4/20/23
West Windsor, NJ-Mercer softball (27-6) won Game 1 of their doubleheader vs #3 ranked (NJCAA Division III Softball) Brookdale 8-2. Sophomore Heather Kerlin (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 3 with an RBI and sophomore Hailey Nardone (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) was 1 for 2 with 2 RBIs. Sophomore Mia Land (Hamilton, NJ/Trenton Catholic Academy) went 2 for 4 with a double, 2 runs and RBI and sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) added an RBI in the win. Freshman pitcher Shea Krebs (Robbinsville, NJ/Robbinsville HS) had 4 strikeouts in 5 innings and picked up her 13th win of the season. Sophomore Delaney Misier (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) threw two hitless and scoreless innings of relief to preserve the win for the Vikings.
Mercer (28-6) beat Brookdale 12-4 in 5 innings in Game 2 of their doubleheader to move to 28-6 on the season. Sophomore Lillian Torres-Perez (South Brunswick, NJ/South Brunswick HS) was3 for 3 with a double, RBI and 2 runs and sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) also went 3 for 3 with an RBI and 2 runs. Freshman Shea Krebs (Robbinsville, NJ/Robbinsville HS) had 2 RBIs and sophomore Mia Land (Hamilton, NJ/Trenton Catholic Academy) went 1 for 2 with 2 runs and an RBI. Sophomore Julia Hannawacker (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) was 2 for 3 with an RBI and sophomores Heather Kerlin (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) and Hailey Nardone (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) each had an RBI in the win. Freshmen Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) and Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) each added an RBI in the win. Sophomore pitcher Gianna DeMatteo (New Egypt, NJ/New Egypt HS) got her 11th win of the season.
The Vikings next travel to Salem for a 12:00 PM doubleheader on Saturday, April 22nd.
4/18/23
West Windsor, NJ-Mercer softball (22-6) lost Game 1 of their doubleheader vs Monroe 6-7. Freshman Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) went 2 for 3 with a double and 3 RBIs and sophomore Bella Truelove was 2 for 3 with a home run and 2 RBIs. Sophomore Heather Kerlin (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 3 with 2 runs and sophomore Julia Hannawacker (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had 2 hits and an RBI in the loss.
Mercer (23-6) won Game 2 of their doubleheader vs Monroe 7-5. Sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had a home run and 2 RBIs and sophomore Lillian Torres-Perez (South Brunswick, NJ/South Brunswick HS) went 1 for 2 with 2 RBIs. Freshman Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) was 2 for 4 with an RBI and freshman Shea Krebs (Robbinsville, NJ/Robbinsville HS) had a double and RBI in the win. Sophomore pitcher Gianna DeMatteo (New Egypt, NJ/New Egypt HS) got her ninth win of the season.
The Vikings next host Brookdale on Thursday, April 20th in a 3:30 PM doubleheader.
4/13/23
West Windsor, NJ- (23-5) beat Bucks 17-1 in 5 innings Game 1 of their doubleheader. Freshman Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) went for 2 for 3 with a home run and 5 RBIs and freshman Abby Bell (Hightstown, NJ/Hightstown HS) went 2 for 2 with a triple and 2 RBIs. Sophomore Julia Hannawacker (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had 2 RBIs and freshman Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) went 2 for 3 with a double and RBI. Sophomores Heather Kerlin (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) and Hailey Nardone (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) each added an RBI in the win.
The Vikings won Game 2 of their doubleheader vs Bucks 24-0 in 5 innings. Sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 3 for 5 with a home run and 5 RBIs and sophomore Mia Land (Hamilton, NJ/Trenton Catholic Academy) was 4 for 4 with a double, 2 RBIs and 4 runs. Freshman Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) went 3 for 4 with a double and 3 RBIs and freshman Abby Bell (Hightstown, NJ/Hightstown HS) was 3 for 3 with 2 RBIs. Freshman Shea Krebs (Robbinsville, NJ/Robbinsville HS) had a triple and 3 RBIs and freshman Cierra Acevedo had 2 RBIs. Sophomore Heather Kerlin (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) added an RBI in the win and sophomore pitcher Delaney Misier tossed a one hitter and struck out 4 in 5 innings for her fourth win of the season.
The Vikings next host Monroe on Tuesday, April 18th for a 3:00 PM doubleheader.
4/11/23
Randolph, NJ-Mercer softball (23-5) got two big Region wins at Morris. The Vikings won Game 1, 4-2. Freshman pitcher Shea Krebs (Robbinsville, NJ/Robbinsville HS) struck out 6 batters and got her 11th win of the season. Freshmen Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) and Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) each had a double and RBI and sophomore Julia Hannawacker (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) added an RBI in the win.
Mercer won Game 2 of their doubleheader at Morris 6-3. Sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 4 with a home run and 4 RBIs and sophomore Lillian Torres-Perez (South Brunswick, NJ/South Brunswick HS) had a home run and RBI. Freshman Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) went 3 for 4 with 2 runs and sophomore Julia Hannawacker (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 4 in the win. Sophomore pitcher Gianna DeMatteo (New Egypt, NJ/New Egypt HS) had 4 strikeouts in 6 innings and earned her 9th win of the season.
The Vikings next host Bucks at 3:30 PM on Thursday, April 13th.
4/8/23
West Windsor, NJ-Mercer softball (21-4) won Game 1 of their doubleheader vs Lackawanna. Freshman Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) went 2 for 3 with a home run and 3 RBIs and freshman Abby Bell (Hightstown, NJ/Hightstown HS) was 1 for 2 with an RBI. Freshman Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) went 2 for 3 with 2 runs. Freshman pitcher Shea Krebs (Robbinsville, NJ/Robbinsville HS) struck out 5 in 7 innings for her 10th win of the season.
Mercer (21-5) lost Game 2 of their doubleheader vs Lackawanna 9-10. Sophomore Hailey Nardone (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 3 with a home run and 3 RBIs and sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had a home run and 2 RBIs. Sophomore Heather Kerlin (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) added 2 RBIs and sophomore Lillian Torres-Perez (South Brunswick, NJ/South Brunswick HS) went 2 for 4 in the loss. Sophomore pitcher Gianna DeMateo (New Egypt, NJ/New Egypt HS) threw two scoreless innings of relief in the loss.
The Vikings next travel to Morris for a 3:00 PM doubleheader on Tuesday, April 11th.
4/5/23
Bel Air, MD-Mercer softball (19-4) had their 15 game winning streak snapped following a 0-1 loss at Harford in Game 1 of their doubleheader. Sophomores Julia Hannawacker (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) and Heather Kerlin (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) each went 2 for 3 in the loss.
Mercer (20-4) bounced back from their Game 1 loss to beat Harford 9-0. Sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 3 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBIs and freshman Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) was 2 for 4 with a double, home run and 2 RBIs. Sophomore Hailey Nardone (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs and sophomore Lillian Torres-Perez (South Brunswick, NJ/South Brunswick HS) was 2 for 4 with a double and RBI. Sophomore Heather Kerlin (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) was 3 for 4 and sophomore Julia Hannawacker (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 4 with an RBI. Sophomore Mia Land (Hamilton, NJ/Trenton Catholic Academy) added an RBI in the win and freshman pitcher Shea Krebs (Robbinsville, NJ/Robbinsville HS) tossed 7 scoreless innings while giving up just 2 hits for her 10th win of the season.
Mercer softball next hosts Lackawanna in a 12:00 PM doubleheader on Saturday, April 8th.
4/4/23
West Windsor, NJ-Mercer softball (18-3) got their 14th straight win, beating RCSJ Cumberland 9-3 in Game 1 of their doubleheader. Sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 4 with a home run and 3 RBIs and freshman Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) went 2 for 2 with a double and 2 RBIs. Freshman Abby Bell (Hightstown, NJ/Hightstown HS) was 2 for 3 with a home run and 2 RBIs. Sophomore Julia Hannawacker (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 3 for 4 with 3 runs and sophomore Lillian Torres-Perez (South Brunswick, NJ/South Brunswick HS) added an RBI in the win. Freshman pitcher Shea Krebs (Robbinsville, NJ/Robbinsville HS) struck out 6 in 4 innings for her 9th win of the season. Sophomore pitcher Delaney Misier (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had 5 strikeouts in 3 innings of relief.
In Game 2 of their doubleheader Mercer softball (19-3) beat RCSJ Cumberland 11-7 for their 15th straight win. Freshman Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) went 3 for 4 with a home run and 6 RBIs and sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) was 3 for 3 with a home run and 2 RBIs. Sophomore Julia Hannawacker (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 4 with 2 runs and freshman Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) and sophomore Lillian Torres-Perez (South Brunswick, NJ/South Brunswick HS) each added an RBI in the win. Sophomore pitcher Gianna DeMateo (New Egypt, NJ/New Egypt HS) got her 7th win of the season.
The Vikings next travel to Harford for a 3:00 PM doubleheader on Wednesday, April 5th.
3/30/23
West Windsor, NJ-Mercer softball got their 12th and 13th straight wins in a doubleheader vs Monroe. In Game 1, the Vikings (16-3) beat Monroe 15-0 in 5 innings. Freshman pitcher Shea Krebs (Robbinsville, NJ/Robbinsville HS) had 11 strikeouts and threw a one hit shutout in her 8th win of the season. Freshman Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) had a grand slam and 4 RBIs and sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 4 with 3 RBIs and 2 runs. Freshman Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) was 2 for 3 with a triple and RBI and sophomore Mia Land (Hamilton, NJ/Trenton Catholic Academy) went 1 for 2 with an RBI and 3 runs. Sophomore Hailey Nardone (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) and freshman Abby Bell (Hightstown, NJ/Hightstown HS) each added an RBI in the win.
Mercer (17-3) won Game 2 of their doubleheader vs Monroe 17-0 in 5 innings. Sophomore pitcher Delaney Misier (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) struck out 6 and threw a no hitter in her third win of the season. Sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had a big day at the plate with 2 home runs and 6 RBIs. Sophomore Julia Hannawacker (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 3 for 4 with 3 RBIs and 3 runs and sophomore Heather Kerlin (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had 2 RBIs. Freshman Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) was 3 for 4 with an RBI and 2 runs and sophomore Mia Land (Hamilton, NJ/Trenton Catholic Academy) and freshman Abby Bell (Hightstown, NJ/Hightstown HS) each added an RBI in the win.
The Vikings next host RCSJ Cumberland in a 3:30 PM doubleheader on Tuesday, April 4th.
3/28/23
Branchburg, NJ-Mercer softball (14-3) won their 12th and 13th straight game, cruising past Raritan in a doubleheader. In Game 1, the Vikings won 16-1 in 5 innings. Freshman Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) went 3 for 5 with a triple, home run and 3 RBIs and sophomore Mia Land (Hamilton, NJ/Trenton Catholic Academy) went 3 for 4 with a double and 3 RBIs. Freshman Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) went 2 for 4 with 2 home runs and 3 RBIs and sophomore Hailey Nardone (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) was 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs. Sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 4 with a double, home run, RBI and 3 runs and freshman Abby Bell (Hightstown, NJ/Hightstown HS) was 3 for 4 with a double, 3 runs and RBI. Sophomore Lillian Torres-Perez (South Brunswick, NJ/South Brunswick HS) was 2 for 4 with an RBI and sophomore Heather Kerlin (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) added an RBI in the win. Sophomore pitcher Delaney Misier (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had 8 strikeouts in 5 innings for her second win of the season.
Mercer (15-3) beat Raritan 18-1 in 5 innings of Game 2 of their doubleheader. Sophomore Hailey Nardone (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 4 for 4 with a double, home run and 4 RBIs and freshman Abby Bell (Hightstown, NJ/Hightstown HS) was 3 for 3 with a double, home run, 3 RBIs and 3 runs. Freshman Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) went 2 for 3 with a home run and 3 RBIs and sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) was 2 for 3 with 2 runs and 2 RBIs. Sophomore Julia Hannawacker (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had 2 RBIs and freshman Shea Krebs (Robbinsville, NJ/Robbinsville HS) went 2 for 4 with a double and RBI. Sophomore pitcher Gianna DeMatteo (New Egypt, NJ/New Egypt HS) struck out 4 in 5 innings for her sixth win of the season.
The Vikings next host Monroe College in a doubleheader at 3:00 PM on Thursday, March 30th.
3/23/23
West Windsor, NJ-Mercer softball (12-3) won Game 1 of their doubleheader vs Orange 10-2 in 5 innings. Sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 3 for 3 with 3 RBIs and freshman Abby Bell (Hightstown, NJ/Hightstown) had a double and 2 RBIs. Sophomore Lillian Torres-Perez (South Brunswick, NJ/South Brunswick) added a double and RBI and freshman Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) went 2 for 3 with 2 runs. Freshman Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) had an RBI and 3 runs in the win. Freshman pitcher Shea Krebs (Robbinsville, NJ/Robbinsville HS) struck out 9 in 4 innings and earned her 7th win of the season.
Mercer softball (13-3) took Game 2 of their double vs Orange 12-2 in 5 innings. Sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had a home run and 3 RBIs and sophomore Lillian Torres-Perez (South Brunswick, NJ/South Brunswick) had a double, 2 RBIs and 2 runs. Freshman Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) had 2 RBIs and 2 runs and freshman Abby Bell (Hightstown, NJ/Hightstown HS) went 1 for 2 with an RBI. Sophomore Heather Kerlin (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 1 for 1 with an RBI. Sophomore pitcher Gianna DeMatteo (New Egypt, NJ/New Egypt HS) picked up her 5th win of the season, giving up 0 earned runs in 5 innings.
The Vikings next travel to Raritan for a 3:00 PM doubleheader on Tuesday, March 28th.
3/21/23
West Windsor, NJ-In Game 1 of their doubleheader, Mercer softball (10-3) edged Northampton 4-3 for their sixth straight win. Sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had 2 home runs and 2 RBIs and sophomore Hailey Nardone (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) added an RBI in the win. Freshman pitcher Shea Krebs (Robbinsville, NJ/Robbinsville HS) struck out 10 in 5 innings and allowed 0 earned runs to pick up her sixth win of the season. Sophomore Delaney Misier (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) got her fourth save of the season in 2 scoreless innings of relief.
Mercer softball (11-3) picked up their seventh straight win, beating Northampton 8-3 in Game 2 of their doubleheader. Sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 2 with a double and 2 RBIs. Freshman Abby Bell (Hightstown, NJ/Hightstown HS) went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs and freshman Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) went 2 for 4 with 3 runs and an RBI. Freshmen Shea Krebs (Robbinsville, NJ/Robbinsville HS) and Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) each had an RBI in the win.
The Vikings next host Orange County (NY) in a 3:00 PM doubleheader on Thursday, March 23rd.
3/18/23
West Windsor, NJ-Mercer softball (8-3) beat Anne Arundel 4-2 in Game 1 of their doubleheader. Sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had a home run and 3 RBIs and sophomore Delaney Misier (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) added an RBI in the win. Freshman pitcher Shea Krebs (Robbinsville, NJ/Robbinsville HS) allowed 0 earned runs and struck out 7 in 5 2/3 innings to pick up her fifth win of the season. Misier struck out 2 in 1 2/3 innings to earn her second save of the season.
In Game 2 of their doubleheader, the Vikings (9-3) beat Anne Arundel 7-4. Sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 3 for 3 with a double, home run and 3 RBIs. Freshman Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) had a home run and 2 RBIs and sophomore Julia Hannawacker (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had a double, RBI and 2 runs. Sophomore Lillian Torres-Perez (South Brunswick, NJ/South Brunswick HS) and freshman Abby Bell (Hightstown, NJ/Hightstown HS) each had an RBI in the win.
The Vikings next host Northampton in a doubleheader at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, March 21st.
3/15/23
Myrtle Beach, SC-Mercer softball (7-3) ended their trip to Myrtle Beach with a 4-3 win over Prairie State College (IL). Sophomore Julia Hannawacker (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 4 with a double and 2 RBIs and freshman Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) was 2 for 3 with an RBI. Sophomore Heather Kerlin (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had an RBI and freshman Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) had a double and run scored in the win. Freshman Shea Krebs (Robbinsville, NJ/Robbinsville HS) picked up her fourth win of the season, striking out 6 in 4 innings.
The Vikings will next host Anne Arundel CC in a doubleheader at 12 PM on Saturday, March 18th.
3/14/23
Myrtle Beach, SC-In their third game of the day, Mercer softball (6-3) beat Highland Community College (IL) 8-0 IN 5 innings. Freshman pitcher Shea Krebs (Robbinsville, NJ/Robbinsville HS) tossed a 1 hit shutout and struck out 6 in her third win of the season. Freshman Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) had a home run and 4 RBIs and freshman Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) went 2 for 2 with a triple, 2 RBIs and 2 runs. Sophomore Hailey Nardone (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had a home run and 2 RBIs. Freshman Abby Bell (Hightstown, NJ/Hightstown HS) went 2 for 2 and sophomore Heather Kerlin (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) was 1 for 1 with 2 runs in the win.
3/14/23
Myrtle Beach, SC-Mercer softball (5-3) got back in the win column with a 19-7 win over Herkimer. The Vikings scored 6 runs in the 7 inning to open up the big win. Sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 3 for 5 with 2 doubles, 3 RBIs and 2 runs and freshman Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) had a home run, 3 RBIs and scored 4 runs. Freshman Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) had 2 doubles and 2 RBIs and sophomore Heather Kerlin (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had 2 hits and 2 RBIs in the win. Sophomore Hailey Nardone (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 2 with a double and 2 runs and sophomore Mia Land (Hamilton, NJ/Trenton Catholic Academy) added an RBI in the win.
3/14/23
Myrtle Beach, SC-Mercer softball (4-3) lost to North Central Missouri College 8-14. Freshman Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) went 2 for 4 with 2 home runs and 3 RBIs and sophomore Julia Hannawacker (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) was 2 for 3 with a double and 3 RBIs. Sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had a home run and sophomore Lillian Torres-Perez (South Brunswick, NJ/South Brunswick HS) had a double and RBI in the loss.
3/12/23
Myrtle Beach, SC-Mercer softball (4-2) fell to Herkimer (NY) 4-5. Herkimer is ranked 4th in NJCAA Division III softball. Sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 3 for 4 with runs and freshman Abby Bell (Hightstown, NJ/Hightstown HS) was 2 for 4 with an RBI. Freshman Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) went 1 for 2 with a run and freshman Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) had a hit, run and 2 stolen bases in the loss. Sophomore pitcher Delaney Misier (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) struck out 8 and allowed just 1 run in 5 innings.
3/12/23
Myrtle Beach, SC-Mercer softball (4-1) picked up their fourth win of the season, beating Community College of Rhode Island 10-8. The Vikings scored 4 runs in the last two innings to secure the win. Freshman Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) went 3 for 5 with 3 doubles and 2 runs and sophomore Julia Hannawacker (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs. Freshman Shea Krebs (Robbinsville, NJ/Robbinsville HS) also had a big day at the plate, going 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs. Sophomores Heather Kerlin (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert), Mia Land (Hamilton, NJ/Trenton Catholic Academy) and Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) each had an RBI in the win.
3/11/23
Myrtle Beach, SC-Mercer softball (3-1) got their second win of the day with a 14-3 win over University of Rio Grande JV (OH) in 5 innings. Sophomore Mia Land (Hamilton, NJ/Trenton Catholic Academy) went 3 for 3 with a double, RBI and 3 runs and sophomore Lillian Torres-Perez (South Brunswick, NJ/South Brunswick HS) had a home run with 4 RBIs. Freshman Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) was 2 for 3 with a double and 3 RBIs and sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) had 3 RBIs and 2 runs in the win. Sophomore Hailey Nardone (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 2 with a triple and RBI and freshman Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) had a triple, RBI and scored 2 runs. Sophomore Heather Kerlin (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) added an RBI and sophomore pitcher Gianna DeMateo (New Egypt, NJ/New Egypt HS) got her first win of the season.
3/11/23
Myrtle Beach, SC-Mercer softball (2-1) won their first game at the Fast Pitch Dreams Classic 7-3 over Lakeland CC (OH). Freshman Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) went 3 for 4 with an RBI and 2 runs and sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) was 3 for 4 with 2 doubles and 2 runs. Sophomores Hailey Nardone (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) and Lillian Torres-Perez (South Brunswick, NJ/South Brunswick HS) and freshman Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) each added an RBI in the win. Freshman Shea Krebs (Robbinsville, NJ/Robbinsville HS) got her first collegiate win striking out 10 in 5 innings. Sophomore Delaney Misier (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) picked up the save striking out 4 in 2 innings.
3/7/23
Sewell, NJ-Mercer softball (1-0) won their opening game of a doubleheader at RCSJ Gloucester (0-1) 7-5. The Vikings scored 4 runs in the 7th inning to get the win. Freshman Abby Bell (Hightstown, NJ/Hightstown HS) went 2 for 4 with a home run and 3 RBIs. Sophomores Hailey Nardone (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) and Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) each went 2 for 4 with a double and RBI. Sophomore Mia Land (Hamilton, NJ/Trenton Catholic Academy) was 3 for 5 with a triple and freshman Cierra Acevedo (Hamilton, NJ/Hamilton West) had 2 hits in the win. Sophomore pitcher Delaney Misier (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) got the win in 3 innings of relief, striking out 2 batters and allowing just one run.
Mercer softball (1-1) lost Game 2 of their doubleheader at RCSJ Gloucester (1-1) 7-9 in 5 innings. Sophomore Bella Truelove (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) went 2 for 4 with a home run and RBI and sophomore Mia Land (Hamilton, NJ/Trenton Catholic Academy) had 3 RBIs in the loss. Freshman Maya Patel (Burlington, NJ/Burlington Township) went 2 for 4 with a triple and sophomore Heather Kerlin (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) was 2 for 4 with an RBI. Freshman Shea Krebs (Robbinsville, NJ/Robbinsville) went 2 for 3 with a double and 2 runs and sophomore Lillian Torres-Perez (South Brunswick, NJ/South Brunswick HS) went 2 for 2 with 2 runs. Sophomore Hailey Nardone (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert) added an RBI in the loss.
The Vikings will next play Bryant & Stratton (OH) at 9:00 AM and Glen Oaks CC (MI) at 11:00 AM on March 10th at the Fast Pitch Dreams Classic in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.