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Close Semifinal Wins Set Up East-South State Title Game

Mason Pentz for High School East
Mason Pentz stifled Shawnee's bats, going six innings and striking out six. Photo by Allison Goodwin.

High School South celebrates
High School South celebrates advancing to the state finals of the SJG3 tournament June 2. Photo by Dave Hernandez for NJ Advance Media.

June 4, 2025- High School South pitchers Aiden Lynch and Aiden Moylan combined to yield only three runs, which was just enough for the Indians to edge Ocean City 4-3 and advance to the South Jersey Group 3 state sectional final.

There, they will meet crosstown and district rival High School East.

Mason Pentz went six with an inning of relief from Daniel Nafziger, and Shawnee was unable to score off the two East pitchers. Meanwhile, speed on the bases— Joey DiMeo (below) and Gavin Toth had two steals apiece, and Matthew Ferrara stole one and scored a run— helped the Raiders manufacture a 2-0 win yesterday.

Joey DiMeo steals a bag against Shawnee

A menace on the bases all year, Joey DiMeo slides in safely at second against Shawnee yesterday. Photo by Allison Goodwin.

The two schools boast programs with a deep and proud baseball pedigree, and now they will meet in the SJG3 state sectional title game tomorrow, 7 p.m. at High School East. As ace photographer Allison Goodwin noted, "How cool is that?"

Should be a great one.

Christian Mascaro from High School South
South's Christian Mascaro gets the runner. Photo by Dave Hernandez for NJ Advance Media.

Matthew Ferrara center and High School East
Matthew Ferrara (center) and High School East will host the SJG3 final game June 5. Photo by Allison Goodwin.