Results for: High School Softball

De La Salle Spartans rallied from a three-run deficit to beat Monte Vista Mustangs 8-5. Alec Blair’s three-run homer in the fourth inning and Joe McGee’s two-run shot in the fifth inning secured the victory for the Spartans. James Logan Colts held off a late rally by Mission San Jose Warriors to win their ninth consecutive league game 7-6. Villanueva’s single in the fifth inning brought in three runs to cut the deficit to one run, but Colts’ Vasquez struck out the side in the seventh inning to seal the victory. Los Gatos Wildcats extended their winning streak to eight games with an 11-1 victory over Cupertino Pioneers. Carter Johnstone went 3 for 3 with three RBIs and a home run for the Wildcats, while Donovan Freed had two hits and two RBIs. Granada Matadors’ Jake Sekany pitched a two-hitter and struck out eight in a complete-game shutout to lead his team to a 2-0 win over Dublin Gaels. Oakland Tech Bulldogs cruised to an 30-0 victory over Fremont Tigers behind a strong pitching performance by Kalen Thomas, who threw a one-hitter and struck out seven batters. In softball, Presentation Lancers remained undefeated with an 18th straight win, defeating Gilroy Mustangs 8-0 behind a no-hitter from Kate Munnerlyn and Hailey Nguyen. Gilroy Mustangs maintained first place in the Blossom Valley Athletic League Mt. Hamilton Division with a 5-0 shutout win over Sobrato Bulldogs. Granada Matadors rallied late to beat Foothill Falcons 8-7, extending their winning streak to five games.

Kingsway Dragons continued their undefeated season with an impressive 12-0 victory over Williamstown, thanks to a stellar performance from Jessa Pieters. Pieters went 2-for-2 with her second home run and drove in four runs, leading the Dragons to a commanding win.

In a dominant display, Egg Harbor claimed a convincing 10-1 victory over Hammonton in high school softball action. Led by Payton Colbert’s three RBIs and Laura Mack’s home run, Egg Harbor snapped their two-game losing streak. Kaci Velardi contributed with four hits and two runs, while Myra Coulter notched two hits for Hammonton.

Carissa Wenner of Lower Dauphin High School led her team to a 6-5 triumph over Hershey on Wednesday, showcasing her prowess both at the plate and on the mound. Wenner’s home run and three RBIs propelled the team offensively, while her strong pitching performance stifled Hershey’s offense. Anece Zubler and Jules Wychunas contributed RBIs to the winning cause.

In a thrilling high school softball game, freshman Valeria Lopez delivered a clutch two-run single to lead Centennial High School to a remarkable 9-4 victory over top-ranked Palo Verde High School. Despite trailing 4-0 entering the sixth inning, Centennial rallied with two outs, scoring seven runs to secure the win. Lopez’s heroics, along with timely hits from her teammates and a strong performance from pitcher Sloane Merrell, propelled the Bulldogs to the upset victory.

Beau Braverman’s home run in the fifth inning proved pivotal as Madison claimed a 3-1 victory over Parsippany Hills in their latest softball encounter. Charlotte Tuhy’s solid pitching performance, allowing only one earned run on nine hits, further contributed to Madison’s triumph. Despite Caroline Hutchinson’s commendable efforts on the mound for Parsippany Hills, Madison ultimately avenged their previous 5-3 loss to the same opponent.

Bishop McDevitt’s softball team put up an impressive 23-6 victory against Palmyra on Wednesday, thanks to standout performances from Julia Thomas and Teagan Clark. Thomas went 2-for-2 with a home run and five RBIs, while Clark hit 3-for-3 with a double, triple, and five RBIs. Nina Cerminaro also contributed with a 3-for-4 performance that included a double, triple, and four RBIs. Sofia Marsar went 2-for-3 with a double and three RBIs, and pitched two innings to earn the win with three strikeouts and no earned runs.

Timber Creek’s senior pitcher, Devin Brandley, struck out 17 batters for the second game in a row, leading the team to a 3-2 victory over Deptford. This marks the third consecutive season Brandley has surpassed 100 strikeouts, bringing her season total to 112 with just nine walks. The standout player now has a remarkable 415 career strikeouts. Timber Creek scored single runs in the fourth, fifth, and sixth innings to secure the win, improving their record to 6-10. Meanwhile, Deptford’s record fell to 2-8.

As of April 23, here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the leading softball players in New Jersey, including top performers across the state, as well as within individual conferences and groups. These statistics are based on data reported to njschoolsports.com by Tuesday, April 23.

Several Ann Arbor area high school softball teams have emerged as strong contenders early in the season. These teams have showcased impressive performances and are poised to continue their success.