Seton Hall Prep captured the 2026 Greater Newark Tournament championship with a shutout victory over Nutley High School, winning 6-0 on May 16 at Doc Goeltz Field in Verona. Senior pitchers J.J. Drennan, who struck out 11 over 6⅔ innings allowing two hits, and Joseph Pontoriero combined for the two-hitter to seal the result. Coral offense included a bases-clearing double by Joey Maiella and a key ground-rule double by Jordan Burwell in the sixth inning. The performance continues to elevate regional baseball prominence, providing local institutions such as Hardball Factory - Batting Cages & Lessons with heightened interest in player development within the Newark area.