Jake Matson

6 days ago | app.com | Jake Matson

New Egypt defeated Matawan 10-5 in the first round of the Shore Conference Tournament. After a slow start, New Egypt's offense erupted in the fourth and fifth innings. New Egypt will face top-ranked St. John Vianney in the second round. ABERDEEN -- New Egypt may have only joined the Shore Conference this season, but the Warriors arrived as a softball power two decades ago with their first of five state championships.

1 week ago | app.com | Jake Matson

Jackson Memorial defeated Pinelands 1-0 in the Ocean County Tournament softball championship. Senior Dominique Lopez scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning. The win marks the final Ocean County title for Jackson Memorial as the school merges with Jackson Liberty next year. JACKSON -- The Jackson Memorial softball team had nothing to lose going into the Ocean County Tournament championship game. And yet, the Jaguars wouldn't concede an inch to their opponent.

1 week ago | app.com | Jake Matson

Donovan Catholic remains the top team, followed by St. John Vianney and Red Bank Catholic. Several teams are vying for position in the middle of the rankings, with close competition and potential for upsets. While the month of May usually means that rain cancellations are a distant memory, the first Monday of the new month was a washout for games. And that pause made for the perfect time to revisit the latest ranking of the Shore's top softball teams.

1 week ago | app.com | Jake Matson

Top-ranked Donovan Catholic defeated No. 2 Red Bank Catholic 4-2 in a key Shore Conference softball matchup. Donovan Catholic improved to 15-0, while Red Bank Catholic fell to 12-3. Outfielder Bella Maria made two diving catches for Donovan Catholic, including a crucial play in the fifth inning. RED BANK -- Although the calendar only recently turned to May, it was a playoff atmosphere on the softball diamond at Count Basie Park. The environment reflected of the gravity of the matchup.

1 week ago | app.com | Jake Matson

The pipeline of softball talent continues to circulate across the Shore, and the future of high school softball in the conference is bright given the many talented first-year players shining on the diamond. The APP highlighted 15 of the best freshman softball players this spring, but it's up to readers to vote for the top talent in the class of 2028. Take a look at the accomplishments of the candidates and vote for the top frosh standout in the poll below.