USA Softball NJ Shore Conference Softball NJSIAA Opening Round Scoreboard Thursday, May 29

USA Softball NJ Shore Conference Softball Scoreboard Thursday, May 29

 

NJSIAA State Tournament

 

Central Jersey Group 4

(9) Monroe 7, (8) Manalapan 3

South Jersey Group 4

(4) Southern 7, (13) Cherry Hill East 2

Senior pitcher Emily Evans struck out 5 batters and allowed 3 hits, 2 walks, and 0 earned runs as the Rams (16-8) defeated the Cougars (15-9) to advance to the sectional quarterfinals. Junior Emily Zellman finished 2 for 4 with a home run, a double, 2 RBIs, and 2 runs. Senior Kayla Riley went 3 for 4 with a double, an RBI, and a run. Evans was 2 for 4 at the plate with an RBI. Senior Madison Groschel-Klein went 1 for 3 with an RBI.

(5) Cherokee 9, (12) Central 1

The Golden Eagles (8-14) fell to the Chiefs (16-6) after giving up 2 runs in the 1st inning and 7 runs in the 3rd inning. Freshman Kayla Rasmussen went 1 for 3 with an RBI in the loss.

(6) Millville 4, (11) Howell 3

Central Jersey Group 3

(7) Jackson Memorial 15, (10) Brick Memorial 0 (5 innings)

Junior pitcher Emily Hersh struck out 10 batters in a 5 inning no-hitter as the Jaguars (13-10) routed the Mustangs (9-11) to advance to the sectional quarterfinals. Senior Alexandra Santos went 3 for 3 with a home run, 2 doubles, a walk, 4 RBIs, and 2 runs. Senior Dominique Lopez was 1 for 3 with a walk and 2 RBIs.

(2) Middletown South 11, (15) Brick 4

(4) Northern Burlington 13, (13) Red Bank 0

(9) Matawan at (8) Middletown North- Postponed: 05/30 at 3 p.m.

South Jersey Group 3

(6) Ocean City 4, (11) Toms River East 0

(13) Toms River South at (4) Pinelands- Postponed: 05/30 at 12 p.m.

Central Jersey Group 2

(1) A.L. Johnson 7, (16) Manasquan 0

(7) Allentown 10, (10) Wall 6

(2) Delran 5, (15) Ocean 3

The Spartans (12-11) battled before falling short to the much higher-seeded Bears (19-8). Sophomore Sadie Miller went 2 for 3 with an RBI and a run. Senior Jillian Scotto was 1 for 3 with an RBI. Freshman Nola Vacchiano finished 3 for 3 with a run. Sophomore Ryleigh Cerco went 1 for 4 with a double and a run.

(9) Spotswood at (8) Holmdel- Postponed: 5/30 at 4 p.m.

(11) Point Boro at (6) Delaware Valley- Postponed: 5/30 at 4 p.m.

South Jersey Group 2

(5) Barnegat 16, (12) Overbrook 6

Junior Brianna Dato went 4 for 5 with 2 doubles, 3 RBIs, and a run as the Bengals (18-6) defeated the Rams (11-10) behind a big day at the plate. Junior Jadeyn Bodziak was 2 for 4 with 2 doubles, a walk, 2 RBIs, and 3 runs. Sophomore pitcher Gianna Gomez finished 2 for 4 at the plate with a walk and 2 RBIs. Freshman Brooke Rizzo was 1 for 2 with a double, 3 walks, 2 RBIs, and 2 runs.

Central Jersey Group 1

(4) New Egypt 11, (13) Point Beach 1

(1) Roselle Park 17, (16) Keansburg 0

(12) South Amboy at (5) Shore- Postponed: 5/30 at 4 p.m.

Non-Public South Jersey Group A

(7) Notre Dame 2, (2) Red Bank Catholic 0

A two run home run to center field by senior Madalena Creo proved to be the decisive play as the Irish (13-9) eliminated the Caseys (19-5). Irish pitcher Bianca Pesce struck out 3 batters and allowed just 3 hits in 7 innings.

Junior C Jayden Kane went 1 for 3 with a triple in the loss. Senior pitcher Lily Hagan struck out 8 batters and allowed 7 hits and 2 earned runs.

(1) Donovan Catholic 10, (9) Our Lady of Mercy 0 (6 Innings)

Sophomore pitcher Gylian Hixenbaugh struck out 8 batters and walked 1 batter in a 6 inning no-hitter as the Griffins (24-1) routed the Villagers (8-12) behind a 7-run 3rd inning to advance to the sectional semifinals. Sophomore Isabella Cino went 1 for 3 with a home run, a walk, 2 RBIs, and 2 runs. Senior Gianna Apostolakos went 1 for 2 with 2 RBIs. Senior Sophia Senger was 1 for 2 with 2 RBIs. Senior Christina Ginex finished 2 for 4 with a double, an RBI, and 2 runs.

(11) Camden Catholic vs (3) St. John Vianney- Postponed: 5/30 at 1 p.m. at Sycamore Recreation Complex