Softball Recap: Hackensack Comets vs. Teaneck Highwaymen
Comets
| 04/28/25 vs Teaneck | 14-12 |
| 04/25/25 @ Northern Highlands | 9-10 |
| 04/23/25 @ North Bergen | 2-3 |
| 04/21/25 @ Cliffside Park | 8-9 |
| 04/19/25 vs Westwood | 1-11 |
Hackensack had lost six games straight , but after bumping their record up to 5-11 on Monday that streak is in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 14-12 victory over the Teaneck Highwaymen. With that win, the Comets brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Briana Darling was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, six stolen bases, and five runs. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 2.2 runs per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Janae Neal, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Hackensack was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .514. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .355 or higher in four consecutive matches.
As for Teaneck, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-8 record. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss they have suffered since May 18, 2024.
On Teaneck's side, Leanna Guerrero made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Olivia Squitieri was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run.
Hackensack and Teaneck could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps New Jersey Rankings. The Comets will face off against Ridgewood at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday with a big rank disadvantage (298 vs. 131). Meanwhile, Teaneck (ranked 255th) will meet NV - Old Tappan (ranked ninth) at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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