Saint Dominic Academy Athletics

SDA Athletics has been out and about this summer! ☀️

Our student-athletes have been staying active in the community, volunteering at the David Cone Celebrity Charity Golf Classic benefiting the Ed Lucas Foundation and continuing to sharpen their skills at Coach Bob Hurley’s Basketball Camp.

From giving back to getting better, we’re proud to see our Blue Devils representing SDA all summer long!

Fall sports are almost here! Don’t wait until the last minute—take advantage of NJSIAA/AFC Cleared for Play Weekend on August 1–2 and get your required sports physical before the season begins!

The World Cup may be over, but SDA Soccer is just getting started!

Saint Dominic Academy is proud to announce the hiring of Coach Jaime Manjarres as our new Head Soccer Coach.

A Jersey City native, Coach Manjarres brings an impressive background at both the high school and collegiate levels, including leadership roles at Marist High School, New Jersey City University, and Kean University. His extensive coaching experience, combined with multiple elite coaching certifications, makes him an outstanding addition to the SDA community.

“We’re excited to welcome Coach Manjarres to Saint Dominic Academy. His experience at both the high school and collegiate levels, combined with his commitment to developing student-athletes, makes him an outstanding leader for our soccer program. We look forward to the future of SDA Soccer under his leadership.” — Brian Callahan, Director of Athletics

Please join us in welcoming Coach Manjarres to Saint Dominic Academy as we look forward to an exciting new chapter for SDA Soccer!

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