Softball Recap: Newark Memorial Picks Up Ninth Consecutive Win

Cougars

Previous Games

05/08/25 vs Washington	16-0
05/06/25 vs American	29-1
05/01/25 @ James Logan	8-6
04/29/25 vs Mission San Jose	18-1
04/16/25 vs Moreau Catholic	9-4
+ 4 more games

Newark Memorial had already won eight in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 15.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it nine on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Washington Huskies a 16-0 shutout. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 19-4 back in April.

Ariana Romo was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Romo was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one double.

In other batting news, Andrea Tall was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Mahlyah Sao, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.

Newark Memorial kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive contests.

Newark Memorial's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-4. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.5 runs over those games. As for Washington, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season.

Newark Memorial is taking a road trip to take on Kennedy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Titans will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight. As for Washington, they will welcome Moreau Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mariners will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.