Cedar Grove has done a tremendous job in hosting the annual Black and Gold Softball Tournament, and this year’s tourney, set for Saturday, April 27, should provide more of the same.
A strong group of teams will be on hand, with games starting at 9 a.m. The schedule appears below.
Generally, the final game of the day is usually a highlighter. Last year, Immaculate Heart Academy and Cedar Grove played an epic game, with IHA winning in extra innings, 2-0.
In last year’s highlight game at the Black and Gold Tournament, Cedar Grove’s Mia Faieta (right) and Ryleigh White of IHA put on a tremendous pitcher’s duel, with IHA prevailing in 10 innings. White and Faieta are teammates in club softball during the summer and fall. (Click on photo for larger image)
Two years ago, IHA and West Essex played a tremendous game, with IHA again finding a way to win, in 8 innings, 2-1
This year’s finale will once again feature IHA, which will take on Lenape Valley.
Here are the list of games for Saturday.
Field A – Panther Park Field (Turf)
Game 1 9:00 am Johnson Regional vs. Immaculate Conception
Game 2 11:00 am Immaculate Conception vs. Bridgewater-Raritan
Game 3 1:00 pm DePaul vs. Johnson Regional
Game 4 3:00 pm Pope John vs. Cedar Grove
Game 5 5:00 pm IHA vs Lenape Valley
Field B
Game 3 1:00 pm Bridgewater-Raritan vs. Livingston
Game 4 3:00 pm Livingston vs. DePaul
