Griffins
| 05/03/26 vs Morris Catholic | 8-5 |
| 04/29/26 vs Southern Regional | 11-0 |
| 04/28/26 @ Point Pleasant Boro | 15-1 |
| 04/26/26 @ St. Joseph | 7-6 |
| 04/25/26 vs Kingsway | 8-6 |
| + 12 more games |
Donovan Catholic faced Morris Catholic in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Sunday. The Griffins walked away with an 8-5 victory over the Crusaders. The Griffins' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Gylian Hixenbaugh spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jaelynn Nunez was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run. Another player making a difference was Caroline Kopp, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Donovan Catholic kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in 12 consecutive games.
Donovan Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 17-0. As for Morris Catholic, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-8.
Coming up, Donovan Catholic will host Toms River East at 3:55 p.m. on Thursday. As for Morris Catholic, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 7-0 win against Hanover Park on the 4th.
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