Daily Recap: Wednesday, April 24th

Baseball:

Demarest 14, Pascack Valley 11

Not many times does a team score more than 10 runs and lose a game.

It happened to Pascack Valley on Wednesday afternoon and is not something they are used to.

Pitching has always been a strong point for this team. Let’s just hope this is one bad start and does not become the norm going forward.

Record: 5-8

Next Game: Friday, April 26^th at 4:15 PM against Teaneck (Away)

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Softball:

Pascack Valley 2, Demarest 1

It felt like ages ago when Pascack Valley faced off against Demarest in the season opener. In that game, Freshman Alex Pleasic cruised through the first 5 innings before giving up 5 runs in the 6^th.  Pascack Valley couldn’t muster up many runs throughout the game and fell 5-1.

This time around, it was sophomore Jenny Schneider on the mound. Just like Pleasic was in the first matchup, Schneider dominated the Demarest hitters throughout the game. Only this time, Jenny Schneider did it for 7 innings, allowing only one run on a hand full of hits.

The problem with the Indians was not the defense and pitching.

It never is.

The problem was with the offense. Through the first four innings, Pascack Valley could not get anything going. It wasn’t until the top of the 6^th when the Indians finally broke through. Freshman Alex Pleasic came through with the RBI and Valley was up 1-0.

Demarest responded in the bottom half of the inning by scoring one of their own. The game was tied at 1 going into the 7^th and it was only right that drama would ensue.

In the top of the 7^th, Michelle Orden reached base and made her way to third. Sophomore Olivia Beattie stepped up to the plate with the intentions of hitting Orden home with a base hit. Instead, Beattie put down a beautiful suicide squeeze bunt, scoring Orden and giving Pascack Valley a 2-1 lead that they would not relinquish.

Going around their schedule for the second time, Pascack Valley definitely started off the second half of the season on the right foot. If they continue to play solid defense and receive outstanding pitching, the Indians will be just fine.

Record: 7-4

Next Game: Thursday, April 25^th at 4:15 PM against Teaneck (Home)

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 Boys Lacrosse:

Pascack Valley 17, Old Tappan 4

Old Tappan never even had a chance.

Pascack Valley jumped on the Golden Knights early and never stepped off the gas pedal.

Now at 10-1, the Indians have a solid chance at winning the Curcio division, granted they defeat rival Pascack Hills next week.

Record: 10-1

Next Game: Friday, April 25^th at 4:30 PM against Dwight Englewood (Home)

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Girls Lacrosse:

Morristown 19, Pascack Valley 6

Senior Night provided Pascack Valley with their best win of the season.

On Wednesday afternoon, the Indians could not keep up with Morristown.

Junior Mia Stern led the Indians with 3 goals and one assist. Jamie Saslaw, Natalie Bade, and Amelia Stalknecht each scored one goal each.

Record: 3-8

Next Game: Friday, April 25^th at 4:30 PM against Northern Highlands (Away)

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Tennis:

Demarest 5, Pascack Valley 0

Record: 6-6

Next Game: Monday, April 29^th at 4:15 PM against Tenafly (Home)

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Golf:

CANCELLED

Record: 8-5

Next Match: Thursday, April 24^th at 4 PM against Ridgewood (@ Ridgewood Country Club)