Brendan Keown went 3-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored as eighth-seeded Oratory defeated ninth-seeded Paramus Catholic, 8-1, in the first round of the North Jersey, Non-Public A tournament in Summit.

Caden Breault was 2-for-3 with a walk, two runs and two RBI for Oratory (17-8), which broke a 1-all tie with three runs in the bottom of the third, then followed it up with four runs in the fourth. Joseph Loiacono scored two runs and Patrick Keown added two RBI.

Winning pitcher Thomas Albanito tossed a five-hitter, striking out three and walking three with two hit batsmen.

Oratory will play top-seeded Don Bosco Prep, No. 3 in the NJ.com Top 20, in the quarterfinals.

David Acevedo scored the lone run for Paramus Catholic (12-13), going 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base.

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