Newton never let their opponents score on Monday. They put the hurt on the Hopatcong Chiefs with a sharp 10-0 win. The Braves haven't had any issues with the Chiefs recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive victory against them.
Jaida Long
| 04/14/25 vs Hopatcong | 11 |
| 04/10/25 vs Kittatinny Regional | 6 |
| 04/08/25 @ Wallkill Valley | 12 |
| 04/03/25 @ Dover | 13 |
| 04/01/25 vs Sussex County Tech | 10 |
The result came thanks to Jaida Long's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Newton got a big performance out of Isabella Rubino, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Rubino also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Emma Trout was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Newton's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Hopatcong, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newton will square off against Vernon at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hopatcong, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Somerville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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