Softball Recap: Hackensack's Win Ends Five-Game Losing Streak on the Road

Hackensack won the last time they faced West Orange and things went their way on Saturday too. The Comets walked away with a 10-7 win over the Mountaineers.

Amerie Amparo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Briana Darling, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three stolen bases, and four runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Janae Neal, who went 4-for-5 with five RBI, one run, and one double.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Hackensack kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 23 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Comets

Previous 5 Games

05/10/25 @ West Orange	10-7
05/01/25 @ Ramapo	5-16
04/30/25 vs Ridgewood	9-17
04/28/25 vs Teaneck	14-12
04/25/25 @ Northern Highlands	9-10

Hackensack's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-13. As for West Orange, their loss was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 11-7.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hackensack will welcome Paramus at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for West Orange, they will be playing at home against East Side at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Mountaineers are facing the Red Raiders at the right time seeing as the Red Raiders are stuck on a nine-game losing streak.