Columbia had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Monday. They put the hurt on Montclair Kimberley Academy with a sharp 15-4 victory. That's more bragging rights for Columbia, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Oliver Ellis
| 04/27/26 @ Montclair Kimberley Academy | 9 |
| 04/08/26 @ Seton Hall Prep | 5 |
| 03/24/26 vs Hudson Catholic | 4 |
| 04/22/26 @ Millburn | 3 |
| 03/19/26 @ Delbarton | 3 |
Columbia got a great performance from Oliver Ellis as he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off only two hits. Those nine strikeouts gave Ellis a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Jack Livingstone was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four RBI and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Benji Josefsberg, who got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Columbia was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Columbia's win bumped their record up to 10-8. As for Montclair Kimberley Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season.
Columbia will challenge West Orange at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Montclair Kimberley Academy, they will face off against Whippany Park at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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