
Jim Fuhrman--Princeton Day--College of NJ 
Nuri Gunes--Vernon Twp--St. Josephs University 
Rob LoPinto--Hanover Park--Fairfield University 
Scott Bruno--Middletown S--Rowan University 
Mark Sorbara--Freehold Twp--Hartford University 
Matt Buccheri--Red Bank Reg--St. Josephs University
Matt Marsh--Shore Regional--Felician College 
Dillon Hamlin--CBA--Seton Hall University
Josh Carty--Hammonton--College of NJ
Mike Campbell--Tottenville--Rider University
Mark Britton--Shore Regional--Rutgers University 
Jake Kalish--Red Bank Reg--George Mason University 
Matt Coughlin--Brick Twp--NJ Institute of Technology
Gary Binkiewicz--Scotch Plains Fanwood--Quinnipiac 
Josh Prevost--Montgomery--Seton Hall University
Lou Mazzella--Scotch Plains Fanwood--Molloy College 
Bryan Soloman--Jackson Memorial--Eastern Kentucky 
Xyruse Martinez--George Washington--Wharton College 
Jerry Vasto--Henry Hudson--Felician College
James Lombardi--Briarcliff--Manhattan University 
Ryan Drew--Howell--Felician College
Craig Helfgott--Marlboro--East Stroudsburg University 
Joe Wagner--Biotechnology HS--Hamilton College 
Freddie Ulisse--Robbinsville--James Madison 
Brandon Vega--Jackson Liberty--Jackson State 
Joe D'Annunzio--Scotch Plains--Rutgers
Your 2009 JSFBL Champions!!!!!
Farrah Builders Scout Team
Congratulations to
Trevor Reckling,
named #1 prospect
for the California Angels!
(Click for a link to the article)
Ryan Kalish attends the
Red Sox Annual Rookie Program
(Click for a link to the article)
Andrew Ciencin looks forward to the
Spring Season for NC State!
Be sure to watch Rick Porcello
pitch against the Twins in the
American League Central Tie-breaker
on Tuesday at 5:00pm!!
Congratulations to Ryan Kalish,
Red Sox Minor League Offensive
Player of the Year!!!
(Click for a link to the article)
Rick Porcello continues to show
his pitching prowess against Tampa Bay!
Trevor Reckling with his parents
before the All-Star Futures Game
Trevor Reckling on the mound at
the All-Star Futures Game
Trevor Reckling pitching
at the All-Star Futures Game
Congrats to Trevor Reckling for
making the 2009 All-Star Game
Futures Game US team Roster!
(Click here for the roster)
Rick Porcello Heating Up
Along With Tigers
(Click here for the article)
Congratulations to a former Builder,
Vinny Mazzaro,
on his debut win for the Oakland A's!
Congratulations to Matt Weaver,
drafted in the 9th round by
the Atlanta Braves!!!
Congratulations to Keith Cantwell,
drafted in the 31st round by
the Arizona Diamondbacks!!
Congratulations to Niko Spezial,
drafted in the 32nd round by
the Pittsburgh Pirates!!
Congratulations to Michael
"G-Man" Ness,
drafted in the 47th round by
the San Francisco Giants!!
(The Retiring of Michael Ness' Jersey #)
Congratulations to Jake Porcello,
drafted in the 48th round by
the Detroit Tigers!! Congrats to Rick Porcello on his 5th straight win against the Kansas City Royals!
(Click for a link to the article)
Congrats to Trevor Reckling for moving up to AA where he will be playing for Arkansas Travelers! At age 19, he will be the youngest player in the league!
Congrats to Rick Porcello on his 8-2 win against the Seattle Mariners! (Click for the article)
The pitching match-up of Ricky Romero and Rick Porcello marks the 1st time since the Major League Draft began in 1965 that two 1st round choices will make their big-league debut against one another...The 20 year old who the Tigers took in the 2007 draft gave up 4 runs and 8 hits in in 5 innings, struck out 4 and walked 1. (from USAToday)
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/fantasywindup/post/2009/04/65293911/1
