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St. Joseph, Middle Twp. win in softball

St. Joseph freshman righthander Brianna Erasmus tossed a no-hitter in her first varsity start, and Middle Township junior Veronica Walters silenced Pleasantville's bats to highlight Thursday's Cape-Atlantic League softball slate.

St. Joseph freshman righthander Brianna Erasmus tossed a no-hitter in her first varsity start, and Middle Township junior Veronica Walters silenced Pleasantville's bats to highlight Thursday's Cape-Atlantic League softball slate.

Erasmus recorded three strikeouts and two walks over five innings, while Gina Smith batted 2 for 3, scored twice, and knocked in a pair of runs as host St. Joseph crushed Cape May Tech, 11-0.

Walters, who combined on a no-hitter earlier this season, was also Middle Township's big hitter for the day - going 4 for 5 with three RBIs and three runs scored in a 20-0 rout at Pleasantville. The Panthers' Alyssa Discepola had four RBIs, including a three-run homer.

Nonleague. Emily Bausher had her scoreless-inning streak snapped at 59, but the New Egypt senior fanned 14 while limiting Brick Memorial to two hits and one walk in pitching the Warriors to a 3-1 home win.

Bausher also enjoyed a solid day at the plate, batting 2 for 3, including a solo home run that opened the scoring in the third inning.

Boys' Tennis

Pierce Cooper's straight-sets win at first singles set the tone for host Moorestown in a 5-0 South Jersey Group 3 semifinal romp past Cumberland.

South Jersey Non-Public A. Brian Balchunes and Andre Moffa prevailed, 6-0, 3-6, 6-4, at first doubles to help host St. Augustine put away Notre Dame, 4-1, in a semifinal.

South Jersey Non-Public B. Jake Brown salvaged a 6-0, 6-2 triumph at third singles, and Moorestown Friends swept both doubles matches of the semifinal to upend host Wardlaw-Hartridge, 3-2.

Baseball

Starter and winner Drew Pedersen combined with reliever Austin Chaszar on a five-inning no-hitter, as host Bordentown made quick work of Westampton Tech, 11-0, in the Burlington County League.

The Scotties provided plenty of offensive support, with Taylor Zackman, Gerald Conover, Gunnar Decker, and Tyler Revay teaming up to bat 8 for 11 with six runs scored and seven RBIs.

Girls' Lacrosse

Seneca relied on a balanced attack to knock off visiting Notre Dame, 7-4, and advance to the South Jersey Group 3 semifinals.

Taylor Donahue, Carlie Flake, and Laura Lesky had two goals apiece for the Golden Eagles.

Cape-Atlantic. Macki Groves' second goal of the match turned out to be the game-winner, as host Millville outlasted Middle Township, 12-11.

Boys' Lacrosse

Despite getting five goals from Dylan Wills, New Egypt saw its upset bid slip away in a 14-8 loss at Pequannock in a State Group 1 opener.

Track and Field

Gabrielle Farquharson of Williamstown won the 100, 200, and long jump, and teammate Alexis Streater prevailed in the 1,600 to highlight the Royal Division girls' competition in the Tri-County Conference meet at Delsea.

On the boys' side, Marcus Scott of Cumberland took first in the 100 and 200 and got the Colts off to a fast start in the 4x100 relay.