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Home of the Clifton Hawks
Clifton, New Jersey based semi-pro team established in 1997
Friday, August 8
Uniforms
Uniforms should be returned no later than 8-22. They can be returned to Title Agency of New Jersey, 374 Clifton Ave. Clifton, NJ 07011, (973) 253-2399, 9-5 Mon. thru Fri. either in person or by mail. Deposits will be returned once uniforms have been received. Uniforms can also be given to Ron, MikeS., Eric or Mike V.
Tuesday, July 29
Two and out
Justin Chimento was called on to pitch the Hawks out of a second and third, no out, go ahead run on third situation in the fourth inning. Chimento got the first batter he faced to line out to second, induced the three batter in the lineup to ground out to third and struck out the cleanup hitter to end the inning, preserving the Hawks 3-2 lead over Saddle brook in Sunday's playoff elimination game. A sudden thunder storm interupted the Hawks momentum causing an hour and a half delay before play was to resume. The Hawks took advantage of Saddle Brook pitcher Mike Cramer's loss of control and turned two base on balls and an RBI base hit by Anthony Genchi into an insurance run. Genchi a pitcher by trade volunteered to take on the catching duties for the Hawks while two of their regular catchers were vacationing and another had a prior catching commitment. The rain delay took its toll on Chimento's control as well as he labored to get through the fifth inning allowing four runs and turning a 7-4 lead over to the Rebels. The Hawks went quietly in the top of the sixth and Mike Vinciquerra was called on to pitch the sixth on short rest. Vinciquerra was touched for 3 more runs, two earned in the bottom of the inning putting the Hawks at an 9-4 disadvantage. Cramer came out to pitch the top of the seventh for Saddle Brook and retired the Hawks in order two by strikeouts to end the game and Clifton's season. The Hawks finished the regular season at 14-10-1.
Sunday, July 27
Do or Die
The Hawks were held to two hits yesterday in the first day of the league playoffs. Nyack's Mike Pasch pitched seven innings of shutout ball nudging Clifton to the brink of elimination. Lefty Phil Gertner was touched for a couple of bloop hits early in the contest before settling in to pitch four scoreless innings. The Hawks biggest scoring opportunity came in the sixth inning when a one out bases loaded situation resulted in a 1-2-3 double play to end the inning. The Hawks take on the Saddle Brook Rebels today in a do or die contest at KBG Field in River Edge. First pitch is set for 2:00 PM.
Friday, July 25
Hawks capture 7th seed in playoffs
Mike Vinciquerra picked up the win last night in Englewood pitching four innings and Anthony Genchi pitched three innings in relief allowing no earned runs as the Hawks beat the Angels 9-4 earning the right to play the second seeded Nyack Indians Saturday 5:00 PM. in River Edge. Eddie Frias hit a solo homer in the fourth inning and Matt Patterson had a three run blast in the fifth.
Thursday, July 24
Hawks back into playoffs
The Hawks were guaranteed a playoff spot when the Saddle Brook Rebels defeated the Little Ferry Blue Devils last night in Little Ferry. League president and NJABL veteran Joe Auteri picked up the win for the Rebels. The decisive win this season for the Hawks turned out to be the hard fought tie with the Paramus Pitbulls at Nash Park. Unlike a number of other playoff contention teams the Hawks earned all their wins on the field and as of Thursday have accumulated a total of 27 points. A number of forfeits have been awarded to a number of teams recently creating havoc in the Southern and Western Divisions. The Hawks will face Nyack Saturday evening 5:00 PM. in River Edge.
Sunday, July 20
De Somma adds punch to Hawks lineup
The Hawks came from behind scoring four runs in the sixth inning highlighted by Anthony De Somma's triple with two on to beat Little Ferry by a score of 7-1. Lefty Phil Gertner went the distance striking out 5 and picking up his second win.
Saturday, July 12
Iglesias rights Hawks ship
Tom Iglesias turned in another gutsy performance going the distance to beat Westwood 5-4. Iglesias gave the Hawks a much needed win after the team sustained an 11-2 drubbing from River Edge Thursday night. The crafty righthander out dueled the Deacon's Jason Aviles for nine innings holding Westwood scoreless after giving up four runs, two earned in a shaky first frame. Pinch hitter Matt Patterson delivered the walk off game winning hit in the bottom of the ninth inning scoring Mike Picarello who led off the inning with a double to left center.
Thursday, July 10
Hawks 9 Orangeburg 3
Harry Woods won his third game of the season striking out six batters yielding only three hits over five innings. The Hawks got clutch hits from Mike Picarello who went 2 for 3 with a double and 2 RBI's, Doug Meier 2 for 3, RBI and Tom Csigi, 2 for 3, triple and 2 RBIs.
Wednesday, July 2
Hawks 4 North Haledon 3
Mike Vinciquerra pitched a complete game picking up his third win of the season. Anthony Yeswita went 2 for 4 with a double and Mike Santosuosso went 2 for 3 with a triple as Clifton went on to win their fifth in a row.
Tuesday, July 1
Hawks win fourth in a row
Phil Gertner threw a complete game for a 7-4 win over the Saddle Brook Rebels. Anthony Yeswita continued his torrid hitting going 3 for 4. Mike Picarello homered to give the Hawks an early 2-1 lead. The Hawks take on the North Haledon Clippers tomorrow night 6:00 PM, at Nash Park.
Tuesday, July 1
Yeswita bombs West Milford
Harry Woods took to the mound Monday night and pitched five superb innings striking out four. After giving up two runs in the first inning Woods settled in and held the West Milford offense in check. The Hawks offensive attack shifted into gear led by Mike Picarello's double and Anthony Yeswita's 370'+ blast over the left centerfield fence. The Hawks went on to win 11-5.
Tuesday, July 1
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Chris Woolis from the Clifton Journal and his wife on the birth of their daughter!!!
Monday, June 30
Clifton edges West Milford 9-8
After captain Mike Santosuosso was ejected in the fifth inning the Hawks rallied to score six runs and take the lead from West Milford in their half of the sixth. Onix Ortiz delivered a double with the bases loaded to put the Hawks ahead by one. Ed Fria's sac fly scored Ortiz to give the Hawks an insurance run. Anthony Genchi pitched an effective inning and a half and Matt Patterson left runners stranded at first and third in the bottom of the seventh striking out two batters to earn the save.
Saturday, June 28
Hawks 4 Fairlawn 1
Tom Iglesias turned in another fine performance tossing five innings in route to his first win of the season. Phil Gertner notched his second save pitching two effective innings in relief. Eddie Frias continued his hot hitting driving in two runs and Doug Meier and Zak Rose delivered key doubles.
Wednesday, June 11
Hawks edge Pearl River 2-1
Justin Chimento faced off against his former high school team mate James Hahn and pitched five innings of shutout ball striking out six and yielding only two hits. Hahn matched zeros for three innings but gave up a run to the Hawks in the fourth when Doug Meier led off the inning with a base hit advanced to second on Anthony Yeswita's single to right, moved to third on Ed Frias's sac fly and after Mike Santosuosso was hit by a pitch to load the bases scored on a walk to Mike Picarello. Chimento was replaced by rookie pitcher Phil Gertner after giving up a lead off walk in the sixth inning. Gertner retired the sides working out of a bases loaded jam. The Hawks scored again in the bottom of the inning when Ed Frias drew a walk advanced to second on Mike Santosuosso's single to left and scored on a misplayed ball hit by Eric Vinciquerra. The Salty Dogs threatened in the seventh scoring a run but had their rally snuffed out by a inning ending 6-4-3 double play. Chimento picked up his first win since his return to the Hawks and Gertner earned his first save. The Hawks take on Nyack tomorrow night in Nyack. First pitch is 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, June 10
Weather and Hawks heat up, win 5-3
Lefty Harry Woods settled in after a rocky first inning and threw shutout ball through four innings notching his first victory as a Hawk. The Hawks tied the score at two in the top of the fifth when Marlon Calbi scored on Ed Frias's double and Anthony Yeswita scored on Eric Vinciquerra's bases loaded walk. The Hawks took the lead in the top of the sixth and scored two more in the top of the seventh. Onix Ortiz pitched two innings in relief retiring all six batters he faced and picked up his first save. Anthony Yeswita went 2 for 3 with an RBI and Mike Picarello went 2 for3 on the day.
Sunday, June 8
Hawks drop tough one 3-1
Lefty Tom Iglesias pitched his first game for the Hawks giving up no runs after three innings. Onix Ortiz in relief pitched two more scoreless innings but gave up a lead off home run to Mike Bellovich in the sixth. He retired the next batter but gave up successive singles to to the next three batters yielding two more runs. Justin Chimento came on to put out the fire retiring the next two batters. The Hawks squandered two big scoring opportunities, leaving runners stranded at second and third in the top of the sixth and bases loaded in the top of the seventh. Rookies Marlon Calbi and Anthony DeSomma had base hits and Mike Kramer doubled to lead off the sixth. The Hawks look to jump start their offense Monday night at Nash Park against Grandview NY. First pitch 6:00 PM.
Tuesday, June 3
Hawks soar over Fairlawn
Mike Vinciquerra and Justin Chimento combined on a 4 hitter to beat the Cutters by a score of 11-3. Jose Rosado, Zak Rose and Doug Meier provided the offense for the Hawks. Onix Ortiz's RBI single in the third inning sparked the scoring. The Hawks take on West Milford Wednesday 6:00 PM. at Nash Park.
Friday, May 30
Hawks Lose Opener
The Clifton Hawks dropped their season opener with the Wyckoff Raiders by a score of 6-2. Rutger's lefty Matt Patterson coasted through the first four innings striking out 7, yielding only 2 hits and 1 unearned run but ran into some arm trouble in the fifth inning and had to be lifted after giving up 3 runs. Washington College lefty Harry Woods on in relief escaped the inning without any further damage but was touched for 2 runs in the sixth. The Hawks missed an opportunity to bust the game open in the third inning when Jose Rosado led off the inning with a base hit followed by successive hits from Eddie Frias and Mike Santosuosso to load the bases but were only able to plate one run on a sacrifice fly from Anthony Yeswita. The Hawks threatened again in the fifth inning when Rosado led off again with a base hit, advanced to second on a overthrow and scored on Mike Santosuosso's single up the middle. Hawk first baseman Doug Meier followed with a single to left moving Santosuosso to third but both runners were stranded when the next two batters were retired in order. Rutgers Newark catcher Zak Rose had a perfect night for the Hawks going 3 foe 3 with 3 singles. The Hawks take on Fairlawn Monday night 8:45 PM, at VanderPlatt field.
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Saturday, May 31
Chimento returns to Hawks
Hawk RHP Justin Chimento returns to the Hawks after a four year stretch in the U.S. Navy. Chimento who helped the Hawks win a silver medal in the 2000 16u AAU state tournament pitched for the all Navy team while in the service and pitched in semi pro leagues in the Baltimore and DC areas. The Hawks welcome Justin home and are looking forward to having him back on the mound
Sunday, March 2
Hawks Welcome New Sponsor
The Hawks would like to introduce our new sponsor for the 2008 season Mad Dog Bats. Mad Dog is a new bat company that is preparing to introduce their bamboo and maple bats nationally. The bats are top quality at a affordable price. and will be in the Hawk's dugout this year. The bats will be made available to all players at a introductory price of $20.00 preorder and $25.00 stock for their bamboo model. The bats are available in 28", 29", 30", 31", 32", 33", 34" and 35" with a minus 3 drop. For ordering information download the attached handout.
Handout:
Sponsorships
Thursday, July 3
The Old-Fashioned BatterGeorge E. Phair
How dear to my heart was the old-fashioned batter, who scattered line drives from the spring to the fall.
He did not resemble the up-to-date batter, who swings from the heels and misses the ball.
The up-to-date batter I'm not very strong for; He shatters the ozone with all of his might.
And that is the reason I hanker and long for --Those who doubled to left, and tripled to right.
The old-fashioned batter,
The eagle-eyed batter,
The thinking-mans batter,
Who tripled to right.
Thursday, October 18
2007 Team Leaders
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Avg. .364 Doug Meier
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R 15 Mike Santosuosso
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H 30 Mike Santosuosso
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RBI 19 Greg Perret
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SB 7 Greg Perret
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SAC 4 Mike Santosuosso
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OBP .462 Doug Meier
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K 44 Matt Patterson
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CG 3 Onix Ortiz
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W 5 Mike Vinciquerra
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S 3 Greg Perret
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ERA 0.70 Matt Patterson
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IP 39 Joe Coveney
Saturday, September 29
Hawks Beefsteak a success!
The Clifton Hawks would like to thank everyone who contributed towards making last evening's award dinner a huge success. Nightengale's beefsteak was delicious as usual, the tap was finally fixed and the beer continued to flow and the raffle prizes donated by local merchants, friends and the player's families made the evening alot of fun. Special thanks go out to everyone who contibuted their time selling and collecting tickets and distributing the prizes and Mayor Jim Anzaldi who once again took time from his busy schedule to attend and donate prizes to be raffled.
Saturday, September 29
Hawks announce 2007 MVP and Cy Young
The Clifton Hawks announced the recipients of this season's team MVP and Cy Young Awards. The MVP was awarded to Hawk second baseman, Mike Santosuosso who had a fine all around season batting .337 with 16 RBI's and a team leading 30 hits and 15 runs scored. Mike also played solid defense turning 8 DPs. The team Cy Young Award went to Rutger's Newark righthander Mike Vinciquerra who finished the regular season with a 1.62 ERA leading the team with 5 wins and no losses and notching 2 big saves in 34.2 innings pitched. The team Gold Glove award went to Eric Vinciquerra who showed what it means to be a team player, playing a number of positions when called upon by manager Ron Gavazzi because of injuries and still posted a .943 fielding percentage. Awards also went out to Jaci Santosuosso , Lori Lill and Florri Santosuosso for all their help and support throughout the years,
Saturday, September 29
Team surprises owner with award
Just as last nights festivities were about to close Doug Meier and Eric Vinciquerra on behalf of the team strode to the podium and presented David Santosuosso with a 2007 Owner of the Year (George Steinbrenner) Award. When asked how he felt a surprised and humbled Santosuosso said "this makes it all worth it, these are a great bunch of guys and its an honor and privledge to have had the opportunity to watch them grow as athletes as well as young men. I'm looking forward to seeing them again next season".
Sunday, September 30
Patterson inducted into team Hall of Fame
Pitcher Matthew Patterson was inducted into the teams Hall of Fame at Friday evening's fundraiser dinner. Patterson has been with the team since 1998 and has been one of the team's most successful and dominant pitchers throughout the years. Patterson an All County pitcher for DePaul High School battled back from Tommy John surgery to become one of Rutgers most dependable lefties out of the pen. He pitched in the 2007 NCAA Regional Tournament where he blanked the College World Series champs Oregon St. for a total of six innings. We wish him the best of luck in his last college season and all future endeavers.
Monday, October 8
New Prep Sportswear Shop
Check out our new Sportswear Shop plenty of great customizable new products by Nike, Adidas, Champion and others. Ts, jerseys, hoodies, pants, shorts, caps, jackets and more. Special designs for moms, coaches, players, staff, fans and more. Choose from a number of new designs, add names, numbers and years to your garments. Just click on sportswear and set up an online account to begin shopping!
Guest Book
When visiting our site don't forget to sign our guest book.
Give That Man a Hand!
We'd like to thank Chris Woolis from the Clifton Journal and Tom Hawrlko from the Clifton Magazine for the great article and coverage of our games. Hope we can continue to give you something to write about.
AWESOME.wav
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