It was a proper cat-fight when Colts Neck faced off against Mount St. Dominic Academy on Saturday. The Cougars won by a run and slipped past the Lions 6-5. For the Cougars, this counts as revenge for the 1-0 win the Lions walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
| 04/16/25 vs Marlboro | 4 |
| 03/31/25 @ Marlboro | 8 |
| 04/02/25 vs St. John-Vianney | 9 |
| 04/10/25 @ Red Bank Catholic | 10 |
| 04/08/25 vs Freehold Township | 13 |
Angela Sasso spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 15 Ks. Those 15 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jillian Heyser, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Gabby Bryce, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
With the victory, Colts Neck broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-4. As for Mount St. Dominic Academy, they moved to 5-2 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Looking ahead, Colts Neck will take on St. John-Vianney at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Cougars 3.7, the Lancers 1.5) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Mount St. Dominic Academy, they will face off against Steinert at 12:00 p.m. on Monday.
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