December 30, 2010
Nieves finds home at UC
Union City shortstop Angie Nieves signed to play at Iona College.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
UNION CITY – Angie Nieves is used to change. Circumstances have led the talented senior to three different teams during her high school career – St. Joseph’s of West New York, High Tech and now Union City this upcoming spring.
The batter’s box and shortstop position have been a source of stability for Nieves, who recently signed her letter of intent to play at Iona College. Known more for her offensive exploits, it is why Nieves has focused on her glove work and keeping a permanent residence at short. Read More
May 28, 2010
Wings clipped
Hoboken's Ashley Barron slides to stop a relay throw from the outfield.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
HOBOKEN – It’s an all-too familiar ending for the Hoboken softball team. For the third-straight season, the Red Wings’ season came to an end one win short of a section title.
Hoboken’s season ended with a thud dropping a 13-2 decision to Whippany Park in the North 2, Group I final yesterday at JFK Stadium. Read More
May 23, 2010
High class
Members of the High Tech softball team celebrate after defeating Secaucus.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – With a deep lineup loaded with sluggers and speedsters throughout, scoring runs in bunches is nothing new for High Tech. And in the fifth inning, the powerful Lasercats’ offense proved downright unstoppable.
Trailing the entire game, eighth-seeded High Tech erupted for nine runs with two outs in that inning and never looked back in a 20-8 victory over Secaucus in the title game of the Hudson County Softball Tournament yesterday at the Thomas A. Gerrity Athletic Complex.
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May 22, 2010
Hit therapy
Catcher Kelsey Snedeker drove in three runs in the first inning for Secaucus.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – Coming off of a heart-breaking defeat on Thursday in the state tournament, it didn’t take the Secaucus softball team long to find an outlet to take out any lingering anger.
The Patriots quickly bounced back yesterday with two convincing victories, the nightcap an 8-2 victory of St. Dominic Academy in the semifinals of the Hudson County Tournament at Lincoln Park West. Read More
May 21, 2010
In the past
Ashley Heredia comes in to score North Bergen's lone run of the game.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
MONTCLAIR – As the North Bergen softball team walked off the field following a 2-1 loss to Montclair in the second round of the NJSIAA North 1, Group IV tournament, it was already time to put this game in the rearview mirror.
With another tournament game – this one a semifinal matchup in the Hudson County Tournament – less than 24 hours away, the Bruins have little choice but to exhibit a short memory on the diamond. For North Bergen (19-8) head coach Tom Eagleson, such a short turnaround is the perfect remedy after a tough loss. Read More
May 16, 2010
Home away from home
Natalie Classen's three-run homer gave High Tech the lead in the second inning.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
HOBOKEN – JFK Stadium may not be the home field for High Tech’s Natalie Classen, but with the success she’s had there, it’d be hard to find a place which fits her game as well.
After hitting two homers there in a game there earlier in the season, the sophomore added three more three hits yesterday including an inside-the-park homer as the Lasercats downed top-seeded Hoboken 10-4 in the quarterfinals of the Hudson County Tournament.
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May 14, 2010
Roundup: Record-setting day for Rivas
McNair's Alicia Rivas set a school record with her seventh homer of the season.
McNair 12, Lincoln 1
Alicia Rivas set a McNair record with her seventh homer of the season in the Cougars’ victory yesterday in Jersey City. Read More
May 12, 2010
Roundup: Estremera drives in five
Harrison's Jenny Escalante allowed just three hitts in the first round of the HCT.
McNair 17, Hudson Catholic 2
Natalia Estremera was 3-for-3 with, a homer, five RBI and three runs scored as the Cougars rolled past the Hawks yesterday in Jersey City. Read More
May 10, 2010
Roundup: Harrison wins in eighth
Harrison's Jenny Escalante allowed just three hitts in the first round of the HCT.
Harrison 3, McNair 2
After being no-hit for the entire game, Zully Galabay tied the game for Harrison on a bloop single with two outs in the seventh. A bases-loaded hit by pitch in the eighth capped off a stunning win for the 15th-seeded Blue Tide in the first round of the Hudson County Tournament in Jersey City on Saturday. Read More
May 8, 2010
Roundup: McNair takes slugfest
McNair's Erica Mora had four RBI, three runs scored and got the win in relief.
McNair 25, Snyder 13
Alicia Rivas was 3-for-5 with five RBI to pace the Cougars yesterday in Jersey City.
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May 7, 2010
Patriot power
Junior Andrea Innis hit two homers and had seven RBI in the victory.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
HARRISON – With the county and state tournaments looming, the Secaucus softball team knew it was time to establish a consistency that they’ve been seeking all season long. If yesterday’s performance is any indication, the Patriots may be on the verge of hitting that elusive hot streak.
The Secaucus offense delivered early and often in what might have been its best game of the season, an 18-0 victory over Harrison yesterday in a dominant performance. Read More
More Softball: Rivas' homer, five RBI power McNair past Memorial
May 6, 2010
Hurricane warning
County Prep pitcher Alyssa Guzman helped herself at bat with three runs scored.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
JERSEY CITY – If County Prep was looking to send a message heading into the Hudson County Tournament, they certainly succeeded.
The Hurricanes let their bats do all the talking on this day, scoring 11 runs in a three-inning scoring binge to defeat McNair 13-6 in a showdown of the top two teams in the division yesterday at Enos Jones Field. Read More
May 3, 2010
Kearny, Bayonne, Marist start strong
Alicia Weber had three RBI for Kearny in an opening round win over University.
By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
The Hudson County Softball Tournament started up this weekend as the power bats were on display for Kearny and Marist.
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May 1, 2010
High marks
County Prep's Victoria Pessolano struck 12 batters in seven innings.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – As the number two starting pitcher on the County Prep staff, sophomore Victoria Pessolano hadn’t been asked to take the ball in pressure situations.
Head coach Meave Connelly gave Pessolano her first real test in the circle and she proved up to the challenge. Pessolano struck out 12 batters in a complete-game performance to lift the Hurricanes past division rival Memorial 10-2 yesterday at Bayonne Park.
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April 20, 2010
Roundup: Blue Devils take two
St. Dominic Academy's Kate Zubicki had two hits and two RBI yesterday.
St. Dominic Academy 5, Kearny 1
Jamie Leale and Kate Zubicki each had two hits and drove in two runs apiece as the Blue Devils scored four times in the first inning and never looked back yesterday in Jersey City.
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April 16, 2010
Power play
North Bergen's Carla Arismendi struck out seven batters and allowed just two hits.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – Bruins pitcher Carla Arismendi has plenty of pitches at her disposal when she’s steps into the circle. For most of yesterday’s showdown against High Tech she only needed one – her fastball.
In a fight of power vs. power it was Arismendi’s heater which won out over the lethal Lasercats lineup. She allowed just two hits to outduel Erica Colon as North Bergen knocked off their in-town rivals 2-0 at North Hudson Park. Read More
April 14, 2010
Bringing the heat
Junior Stephanie Bolger struck out 12 batters for St. Dominic Academy.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
BAYONNE – After an up-and-down first season as St. Dominic Academy’s starting pitcher, Stephanie Bolger knew that location and consistency were two areas she would have to improve at to take her game to the next level.
Yesterday was an example of just what the junior is capable of doing in the circle. Bolger was downright dominant at times, striking out 12 batters to help lead the Blue Devils past Bayonne 8-1 yesterday at Gorman Field. Read More
April 8, 2010
House of Kards
Shortstop Janitza Aquino went 3-for-4 with three runs scored for Kearny.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
UNION CITY – For Kearny shortstop Janitza Aquino, all she needed was just one pitch to make her presence felt.
The junior took the first pitch she saw and laced it into left for an RBI double to give the Kardinals a lead they would never relinquish as they held off Union City 10-7 yesterday at the Midtown Athletic Complex. Read More
March 29, 2010
Back in business
Junior pitcher Carla Arismendi is one of eight returning starters for North Bergen.
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By Jason Bernstein
Editorial Director
NORTH BERGEN – For the Bruins softball team, this is an opportunity that rarely comes along. Returning eight starters is a luxury any coach would love to have. With eight starters coming back from a team which went 23-4 a year ago, head coach Tom Eagleson was hard-pressed to remember having a team with this combination of talent and experience.
“It’s been a long time since we only lost one (starter),” he said. “Usually we lose three or four. Only (losing) one starter this year, is going to be nice.” Read More