Daily Recap: Monday, April 22nd

Baseball:

Pascack Valley 7, Hackensack 0

Ryan Vasel is only a sophomore.

However, this super sophomore is 3-0 with an ERA that has been magnificent. On Monday afternoon, he pitched six scoreless innings and seemed to be in complete control at all times.

In the early innings, the Pascack Valley offense wasn’t much of a help to Mr. Vasel. They would leave several runners on base without scoring a run. A 2-0 lead in the 3^rd inning should have been more like an 8-0 lead.

It wasn’t until the 4^th inning where Pascack Valley began to take over. After Senior Billy Beattie grounded into a double play, the Indians strung together a series of hits and scored four runs in the inning. That is really all the run support that Vasel needed.

Another good sign for the Indians was the return of Senior pitcher Kyle Mcdonald. Mcdonald had been sidelined for the start of the year because of an elbow injury. He came back today in his debut to pitch one scoreless inning and looked good in the process. McDonald will be a very key piece of this Valley team going forward.

Record: 5-7

Next Game: Wednesday, April 24^th at 4:15 PM against Demarest (Home)

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Softball:

Hackensack 4, Pascack Valley 2

As I said in my previous article, Pascack Valley softball has been on a roller coaster ride this season.

I also mentioned that they would probably lose a game they were supposed to win going forward and this was the game.

According to the girls I have talked to, it was a sloppy game all around and one that Pascack Valley would like to soon forget.

Luckily for the Indians, they have a chance to get back on track Wednesday against Demarest. This is the same team that handed Pascack Valley its first loss of the season.

The Indians would love nothing more than to show they are a different team from earlier in the season.

Record: 6-4

Next Game: Wednesday, April 24^th at 4:15 PM against Demarest (Away)

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Girls Lacrosse:

Pascack Valley 9, Fair Lawn 8

The seniors on the Pascack Valley Girls Lacrosse team have been thinking of this night for four years. There is only one thing better than playing your last home game under the lights and in front of your friends and family.

That would require winning and that is just what Pascack Valley did.

With the help of Lydia Christiano and Mia Stern, Pascack Valley got out to a 7-3 lead before halftime and seemed to have the game in hand.

However, Fair Lawn continued to fight back and even made it an 8-7 game with 3 minutes to play.

In her last home game wearing the green and white, Senior Jamie Saslaw decided right then and there that a loss was not going to happen. With two minutes left in the game, she ripped one past the goalie, giving Pascack Valley a two-goal cushion and sending the crowd into an uproar.

In a season that has not gone exactly as planned, it was only fitting that Pascack Valley receive a thrilling win on Senior Night. This is one that these seniors will remember forever.

Record: 3-7

Next Game: Wednesday, April 24^th at 4:30 PM against Morristown

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Boys Lacrosse:

Pascack Valley 11, Indian Hills 4

Another game and another win for Pascack Valley Lacrosse.

Like most of the games this season, it wasn’t close.

Balance, as with most games, was the key to Pascack Valley’s success. Mike Buldo, Nick Soravilla, Nick Sunseri, Kevin Illian, and Zach Beja scored two goals each for the Indians. Brendan Morrissey added the other goal.

Now at 9-1, Pascack Valley is rolling to say the least. They are going to be tough to stop going forward.

Record: 9-1

Next Game: Wednesday, April 24^th at 4:30 PM against Old Tappan (Away)

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Tennis:

Pascack Valley 5, Hackensack 0

Pascack Valley dominated Hackensack on Monday afternoon and Seniors Greg Gottfried and Brian Reiff were a big season why.

The pair kept their undefeated doubles season alive by beating Hackensack 6-0, 6-0.

Record: 6-5

Next Game: Wednesday, April 24^th at 4:15 PM against Demarest (Home)

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Golf:

Northern Highlands 174, Pascack Valley 182

Kevin Sinisi shot a 42 for the Indians.

Record: 7-5

Next Match: Tuesday, April 23^rd at 4 PM against Bergen County Technical School (@River Vale Golf Course)