Week 7 of South Jersey softball has come and gone, and the diamonds were absolutely buzzing with standout performances. From clutch hits to milestone moments, these athletes left it all on the field. Now it's your turn to decide who shined brightest.
Last week, Oakcrest's Delaney Mason dominated the fan vote, pulling in a staggering 90.2% of over 13,000 votes. Audubon's Emma Speyerer and Hammonton's Hannah Hines rounded out the top three. This week's contenders are ready to compete for that same spotlight.
Leading off, Florence sophomore Jayla Long powered the Flashes to a three-game winning streak. She launched a home run and drove in four runs during a May 4 win over Palmyra, finishing the week with six RBIs. She's now hitting .354 on the season.
Over at Holy Cross Prep Academy, senior Alese Smith reached a major career milestone, recording her 200th strikeout in a game against Haddon Heights on May 4. That's the kind of dominance that defines a legacy.
Cinnaminson's Mia Zuccarelli put on a power display, smashing two home runs and driving in four runs as the Pirates went 2-1. The senior connected for homers against Woodstown and Delsea, bringing her season total to three while batting a scorching .419.
Collingswood's Sophia Angelucci was a table-setter extraordinaire, reaching base 10 times in four games as the Panthers swept the week 4-0. The senior hit .545 (6-for-11) with six RBIs, raising her season average to .357 and her RBI count to 20.
Audubon's Isabella Lamancusa delivered in the clutch, driving in two runs in a win over Haddon Heights on May 7 before knocking in the game's only run in a 1-0 victory against Delran the next day. She's now driven in a run in eight of her last nine games, totaling 16 RBIs on the year.
Gloucester junior Bailey Schoenfeldt was unstoppable at the plate, collecting 10 hits in three games. She recorded her 100th career hit in a 7-4 win at West Deptford on May 7 and has now hit safely in all 16 games this season (32 hits total). She closed the week with back-to-back four-hit games.
Cherokee's Brianna DeCristofer has been one of the hottest hitters in the conference over the last two weeks. The senior has six consecutive multi-hit games, with 14 of her 21 season hits coming during that stretch. She's now batting .438 after going 6-for-9 in wins over Lenape, Moorestown, and Shawnee last week.
Seneca's Savanna Nieuwenhuizen also deserves a nod for her contributions on the field this week.
Who had the best week? Cast your vote in the poll below. Voting closes Friday afternoon, so make your voice heard. Whether you're cheering from the stands or gearing up for your own game, these performances remind us why we love this sport.