SOFTBALL TEAM DEFEATS RIDGEWOOD

SOFTBALL TEAM DEFEATS RIDGEWOOD: Livingston’s varsity softball team defeated Ridgewood and were defeated by Columbia, closing out an 18 and 7 season. The Lancers shut out Ridgewood, 10-0, in the semi-finals of the state tournament on Wednesday, May 31, at home. According to sports photographer Don Schwartz, Livingston highlights included Olivia Melucci’s three runs scored; Allie Nankivell’s three hits; three RBIs by Caitlin Hernandez; and a shutout thrown by pitcher Sophia Mount, which included eight strikeouts. The Lancers were defeated by Columbia, 7-5, on the Oval during the finals of the NJSIAA North Section 1 Group 4 State Tournament on Saturday, June 3. Highlights included three hits, four RBIs, and a game-tying home run in the bottom of the seventh inning by Nankivell. Lancer pitcher Mount had nine strikeouts going the distance against the Cougars. Above, left, the Lancers congratulate Allie Nankivell at home plate after her seventh inning game-tying home run. Above, right, Lancer base runner Olivia Melucci beats the throw to the plate to score against the Ridgewood Maroons.