Westwood’s baseball team faces off against top rival Indian Hills today in the NJSIAA tournament quarterfinal round. The team enters the game with a 22-6 record, having secured second place in the Bergen County in-season tournament.
The Cardinals have played Indian Hills three times this season, winning two of those games, including a notable victory in the in-season tournament quarterfinals and a 2-0 shutout.
Indian Hills brings a formidable pitching staff to the game, with pitchers boasting earned run averages as low as 0.91. For Westwood to secure a win, they need to overcome this strong pitching from Indian Hills. A key player to watch for Westwood is Catcher Miguel David Cabral with a batting average of .366. A strong showing from Cabral and other top hitters is critical for the Cardinals to beat Indian Hills today. The game starts at 2:00 PM.
Westwood’s girls lacrosse team is also fighting to keep their season alive, facing Caldwell in the NJSIAA tournament quarterfinal round. The team enters the game with a 15-5 record, including an in-season tournament win against Old Tappan.
During the last round, Westwood secured a decisive 20-6 victory over Lakeland in an on-brand win. The team is known for its powerful offense, having scored 234 goals this season and outscoring opponents by 76 goals.
Today’s opponent, Caldwell, has a record of 8-13 but has proven competitive against top teams like Morristown and Montclair Kimberley. Key to Westwood’s success will be senior duo Morgan Hornidge and Keira Dunn as they have combined for nearly 140 points this season. The girls lacrosse game starts at 3:00 PM.