Leading the returnees for the Lancers are its talented, veteran starting pitchers, led by seniors Max Peri (5-1, 1.83 ERA in 2024) and Tyler Chen along with hard-throwing junior Adam Goldberg. Senior southpaw Julian Schultz, who is so valuable defensively in centerfield and was the team’s leadoff batter last year, is always an option in a late-game situation out of the bullpen. Also, senior Jackson Becker, who hurled a no-hitter vs. Nutley last year, is ready to add more innings to the staff this season, while junior lefty Jack Silberman is another option for Feigenbaum and Ennis.

Returning around the infield are the reliable Robbie Lynn at third base, slick-fielding shortstop Alex Yang and defensive-minded second baseman Joe Meierhofer. Senior Ben Lubetsky, a capable fill-in a season ago, is a sure-fielding lefty glove at first base.

Returning in the outfield are Chen in left field, Schultz in center and hard-hitting senior EJ Frayne, who led the team with 31 RBI a season ago, back in right. Senior Zane Ginsberg is one of the options to play left field when Chen pitches.

Another valuable returning piece to the puzzle is having talented senior catcher John Marco Maiello back behind the plate where he is a solid defender and handles the mound staff in smooth fashion.

“It’s a great group of young men, both on and off the field, and we’re excited about the possibilities this spring, no doubt about that,” said Ennis. “We’ll see what happens, but I like our chances to achieve some great things again together!”

The Lancers are scheduled to be at Caldwell Tuesday (April 1) and host SHP on Thursday (April 3).

Among the attractive independent home contests on the 2025 schedule are South Plainfield (April 22), Don Bosco Prep (April 30), DePaul (May 8) and Morris Knolls (May 22).

NOTES- Livingston started the season earlier than most teams, falling 5-4 at Randolph on March 27…The Lancers will face Monroe, 10 a.m., Saturday, April 12, in the annual Autism Awareness Challenge 4-day, 22-game extravaganza set for April 10-13 on two different diamonds at North Brunswick Community Park. Essex County rivals Columbia and Millburn will also participate in the popular showcase that features top teams from North, Central and South Jersey…On the college front, among the Lancers committed to play at the next level in 2026 are Chen (Brandeis), Frayne (Drew), Schultz (Ramapo) and Lynn (Otterbein in Ohio)…Livingston fell to SHP in last season’s Greater Newark Tournament final.

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