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BATTING POSITION QUESTION: In high school, baseball and softball, runner on first base; two strikes on batter; batter swings at pitch which contacts him / her on fist and rolls foul. Is batter awarded first base? Does batter resume count of two strikes? Is batter declared out? ANSWER: Dead ball, batter is called out on …

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SUBSTITUTION QUESTION: In high school volleyball, how many team substitutions are allowed per set? ( 12, 18 or unlimited) ANSWER: A squad is permitted a maximum of eighteen (18) per set; starting does not count as a substitution. (Rule 10, Sec. 3, Art. 2). QUESTION: Davis is a starter in the center front (CF) position. …

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In the girls divisions, the Rams defeated the Blue Devils, 17-15. Jenna Smith scored 7 for the Rams, with Kayla Santopietro scoring 7, Charlize Olmo scoring 2 and Shea Torres scoring 1. For the Blue Devils, Annie O’Neill scored 9, Kelly Hester scored 4, and Fiona Hughes scored 2. The Hoyas defeated the Pirates, 20-11. …

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In the girls division, the Hoyas defeated the Rams, 28-9. Jessica Van Sant scored 12 for the Hoyas, with Caitlin Gaetani scoring 8, Ava Farulla scoring 6, and Maggie McCabe scoring 2. Jenna Smith scored 6 for the Rams and Leanna Pelliccia scoring 3. The Blue Devils won against the Pirates 15-4. Annie O’Neill scored …

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The visiting PC Renegades defeated Middlesex Youth S.A. Raptors 6-2 to open the fall season. The Renegades were led in scoring by two goals each for Jaiden Garcia and Abdelizza Fezani. Nico Chiaravalloti scored on a direct kick from the 22-yard line and Damian Felipe capped the scoring for the Renegades. Nick Reusa started in …

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The second week of competition for the Olympic Spirit Track League’s fall season was recently held in Gregg/Hudson County Park. Co-directors John Hnath and Al Long were ably assisted by coaches Sharon Nadrowski, Mercedes Alvarez; Justin Enes, Lauren Bell, Jose Bustamonte, Hans Parrado , Michelle Bernatowicz , John Nagel and other volunteers. Girls: 400 yards: …

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Sicilian Club bounced back from a tough loss last week to roll to their second victory of the season, topping Mareks by a score of 4-1 on Sunday. Sicilian Club was able to win the battle of the first half on a goal by Isaac Young. Both teams had several good shots on goal, but …

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