Saints Wallop Foes, Crowned Tournament Champs

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Phil Waring Memorial Tournament was a blessed one for the Saints, who obliterated both Fonda-Fultonville (16 to 1) and Duanesburg (11 to 1) to be crowned tournament champions for the third straight year.

Spa Catholic baseball star Carson Moser, who will play for Duke University when he graduates, was crowned tournament MVP after hitting a combined 6-6 in both games, racking up 2 homers, 5 runs, and 9 RBI. Other standout showings at the plate included Max Britten (a combined 4-5 with 4 RBI) and Jason Pescetti (4-7 with 4 RBI). 

Starter Luke Dejnozka was credited with the win on the mound against Fonda, allowing just 2 hits and 0 runs. He also struck out 7 batters and forfeited no walks.

Spa Catholic won the same annual tournament last year, dispatching Duanesburg 7 to 3 in the first game and besting Fonda 10 to 0 in the second contest. In 2024, they beat Lake George 13 to 1 and edged out Schuylerville 1 to 0 to again take the tournament.

Saints Sweep Stillwater

In Wasaren League play, the Saints faced Stillwater in a double-header on Monday, defeating the Warriors in both contests.

In game one, they shut out Stillwater 11 to 0. On the mound, Saints freshman Cole Cefalu earned his first career win, allowing no runs and whiffing 6 hitters. At the plate, Moser impressed, per usual, going 3-3 with 3 RBI. Joey Lindner also helped pile on the hits, going 2-3 with a double.

In game two, Spa Catholic bested the Warriors 11 to 1. Four Saints smacked at least 2 hits apiece: Moser (2-3, 2 doubles), Pierce Byrne (3-4, double), Britten (2-3), and Sandy McDonald (2-3, double).

After the double-header, the Saints’ record stood at 6-1 on the season.