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South Jersey baseball produced plenty of top performances over the fifth week of the season. Here's our list of the best.

Baseball Players of Week 5, presented by Atlantic City Electric VOTE here:

South Jersey baseball produced plenty of top performances over the fifth week of the season. Here's our list of the best.

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Each week we will feature some of the top performances across South Jersey baseball diamonds in our seven-county coverage area.

Who had the best week? Vote in the poll at the end of the story. Voting will close on Friday afternoon.

Triton's Dylan Bernard was the top vote getter last week, garnering 50.8 percent of the 19.2 K votes recorded. Cherry Hill West's Derek Hughes and Audubon's Chase Bozarth rounded out the top three vote getters.

Jonauris De Leon, Pennsauken. The senior is the table setter for the Indians and the leadoff hitter performed his task with pride last week, scoring two runs in all three games. He went 4-for-11 with six runs scored and two stolen bases. In Saturday’s 10-2 win over Sterling in the Camden County Tournament, De Leon had three hits, including a double and triple. He’s scored 16 times, including 10 times in the last four games.

Logan Downey, Northern Burlington. The junior launched three home runs last week, blasting a pair and driving in six runs against Cinnaminson on April 20 before hitting another homer with three RBIs against Delran three days later. Downey had six hits and nine RBIs in the two games. He’s knocked in a run in six straight contests and has 19 RBIs on the season. For the week, he also threw seven scoreless innings in two outings, including a one-hit gem with 12 strikeouts against Cinnaminson.

Andrew Forster, Bordentown. The senior right-hander fired a 112-pitch gem against Holy Cross Academy on April 22, blanking the Lancers on three hits while striking out 13. He has recorded double-digit strikeouts in five of his six starts this season (had nine Ks in his first turn) and has 63 strikeouts in 33 1/3 innings. He also went 4-for-6 with two RBIs at the plate in two games last week.

Jackson Gayer, Haddonfield. The junior southpaw spun five shutout innings with no walks and seven strikeouts as the Haddons blanked Moorestown, 3-0, on April 23. It was a season-high in innings pitched for Gayer, who has fanned 10 and walked one over 12 frames this spring. Gayer also provided an RBI in Haddonfield’s 2-1 win over rival West Deptford on April 25.

Luke Lomax, Sterling. The senior knocked in the game’s lone run in a 1-0 victory over Gloucester on April 21, then blasted two home runs in a 12-7 triumph over Audubon two days later. Lomax went 2-for-3 with three runs scored and four RBIs to sink the Green Wave.

Carter Zetusky, Haddon Heights. The sophomore enjoyed a career week, batting .600 (6-for-10) with a homer and nine RBIs to help power the Garnets’ offense which posted 48 runs in three games. Zetusky is hitting .615 (8-for-13) in limited time this spring.

Drew Gable, Cherokee. The freshman closed out the week by launching homers in consecutive games. He accounted for the Chiefs’ lone run with a solo shot on April 22. Two days later, he went 2-for-4 with a double, homer and five RBIs in a 5-4 win over Jackson Township.

Vinny Milillo, Eastern. The Vikings’ leadoff hitter filled up the stat sheet with four hits, five runs scored, six RBIs, three walks and three stolen bases as the Vikings picked up three more wins. Milillo has at least one hit and one RBI in five of his last six games while crossing home plate at least once in 10 of his last 11 contests. He’s hitting .417 with seven walks and 14 stolen bases this spring.

Dante Matarese, Bishop Eustace. The junior batted .700 (7-for-10) with seven runs scored and six RBIs as the Crusaders pinned losses on Shawnee, Camden Catholic and Kingsway. Matarese opened the week with a two-homer game against Shawnee as head coach Sam Tropiano earned his 800th career win. After being held hitless in the opener, Matarese has at least one knock in 13 straight games and is batting .435 for the season.

Bishop Eustace baseball coach Sam Tropiano is doused with water by his players after Tropiano earned his 800th career win, as Bishop Eustace defeated Shawnee, 8-1, at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.Bishop Eustace's head baseball coach Sam Tropiano goes over the ground rules prior to the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Tropiano earned his 800th career win, as Bishop Eustace defeated Shawnee, 8-1.Bishop Eustace's head baseball coach Sam Tropiano speaks to officials prior to the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Tropiano earned his 800th career win, as Bishop Eustace defeated Shawnee, 8-1.Bishop Eustace's head baseball coach Sam Tropiano speaks to officials prior to the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Tropiano earned his 800th career win, as Bishop Eustace defeated Shawnee, 8-1.Bishop Eustace's head baseball coach Sam Tropiano goes over the ground rules prior to the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Tropiano earned his 800th career win, as Bishop Eustace defeated Shawnee, 8-1.Bishop Eustace's head baseball coach Sam Tropiano goes over the ground rules prior to the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Tropiano earned his 800th career win, as Bishop Eustace defeated Shawnee, 8-1.Bishop Eustace's JJ McLaughlin delivers a pitch during the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.Bishop Eustace's JJ McLaughlin delivers a pitch during the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.Shawnee's Tim Dougherty delivers a pitch during the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.Shawnee's Tim Dougherty delivers a pitch during the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.Bishop Eustace's Max Sullivan slides safely into 2nd after hitting a RBI double during the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.Bishop Eustace's Dante Matarese hits a home run during the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.Bishop Eustace's Dante Matarese, center, celebrates with teammates after Matarese hit a home run during the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.Bishop Eustace's Max Sullivan homers during the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.Bishop Eustace's Max Sullivan, center, celebrates with teammates after Sullivan hit a home run during the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.Bishop Eustace's Max Sullivan, 3rd from left, celebrates with teammates after Sullivan hit a home run during the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.Bishop Eustace's head baseball coach Sam Tropiano, facing, is hugged by Bishop Eustace's Franco Iannone after Tropiano earned his 800th career win, as Bishop Eustace defeated Shawnee, 8-1, at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.Bishop Eustace baseball coach Sam Tropiano is doused with water by his players after Tropiano earned his 800th career win, as Bishop Eustace defeated Shawnee, 8-1, at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.Bishop Eustace baseball coach Sam Tropiano is honored after Tropiano earned his 800th career win, as Bishop Eustace defeated Shawnee, 8-1, at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.Bishop Eustace baseball coach Sam Tropiano is honored after Tropiano earned his 800th career win, as Bishop Eustace defeated Shawnee, 8-1, at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.1 / 20PHOTOS: Bishop Eustace's baseball coach Sam Tropiano wins 800th gameBishop Eustace baseball coach Sam Tropiano is doused with water by his players after Tropiano earned his 800th career win, as Bishop Eustace defeated Shawnee, 8-1, at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.1 / 20PHOTOS: Bishop Eustace's baseball coach Sam Tropiano wins 800th gameBishop Eustace baseball coach Sam Tropiano is doused with water by his players after Tropiano earned his 800th career win, as Bishop Eustace defeated Shawnee, 8-1, at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.2 / 20PHOTOS: Bishop Eustace's baseball coach Sam Tropiano wins 800th gameBishop Eustace's head baseball coach Sam Tropiano goes over the ground rules prior to the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Tropiano earned his 800th career win, as Bishop Eustace defeated Shawnee, 8-1.3 / 20PHOTOS: Bishop Eustace's baseball coach Sam Tropiano wins 800th gameBishop Eustace's head baseball coach Sam Tropiano speaks to officials prior to the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Tropiano earned his 800th career win, as Bishop Eustace defeated Shawnee, 8-1.4 / 20PHOTOS: Bishop Eustace's baseball coach Sam Tropiano wins 800th gameBishop Eustace's head baseball coach Sam Tropiano speaks to officials prior to the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Tropiano earned his 800th career win, as Bishop Eustace defeated Shawnee, 8-1.5 / 20PHOTOS: Bishop Eustace's baseball coach Sam Tropiano wins 800th gameBishop Eustace's head baseball coach Sam Tropiano goes over the ground rules prior to the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Tropiano earned his 800th career win, as Bishop Eustace defeated Shawnee, 8-1.6 / 20PHOTOS: Bishop Eustace's baseball coach Sam Tropiano wins 800th gameBishop Eustace's head baseball coach Sam Tropiano goes over the ground rules prior to the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Tropiano earned his 800th career win, as Bishop Eustace defeated Shawnee, 8-1.7 / 20PHOTOS: Bishop Eustace's baseball coach Sam Tropiano wins 800th gameBishop Eustace's JJ McLaughlin delivers a pitch during the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.8 / 20PHOTOS: Bishop Eustace's baseball coach Sam Tropiano wins 800th gameBishop Eustace's JJ McLaughlin delivers a pitch during the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.9 / 20PHOTOS: Bishop Eustace's baseball coach Sam Tropiano wins 800th gameShawnee's Tim Dougherty delivers a pitch during the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.10 / 20PHOTOS: Bishop Eustace's baseball coach Sam Tropiano wins 800th gameShawnee's Tim Dougherty delivers a pitch during the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.11 / 20South Jersey Baseball Mean 15 rankings for April 23Bishop Eustace's Max Sullivan slides safely into 2nd after hitting a RBI double during the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.12 / 20PHOTOS: Bishop Eustace's baseball coach Sam Tropiano wins 800th gameBishop Eustace's Dante Matarese hits a home run during the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.13 / 20PHOTOS: Bishop Eustace's baseball coach Sam Tropiano wins 800th gameBishop Eustace's Dante Matarese, center, celebrates with teammates after Matarese hit a home run during the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.14 / 20PHOTOS: Bishop Eustace's baseball coach Sam Tropiano wins 800th gameBishop Eustace's Max Sullivan homers during the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.15 / 20PHOTOS: Bishop Eustace's baseball coach Sam Tropiano wins 800th gameBishop Eustace's Max Sullivan, center, celebrates with teammates after Sullivan hit a home run during the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.16 / 20PHOTOS: Bishop Eustace's baseball coach Sam Tropiano wins 800th gameBishop Eustace's Max Sullivan, 3rd from left, celebrates with teammates after Sullivan hit a home run during the baseball game between Bishop Eustace and Shawnee, played at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.17 / 20PHOTOS: Bishop Eustace's baseball coach Sam Tropiano wins 800th gameBishop Eustace's head baseball coach Sam Tropiano, facing, is hugged by Bishop Eustace's Franco Iannone after Tropiano earned his 800th career win, as Bishop Eustace defeated Shawnee, 8-1, at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.18 / 20PHOTOS: Bishop Eustace's baseball coach Sam Tropiano wins 800th gameBishop Eustace baseball coach Sam Tropiano is doused with water by his players after Tropiano earned his 800th career win, as Bishop Eustace defeated Shawnee, 8-1, at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.19 / 20PHOTOS: Bishop Eustace's baseball coach Sam Tropiano wins 800th gameBishop Eustace baseball coach Sam Tropiano is honored after Tropiano earned his 800th career win, as Bishop Eustace defeated Shawnee, 8-1, at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.20 / 20PHOTOS: Bishop Eustace's baseball coach Sam Tropiano wins 800th gameBishop Eustace baseball coach Sam Tropiano is honored after Tropiano earned his 800th career win, as Bishop Eustace defeated Shawnee, 8-1, at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, N.J., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.Tri-County ConferenceGiovanni Cristinzio, Washington Township. The senior started the week with hits in all four of his at-bats to go along with two walks and five runs scored as the Minutemen marched to a 3-0 week. Cristinzio finished with six runs scored in three games, raising his team-best total to 15. He also swiped a base in all three games to give him a club-leading seven.

Jimmy Gallagher, Williamstown. The senior right-hander fired a no-hitter with 13 strikeouts as the Braves earned a 10-0 victory over Shawnee in the Downbeach Coaches vs. Cancer Classic. Gallagher needed 79 pitches to cover the five frames and he walked just one. The 13 Ks tied a season-high for Gallagher.

Ian Robeson, Highland. The Tartans kept their winning ways rolling and the senior played a pivotal role in four victories last week. Robeson batted .538 (7-for-13) with a homer, eight RBIs and seven runs scored over the stretch. He had a pair of RBIs in a 4-3 win over Hammonton in the Downbeach Coaches vs. Cancer Classic and added two more in an 8-7 victory against Cinnaminson in the Joe Lang Classic. The hot streak has Robeson’s season batting average up to .421 with 15 RBIs as the team has won six in a row.

Josh Yurgin, Clearview. The sophomore fired a one-hitter with 14 strikeouts as the Pioneers produced a 5-1 win over Delsea on April 25. Yurgin ran his record to 5-0 while lowering his ERA to 0.80. He has picked up 25 strikeouts over his last 13 innings of work.

Milestone: Glassboro’s Jude Dempster notched his 100th career strikeout on the hill during a win over Collingswood on April 25. The sophomore struck out eight in the game, raising his career total to 106.

Sean Burke, Mainland. The junior collected six hits, including a homer, and swiped four bases as the Mustangs earned a win over Absegami and swept Millville in a two-game set. Burke scored five times and drove in four runs in the three games.

Bobby Butkus, St. Joseph Academy. Deuces were wild for the junior as he posted two runs, two hits and two RBIs in two games to close out the week. In his other game, he went 2-for-3 with two runs and three RBIs. He hit .600 (6-for-10) with a homer, lifting his season batting average to .541.

Giovanni Crescitelli, Buena. The sophomore went 6-for-8 (.750) with eight RBIs and five runs scored to highlight the Chiefs’ two-game, season sweep of Holy Spirit along with a win over Salem. The hot streak pushed Crescitelli’s batting average up to .361.

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