Sports
Four Runs in Fourth Inning Cement Bridgewater Win
Bridgewater-Raritan defeats Kearny in the first round of the state tournament.
The softball team rolled in the first round of the state tournament, defeating Kearny 6-1 Tuesday.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th Total Kearny
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Bridgewater-Raritan (14-7)
1 0 1 4 0 0 x 6
IN SHORT
Bridgewater morale was low following a series of heartbreaking losses, but after getting the first runs on the board, the Panthers rolled with strong defense and powerful hitting. Bridgewater cemented its lead in the fourth inning, knocking in four runs.
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PANTHER OF THE GAME
Alicia Gonnella—Gonnella subbed in for freshman starter Megan Colline, and Coach Sandy Baranowski called the switch the "critical moment of the game." Gonnella gave an impressive performance in the circle, staving off Kearny runs until the final inning.
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OTHER KEY PERFORMANCES
Jordan Stephenson knocked in three RBIs with two sac flies
Nicole Braun brought in two runs with a fourth-inning double.
THEY SAID IT
"Yesterday the kids were still in a funk about [past] brutal losses. It didn't matter who we played today, we just needed to come out of here with a win. I'm ecstatic."–Head Coach Sandy Baranowski
Up Next—Hunterdon Central on Wednesday at 3:45 p.m. at Hunterdon Central Regional High School