Final Overall Record: 17-6                                   Conference Record: 11-3

Gator Baseball Summer Camp:
July 6-9, 2009
Contact Coach Alloway for more info

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Flacco Drafted by Orioles

XXXX	Mike Flacco, who played shortstop for the Gators and graduated from Gateway in 2005, was selected in the 31st round of the First-Year Player Draft last Thursday by the Baltimore Orioles. Mike Flacco is the brother of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco.

Final Contest Rained Out

Despite rescheduling the contest several times, the Gators were unable to play their final Colonial Conference contest against Woodbury on Thursday afternoon. Abbreviated Senior Day festivities were held at the field. The Class of 2009 will graduate as the first team to win a South Jersey championship in the past ten years and only the second in school history.

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Sloppy Defense Ends Playoff Run

Despite scattering just six singles, Gateway committed seven fielding errors and only managed five hits as their playoff run ended Tuesday afternoon at Rider University. Central Jersey Brearley defeated the Gators 6-2, advancing to the state Group I championship game on Saturday.

Senior Day Plans Altered

On Thursday, Gateway will host Woodbury in the annual senior day contest. The barbeque originally scheduled to be held that date has been postponed.

Parents of seniors are encouraged to arrive in time for pre-game introductions.

Dawgs Bite Gators

Gateway saw its hopes for a division title evaporate on Wednesday afternoon as Haddonfield defeated the Gators 7-5. Meanwhile, Haddon Township beat Audubon, giving the Hawks at least a share of the Colonial Conference Patriot Division championship.

Gateway will now focus its full attention on the South Jersey Group I Championship game at Pitman on Friday afternoon.

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Gateway Defeats Glassboro;
Advances to S.J. Finals

The Gators scored three runs in the first and never trailed as they defeated Glassboro 6-4 in the South Jersey Group I semifinals on Tuesday afternoon. Chris Patterson pitched six innings, earning his fourth victory of the season. Dom DePasquale homered in the contest, broke the school record for career hits, and pitched the seventh inning, earning the save.

Gateway advances to the South Jersey championship game for the first time since 2007. They will face the winner of the Pitman vs. Pennsville contest, which was rained out on Tuesday and has been rescheduled for Wednesday at Pitman.

Click here to view Scott Chappalear's article from Wednesday's Gloucester County Times

Click here to view Evan Macy's article from Wednesday's Gloucester County Times

Click here to view Marc Narducci's article from Wednesday's Philadelphia Inquirer

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Gators Tame Lions;
Advance to Semifinals

Gateway pounded out 13 hits, including 5 for extra bases, as they cruised to a 9-1 rout of Gloucester on Friday afternoon. Nick Rutter, Chris Patterson, Dom DePasquale and Brent Rubena each doubled for the Gators, and Rick Ponto homered in the contest. DePasquale earned the victory for Gateway, pitching a complete game, walking just one batter while allowing only four hits.

The Gators advance to the semifinals for the third consecutive season on Tuesday when they will face Glassboro at Gateway. Two years ago, the Gators defeated Audubon in the semifinals before losing in the South Jersey championship to Sterling. Last season, the Gateway won a thrilling, come-from-behind contest over Delran to reach the semifinals, where they lost to eventual champion Buena.

Click here to view the article from Saturday's Gloucester County Times

Click here to view the updated brackets

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Gators Hammer the Herd;
Prepare for Playoff Opener

Gateway defeated Woodbury by a score of 12-3 on Wednesday afternoon. The Gators improved their record to 11-2 in the Colonial Conference standings.

The Gators now get ready for their playoff opener on Friday afternoon against Gloucester. First pitch is scheduled for 4:00 PM.

Spartans Top Gateway

Deptford used a five-run third inning to propel them to a 7-1 victory over the Gators on Tuesday afternoon. The Gators will return to Colonial Conference action on Wednesday afternoon when they travel to Woodbury.

DePasquale Stifles Lindenwold

Senior Dom DePasquale struck out 14 batters and walked none while allowing just three hits as Gateway defeated Lindewold 11-2 in Colonial Conference Patriot Division Contest. The victory improves Gateway's record to 10-2 and keeps the Gators tied with Haddon Township for first place in the conference standings.

On Tuesday, the Gators will make the short trip to neighboring Deptford High School for a non-league contest.

Playoff Pairings Released

The brackets for the 2009 NJSIAA State Baseball Playoffs have been announced. Gateway has earned a #2 seed in the South sectional, and begins the journey towards a state championship on Friday, May 22 at home vs. Gloucester.

Gateway Pounds Overbrook

The Gator bats came to life on Wednesday afternoon as Gateway defeated Overbrook 12-1. The Gators scored five runs in the first inning and never looked back, earning their sixth home win in seven contests.

The Gators will now await the release of the pairings for the NJSIAA State Tournament, which is scheduled to occur on Thursday evening.

Gators Rally to Defeat Paulsboro

After falling behind the Red Raiders 6-1 in the third inning, Gateway scored in every inning, including three runs in the third and two runs in the fifth, and held on to defeat Paulsboro by a score of 9-8. Steve DePasquale earned the victory in relief for the Gators, who won their fifth consecutive home contest.

The Gators will host Colonial Conference newcomer Overbrook on Wednesday afternoon.

Gateway Defeats Audubon 1-0

Despite only three hits in the contest, the Gators beat Audubon on Monday afternoon. Mike Pietroforte's RBI single in the fourth inning scored Dom DePasquale for the only run of the game. DePasquale pitched a complete game for Gateway, scattering seven hits and not walking a batter while striking out three. Gateway improved to 10-3 on the season and 7-2 in the tight Colonial Conference standings.

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Thursday's Game vs. G.C.I.T.
Has Been Cancelled

Silver Knights Defeat Gateway

Sterling used an eight run fourth inning to put away the Gators 12-2 on Saturday. The loss is Gateway's first in six contests. Gateway will open a four-game homestand on Monday when they face division rival Audubon.

Thursday's Game vs. Paulsboro
Has Been Postponed

Game Rescheduled for May 12th
View the updated Season Schedule

Win Streak Reaches Five As Gateway Defeats Raiders

In the opening game of a rare home-and-home series, the Gators scored four runs in the first inning en route to a 5-1 victory of Paulsboro on Wednesday afternoon. As a result of several rainouts, the game was Gateway's first in five days. Rick Ponto collected his 100th career hit and Chris Patterson went 3 for 4 with a double and 2 RBIs. Dom DePasquale pitched a complete game, scattering just four hits and not walking a batter while striking out 11 to earn the victory for the Gators.

On Thursday, the series will shift to Woodbury Heights as Gateway and Paulsboro will battle again. First pitch is scheduled for 3:45 PM.

Wednesday's Game vs. Paulsboro
Will Be Played AT PAULSBORO

Tuesday's Freshmen Game vs. Audubon
Has Been Postponed

The game is rescheduled for May 27th

Monday's Games vs. Haddonfield
Have Been Postponed

Games have been rescheduled for May 21st

Saturday's Game vs. Woodbury
Has Been Rained Out

A make-up date has not yet been set.

Gateway Defeats C-Wood;
Wins Fourth Straight

The Gators pounded out 12 hits and scored in every inning as they defeated Collingswood 13-3 Friday afternoon. Chris Patterson earned the victory for the Gators, who have won four consecutive contests. Gateway returns to action on Saturday morning when they face Woodbury in a Patriot Division contest.

Gators Defeat Hawks in 8 Innings;
Clinch Post-Season Berth

Gateway defeated Haddon Township 3-2 in extra innings on Wednesday afternoon, moving them percentage points ahead of the Hawks in the Colonial Conference standings. Gateway led the contest 2-0 entering the seventh inning, only to see the Hawks tie the game in the bottom of the last frame. In the top of the eighth, following a Nick Rutter walk, senior Rick Ponto drove in winning run with an RBI single. Dom DePasquale pitched all eight innings for the Gators, striking out nine while allowing just four hits and two walks.

With Wednesday's victory, Gateway advances to 7-2 overall. With just five games remaining before the May 8th cutoff, the Gators have clinched a berth in the NJSIAA state playoffs for the third consecutive season.

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Last Week's Rainout vs. Woodbury
Will Be Played on Saturday, May 2th at 10:00 AM

Gators Score 10 in 6th to Defeat Garnets in Slugfest

Trailing 6-4 in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Gators exploded for 10 runs and held on in the seventh to defeat Haddon Heights 14-10 on Monday afternoon at Gateway. Mike Pietroforte doubled twice, Nick Rutter went 3-for-4 with a double, and Sam Frank tripled in the effort. In all, the Gators pounded out 14 hits in earning their sixth victory of the season.

The Gators travel to Haddon Township to face the division-leading Hawks on Wednesday afternoon.

Gators Split Pair at Joe Lang Classic

After sprinting out to a 2-0 lead against Pitman on Saturday morning, the Panthers scored runs in the sixth and seventh innings to defeat the Gators 3-2 in the opening round of the Joe Lang Classic at Pitman.

In the consolation game, Gateway defeated perennial Group III power Delsea by a 6-3 score. Senior Sam Frank went 2 for 3 and scored 2 runs. Senior Dom DePasquale was 2 for 4 and drove in a run. Joe Palmer earned his first career victory in the effort.

Gateway returns to Colonial Conference action on Monday when they face Haddon Heights in an inter-division contest.

More Schedule Changes...

Wednesday's games vs. Woodbury
have been postponed.
No make up date has been set.

Friday's games at Audubon
have been rescheduled
for May 22nd.

The game originally scheduled for that date against Delsea has been cancelled.

Click here to view the updated schedule

Gateway Wins Kelly Tournament

The Gators claimed the Jim Kelly Memorial Tournament championship at Gloucester on Saturday afternoon. The Gators defeated Pamyra 12-3 in the first round contest. Steve DePasquale pitched 6 innings to earn the win. Dom DePasquale went 2-3 with a 2-run homer and a triple and collected his 100th hit (a triple) and 4 RBIs. Rick Ponto was 3 for 3 with 3 RBIs.

In the championship game, the Gators trailed Gloucester 3-1 in the seventh inning when sophomore Brent Rubena hit a 2-run single to tie the game and Dom DePasquale hit a bases loaded ground-rule double to give Gateway a 5-3 Lead . Junior Nick Gismondi pitched 2 innings in relief of Mike Pietroforte to earn the victory. DePasquale came in and closed the contest, earning the save.

WIth the victories, Gateway improves to 4-1 on the season and returns to action on Monday when they travel to Somerdale to face Sterling. First pitch is scheduled for 3:45 PM.

Gators Edge Lindenwold

Gateway defeated Lindenwold 5-4 in a Colonial Conference contest on Friday. Dom DePasquale earned the victory in relief and scored the winning run in the fifth inning after hitting a triple and advancing on an error. The Gators travel to Gloucester City High School Saturday morning for the annual Jim Kelly Tournament. Gateway will face Palmyra in the opening round. The winner of that game will advance to play the winner of the Penns Grove vs. Gloucester contest.

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Gateway Shutout by Hawks

Haddon Township scored three runs in the top of the fist and never looked back as they spoiled the Gators home opener, winning 6-0. Gateway managed just two hits in the contest.

Gators Win Season Opener

Gateway defeated arch-rival West Deptford for the fourth consecutive time as they beat the Eagles 7-6 at Union Field on Wednesday afternoon.

Senior Rick Ponto hit a three-run homer as part of a four-run first inning and the Gators held on in the seventh to claim their first victory of the 2009 season. Shane Sweeney drove in the game winning runs in the seventh inning, and Dom DePasquale pitched 3+ innings in relief to earn the win.

Click here to view the article from the Gloucester County Times.