# 7 in the statewide NJ.com Preseason Top 20, picked up its first win of the 2026 season on Monday.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · NJ.com*

## Key points

- Cherokee secured its first win of the 2026 season after two opening losses.
- Sophomore Tyler Siitonen earned a two-inning save in his varsity debut, striking out three.
- First-year starters Owen Smargiassi, Max Reichard, and Jack Thumm contributed key hits and runs.
- Cherokee's roster features many new players getting their first varsity experience this season.

[Read the full story on NJ.com](https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2026/04/with-target-on-its-back-defending-group-4-state-champion-secures-first-victory.html)

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