The Teaneck Highwaymen will face off against the Bergen Catholic Crusaders at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Teaneck has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Bergen Catholic will arrive with three straight victories.
Things were looking good for Teaneck after they put the first run on the board on Wednesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They came up short against Bergenfield, falling 14-3.
Deyton Walcott was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Those doubles marked the first that he has hit this season.
Meanwhile, Bergen Catholic posted their closest win since May 20, 2024 on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 victory over Pope John XXIII.
Bergen Catholic pushed their record up to 10-3 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Teaneck, their loss dropped their record down to 4-8.
Teaneck might still be hurting after the 15-1 defeat they got from Bergen Catholic when the teams last played back in April of 2022. Can the Highwaymen avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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