HS Softball Wrap: Hightstown survives upset bid from Franklin

HS Softball Wrap: Hightstown survives upset bid from Franklin

HIGHTSTOWN — It was a lot closer than anyone expected, but the Hightstown High softball team did advance in the Central Jersey Group 4 bracket with a 3-2 victory over Franklin on Tuesday. Franklin (6-14) was the 14th seed and Hightstown (14-6) was the third, but the Rams were only able to collect only six hits and had to withstand a late Franklin rally.Kady Olsen was the winning pitcher with a five-hitter and 14 strikeouts. Lead-off batter Olivi…