Paramus Catholic is 0-6 against Fair Lawn since April of 2016 but things could change on Tuesday. The Knght Paladins will be playing at home against the Cutters at 4:15 p.m. Paramus Catholic's pitching crew has only allowed one run per game this season, so Fair Lawn's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Monday, Paramus Catholic needed a bit of extra time to put away Passaic Valley. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over the Hornets.
Brinley Sullivan spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Dilynn Jeffries-El, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kayleigh O'Hagan, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Paramus Catholic lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Fair Lawn came up short against Pascack Valley on Monday, falling 10-4.
Maya Showfety was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Alexis Muscia was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one triple.
Paramus Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 12-3. As for Fair Lawn, their loss dropped their record down to 14-7.
Paramus Catholic couldn't quite get it done against Fair Lawn in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 7-3. Will the Knght Paladins have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
