Wolfpack Softball Loses 5-2 in Semis, Season Ends

IN SHORT

With one out in the top of the first inning, Colonia jumped out to a 2-0 lead on a two-run home run over the left field fence, and went on to beat the Wolfpack, 5-2 in the NJSIAA North II Group 3 Sectional Semi Finals.

Colonia added two more in the top of the third on a bases loaded error that scored two, making the score 4-0. The Wolfpack got on the board in the bottom of the third when Aubrey Pellerin singled up the middle with one out. Allie McCourt laid down a slap bunt and beat the throw to first. After Katie Carberry’s fielder’s choice at third, Becca Raymond singled in McCourt for West Morris’ first run of the game. Carberry came around to score on an infield error, making the score 4-2. Colonia added a run in the top of the sixth on an infield hit.

The Wolfpack had six hits but left five runners on base and went down 1-2-3 in the fifth and seventh innings. Only two West Morris batters struck out.

WOLFPACK OF THE GAME

The four seniors—Jenny Skinner, Aubrey Pellerin, Danielle Pellerin and Katie Carberry played their last game for the Wolfpack.

OTHER KEY PERFORMANCES

Kelsey Brown—Went 2-for-3 at the plate.
Becca Raymond had a single with an RBI.

THEY SAID IT

“I felt pretty confident coming into today’s game. I believed in us—still do. It sucks to lose. It’s been a ride. This has been too short. This has been the best season for ‘my’ seniors. Nothing can ever top this season.” – Jenny Skinner

“We were up for the game. Colonia hit the ball. We put the ball in play but they made the plays. Second baseman probably had 6 or 7 put outs. It’s been an awesome season though. We have the most wins we’ve ever had here. The girls battled all year. We won a couple of games early in the season where we came back in the last inning. We had some big wins. It was fun, they are great kids.” – Coach Courtney Bertos.