Softball
With New Coach, Johnson Crusaders Varsity Softball Seeks to Defend 2016 Championships
CLARK, NJ – In June, 2016, the Arthur L. Johnson High School Crusaders varsity softball team completed a historic season, featuring a 24-9 record (school record in wins) and winning the county, conference and state championships, along with reaching the Group 2 State Finals. This year, the team will take the field to defend its championships …
Clark’s Greg and Gianna Randazza Honored by the Union County Baseball Association
CLARK, NJ- Clark residents Greg and Gianna Randazza were honored Sunday afternoon by the Union County Baseball Association at the organization’s annual “Hot Stove” dinner Greg Randazza was inducted as a member of the Union County Baseball Hall of Fame for his achievements and contributions to the sport. “This is very special,” he said at …
Arthur L. Johnson HS (Clark) Senior Gianna Randazza to Play Softball at Div. I Boston College
CLARK, NJ – Gianna Randazza, Arthur L. Johnson High School’s star softball player, signed a National Letter of Intent to attend and play for Boston College in a signing ceremony held Tuesday at the high school. “It’s still a crazy thought to me,” Randazza said. “I never thought I’d be able to achieve my goal …
Arthur L. Johnson High School Senior Gabby Zatko Reaches 100 Career Hits Milestone
CLARK, NJ – Arthur L. Johnson High School senior Gabby Zatko joined the list of 2015-2016 athletes who achieved milestones when she recorded her 100th varsity softball career hit in a 6-5 victory over West Deptford High School during last Tuesday’s NJSIAA Group 2 state semifinal game. A leadoff double in the top of the first …
Shannon Brogan: ALJ Softball Junior Cracks the 100 Career Hits Milestone
CLARK, NJ – Arthur L. Johnson High School junior Shannon Brogan joined the long list of 2015-2016 milestone athletes when she recorded her 100th varsity softball career hit in a 4-2 victory over Bordentown High School during Tuesday’s NJSIAA Central, Group 2 semifinal game. “After the game, I couldn’t believe it. All my work has finally …
AL Johnson Crusaders Varsity Softball Wins Central, Group 2 State Sectional Final Behind Clutch Hitting
CLARK, NJ.- The No. 3 Arthur L. Johnson Crusaders varsity softball team are the 2016 Central, Group 2 State Sectional Champions, defeating the No. 8 Voorhees Vikings 6-2 in a tense contest Thursday afternoon at home. With two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Crusaders scored four runs to come away with …
Stephanie Visconti’s Inside-The-Park Home Run Leads Johnson Crusaders to NJSIAA Central, Group 2 State Sectional Final
BORDENTOWN, NJ – Arthur L. Johnson High School senior Stephanie Visconti was not ready to play her last high school softball game on the road, and made sure that her team would come through on top whenever she was at the plate in Tuesday’s NJSIAA Central, Group 2 matchup against the No. 2 Bordentown Scotties. No. …
Bailey Rosenmeier’s RBI Single Lifts Johnson to NJSIAA Central, Group 2 Quarterfinals Win Over Raritan HS
CLARK, NJ- Arthur L. Johnson High School freshman Bailey Rosemeier came in in the clutch, as the No. 3 seeded Crusaders defeated the No. 6 seeded Rockets, 2-1, Wednesday afternoon in Clark. Rosenmeier cracked in the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the sixth inning, as the 6-7-8 spot of the Johnson lineup helped to set …
Johnson Varsity Softball Mercies Monmouth HS in NJSIAA Central, Group 2 First Round Matchup
CLARK, NJ- The No. 3 Arthur L. Johnson High School Crusaders varsity softball team began their state playoff tournament with hot bats in a first round matchup against the No. 14 Monmouth Falcons, defeating the visitors 11-1 Monday afternoon in Clark. The Crusaders got things started in the bottom of the first inning, when junior …
Arthur L. Johnson HS Varsity Softball Wins First Union County Tournament Championship Since 1981
UNION, NJ – The Arthur L. Johnson High School Crusaders varsity softball team are the 2016 Union County Tournament champions. The No. 1 Crusaders dethroned defending UCT champions, the No. 2 Governor Livingston Highlanders, Saturday afternoon at Kean University in a shut-out, 7-0. It was the ALJ softball program’s first UCT championship since 1981. “It feels …