Spring sports are in full swing, and East Brunswick teams continue to show exactly what this season is all about. It was another packed week across the board, with big wins, tough losses, standout performances, and teams continuing to build momentum.
But this week wasn’t just about what happened on the field.
A Major Shift for EB Basketball
While teams were competing across spring sports, there was also a significant development off the court.
Longtime East Brunswick boys basketball head coach Mark Motusesky announced he will be stepping down after 13 seasons. He finishes with 180 wins and comes off a 21-7 season and a division title.
Motusesky has been a constant in the program for over a decade, and his departure marks the end of an era for East Brunswick basketball. Over the years, he helped shape the program through consistency, leadership, and a commitment to his players, leaving a lasting impact that goes well beyond the win column. East Brunswick owes him a great deal of appreciation for what he built.
Now, let’s get into the action.
Girls’ Golf Stays Perfect Against Old Bridge
East Brunswick girls’ golf continued its dominant season with a 157 to 189 win over Old Bridge.
Claire Liu led the way with a 36, followed by Dasha Patel at 38 and Tasneem Basrai at 40. Isabella Loufek added a 43 as the Bears improved to 11-0 overall and 6-0 in the GMC Red.
Boys Volleyball Picks Up Back-to-Back Wins
East Brunswick boys volleyball had a strong stretch, picking up two wins early in the week.
They opened with a 2-0 win over Woodbridge, led by Dylan Schon’s 9 kills and Connor Wong’s 18 assists. Yazan Daoud added 3 blocks in the win.
The Bears followed that up with another 2-0 sweep over South Brunswick, winning 25-15 and 25-17. Daoud led again with 7 kills, while Wong dished out 19 assists and Carlos Torres added 2 aces.
Baseball Explodes Late Against Old Bridge
East Brunswick baseball delivered one of the most exciting wins of the week, defeating Old Bridge 10-4 behind a huge late-game rally.
The Bears scored 7 runs in the sixth inning and added 3 more in the seventh to pull away. Julian Satterthwaite had 2 hits and 2 RBI, Javier Casacuberta added 2 doubles and 2 RBI, and Joshua Hines drove in 2 runs.
Softball Battles South Plainfield
East Brunswick softball came up just short in a 4-2 loss to South Plainfield.
Eva Munoz led the offense with 3 hits, while Maria Rampolla drove in both runs. Christina Lee pitched a strong game, allowing just 2 earned runs over 6 innings.
Boys Tennis Rolls Past Edison Magnet
East Brunswick boys tennis stayed dominant with a 5-0 sweep.
Neil Lund, Ishaan Makim, and Ketan Deodhar all won in singles, while both doubles teams handled business in straight sets.
Girls Lacrosse Dominates, Then Wins A Thriller
It was a huge week for East Brunswick girls lacrosse.
The Bears opened with a dominant 13-0 win over North Brunswick. Erika Riggio scored 3 goals, Eva Leto had a goal and 2 assists, and multiple players contributed in a complete team performance.
They followed that up with a tight 7-6 win over South Brunswick. Riggio finished with 2 goals and an assist, Sienna Mitchell added a goal and 2 assists, and Gianna Stavola scored twice in a big conference win.
Boys Lacrosse Faces Tough Stretch
East Brunswick boys lacrosse had a challenging week, dropping games to Monroe and St. Joseph.
Against Monroe, the Bears fell 10-2, with Foster Dohn and Mathieu Silveira scoring. Adam Margulies contributed 4 assists.
They followed with a 13-2 loss to St. Joseph, with both goals coming in the second half as the Bears battled against a strong opponent.
Boys Golf Remains Undefeated
East Brunswick boys golf continued its perfect season with a 156 to 188 win over J.P. Stevens.
Hsieh Fong-Yang led with a 37, Ivan Liu shot 38, and both Carlo Salardino and Hsieh Fong-Hou finished at 40. The Bears improved to 13-0 and remain one of the top teams in the area.
Softball Breaks Out With Big Win Over Old Bridge
After the earlier loss, East Brunswick softball bounced back in a big way with an 11-4 win over Old Bridge.
Maria Rampolla had a monster game, going 3-for-4 with a home run and 5 RBI. Christina Lee added 3 hits, scored twice, and stole 3 bases while earning the win. The Bears piled up 17 hits in a dominant offensive performance.
Baseball Splits With Woodbridge
East Brunswick baseball had a mixed week against Woodbridge.
They dropped a tight 3-2 game, where Brandon Bastek scored and Joshua Hines drove in a run.
They later fell 10-3, with Julian Satterthwaite collecting 2 doubles and Cole Zebro driving in 2 runs.
Boys Volleyball Drops Match To J.P. Stevens
The Bears wrapped up the week with a tough 2-0 loss to J.P. Stevens.
Despite the loss, East Brunswick stayed competitive, falling 25-23 and 25-20 against a strong opponent.
Final Thoughts
It was another packed and competitive week for East Brunswick athletics. Undefeated golf teams continue to roll, girls lacrosse is building momentum, softball showed explosive offense, and volleyball picked up key wins.
And beyond the scores, this was also a week that marked the end of an era.
After 13 seasons and 180 wins, boys basketball head coach Mark Motusesky is stepping down following a 21-7 season and a division title.
His impact on the program and the players he coached will last far beyond this season, and his departure is a reminder that high school sports are as much about people and legacy as they are about results.
As the spring season continues, East Brunswick teams are competing, growing, and giving the community plenty to be proud of.
