Mount Olive baseball stuns six-time defending champions in MCT final

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Mount Olive baseball stuns six-time defending champions in MCT final

Mount Olive baseball stuns six-time defending champions in MCT final

Junior standout Brayden Longo led the charge in a performance for the ages as Mount Olive captures first county title in 34 years.

Mount Olive baseball stuns six-time defending champions in MCT final

Junior standout Brayden Longo led the charge in a performance for the ages as Mount Olive captures first county title in 34 years.

In a game that felt scripted by the baseball gods themselves, Mount Olive pulled off one of the most stunning upsets in Morris County Tournament history. On May 15 at Montville High School, the underdogs toppled six-time defending champion Delbarton in an 8-7 thriller, capturing their first county title in 34 years.

The star of the show? Junior Brayden Longo, who delivered a performance for the ages. With the game hanging in the balance in the fourth inning, Longo crushed a go-ahead three-run homer that sent the packed crowd into a frenzy. But he wasn't done there. Longo also earned the win on the mound and sealed the victory with a jaw-dropping, game-ending double play that earned him Most Valuable Player honors.

For Mount Olive, this championship is more than just a win—it's a historic milestone. The program's last Morris County Tournament title came way back in 1991, making this only their second county crown ever. Ending a 34-year drought with such dramatic flair is the stuff of legends, and it's a moment that will be remembered by fans and players alike for years to come.

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