Softball Game Preview: J.P. Stevens Hawks vs. Colonia Patriots

The J.P. Stevens Hawks will head out on the road to challenge the Colonia Patriots at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Colonia took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on J.P. Stevens, who comes in off a win.

Having struggled with four defeats in a row, J.P. Stevens turned things around against Somerset Tech on Thursday. They came out on top against the Jaguars by a score of 12-8. The high-scoring effort was just what the Hawks needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.

Meanwhile, Colonia didn't have quite enough to beat Monroe Township on Wednesday and fell 9-8. The Patriots have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Colonia's loss dropped their record down to 9-13. As for J.P. Stevens, their win bumped their record up to 12-15.

J.P. Stevens might still be hurting after the 17-0 defeat they got from Colonia in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Can the Hawks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.