Junior Maggie Swan tossed a four-hitter, and allowed just one walk while striking out seven as North Hunterdon, No. 17 in the NJ.com Top 20, ended No. 3 Montgomery’s undefeated season with a 4-0 victory, in Skillman.
Freshman Eliza Filus led the offense for North Hunterdon, going 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Melissa Meiners added a double and an RBI. Karli House and Claudia Maira each scored a run. Meghan Graham was 1-for-2 with a double and two runs.
Peyton Schnackenberg was in circle for Montgomery, and allowed four runs (two earned) on six hits while walking two and striking out 10.
North Hunterdon has two big upcoming games. Tentatively set for Saturday, North Hunterdon will face top-seeded Pope John in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament finals. The Lions will then on Wednesday face another undefeated team in St. John Vianney (18-0), No. 2 in the NJ.com Top 20.
Source: Lion Athletic News North Hunterdon (4) at Montgomery (0) – Softball North Hunterdon (4) at Montgomery (0) – Softball
