Pompton Lakes is 3-0 against Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology since May of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Pompton Lakes Cardinals will head out on the road to face off against the Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology Lions at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Pompton Lakes will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs last Tuesday, then bounced right back against Wayne Hills on Saturday. Pompton Lakes was the clear victor by a 10-4 margin over Wayne Hills.
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology never got on the board in their matchup on Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Cresskill last Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Cougars as they made off with a 16-3 victory.
Analeigh Feliciano made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Feliciano has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Feliciano was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology let Lexi-Marie Feliciano and Troi Jackson loose on the outfield. Feliciano scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4, while Jackson scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Madison Ramirez, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
The win got Pompton Lakes back to even at 6-6. As for Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season.
Everything went Pompton Lakes' way against Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology in their previous meeting back in April as Pompton Lakes made off with a 7-1 victory. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Jackson, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Pompton Lakes still be able to contain Jackson? There's only one way to find out.
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