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Softball roundup, May results for Skyland, GMC, area Union County

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๐Ÿ“… This article serves as a continuing daily roundup for May coverage of softball results in the Skyland, GMC, and Union County areas.

๐Ÿ† Gill St. Bernardโ€™s defeated Bound Brook 4-0 to win their second straight county road game and advance to the quarterfinals against Bridgewater-Raritan.

โญ Rutgers Prepโ€™s Sophia Soares is named Softball Player of the Week for Week 4.

๐ŸŽฏ Franklin knocked off No. 7 Ridge 6-3 with two players reaching base in multiple ways, advancing to their first quarterfinals since 2016.

โšพ Hunterdon Central won the second round of the tournament against Wallkill Valley 13-0 over five innings.

๐Ÿ‰ Pope John XXIII defeated Belvidere 11-1 despite efforts from the 15th-seeded team in a six-inning game.

๐Ÿฆ South Plainfield secured a 5-0 shutout victory over Old Bridge with Chloe Angeles pitching a two-hit shutout.

โšก Edison dominated Perth Amboy 18-5, reaching a 15-2 record with Olivia Arambulo going 4-for-4 at the plate.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Sayreville beat Spotswood 10-2 to remain perfect at 13-1 in the season.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ South River survived an upset win over Wardlaw-Hartridge 3-2, improving their record to 16-3.

๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Woodbridge improved to 13-2 with a convincing 7-1 victory over Monroe in this weekendโ€™s matchup.

๐ŸฅŠ A.L. Johnson edged out Governor Livingston 1-0 in a pitcherโ€™s duel that ended the Highlanders' season at 11-5.

๐ŸŒŸ Scotch Plains-Fanwood rolled past Roselle Park 15-0 in just four innings to improve to 9-4.

๐Ÿšซ Summit defeated Union Catholic 12-0 over five innings, ending the Wildcats' Friday game with a shutout loss.

๐Ÿ‚ West Morris held Ridge to two runs in a 9-2 victory that dropped Ridge to 6-7.

๐Ÿ’จ Somerset Tech secured a 15-0 win over Plainfield in just four innings at the A.L. Johnson Tournament.

Bullish Signals
  • Multiple Union County teams posted strong wins against seeded opponents: Franklin defeated No. 7 Ridge to advance to its first quarterfinals since 2016, and South River escaped an upset victory over Wardlaw-Hartridge.
  • Several standout performances highlighted the May results: Olivia Arambulo went 4-for-4 with three runs for Edison, while Gianna Falto finished 4-for-4 in a decisive win for Sayreville.
  • South Plainfield propelled itself to a 10-6 record following Sophia Alvarez's multi-hit performance including a double, triple, and two RBIs against Old Bridge.
  • Hunterdon Central secured a dominant 13-0 victory in the tournament second round, with Isabella Icangelo contributing two hits, two runs, and two RBIs.
  • A.L. Johnson improved to an impressive 16-2 record after Cassie Conforti recorded a three-hitter with six strikeouts against Governor Livingston.
Risk Factors
  • South Plainfield's softball team has dropped to a losing record of 4-12 following their shutout loss to Old Bridge.
  • Wardlaw-Hartridge fell significantly in the standings after dropping to a 3-9 record in their recent matchup against South River.
  • Monroe has also suffered a decline, falling to a 3-11 record after their loss to Woodbridge.
  • Union Catholic struggled in a pitcher's duel against Summit, managing only five hits over five innings and falling behind.
  • Ridge has now dropped to a 6-7 record following another defeat in the West Morris game.
Full Analysis
This article serves as a comprehensive daily roundup of high school softball results from May in Skyland, GMC, and surrounding Union County areas, including specific tournament updates for the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex region. It details numerous match outcomes, providing scores and key statistical performances from top-seeded teams against their opponents. Notable results include Gill St. Bernard's defeating sixth-seeded Bound Brook 4-0 with standout pitching from Julia Ward (two-hit shutout) and Sam Kalinak (three hits, one RBI), advancing the Knights to face third-seeded Bridgewater-Raritan in the quarterfinals. Similarly, tenth-seeded Franklin topped seventh-seeded Ridge 6-3, featuring a three-billing performance by Victoria Gabryszewski, which sent the Warriors to their first quarterfinal appearance since 2016 against Hillsborough. The tournament second round featured several decisive victories for top seeds, such as Hunterdon Central defeating Wallkill Valley 13-0 in five innings, highlighted by Madison Van Cleef's three RBIs and Isabella Icangelo's two runs and two RBIs. Third-seeded Pope John XXIII easily beat Belvidere 11-1 with contributions from Emily Duryea and Isabella Costantino, while fifth-seeded South Plainfield secured a 5-0 shutout over Old Bridge thanks to Chloe Angeles' two-hit shutout and Sophia Alvarez's four-hit game. Edison dominated Perth Amboy 18-5 in five innings, led by Olivia Arambulo's perfect at-bats (4-for-4) and Jenna Fugate's multi-hit performance, improving Edison's record to 15-2. Sayreville also cruised past Spotswood 10-2 with Gianna Falto going 4-for-4, maintaining their perfect 13-1 season. Additional major wins were recorded by South River over Wardlaw-Hartridge 3-2, Woodbridge over Monroe 7-1, A.L. Johnson defeating Governor Livingston in a pitcher's duel 1-0 led by Cassie Conforti's three-hitter, and Scotch Plains-Fanwood overwhelming Roselle Park 15-0 in four innings with Emily Roof driving in five runs. Summit secured a 12-0 shutout against Union Catholic, while West Morris defeated Ridge 9-2. The roundup also notes the Player of the Week award for Rutgers Prep's Sophia Soares for Week 4. Staff writer Simeon Pincus is credited with covering these results, having been on the beat since 1999.