Jamie Farrington K’s 16, Old Tappan defeats Rutherford

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Old Tappan Edges Rutherford in Extra-Inning Softball Battle, 2–1

In a thrilling extra-inning showdown on Saturday, April 19, 2025, Old Tappan improved to 10-1 with a 2–1 victory over Rutherford (6-4-1). The game remained deadlocked through seven innings before Old Tappan plated the go-ahead run in the top of the eighth and held on for the win.

Jamie Farrington was dominant in the circle for Old Tappan, striking out 16 batters while allowing just five hits and one earned run over eight innings. She walked only one and lowered her ERA to an impressive 0.88.

At the plate, Mia Ferraro led Old Tappan’s offense with a perfect 3-for-4 day. Grace McManus delivered a clutch solo home run, while Erin Huelster added an RBI single. Despite a strong 12-strikeout performance from Rutherford’s Giana Yaniero, who went the distance without issuing a walk, Old Tappan's timely hits proved the difference.

Rutherford tied the game in the sixth, but couldn't capitalize further, managing just one run on five hits. Sophia Clossey paced their offense with two hits, and Katrize Castillon drove in their only run.

The win marks another gritty performance by Old Tappan, with Farrington continuing to establish herself as one of the state’s premier pitchers.

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