Harrison extended their losing streak to ten on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 1-10 in the process. They came up short against the Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology Lions, falling 14-7. The Blue Tide were not able to make up for their defeat to the Lions from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-7 record this season. With that win, they brought their scoring average up to 6.7 runs per game.
For Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology's part, Troi Jackson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Those 16 strikeouts gave Jackson a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.
Jackson wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lexi-Marie Feliciano, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Saige Coates was another, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Harrison will venture away from home to challenge Hudson Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology, they will head out to take on Hasbrouck Heights at 4:05 p.m. on Friday. The Aviators' pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so the Lions' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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