April 3, 2015 Last updated: Friday, April 3, 2015, 12:31 AM
By Matthew Birchenough
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR |
The Ridgewood News
RIDGEWOOD — Coming off the program’s best record in four years and a top-five finish in The Record rankings, it’s hard to imagine that the Ridgewood High School girls softball team would be overlooked this season.
But that’s exactly where the Maroons stand, due in part to being a member of the powerhouse Freedom Division in the Big North.
“We have a really tough league,” RHS head coach Patti Auger said of the division, which includes No. 2 Northern Highlands, as well as defending State Group 3 champion Indian Hills, which is coming off a 34-0 season. “There are not going to be any easy games, and I like that. I’d much rather have great games where you’re challenged every day and it makes you better ballplayers and a better team.”
The Highlanders and Braves, as well as No. 16 Paramus, all appear poised to challenge for the division crown this season.
Meanwhile, the No. 13 Maroons graduated six seniors from last year’s 20-7 squad, but captains Rachel Pizzuti and Kali Wolfer have been happy with the way the team has come together in the early going.
Support RHS Softball
Thursday, April 9 — RHS Softball Scoop Night @ Ben & Jerry’s — 5-9 p.m.
Saturday, April 11 — RHS Softball Car Wash @ RHS Parking Lot — 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
