HAMMONTON—Preparations
for the 2010 fall season were in full
swing last week, as several teams from
both local high schools saw their first
preseason action.
Hammonton High School’s football team
looked strong in scrimmages early in the
week in a tri-scrimmage against host
Williamstown and Cherry Hill West. The
Blue Devils ended the week with another
solid performance at Cherokee.
“We did a nice job on both sides of the
ball. Obviously, it’s early and we still
need to work on a lot of things, but
overall I was happy with our
performance,” head coach Pete Lancetta
said.
At St. Joseph, the Wildcats’ football
team opened its preseason against
Mainland, and ended the week with a
scrimmage at Paul VI.
In both, St. Joe’s defense appeared
strong, while the offense was able to
move the ball well.
“We’re getting there. Hopefully, we’ll
be ready once the season starts,” head
coach Paul Sacco said.
One coach pleased with her team’s
performance was HHS girls soccer coach
Lisa Cuneo, whose team played well in
its first action against Williamstown.
“We have so many new players, and I
wasn’t really sure what to expect,” she
said.
“But if that’s the way we’re going to
play all season, I’ll be very happy. We
played a good game against a very good
team. For the first time out, we looked
great,” she said.
Hammonton’s field hockey team also
played well in a scrimmage against
Pinelands.
“We had some trouble early, but once we
settled down I thought we did a good
job. We have a lot of girls in new
positions and playing together for the
first time, so once they get a little
more comfortable with each other, I
think we’ll play better,” head coach
Rosie Santiago said.
At St. Joe, the girls soccer team hosted
Atlantic Christian in its first
scrimmage.
“We have some things to work on, but
overall I’m happy. They’re working very
hard. I’ve been really pleased with
them,” head coach J.P. Jones said.
Hammonton’s tennis team lost its opening
scrimmage at Bishop Eustace, but bounced
back for a solid performance at home
against Our Lady of Mercy Academy.
“We’re very young, and I’m hoping that
we can keep improving throughout the
season,” head coach Casey McCullough
said.
