USA Softball NJ Shore Conference Softball Scoreboard Monday, May 19
USA Softball NJ Shore Conference Softball Scoreboard Monday, May 19
Shore Conference Tournament Championship
(3) Red Bank Catholic 9, (5) Colts Neck 1
Senior pitcher Lily Hagan struck out 9 batters and allowed 5 hits and a walk as the Caseys (19-3) defeated the Cougars (11-9) to capture their first Shore Conference Tournament Championship since 2010. Senior SS Nicole Knox went 2 for 3 with 2 doubles, a walk, 3 RBIs, and 2 runs. Sophomore 2B Grace Lombardi hit a 2 RBI triple. Freshman 1B Mackenna Savage went 1 for 3 with a triple, a walk, and an RBI. Senior CF Sophia Lasaster finished 1 for 2 with a double, a walk, 2 RBIs, and a run. Senior RF Brianna Santangelo was 2 for 3 with 2 doubles, an RBI, and 2 runs.
The Cougars scored the 1st run of the game in the top of the 1st inning as freshman Jillian Heyser hit a single to right field to score junior SS Gabriella Bryce who led off the game with a double.
Class A South
Donovan Catholic 4, Point Boro 0
Junior pitcher Dani Rodriguez struck out 11 batters and allowed just 2 hits and 1 hit batter in a complete game win for the Griffins (21-1, 10-0) over the Panthers (8-10, 3-6). Senior Gia Gordon went 2 for 3 with a double, an RBI, and a run. Seniors Sophia Senger, Christina Ginex, and Gianna Apostolakos each hit an RBI single.
Class C North
Ocean 10, St. Rose 0 (5 innings)
Coastal
Trinity Hall 12, Keyport 0
Sophomore pitcher Emma Mullins struck out 13 batters and allowed just 1 hit in a 5-inning victory for the Monarchs (11-5, 11-2) over the Red Raiders (3-9, 3-9). Mullins went 2 for 3 at the plate with a walk and an RBI. Junior CF Elizabeth Romer went 1 for 4 with 2 RBIs. Sophomore C Ella Larkin was 1 for 2 with a double, an RBI, and a walk.
Nondivisional
Middletown South 2, Howell 1
Sophomore pitcher Riley Smith struck out 12 batters and allowed 5 hits and 1 walk in a complete game win for the Eagles (14-5) over the Rebels (12-8). Sophomore Reagan Heaney and freshman 3B Jordyn Cowell both hit an RBI single.
Matawan 3, Middletown North 1
Junior pitcher Emma Kriegstein struck out 6 batters and allowed 3 hits in a complete game victory for the Huskies (10-9) against the Lions (10-10). Sophomore Devynn Whinna went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs. Senior Isabelle Wiemer was 3 for 4 with a double, an RBI, and a run.
Freehold Township 9, Manalapan 3
Point Beach 9, Rumson-Fair Haven 7
Senior Sydney Zylinski hit a single with 3 RBIs, stole 2 bases, and scored 2 runs to lead the Garnet Gulls (4-14) past the Bulldogs (5-14). Sophomore Gia Gates was 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs and 2 stolen bases. Freshman Olivia D’Erasmo went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs and a HBP.
Monmouth 8, Manchester 7
Senior SS Erin Clancey went 2 for 5 with a home run, 4 RBIs, and 2 runs to lead the Falcons (8-10) past the Hawks (5-11). Junior Emma Riccardi went 2 for 4 with a double, an RBI, and a run. Senior Aki Sykes was 3 for 5 with an RBI and a run.
Southern 4, Jackson Memorial 2
Senior Kayla Riley went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs to lead the Rams (13-7) past the Jaguars (12-10). Sophomore Abigail Krill was 2 for 3 with a double, an RBI, and a run.
Raritan 11, Brick Memorial 4
Senior Kiernan Mulligan went 3 for 4 with a double, a walk, 2 RBIs, and a run as the Rockets (17-3) topped the Mustangs (9-10). Senior Julia DelMasto was 2 for 4 with a walk and 2 RBIs.
Pinelands 7, Central 2
Senior pitcher Elianna Meola struck out 6 batters and allowed 5 hits, 1 earned run, and a hit batter as the Wildcats (16-3) defeated the Golden Eagles (7-13). Junior Audra Daniel hit a 2 RBI double. Senior Hannah Theuret went 2 for 3 with a double, an HBP, an RBI, and 2 runs.
Lacey 11, Toms River North 4
Senior Sam Jackson went 2 for 3 with a double and 3 RBIs as the Lions (10-8) defeated the Mariners (2-16). Senior pitcher Julia Kovacs struck out 6 batters and allowed 8 hits, 3 walks, and 2 earned runs in a complete game. Kovacs went 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI at the plate. Junior Chloe Emmons was 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI.
