May 23, 2013 Under threatening skies, the Wildcat Academy continued their winning ways by defeating Queens Academy 15-0. Henry Rivera (4 RBI’s) and Steven Amorous (3 RBI’s) led the 17 hit attack as the Wildcatters ran their record to 6-0. Anny Lora contributed two hits in the winning effort. Once again Wildcat’s Daron Reliford received outstanding defensive support in pitching his second shutout of the season. Despite the lopsided score, Queens Academy acquitted themselves well both on and off the field.
May 22, 2013 Wildcatters hang on and win 9-4 against Voyagers Prep
In a match up against a tough Voyagers Prep team, the Wildcatters were hanging onto a one run lead through four and a half innings before breaking it open with five runs in the fifth inning. The surge started with a leadoff walk by Tyquella Smith, followed by singles by Darin Relifor and Ramza Zubair. With bases loaded and two outs, Kevin Mendez, batting cleanup, approached the plate with determination and hit a hard shot to rightfield, driving in two runs. Henry Rivera is up at bat next and hit a 3-run home run to centerfield. Voyagers Prep threatened with two runs in the sixth inning, keeping the Wildcat fielders on its toes, but the team was prepared and had a quick 1-2-3 putout in the seventh inning securing a 9-4 win.
Game MVP is Henry Rivera who went 2-3 with 1 run, 2B, HR and 4 RBIs.
May 15, 2013 Wildcatters Coed Softball Team on a 4-0 run,
Under clearing skies, led by the strong pitching of Daron Reliford, the JVL Wildcat Academy hit and ran their record to 4-0 by defeating Queens Academy 15-0. Aided by an almost flawless defense, Reliford pitched a rare shutout in co-ed softball and contributed to his own cause by going 3-4. Isiah Gamble, the game MVP, Kevin Mendez and Henry Rivera all slugged homers and drove in three runs. Viviana Ruiz added two hits to the 17 hit attack. Queens Academy should be commended for their sportsmanship and graciousness in the defeat.
May 14, 2013 The Wildcatters grab win #3 in a 10-3 victory over Bronx Regional H.S.
Wildcat travels to Behagen Playground on Tinton and 165th St in a game against Bronx Regional. The Wildcatters scored 10 runs on 14 hits with 3 doubles and 2 home runs. A 5-6-3 double play made by Joewillie, Henry and Felix in the bottom of the 2nd inning ended Bronx Regional’s chances of scoring more runs. Behind solid defensive plays and Daron Reliford’s stellar pitching, the Wildcatters allowed 3 runs on 9 hits.
Game MVP goes to Kevin Mendez 3-4, 2B, HR, 3 RBIs
May 13, 2013 The Wildcatters Coed Softball Team smokes Edward A. Reynolds West Side in a 16 - 6 win!
Behind the blazing bats of Isiah Gamble, Kevin Mendez, Luis Veras, Joewillie Alicia, and Felix Hernandez, the team maintained an onslaught of doubles, triples, and home runs. Mildred Rojas, Viviana Ruiz, and Ilissa Sidibe reached base with a single and scored a run each. Strong relays made by Kevin and Isiah to Daron prevented two runs from scoring.
Game MVP goes to Isiah Gamble 4-4, 2B, 2 HRs, 6 RBI
$10,000 for the Hydroponics Team at JVL Wildcat. Great job team!!
