It was a banner day for high school softball across New Jersey, filled with nail-biters, blowouts, and breakout performances. But the biggest headline of the day? A stunning upset in Burlington County that flipped expectations on their head.
🔥 Burlington Township Pulls Off Shocking Upset Over Northern Burlington, 8-6
In what may be one of the most eye-opening results of the young season, Burlington Township (4-3) delivered a thrilling 8-6 victory over Northern Burlington (4-2) on Monday, knocking off one of the area’s early favorites in dramatic fashion.
Karisa Krawiec, batting lead-off for the Falcons, was an offensive catalyst from the start. She finished the game 3-for-4, with a triple and two RBI, setting the tone for a day where Burlington Township outplayed expectations.
Olivia Savage matched that energy, driving in two key runs of her own. Gabrielle Morgan earned the win in the circle, with late-game support from Melanie Wisniewski, who helped close the door on a potential Greyhound comeback.
Northern Burlington, despite the loss, had strong individual efforts. Lia Flynn, Riley Pieloch, and Amelia Rebadavia each collected two hits, while Flynn smacked two doubles. But it wasn’t enough to overcome Township’s momentum and a few defensive lapses.
📋 Final Line:
- Northern Burlington: 010 131 0 – 6 7 2
- Burlington Township: 122 030 x – 8 7 3
- Winning Pitcher: Morgan
- Losing Pitcher: Fontana
- Extra-Base Hits: Flynn (NB) 2B (2), Pieloch (NB) 2B, McKelvey (NB) 2B, Cheung (BT) 2B, Krawiec (BT) 3B
🧨 Hillsborough Bats Erupt in 16-1 Rout Over West Windsor North
In Mercer County, Hillsborough (2-5) found its offensive rhythm in a big way with a dominant 16-1 win over West Windsor-Plainsboro North (1-4). The game ended early due to the mercy rule after Hillsborough’s eight-run fifth inning.
Kayla Chess was unstoppable at the plate, going 4-for-4 to lead the 13-hit offensive explosion for the Raiders.
📋 Final Line:
- Hillsborough: 005 38 – 16 13 8
- West Windsor United: 001 00 – 1 6 3
💔 Conwell-Egan Falls in Final Frame Against Central Bucks West, 5-4
In Doylestown, PA, Conwell-Egan (5-4) was edged out in a dramatic finish, as Central Bucks West rallied for two runs in the bottom of the seventh to snatch a 5-4 victory.
Despite the tough loss, Lauren Bedard and Ange Pandolfi each had two hits, helping Conwell-Egan jump out to an early lead before the home team clawed their way back.
📋 Final Line:
- Conwell-Egan: 300 000 1 – 4 9 3
- Central Bucks West: 000 300 2 – 5 8 2
- WP: Glemser
- LP: Bedard
- 2B: Swain (CBW) 2, Hoven (CBW)
🧨 Sung Sisters Shine in Lawrenceville’s 6-5 Win Over Lawrence
In a crosstown showdown, Lawrenceville edged out Lawrence 6-5, thanks to a big fourth inning and a dynamic sister duo. Freshman Lily Sung collected three hits, while senior pitcher Emma Sung drove in three runs with a clutch bases-clearing double.
Lawrence mounted a seventh-inning rally, scoring three times, but couldn’t overcome the early damage.
📋 Final Line:
- Lawrence: 000 002 3 – 5 9 3
- Lawrenceville: 300 300 x – 6 9 3
- WP: E. Sung
- LP: Schafer
- 2B: Dobkin, Haugher, Hartman (Lawrence); Tylicaka (Lawrence), E. Sung (Lawrenceville)
💪 Allentown Coasts Past St. Rose in 11-0 Shutout
In Monmouth County, Allentown scored 11 runs on just four hits thanks to aggressive baserunning and key defensive miscues by St. Rose. Angelina Minerva made the most of her one hit—a 2-run double that helped pad the Redbirds’ lead.
Braylie LaFisca dominated in the circle, tossing four no-hit innings and picking up the win.
📋 Final Line:
- St. Rose: 000 00 – 0 1 3
- Allentown: 602 3x – 11 4 0
- WP: LaFisca
- LP: Torres
- 2B: Minerva, LaFisca, Loughlin
⚡ Princeton Runs Wild in 21-0 Blowout Over Trenton
The Tigers from Princeton High School delivered a lopsided win over Trenton, racking up 21 runs on 12 hits in just four innings. Natalie Hester had three hits, including two doubles, while Simryn Patel also swung a hot bat.
Erin Pilicer picked up the win, allowing just two hits while striking out several.
📋 Final Line:
- Princeton: 855 3 – 21 12 0
- Trenton: 000 0 – 0 2 8
- WP: Pilicer
- LP: Torres
- 2B: Hester (2)
📣 More Monday Scores Around New Jersey
- Lenape 9, Cherokee 8
- Holy Cross 9, Pennsauken 0
- Paul VI 8, Moorestown 2
- Westampton Tech 5, Florence 4
- Palmyra 17, Burlington City 0
🥎 Final Thoughts: Early Season Drama Heating Up
Whether it’s upsets like Burlington Township toppling Northern Burlington, walk-off heartbreakers in Pennsylvania, or offensive blowouts like Princeton’s 21-run eruption, one thing is clear—high school softball in New Jersey is already delivering must-watch moments.
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