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Saturday, April 8, 2017

SOFTBALL:Sprofera is a hit in IHA's win over Indian Hills

IHA's Olivia Sprofera.

By Cory K. Doviak
NJS.com Editorial Director

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP – Olivia Sprofera is well established as one of the best pitchers in the state of New Jersey. The senior left-hander, who will play at Providence College next year, was the winning pitcher in last season’s Bergen County Tournament final and in the Non-Public A state final that sealed the Blue Eagles’ status as the state’s No. 1 team. Sprofera the hitter? There was less of a track record. Sure, she had a perfect batting average in her career, but that consisted of a double she hit in her lone high school at bat that came back in her sophomore season. Now, she is a perfect 2-for-2 after a decisive at bat in Immaculate Heart Academy’s 9-4 win over Indian Hills on a blustery Friday afternoon. Sprofera was brought on in relief of freshman Ryleigh White, who was making her first varsity start, to try to hold a one-run lead in the top of the sixth inning. Having Sprofera at the plate with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the inning with a chance to break it open was not a part of the original plan. MORE...

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