It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Garden State Park Gatehouse gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Cherry Hill, NJ is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Challenge Grove Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Capital Grille or visit Barclay Farmstead Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Cherry Hill, NJ, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Cherry Hill, NJ understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Cherry Hill, NJ 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Cherry Hill Post 372’s attempt at a first-ever berth in the American Legion World Series fell one game short, with its dreams shattered by a smoking hot-hitting team from Chesapeake, Virginia.Chesapeake scored four runs in the first inning and never looked back in beating Cherry Hill, 10-6, during Sunday’s Mid-Atlantic Region championship game in Ridge, Maryland.In winning, Chesapeake now advances to the American Legion World Series Aug. 14-19 in Shelby, North Carolina.Cherry Hill had advanced to the Mid-Atla...
Cherry Hill Post 372’s attempt at a first-ever berth in the American Legion World Series fell one game short, with its dreams shattered by a smoking hot-hitting team from Chesapeake, Virginia.
Chesapeake scored four runs in the first inning and never looked back in beating Cherry Hill, 10-6, during Sunday’s Mid-Atlantic Region championship game in Ridge, Maryland.
In winning, Chesapeake now advances to the American Legion World Series Aug. 14-19 in Shelby, North Carolina.
Cherry Hill had advanced to the Mid-Atlantic Regional by beating Brooklawn, 6-5 in the New Jersey American Legion championship. Had Cherry Hill lost that game, another would have been played in the double-elimination state tournament.
Brooklawn was the last New Jersey team to appear in the American Legion World Series, in 2023.
Cherry Hill ended its season with a 23-3 record.
“This was most successful season in our team’s history and I am extremely proud of this group,” said Cherry Hill head coach Kyle Bordner in a phone interview after the game. “(General manager) Bo Gray did a tremendous job of putting a group together that was not only super talented, but cared about the game and played it the right way.”
Bordner, who is an assistant coach at Cherry Hill West, added, “This is a tough pill to swallow. We were that close to going to Shelby, but I can’t say enough good things about the kids, they really battled and that Virginia team was tremendous.”
Cherry Hill was the only team to go 3-0 in the first three days during the regional competition and thus automatically advanced to the final, even after losing its fourth game, 6-3 on Saturday to New Castle, DE.
Chesapeake lost its first game in the tournament, 4-0 to New Castle Delaware, before winning its final five games to take the regional championship.
In Sunday’s first game, which was an elimination contest, Chesapeake beat New Castle, 13-2, in five innings to earn its championship berth against Cherry Hill.
Entering the final, Chesapeake had scored 27 runs in its previous two wins, and the bats remained sizzling.
The winners jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the top of the first inning, with the big hit a two-run double by catcher Ryan Gocio, who will be a freshman at James Madison. Gocio went 2-for-4 with a double and home run, two runs scored and three RBIs.
Cherry Hill cut the deficit to 4-1 in the bottom of the second on an RBI single by Brian Martello, a 2024 Cherry Hill West graduate, who spent this past season at West Chester University.
Chesapeake would add four more runs in the third inning, led by a two-run double by Trey Campos.
Cherry Hill scored twice in the bottom of the fifth inning off winning pitcher Colin Lebel, who will be a freshman at George Washington University.
Jordan Henriquez, a 2024 Cherokee graduate, hit an RBI triple and scored on a throwing error for Cherry Hill.
Trailing 10-3, Cherry Hill scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Recent Cherokee graduate Brett Chiesa hit an RBI double, while recent Cherry Hill West grad Grant Fournier added a two-run double.
This ended a successful season for Cherry Hill, capped by its first-ever New Jersey American Legion state championship.
Cherry Hill went undefeated in both the district and New Jersey state tournaments.
Several Cherry Hill players had big regional tournaments. Righthander Josh Litsky, a recent Cherokee graduate headed to La Salle, went 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA in two appearances over seven innings.
Chiesa, a Rowan commit, went 7-for-20 (.350) with four doubles, a home run, five runs scored and eight RBIs.
Shortstop Noah Harvey, a recent Cinnaminson graduate headed to Richmond, went 5-for-12 (.417) with seven runs scored, two doubles, a home run and four RBIs.
Outfielder Jake Barletta, a recent Rancocas Valley graduate and Rowan commit, was 8-for-20 (.400) with four runs and three RBIs.
“This has been a better experience than I could have imagined,” said Barletta in a phone interview. “I love my teammates and coaches and they have made an impact on me this summer and I couldn’t have played with a better group of guys.”
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A house in Haddonfield that sold for $2.7 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Cherry Hill area in the past week.In total, 22 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $821,683, or $386 per square foot.The prices in the list below include real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of July 28 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $600K, condominium at 2003 Grandstand WayA 2,372-sq...
A house in Haddonfield that sold for $2.7 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Cherry Hill area in the past week.
In total, 22 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $821,683, or $386 per square foot.
The prices in the list below include real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of July 28 even if the property may have been sold earlier.
A 2,372-square-foot condominium at 2003 Grandstand Way in Cherry Hill, has been sold. The total purchase price was $600,000, $253 per square foot. The condominium was built in 2007. The deal was finalized on July 10.
A 1,886-square-foot single-family house at 806 W. Redman Ave. in Haddonfield has been sold. The price was $615,000, $326 per square foot. The house was built in 1952. The deal was finalized on July 10.
The property at 119 Wisteria Ave. in Cherry Hill has new owners. The price was $635,000. The deal was finalized on July 10.
The single-family residence at 426 Avondale Ave. in Haddonfield has new owners. The price was $649,500. The house was built in 1950 and has a living area of 1,859 square feet. The price per square foot was $349. The deal was finalized on July 14.
The single-family house at 44 Tanner Street in Haddonfield has been sold. The price was $950,000. The property was built in 1950. The deal was finalized on July 15.
The property at 40 Treaty Elm Lane in Haddonfield has new owners. The price was $1,120,000. The single-family residence was built in 1929 and has a living area of 2,245 square feet. The price per square foot was $499. The deal was finalized on July 14.
A sale has been finalized for a detached house at 145 Hopkins Ave. in Haddonfield. The price was $1,450,000. The house was built in 1928 and the living area totals 2,714 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $534. The deal was finalized on July 14.
The sale of the single-family home at 11 E. Upland Way in Haddonfield has been finalized. The price was $1,910,000. It was built in 1957 and has a living area of 2,897 square feet. The price per square foot was $659. The deal was finalized on July 10.
A single-family house at 365 Kings Highway in Haddonfield, has been sold. The price was $2,000,000. The house was built in 1894 and has a living area of 4,450 square feet. The price per square foot was $449. The deal was finalized on July 10.
A 2,249-square-foot single-family residence at 37 Estaugh Ave. in Haddonfield has been sold. The price was $2,710,000, $1,205 per square foot. The house was built in 1910. The deal was finalized on July 10.
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Provided Image/Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen North Jersey chain Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen is opening a new restaurant Saturday in Cherry Hill — its 12th location.The eatery serves a mix of meaty, vegetarian and vegan favorites including burrito boxes, tacos, Mexican street corn, quesadillas, Nutella nachos and rotating flavors of agua frescas. The restaurant at 801 Haddonfield Rd., formerly an &pizza, will seat 40 people indoors and feature an outdoor patio.MORE: ...
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North Jersey chain Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen is opening a new restaurant Saturday in Cherry Hill — its 12th location.
The eatery serves a mix of meaty, vegetarian and vegan favorites including burrito boxes, tacos, Mexican street corn, quesadillas, Nutella nachos and rotating flavors of agua frescas. The restaurant at 801 Haddonfield Rd., formerly an &pizza, will seat 40 people indoors and feature an outdoor patio.
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During the grand opening, the first 100 customers will get a free T-shirt or other swag, plus a free burrito box if they have the Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen app.
This is the second South Jersey location for the tacoria — the first opened in Marlton in September — and co-founder and Rutgers University graduate Vishal Patel said more are on the way in the coming months.
“Cherry Hill is a perfect match for our next location because it is so vibrant, diverse, and full of community pride,” Patel said in a statement. “We’re excited to share our food and our mission with South Jersey and build meaningful connections, one taco at a time.”
Patel and his partners originally looked to open a Philadelphia location in 2020 and 2022, the Philadelphia Business Journal reported, but couldn't find a space that worked. Now, they're focusing on the suburbs and considering spots along the Main Line, Conshohocken, King of Prussia, Willow Grove and Doylestown, according to the outlet.
Patel opened the first location with fellow Rutgers graduate and friend Chuck Patel in New Brunswick in February 2016. The chain has since expanded to add spots in Hoboken, Morristown, Princeton and Jersey City.
At Home, the home goods retailer that rivals HomeGoods, is closing several more stores across the U.S. as the chain grapples with rising interest rates and increased tariffs, with several New Jersey stores set to shutter.As the chain continues their closures amid macroeconomic issues, two stores initially slated for closure will now remain open, including one in New Jersey.Here's what to know in New Jersey.Which At Home stores are closing in NJ?The following At Home stores in New Jersey will ...
At Home, the home goods retailer that rivals HomeGoods, is closing several more stores across the U.S. as the chain grapples with rising interest rates and increased tariffs, with several New Jersey stores set to shutter.
As the chain continues their closures amid macroeconomic issues, two stores initially slated for closure will now remain open, including one in New Jersey.
Here's what to know in New Jersey.
The following At Home stores in New Jersey will close by Sept. 30, 2025:
The following New Jersey location joined the list in August, and is hosting liquidation sales:
At Home will close multiple stores across the U.S. by close by Sept. 30, 2025. California has the most with eight, with two each in New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, Washington State, and Virginia, and one each in Florida, Minnesota, and Montana. Aside from NJ, here's the stores within the tri-state region:
These stores joined the list in August and are going through liquidiation sales:
The following At Home store in New Jersey will remain open, although it was initially slated for closure when the chain filed for bankruptcy in June:
In addition to the At Home location in Princeton, there is another store in Wisconsin that will remain open. At Home did not immediately disclose why they chose to keep the two stores open.
As of Aug. 5, the following NJ stores are not listed as closing:
Court records filed in a Delaware bankruptcy court indicate At Home has faced a "challenging commercial environment brought on by both broader economic and retail-specific market pressure."
The company also pointed to macroeconomic issues, including rapid and dramatic rise in interest rates, persistent inflation and concerns over unsustainable customs costs resulting from increased tariffs. Filings also stated that retailers are contending with reduced foot traffic in stores, while battling competition from off-price retailers that offer substantial discounts.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.
WHEELING – Wheeling Post 1 started its American Legion baseball summer in Shelby, N.C. and has plans to end it there.Post 1 played five games at Keeter Stadium to begin the season. It is five wins away from making the trip again, this time for the World Series, which is scheduled from Aug. 14-19..“Our motto all year has been, ‘we started the season in Shelby,Wheeling (31-7) will open Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament play on Wednesday morning at 9:30 on the artificial surface at Joe Cannon Stadium in Rid...
WHEELING – Wheeling Post 1 started its American Legion baseball summer in Shelby, N.C. and has plans to end it there.
Post 1 played five games at Keeter Stadium to begin the season. It is five wins away from making the trip again, this time for the World Series, which is scheduled from Aug. 14-19..
“Our motto all year has been, ‘we started the season in Shelby,
Wheeling (31-7) will open Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament play on Wednesday morning at 9:30 on the artificial surface at Joe Cannon Stadium in Ridge, Md. The back-to-back W.Va. state champions will meet New Jersey state champion Cherry Hill (20-1).
“They beat a very good Brooklawn team that made it to the regional last year,” Post 1 assistant coach Nick Tsoras said of the opponent. “They have a couple of NCAA Division I recruits, so they’ll be tough.”
A loss would put Post 1 in win-or-go home mode with a 9:30 a.m. consolation game on Thursday. With a win, Post 1 would play at 4:30 p.m.
The team is no stranger to the Mid-Atlantic Regional as their 19 W.Va. state titles will attest. They were there last summer, going 2-0 before suffering consecutive losses to end a fine season. That experience should help them this year.
“I think that is huge for us,” stressed Gorence. “Having a few guys back from last year will help. It won’t be foreign territory for us this time around. Last year was exciting for the guys to be there, this year they know what to expect as far as the atmosphere and environment.”
Six returning players saw some action last summer. They are Rocco Digiandomenico, Ryland Robb, Jaxon Murray, Zade Billings, Braxton Billick and Henry Anderson.
The potent Wheeling offense has a collective .393 batting average. Post 1 has banged out 384 hits (an average of 10 per game), with 100 doubles, 19 triples and 17 home runs. They have driven in 313 runs and scored 370.
Chris Upton leads off. The speedy left fielder will be a junior at Linsly in the fall. He bats .470 with 47 hits (second on the team) and has scored a team-leading 47 runs. He also leads the team in stolen bases (21) and has knocked in 24 runs.
“He’s the proto-typical lead off batter,” Gorence said. “He’ll do whatever it takes to get on base.”
Upton was voted MVP of the W.Va. state tournament.
Seth Cover, who plays second base when not pitching, bats second. The recent Wheeling Central grad hits at a .424 clip with 42 hits and 46 runs scored (2nd). He leads the team with 15 hit-by-pitches and has driven in 33 runs.
Batting third is Murray, the shortstop who will be a senior at Linsly. He leads the team in hitting (.518), doubles (13), triples (8) and runs scored (51). He has three home runs, 45 runs scored and has stolen 12 bases.
Billings, who graduated from Tyler Consolidated in 2024, enjoyed his second season with Post 1 as its cleanup hitter and strong-armed catcher. He batted .356 this summer with Post 1. He has 32 hits, of which nine are doubles. He drove in 28 runs and scored 25. He has been hit with a pitch 10 times and swiped 11 bases.
Batting fifth is first baseman Digiandomenico, a recent Wheeling Park grad. A .388 hitter, he has 33 hits, with 11 being doubles. He has 31 RBI and scored 25 runs.
Third baseman and Brooke alum Anderson bats .338 with seven doubles and four home runs among his two dozen hits. He has knocked in 33 runs and scored 21.
Brady Ernest, a junior-to-be at Wheeling Central, bats seventh and plays right field. He hits at a .448 clip with 26 hits (9 doubles, 3 home runs) and 12 RBI. He scored 20 runs.
Batting eighth is Jake Brown, another recent Wheeling Central grad. He plays second base and bats .405 with 15 hits in limited action. However, he has seven doubles, 15 runs scored and eight RBI.
Billick rounds out the order and plays a steady center field. He hit .397 with 29 hits, five being doubles. He drove in 16 runs and scored two dozen times.
“I think we’re playing our best baseball right now in all three facets of the game,” Gorence added. “If we don’t beat ourselves, I think we can beat anyone in the regional.”
Wheeling has compiled a 4.08 team ERA and has made just 38 errors. It has also stolen 80 bases and has a very fine 86.02 percent when stealing.
Cover will get the ball against Cherry Hill. The righty is 5-0 in eight starts on the hill. He has worked a team-high 37 innings, with 30 strikeouts and 19 walks. He has allowed 15 runs (all earned) and compiled a 2.84 ERA.
Reese Davis, a senior-to-be at Tyler Consolidated, is 6-1 on the mound, with 31 strikeouts and 19 walks. His ERA is 2.03. Wheeling Park grad Ryland Robb checks in with a 4-1 record and a 2.44 ERA. Tucker Doty, who will be a senior at Linsly, has a team-best five saves. Brown has logged three.
Other members of the Post 1 roster are Wheeling Park junior Erik Blazier; Linsly’s Dom Fato, Jack Selmon and Donavan Jones. Selmon, who is tied with Anderson for the team lead in home runs, is a redshirt freshman at Wheeling University. He is currently injured as he awaits an MRI on his knee.
Wheeling went 4-0 in the state tournament on Dale Miller Field inside Morgantown’s Mylan Park. They defeated Clarksburg (8-1), Beckley (12-5), Charleston (5-0) and Berkeley (2-1, 10 innings).
Cherry Hill went 3-0 in the New Jersey State Tournament. Post 372 defeated Whitehouse Post 28 by a 4-3 count before taking down perennial state power Brooklawn, 7-4. It then downed Brooklawn, 6-5 for its first-ever state title.
Anthony Alessandroni provided the winning margin in the title tilt with a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh. He will attend Rutgers University-Camden. The winning pitcher with two scoreless innings of relief was Ricky Orlandini who will play at Atlantic Cape Community College.
Other teams entered in the double-elimination event are Delaware state champion (New Castle Post 30); Virginia state champion (Chesapeake Post 280); Maryland state champion (Cecil County Post 194); Pennsylvania state champion (Hazelton Post 76); Pennsylvania state runner up (Bristol Post 382); and host Ridge (Md.) Post 255.
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