Newton is 0-9 against North Warren Regional since May of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Braves will host the Patriots at 9:00 a.m. North Warren Regional took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Newton, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Newton turned things around against Hackettstown on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 9-2 margin over the Tigers. The Braves might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by seven runs or more this season.
Jaida Long
| 04/22/25 vs Hackettstown | 13 |
| 04/17/25 vs Vernon | 6 |
| 04/14/25 vs Hopatcong | 11 |
| 04/10/25 vs Kittatinny Regional | 6 |
| 04/08/25 @ Wallkill Valley | 12 |
| + 2 more games |
Jaida Long spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Isabella DeLeon, who went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jaclyn Vena, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Meanwhile, North Warren Regional came up short against Hackettstown on Wednesday, falling 13-5.
Hannah Allen made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
North Warren Regional's defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 3-5. As for Newton, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
Newton might still be hurting after the 9-2 loss they got from North Warren Regional in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Braves avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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