IMAGES: DeSouza’s Hat Trick Leads Roselle Park Boys Soccer Past Delaware Valley in CJ1 Tournament Opener

Lucas DeSouza recorded a hat trick as Roselle Park shut out Delaware Valley 7-0 in the first round of the 2026 NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 1 Boys Soccer Tournament on Nov. 4 in Roselle Park.

Jean Paul Lopez joined DeSouza with multiple goals, netting two for the Panthers against Del Val.  Javier Cuadros and Gabriel Santiago also scored for Roselle Park, netting a goal apiece. Santiago and Nastra Bolivar led the Panthers in assists with two each, and Marcus Pavka contributed an additional helper.  Roselle Park goalkeeper Sebastian Patrone recorded one save.

The Panthers peppered Terrier goalie Nolan Reynolds with 23 shots on goal, with Reynolds saving 12 of them.

With the win, Roselle Park will host Dunellen in the quarterfinals of the Central Jersey, Group 1 Tournament, while Delaware Valley concludes their season with a 3-16 record with the loss.