North Salem softball surges with wins over Put Valley, Croton and Pawling

NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - North Salem’s power was on display when the Tigers picked up a trio of dominant wins last week. 

North Salem 14, Croton-Harmon 2

Tuesday, April 29

The Tigers kicked off the week on the road, battering Croton on their home turf. The squad combined for 16 hits, with Sophia Aqeel (3-5, 5 RBI), Ana Brewster (4 RBI), Kat Ocdenaria (4-6, 2 RBI), Cora Kennedy (3-4, 2 RBI), and Marissa Ferrara (3 runs) all getting in on the action. Chloe Matt picked up the win. 

North Salem 23, Putnam Valley 11

Thursday, May 1

Aqeel once again led the way, going 4-5 with two doubles and a triple and 6 RBI. Ferrara (3-3, 2 RBI), Kennedy (2-4, 2 RBI), Ocdenaria (2-4, RBI) and Erica Saez (1 RBI) all chipped in for another big win. Matt struck out 6. 

North Salem 13, Pawling 1

Saturday, May 3

The Tigers celebrated Salem Fest in a big way, pounding Pawling behind standout showings from the squad’s three seniors. Ana Brewster had three stolen bases, Avery Schoenberg went 3-4 with a pair of doubles and two RBI, and Chloe Matt struck out six batters on the day. 

3rd and 4th grade players from the North Salem Scorchers helped to honor the seniors before the game. 

Continuing their recent surge of momentum, the Tigers also received plenty of offensive support from Ferrara (2-3, triple, 3 RBI), Kennedy (2-run HR), Aqeel (2-3, 2 doubles, 2 RBI), and Ocdenaria (2-3, double).