Ridge Secures No. 1 Spot in 2026 Baseball Rankings
The Red Devils finished the season atop the final Bellamy & Son Paving High School Baseball rankings, posting a 19‑11 record and earning the Central Jersey Sports Radio Team of the Year honor.
Their campaign reached a dramatic climax with an 8‑7 loss to Ridgewood, where a walk‑off home run decided the game in the final inning.
Top Ten Teams Round Out the Season
Watchung Hills claimed second place with an 18‑9 record, while Monroe, the GMC Tournament champion, took third at 15‑14. Immaculata followed in fourth with a 22‑6 slate, and Old Bridge rounded out the top five at 21‑10.
South Plainfield, Middlesex and Edison secured sixth, seventh and eighth positions respectively, posting records of 17‑12, 22‑6 and 19‑8. St. Thomas Aquinas and Rutgers Prep rounded the list with 14‑15 and 17‑8 records, showcasing strong performances across their divisions.