Wall Knights Baseball

From the first practice to the final out, the Wall Freshman Baseball⚔️ team brought energy, effort, and pride every single day.

Finishing the season 13-5, this group showed what Wall Baseball 🛡️is all about. All of the hard work, toughness, and playing for each other. Game by game, they improved, competed, and built a foundation that will carry into the future.

This team wasn’t just about wins. It was about growth, learning, and becoming part of something bigger. The bond built this season is just the beginning of what’s to come for this group.

Thank you 🙏 to Coach Nase, families, and supporters for being there every step of the way.

The future is bright for Wall Baseball ⚾️❤️ Class of 2029!

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From the dugout to the diamond, from our underclassmen to our outstanding seniors, this 2026 Wall Baseball 🛡️ team embodied toughness, resilience, teamwork, and pride all season long.

With a final record of 20-8, this group trusted one another, pushed each other to be better, and became more than teammates—they became family. They battled together, celebrated together, and created memories that will last far beyond the final out.

To our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ seniors...Your legacy will not be measured solely by wins and losses, but by the example you set, the standards you upheld, and the impact you’ve left on every player who will wear a Wall Baseball uniform in the years ahead.

We—your biggest supporters—could not be more proud. ⚔️⚔️

Thank you 🙏🏽 to Coach Jim Rochford, Coach Cimino, Coach Depolo, Coach Rochford Sr, his staff, and every member of this team who represented Wall Baseball with class and commitment. Thank you to our families, friends, students, and community members whose support fueled us throughout the season.

While the season has come to an end, the brotherhood built by this team and the memories made during this remarkable 20-win campaign will remain part of Wall Baseball forever. ⚾️❤️


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Congratulations to Head Coach Jim Rochford, Asst Coach Neal Cimino, Asst Coach Steve Depolo, Asst Coach Shane Richey, Coach Jim Rochford, Sr, and our players on their first-round state playoff victory over Ocean, 10-2.

A historic day for Wall Baseball ⚔️ as Coach Rochford earns the 💯 win of his coaching career while the program captures its 900th all-time victory! An incredible milestone for an outstanding program! ⚾️

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The WIS Baseball Grade 8 team ⚔️ won the S.I.S.B.L Championship finishing the season 9-1. The team scored 85 runs while only giving up 8 runs ( 4 earned) all season. These boys played a fantastic season and are ready for WHS ⚾️ next year.

The 6/7 grade team finished 9-1. They also won their age division championship! Way to go coaches John Pagano and Gerard Nisivoccia- Congratulations 🎉 to our Future Knights!

Wall Baseball is moving on after a dominant 9-1 victory over Raritan in the NJSIAA State Tournament.

💥 HITS
• John Catanio: 3-for-4, 3 R 2 HR, 4 RBI
• Luke Dana: 3-for-4, 2 R, 2B, 2 RBI
• Frank Soos: 2-for-3
• Chris Knight: 2-for-3, RBI, BB
• Jackson Soos: 1-for-2, 2 R, 2 BB
• Will Hague: 1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI
• Austin Harr: 1-for-4

💨STOLEN BASES
• John Catanio
• Jackson Soos
• Luke Dana

🎯 Pitching
Nick Plevier (W) was outstanding, tossing a complete game:
• 7.0 IP • 4 H • 1 R (1 ER) •2 BB •3 K •78 pitches

Wall BASEBALL ⚔️ opens the NJSIAA State Tournament with a 10-2 win over Ocean Township in the First Round. The Knights put together timely hitting, aggressive baserunning, and strong pitching to advance! 🔥

💥 OFFENSIVE LEADERS
• John Catanio: 2-3, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R
• Will Hunt: 2 H, 2 RBI, R
• Frank Soos: 2B, 3 RBI
• Luke Dana: 2B, 3 R
• Davis Harr: RBI
• Austin Harr: RBI

💨 STOLEN BASES
John Catanio, Jack Duffy, Jackson Soos, and Luke Dana

🔥 ON THE MOUND
• John Catanio (W): 4.2 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
• Daniel Hennessy: 2.1 scoreless innings, 1 H

Wall moves on after a complete team performance in the opening round of the state tournament! ⚔️ next game is Friday 5/29.

The Knights ⚔️ picked up a 4-2 win over Brick Township on Senior Night at Blue Claws Stadium.

Wall battled through a tight game and came up clutch with aggressive baserunning and a complete game performance on the mound.

💥HITS
• Austin Harr: 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 R
• Frank Soos: 1 H, 1 RBI

💨 STOLEN BASES
• Jack Duffy – 2 SB
• Jack Murphy – 2 SB
• Canaan Struble – 1 SB

🛡️Pitching was outstanding as Nick Plevier threw a complete game to earn the win:
7 IP | 5 H | 2 ER | 4 BB | 6 K

🎓⚾️ Senior Night • Class of 2026 ⚾️🎓
On Friday May 22nd, we celebrate our Crimson Knights who have given their hearts to Wall Baseball.

Thank you, Class of 2026, for your leadership, memories, dedication, and love for the game. You are always a Wall Knight.

🗓️FRI MAY 22
⏰ 4:45 SENIOR RECOGNITION
⚾️ 6:00 FIRST PITCH
📍 Blue Claws Stadium (First Energy Park)
2 Stadium Way
Lakewood, NJ 08701

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WALL BASEBALL ⚔️ rolls past Lacey Lions 10-4. Another strong all-around performance from the Knights as the offense piled up 11 hits and the pitching staff locked it down.

🔥 AT THE PLATE:
• Luke Dana: 3 H, 2 R, 2 RBI
• Chris Knight: 2 H, 2 RBI, R
• Frank Soos: 2 H, RBI, R
• John Catanio: 2 H, RBI, R
• Jackson Soos: 1 H, 2B, RBI, R
• Davis Harr: 1 H, RBI, R
• Austin Harr: RBI, R
• Will Hunt: RBI
• Will Hague: R

💨 STOLEN BASES:
• Luke Dana

🎯 Pitching:
• John Catanio — 2 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
• Christian Suarez (W) — 5 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K