The Cresskill Cougars will head out to challenge the Hasbrouck Heights Aviators at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.
Cresskill is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering New Milford just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Monday. They lost 9-2 to the Knights.
Isabella Bross was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Angelina Cecere, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Hasbrouck Heights' good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell just short of Wallington by a score of 2-1. The game marked the Aviators' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Maddy Connelly spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Hasbrouck Heights saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kailen Peterson, who went 2-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
Cresskill suffered their first road loss, dropping their record down to 4-3. As for Hasbrouck Heights, they suffered their first road defeat, dropping their record down to 9-2.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cresskill has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Hasbrouck Heights struggles in that department as they've averaged .500. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cresskill might still be hurting after the 17-7 loss they got from Hasbrouck Heights when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Cougars avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
