South Brunswick 12U Vikings Capture Central Jersey Baseball Title

The South Brunswick 12U Vikings travel team recently won the Spring 2013 Central Jersey Baseball League championship to regain the title they last held in 2011. 

The Vikings played some hard-fought regular-season games, beating South Plainfield, Hillsborough, and South Shore Federals from Staten Island while finishing the regular season with a 5-3-1 record to clinch a playoff spot. 

The Vikings continued to play hard going into the playoffs, beating the Hillsborough Heat (6-3) by a score of 5-3. The championship for the Central Jersey Baseball League was held on Father’s Day at Rowland Park's turf fields, where they played the South Shore Federals.

The Vikings jumped out to an early lead as they scored a run in each inning before holding on for an 8-3 victory.

“These boys have been playing hard fought baseball together for quite a few years," said coach Andrew Goldsmith. "Their athleticism, dedication, operating rhythm and camaraderie is a pleasure to be part of.” 

The 12U Vikings also hit a milestone by winning their 100th game on May 26. They now have a record of 105-34-3 in just four seasons. 

Later this summer, the Vikings will be traveling to Cooperstown, NY to represent South Brunswick, where they will be competing with 100 other teams from around the nation for an entire week.

--submitted by South Brunswick 12U Vikings