New Jersey High School Softball - Vernon nudges Newton
May 3, 2024: Vernon, NJ 07462 The crowd at Friday's non-league match between the Vernon Vikings (Vernon, NJ) and the visiting Newton Braves (Newton, NJ), saw Vernon's softball squad nip Newton by a count of 8-7.
The Vikings now sport a 6-7 record. They take the field next when they host Pope John XXIII for a non-league match on Saturday, May 4. Vernon will face a squad coming off a 13-5 non-league win over Mount Olive (Flanders, NJ). The record now stands at 8-7.
With the loss, Newton falls to 7-10 on the campaign. The Braves host Sparta (Sparta, NJ) to face the Spartans in a non-league match on Saturday, May 4. The Spartans come into the test with a record of 7-7. Sparta won 9-3 in their recent non-league test against Morris Hills (Rockaway, NJ)