Saint Dominic Academy Athletics

As this academic year comes to a conclusion, we proudly celebrate the Blue Devils who earned postseason recognition for their outstanding achievements in Softball and Track & Field.

From HCIAL National Division honors to HCTCA All-County recognition, these student-athletes have represented Saint Dominic Academy with determination, sportsmanship, and unwavering school pride throughout the year.

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor. Your accomplishments have left a lasting mark on our athletic program, and we cannot wait to see all that lies ahead for each of you!

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Saint Dominic Academy is proud to announce that Coach Emily Fencik has been named the new Head Coach of the SDA Tennis Team.

Coach Fencik brings nearly two decades of coaching experience, having led the tennis program at Saint Peter’s Prep for the past 19 years. During her tenure, she helped guide the Marauders to 10 division championships and 10 county championships, establishing one of the area’s most successful programs. She will continue in her role at Saint Peter’s Prep, as the seasons do not conflict.

We are also pleased to share that Coach Biron Lim will remain on the coaching staff, providing continuity and helping to ensure the continued growth and success of the SDA Tennis program.

Please join us in welcoming Coach Fencik to the Blue Devil family!

150 career hits and counting!

Congratulations to Emily Matos ’26 on reaching an extraordinary milestone for Saint Dominic Academy Softball.

Emily’s impact at the plate has placed her among New Jersey’s elite, recording 150 career hits while continuing to add to a dominate senior year campaign.

Through her career, Emily has built an incredible resume of offensive production, leadership, and consistency that reflects the very best of SDA Athletics.

Way to go, Emily! 🥎

100 strikeouts and counting 💯🥎

Congratulations to Angelina DeFilippo ‘28 on hitting this milestone—dominant in the circle and just getting started!👏

Step up to the plate for a cause that matters!
Join us for our “Take a Swing at Cancer” Softball Tournament this Saturday, April 25 at Lincoln Park as teams compete for a great cause—supporting pediatric cancer research at Hackensack University Medical Center.
Every inning, every swing, and every donation makes a difference in the fight against cancer. Let’s rally together and show what our community can do.

Support the cause here:

https://give.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/site/TR?px=2734607&fr_id=2270&pg=personal

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June 24–26, 2026
Saint Dominic Academy
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Big-time recognition for our Blue Devils 🏀

Congratulations to Julia Hester ’26, Stella DeFilippis ’26, and Khloe Breve ’29 on earning HCIAL National Division Postseason Honors!

Julia was named Player of the Year, leading the way with a dominant all-around season—225 points, 160 rebounds, 67 assists, 24 blocks, and 62 steals. Her leadership, consistency, and ability to impact every facet of the game set the standard for SDA Basketball.

Stella earned Honorable Mention after a strong senior campaign, contributing 107 points, 63 rebounds, 34 assists, and 40 steals, proving to be a reliable two-way presence and leader on the floor.

Khloe also received Honorable Mention in an impressive freshman season, finishing with 126 points and 89 rebounds, showing poise, toughness, and a bright future ahead.

Please join us in the comments below to acknowledge this well-deserved recognition for three athletes who continue to elevate our program!

🔹BLUE DEVIL OF THE WEEK🔹

The Blue Devils bounced back in a big way, going 3-0 last week to improve to 12-8. In a thrilling 38-37 win over North Bergen, Julia led the charge with 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 steals. The senior captain is putting together a standout season, leading the team in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.

Congratulations, Julia! 🏀

Congratulations to Jennifer Estabillo ’27, whose standout performance at the HCIAL Championships showcased her talent, determination, and leadership in the pool. Earning four medals and delivering strong finishes in both relay and individual events, Jennifer helped set a new standard for Blue Devils swimming this season. Read the full article in to learn more about her championship meet and the moments that made it unforgettable.

https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2026/01/union-city-swimming-dynasty-rolls-on-wins-7th-straight-county-crown-as-estabillo-pipit-star.html?gift=bffa2315-5a21-406c-a5b5-bd3db4e6a956

SENIOR DAY 🔹🏀

Come out tomorrow at noon as we celebrate our seniors and everything they’ve given to the Blue Devils Basketball program!

🔹 County Prep
🔹 vs BelovED
🔹12:00 p.m.

Be there, be loud, and help us send them off the right way. 🔹😈