Softball Preview: Hasbrouck Heights Aviators vs. Leonia Lions
After two games on the road, Hasbrouck Heights is heading back home. They will take on the Leonia Lions at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Hasbrouck Heights will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Tuesday, then bounced right back against Cresskill on Friday. Everything went Hasbrouck Heights' way against Cresskill as Hasbrouck Heights made off with a 17-7 win.
Maddy Connelly was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off 12 hits. Connelly has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Connelly was also solid in the batter's box, getting three hits from her four at bats.
In other batting news, Hasbrouck Heights got a massive performance out of Giuliana Terranova, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Kailen Peterson, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-5.
Meanwhile, Leonia made easy work of Becton on Tuesday and carried off an 11-4 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Leonia.
Hasbrouck Heights' win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-5. As for Leonia, their victory bumped their record up to 6-3.
Hasbrouck Heights came up short against Leonia in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, falling 17-12. Will Hasbrouck Heights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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