Softball Recap: Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology Has No Trouble Against Kennedy

Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology won the last time they faced Kennedy and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Lions blew past the Knights 15-3. Considering the Lions have won four contests by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Troi Jackson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.

In other batting news, Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology let Hannah Nuesi and Lexi-Marie Feliciano run wild. Nuesi got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Feliciano went 1-for-3 with four stolen bases and four runs. That's the most stolen bases Nuesi has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Julianny Tavarez, who earned two runs and two stolen bases.

Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for Kennedy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-11 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology will welcome Harrison at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Kennedy, they will be playing at home against Eastside at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Ghosts have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14 runs per game on average), something the Knights will no doubt try to take advantage of.