Brick honors record-setting mustangs with official baseball team day

Brick, N.J. – Mayor Lisa Crate has proclaimed October 22 as Brick Memorial High School Baseball Team Day in recognition of the Mustangs’ historic 2025 season that saw the team set multiple school records and capture its first-ever Shore Conference Tournament Championship.

The proclamation was presented this week to players and coaches in celebration of the program’s unprecedented achievements.

Crate praised the team’s performance, calling the season “a source of pride for the entire Brick community.”

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Mayor Lisa Crate designated October 22 as Brick Memorial High School Baseball Team Day.
The Mustangs won their first Shore Conference Tournament Championship and reached the State Section Final.
The team set a school record for total wins during the 2025 season.

Mustangs celebrate milestone season

Under Head Coach Evan Rizzitello, the Mustangs completed one of the most successful campaigns in school history, earning their first Shore Conference title and advancing to the State Section Final for the first time. The team also broke the school record for wins in a single season, solidifying its place among New Jersey’s top high school programs.

Mayor Crate commended the players, coaches, and staff for their dedication and teamwork. “Congratulations to the student-athletes of the Mustangs, Head Coach Evan Rizzitello, and the assistant coaches on a great season,” Crate said.

Township recognition marks community pride

The proclamation highlights the importance of high school athletics in fostering teamwork, discipline, and community spirit. Crate said the team’s success brought the township together and served as an example of perseverance and excellence for younger athletes.

Township officials said the special day will stand as a permanent acknowledgment of the Mustangs’ contributions to Brick’s athletic legacy and community pride.

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