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On Tuesday, July 13, the Cincinnati Reds drafted Livingston High School graduate Ryan Cardona in the 19th round of the MLB draft, pick number 570 overall. One week later, Cardona is already in Goodyear, Arizona for draft camp with his fellow new Reds signees. He isn’t sure when he will start playing in minor league games, but it could be soon.

Cardona, a Class of 2018 LHS graduate, said it was “unreal” to be drafted by a Major League Baseball team.

“I am thankful to have this opportunity and I have been blessed in so many ways throughout my life,” he said.

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Livingston High School graduate Ryan Cardona was drafted this week by the Cincinnati Reds baseball team.

On Tuesday, July 13, the Reds selected Cardona in the 19th round of the MLB draft; pick number 570 overall.

“I’m so happy for Ryan. He’s a tremendous pitcher and a terrific young man,” said Mickey Ennis, who was Cardona’s Livingston Lancers varsity baseball coach. “He has worked extremely hard to get to this point. I’m excited to see where this journey takes him.”

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DISTRICT 8 CHAMPIONS: The Livingston Little League 9/10 Williamsport baseball team captured the District 8 tournament championship with a 4-0 record, finishing with a 10-0 win over Nutley East. Shown here, the team includes Manu Silva, Tanish Reikhy, Vivaan Gandhi, Praj Kumar, Matty Beeney, Jack Uliano, Manny Bahler, Nick Forgione, Blake Simon, Alan Gholston, Alexander Mujoski, Matthew Gillock, and Liam Zotti. At rear are coaches Greg Bushwell, Dave McLaughlin, and Mike Sorrentino. The team advances to the Sectional Tournament, which will begin in Hackensack on Sunday, July 18.

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GIANTS BASEBALL TEAM NOTCHES WIN: The Livingston U-17 Giants baseball team defeated the Ramsey Eagles, 6-1, at home at Livingston’s Brendan Tevlin Field. Shown above, Giant Aidan Cochran, #5, singles to left field against Ramsey pitcher Ryan Paul. Eagles catcher Tom Gander and Home plate umpire David Liguori follow the ball’s progress. At right, Livingston pitcher Alphonso Lombardi delivers a curve ball against the Eagles. Don Schwartz Photos

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Frank Schwindel, a 29-year-old 2010 graduate of Livingston High School, was called up to the Oakland A’s Major League Baseball team on his birthday last Tuesday, June 29.

He had been playing for the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators when he was told to pack his bags for the big leagues. His wife and infant son flew from their New Jersey home to see him play this past week, according to reports.

In his first at bat with the team, on Wednesday, June 30, Schwindel hit a home run. As of press time, Schwindel has recorded three hits in 11 at bats, with an OPS (on base percentage plus slugging percentage) of .909, which is well above the league average.

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CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON: The Livingston High School softball team, which won the state Group IV championship, completed the season with a 23-5 record, a #1 ranking in Group IV, and a final state ranking of #2. Senior captain Nathalia DiIanni was selected All-State, second team; and first team, All Group IV. All Group IV second team honors were awarded to senior outfielder Deja Robinson; sophomore infielder Caitlin Mullen; and freshman pitcher Sophia Mount. Jason Daily was selected Coach of the Year in the Super Essex Conference, and the Lancers were named Team of the Year. Shown here in recent action, clockwise from top left: freshman pitcher Sophia Mount brings it to the plate; the team gets ready to win; Nathalia DiIanni scores for the Lancers; senior outfielder Deja Robinson throws out a runner; sophomore infielder Caitlin Mullen celebrates after driving in two runs; and coach Jason Daily selects a “Player of the Game.”

USOT DODGERS LOSE TO ROYALS: The Livingston Dodgers of the U.S. Over Thirty Baseball League were defeated by the New Jersey Royals on Sunday, June 27, at the Memorial Park Oval. The Royals are coached by player/ manager Adam Slater, a former Lancer baseball player. Slater singles to left against the Dodgers. At left, Livingston Dodger pitcher Paul Boulanger brings it to the plate against the Long Valley-based New Jersey Royals. Don Schwartz Photos

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U16 GIANTS DEFEAT BERGEN: The Livingston Giants defeated the Bergen Knights, 12-2, in a U16 League game played on Sunday, June 27, on the Oval. Shown here, Giants third baseman Julius Casale drives the ball to left field against the Knights. Don Schwartz Photo

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WINNING HOCKEY SEASON: The Livingston middle school ice hockey team finished the year with a 14-2 record.

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TOURNAMENT WINNERS: The Giants 13U baseball team won the United States Amateur Baseball League (USABL) Father’s Day Tournament, held at Tevlin Field in Livingston this past weekend.

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