Softball Recap: Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology Wins Going Away Against Harrison

Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology won the last time they faced Harrison and things went their way on Thursday too. The Lions were the clear victors by a 14-7 margin over the Blue Tide. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by seven runs or more this season.

Troi Jackson made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Those 16 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.

Jackson wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lexi-Marie Feliciano, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Another was Saige Coates, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs.

Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .525. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-7. As for Harrison, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology will square off against Hasbrouck Heights at 4:05 p.m. on Friday. The Aviators' pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so the Lions' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Harrison, they will challenge Hudson Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.